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Alisia Mary Adamson, Esq. was recognized as “The Nation’s Best Advocate” by the National Bar Association and IMPACT at its National Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 awards ceremony in July, 2012. Attorney Adamson is a partner at Hylton Adamson Watson, PLLC and specializes in criminal defense. Ms. Adamson serves as a legal analyst for several national and local news stations and is one of the “legal experts” for CFNews13 commentating on various legal issues, most recently covering the Trayvon Martin case.Attorney Adamson has represented clients in over 50 jury trials, including misdemeanor and felony cases. Prior to founding HAWM Law, she was a trial attorney with the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the Office of the Public Defender, zealously defending clients with a wide range of criminal matters. She left the Public Defender’s Office with reputation of taking cases to trial as opposed to forcing clients to enter into a plea. She developed wide-ranging expertise negotiating favorable outcomes for clients in difficult and complicated cases.Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Attorney Adamson has always encompassed a passion for helping others with her positive outlook and diligent work ethic. She graduated with her Bachelors in Science in Marketing from the Florida State University and continued her studies at FSU by receiving a Juris Doctorate from Florida State University, College of Law.. While in law school, Ms. Adamson served as Vice President and President as the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). As Vice President, Ms. Adamson helped the organization receive the title as Florida State University’s Organization of the Year. As President the subsequent year, Ms. Adamson started a College Student Division of BLSA, an organization which informs undergraduate students considering law school about the law school application process, life as a law student, the practice of law and other relevant knowledge about obtaining a law degree. As President of BLSA, Ms. Adamson served as a mentor to younger law students and undergraduate students and still mentors several college and law students today. As a law student, Ms. Adamson was selected by the Dean to serve on the Dean’s Kitchen Cabinet which allowed her to serve as the liaison between the faculty and the entire student body at the law school.During law school, Alisia Adamson was a Certified Legal Intern with the Public Interest Law Center. As an intern, Ms. Adamson served low income clients with a wide range of family law issues including dissolution of marriage, custody, visitation, injunctions against violence, paternity, modifications and contempt of court.. Attorney Alisia Adamson loves her alma mater and is a member of the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando. She serves on the executive board of the Young Lawyers Section for the Orange County Bar Association as the Co-Chair of the Backpack project (a school supplies drive for the one of Central Florida's most economically disadvantaged schools). Ms. Adamson proudly coaches basketball for 3rd and 4th graders and dedicates most of her weekends to coaching and mentoring her team. Alisia is also a Title I sponsor with the Orange County Public School System and spends time speaking to youth at various schools about knowing their rights and staying out of the criminal justice system. Ms. Adamson mentors several law students and recently attended the 2012 NBLSA Annual Convention and served as a panelist for the “Hang your Own Shingle” seminar talking to law students about the steps to starting their own practice. She is also a member of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Attorney Adamson was recently awarded the Unsung Hero Award by H.Y.P.E. (helping young people excel) for her dedication and commitment to her community.

Alice Burgos is the Founding Attorney at Burgos Law. Her career is dedicated to representing U.S. companies and immigrant investors in legal services related to company formation, trademark protection, and retention of immigrant employee talent. Prior to opening her own law firm, she was an attorney at an immigration firm focused on investor visas, employment visas, religious employment visas, national interest waiver visas, family sponsorship visas, and citizenship. She also handled company formation for E-2 investors.. Attorney Burgos is passionate about litigating immigration matters in federal court. She litigates federal lawsuits against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and the Department of State (“DOS” or “the U.S. Consulates”) on immigration related issues in the Northern, Middle, and Southern District of Florida. She also collaborates as co-counsel or filing attorney with immigration attorneys throughout the United States that need to defend their clients in Florida Federal Courts. She enjoys sharing her experience, strategies, and federal practice materials with other attorneys for the overall benefit of immigrants.. Attorney Burgos is committed to serving her community. She serves on the Board for the Adult Literacy League, a non-profit dedicated to building a literate community. The Adult Literacy League offers classes, assessments, and tutoring to teach the community to read, write, and communicate in English, pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam, and so much more. You can find more information about this impactful community organization or make a donation at. Attorney Burgos was born in Bronx, New York, but is a longtime resident of Central Florida. She graduated from Boone High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. She is family orientated and happily married to Giancarlo Rivera. Alice and Giancarlo attended law school together as well as graduated Cum Laude and top 10 of their class. Giancarlo is an attorney working for a major firm in Central Florida focused on representing employers and insurance carriers in workers' compensation claims.. BAR MEMBERSHIPSThe Florida BarNorthern District of FloridaMiddle District of FloridaSouthern District of Florida. INVOLVEMENT & OUTREACHAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association, MemberAmerican Intellectual Property Law Association, MemberOrange County Bar Association, YLS Committee Chair and MemberHispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, MemberCentral Florida Association for Women Lawyers, MemberAdult Literacy League, Board MemberHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, Member

