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Znosko & Reas P.A. is a worker's compensation and family law firm attuned to the needs of and providing services for business entities, families and individuals. Our goal is to provide the best possible legal counsel and services with genuine concern for our clients' interests.. Our reputation for prompt service and quality representation comes from years of experience. We strive to consistently keep our clients fully advised of case developments, offer unmatched accessibility and responsiveness to client communications, and handling of cases to achieve the results that our clients desire. The Firm’s office is conveniently located in Central Florida. This location enables the Firm to provide clients, located throughout the State, with efficient personal representation.  When you need a professional, experienced law firm, select Znosko & Reas P.A.

William “Billy” J. Wieland, II is a second-generation Orlando native, who has been recognized as a “Top 40 under 40 Attorney'' by the National Trial Lawyers, “Best Lawyers” by Orlando Magazine, a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and is recognized as a “Best Lawyer” in the areas of both Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation. After graduating from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, he attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration graduating Magna Cum Laude. Billy then attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. While in law school Billy served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Stan Strickland, assisting on the Casey Anthony case. In 2010, Billy earned his Juris Doctorate graduating in Cum Laude 2010, and was admitted to practice law later that year. Billy joined a large insurance defense firm out of law school, providing legal advice and strategy to numerous insurance companies and Fortune 500 companies.. In 2016, Billy joined Wieland & DeLattre, P.A. after realizing his true calling was to assist individuals and their families in need. The focus of his practice is now representing those who suffer injuries and their families due to someone else’s negligence such as car crashes, truck crashes, motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, products liability, medical malpractice, and many others. Billy has also practiced for more than a decade representing parties in worker’s compensation cases. Billy prides himself on handling his client’s cases from the minute they reach out to Wieland & DeLattre all the way through trial, ensuring they always have someone fighting for them.. In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Billy conducted one of Florida’s first virtual trials and successfully prevailed in a complicated case where he represented a pregnant local teacher who was being forced back into the classroom despite suffering from a pre-existing health condition. The Order also protected countless other teachers throughout the state teaching in the middle of a global pandemic.. Billy has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, CBS News (WKMG), ABC News (WFTV), and NBC News (WESH). He has spoken around Florida regarding Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation, including at The National Association Of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary, Inc. and Judge William Wieland Inn of Court. Additionally, Billy has previously been published in The Florida Bar: Worker’s Compensation Section-- News and 440 Report.. Billy also prides himself on giving back to his community through volunteer service. He currently serves on the Board of Directors (Vestry) of St. Alban’s Anglican Cathedral, volunteers at the Orange County Teen Court program (supervising and supporting at risk teens), is a member of the Judge Wieland Memorial Golf Tournament Committee (raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities), the Downtown Breakfast Group, the Florida Justice Association and Florida Worker’s Advocates, was a founding member of Lake Eola Civitan, as well as the Judge William Wieland American Inn of Court (Orlando). He is also a member of the Florida Bar and Orange County Bar Associations.. When he is not at the office, he enjoys time with his wife and two beautiful daughters. Billy and his family enjoy visiting with the local princesses at Disney, soaking up some rays on the beach or