Alain Rivas’ has focused exclusively on criminal and traffic defense since founding Skubiak and Rivas PA in 1999.  Since then, the firm has evolved into Central Florida’s most recognizable one of its type, gaining the majority of its clients from referrals by former clients—the highest form of flattery.. Alain Rivas graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL.

Aggressive, Protective, and Effective. These are the words that have been used to describe Mr. Kaigle's approach to defending his clients.. Mr. Kaigle was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's Degree, he enrolled in the University of Florida Levin College of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate.. After graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar, Mr. Kaigle accepted a position at the Office of the Public Defender in Orlando, Florida. Handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases, Mr. Kaigle quickly developed a reputation of being an aggressive trial lawyer and was promoted to the felony division in less than a year. During his time at the Public Defender's Office, Mr. Kaigle had the opportunity to handle virtually every type of crime.. Today, Mr. Kaigle continues to aggressively represent those accused of crimes in both misdemeanor and felony court. His dedication, trial experience, and no-nonsense attitude make him a true advocate for his clients.

After working as an Assistant Public Defender for 3 years following graduation from law school, I opened my own firm which has now been in existence for the past 26 years. I handle exclusively family law matters and criminal cases. I represent clients on all types of criminal charges, as well as divorces (both contested and uncontested), same sex divorces, paternity, child support, child custody, step-parent adoption, modifications, and guardianships.

After serving in the US Army as a Russian language qualified signals intelligence analyst,I recieved my degree in Russian language and Literature at Fromthere,I attended St.Thomas U Law School in Miami. My First semester, I tied for Top student in my class, and won the 1L Moot Court competition.. From then on, I concentrated on legal internships. I worked for the Hon. Lenore Nesbitt, in Federal Court in Miami. The next year I interned at the Miami Federal Defenders Office, I was fortunate to working under the supervision of Paul Rashkind, one of the most brilliant criminal defense lawyers in the United States.. For my first paid legal job, I worked at the Orange County Public Defenders office. After four years, I left and formed my own law firm.. It is my belief that it is a great privilege to defend the US Constitution, and my clients. I have gone to trial hundreds of times, and stand by ready for trial at any time

Adam represents companies and individuals in high-stakes litigation across the United States. In addition to his litigation practice, he routinely counsels clients in the areas of information security, privacy, electronic discovery, technology contracting, social media, and internet-related matters.  He has been acknowledged by Who’s Who Legal® as a leading commercial litigation and electronic discovery lawyer. Adam was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of electronic discovery and information management law; he is one of Florida Trend Florida’s Legal Elite™. He is Peer Review Rated and Client Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell's peer and client rating system.. Adam’s representative litigation matters include obtaining over $15 million in judgments for a Fortune 20 corporate plaintiff in a series of nine related litigations across the state of Florida; a no-liability defense trial verdict for a major financial institution in a Florida-based litigation seeking approximately $20 million in damages (subsequently upheld on appeal); securing a $1 million JAMS arbitral award against a software developer; a Tax Court trial victory for an innocent-spouse defendant against the Internal Revenue Service in Cody v. Commissioner of Internal Rev.; and representation of the State of Florida in an equitable apportionment action before the U.S. Supreme Court in Florida v. Georgia, No. 142, Original.. His representative information security and privacy matters include acting as breach coach in the management of multiple large-scale breaches involving unauthorized access to personally identifiable information and protected health information; litigation and counseling regarding violations of the Computer Abuse and Data Recovery Act, as well as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; and addressing ransom demands associated with wrongful acquisition of corporate data. He manages all aspects of the data breach life cycle in matters ranging from incident response and coordination with law enforcement, notification of affected individuals, all the way through to addressing subsequent litigation related to a breach.. Community Involvement. Adam serves as the president of InfraGard Orlando, a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the private sector dedicated to information sharing and education on information security issues. He also serves as Treasurer of the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, and is actively involved in the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation as a member of the Champion’s Circle and the Foundation for Foster Children as a Circle Member. He additionally serves as a board member for IDignity, a 501(c)(3) organization created to help the disadvantaged in Central Florida overcome the difficulties of obtaining the personal identification that is crucial to enabling them to become self-sufficient.. Thought Leadership. Adam is a prolific writer who has contributed to educational programs and periodicals worldwide. His articles in multiple law reviews have been cited by state and federal courts across the United States. He has written for bar journals and industry publications such as Corporate Counsel, the American Bar Association's Landslide® Magazine, CIO Insight, Law Technology News, and Computerworld. Adam has been quoted by major media outlets, such as Forbes and Quartz, on issues of technology and law. He regularly lectures for industry groups, bar associations, and judicial education programs such as the Federal Judicial Conference and Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies.. Education & Professional Background. A native Floridian, Adam graduated Order of the Coif from the University of Florida College of Law. He served as an editor on the Florida Law Review, a board member for the Journal of Technology Law & Policy, and a member of the Honor Court. As an adjunct professor at Columbia University, Adam taught technology law in the university’s Information and Digital Resource Management Master's Program. Previously he worked at a large national law firm. Prior to that, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Patricia C. Fawsett in the Middle District of Florida and as a law clerk at the Second Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office in Tallahassee, Florida.. Admissions & Professional Memberships. Adam is a member of the bar in Arizona, California, New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of California, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, the District of Columbia, the District of Arizona, and the United States Tax Court.

Achieving justice and fairness for her clients in Georgia's top priority.  She is easy to contact and promplty returns phone calls and other inquiries.

Above all else, I believe in the Constitution and in a person's right to be represented by a capable lawyer during what may be one of his or her most difficult times in life. Whether you are facing criminal charges or an allegation of professional misconduct, I focus on finding a solution that meets your current needs while also protecting your future.. When charged with a crime or accused of professional misconduct, don't accept a plea offer or settlement agreement until you speak with a qualified attorney. I protect my clients by pursuing a resolution that will put them in the best possible position for their future. Many issues can be resolved amicably with the government's lawyers. However, if a hearing or trial is necessary, my experience and skill in the courtroom will put you in the best possible position to achieve your goals.

Abbye began her legal career in 2003 and has gained extensive trial experience in numerous bench and jury trials in various courts and has acted as voir dire through closing arguments. She spent the last 10 years representing a variety of clients including businesses, associations, individuals, and local, regional and national banks. She joined Killgore Pearlman as a partner in July, 2014, and practices in the firm's Commercial Litigation group with a focus on business and civil litigation.. As a commercial and business litigation practitioner, Abbye handles complex civil litigation matters which include breach of contract claims, intentional and negligent torts, insurance defense, commercial collections, and commercial real property and landlord/tenant disputes.

A native of Venezuela, Attorney Daniela Alvarado immigrated to the United States with her family at a young age. While she was not aware of it at the time, this move would shape her life and put her on the path to assisting future immigrants with their own journeys. As she grew, she displayed increasing interest in all things international, attending an international magnet program at a local high school and obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Rollins College, where she graduated summa cum laude and as a member of the school’s Honors Program.. Daniela then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While there, Daniela served as an Executive Research Editor for the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy. She also received the Book Award in her Privacy Law Seminar after producing a lengthy research paper exploring the privacy implications of wearable technology.. Upon graduation, Daniela received an offer to join one of Florida’s largest defense law firms. Though appreciative of the opportunity, she quickly realized that personal injury was not her passion and returned to immigration, which she knew she loved. Daniela is now able to help people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whatever the case at hand, Daniela dedicates herself to working hard for each and every one of her clients. She handles all types of immigration matters at Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC.. Daniela is licensed to practice in the state of Florida and is a member of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), as well as a member of The Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar.. Languages: Fluent in English, French and Spanish

A native of Nantes, France, Maud Poudat obtained a law degree both from France and the United States. She was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida in May 2004, and subsequent to gaining experience in the practice of immigration law in a private law firm, she founded the Law Office of Maud Poudat, P.A. in June 2010 after she became board certified in Immigration and Nationality Law with the Florida Bar. She then joined forces with Board Certified Attorney Attorney Suzanne E. Vazquez and founded Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC.. With a strong focus on business immigration, Maud Poudat frequently represents individual investors as well as multinational companies wishing to transfer employees to the U.S. She also assists foreigners with green card applications, through family and employment sponsorship, marriage and visas, naturalization and citizenship. As an Orlando immigration lawyer, Maud Poudat is further well versed in deportation defense and specifically with the Orlando immigration courts as well as federal litigation. Maud Poudat is admitted to practice law before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Florida, all Florida State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Also, since immigration law is governed by federal laws, Attorney Poudat can represent all individuals and companies anywhere in the 50 states of the union and overseas with their immigration processes. Maud Poudat is a member of the Florida Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She serves on the Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee of the Board of Legal Specialization and Education of the Florida Bar. Maud Poudat is also very involved in the French community as a member of the French American Business Council of Orlando and the French American Business Chamber of the West Coast of Florida.

A dedicated immigration attorney, Ms. Davydova is known for combining creativity and great analytical skills in her representation of clients.  As an immigrant herself, she is a passionate advocate for immigrants' rights.  Ms. Davydova represents clients before USCIS, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Justice Office of Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court).

"I know the law, so you don't have to.  Call me if you need answers.  I have 20 years of legal experience helping people just like you.  The law . . . it's what I do.". I attended Florida State University College of Law in 1995 where I was a member of Law Review and served as a judicial extern for the former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. I graduated with Honors and obtained my Juris Doctor in 1998.. I began my legal career as an associate at a statewide law firm; and, later, at an international law firm doing corporate and transactional work. I subsequently served as in-house Staff Attorney for a large private company and as in-house Corporate Counsel for its Fortune 500, publicly-traded parent company. I obtained valuable litigation experience at the State Attorney's Office where I worked as a trial attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, which includes Orange County and Osceola County. I formed DeVoe Law Firm to provide quality family law, divorce, child support, custody, timesharing, and criminal defense legal services in Orlando, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs, and the surrounding areas.. I am a member of the Orange County Bar Association, including the Family Law Practice Division and the Criminal Law Practice Division.  I participate as a volunteer at Orange County Teen Court and have served as a guest lecturer at a local university in Orlando, Florida.. I began my legal career as an associate at a statewide law firm; and, later, at an international law firm doing corporate and transactional work. I subsequently served as in-house Staff Attorney for a large private company and as in-house Corporate Counsel for its Fortune 500, publicly-traded parent company. I obtained valuable litigation experience at the State Attorney's Office where I worked as a trial attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, which includes Orange County and Osceola County. I formed DeVoe Law Firm to provide quality family law and criminal defense legal services in Orlando, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs, and the surrounding areas.. I am a member of the Orange County Bar Association, including the Family Law Section and the Criminal Law Section.  I participate as a volunteer at Orange County Teen Court and have served as a guest lecturer at a local university in Orlando, Florida.

"I have handled jury trials, ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies, including cases where the State was seeking the penalty of death." Practices in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties for the following: Drug Offenses Homicide Sex Offenses Burglary and Property Crimes Robbery and Theft Cases Firearms and Weapons Offenses Trespass and Criminal Mischief Prostitution Assault and Battery Domestic Violence Traffic Offenses Violations of Probation Sealing and Expungement Juvenile Offenses "I took an oath the day I became an attorney to support the Constitution. Under the Constitution you have a right to a speedy tial by an impartial jury. You have the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to due process of law. No warant shall be issued without probable cause. No bail shall be excessive. No cruel and unusual punishments shall be imposed. You have the right to counsel."- Patricia A. Cashman Member of Florida Bar since 1984 Criminal Defense Attorney my entire career Opened my own firm in 2001 Graduate of University of Florida Member of National Association of Crminial Defense Lawyers Adjunct Professor at University of Central Florida since 1993 AV rated (highest rating) by Martindale Hubbell Authored Guide to Criminal Law for Florida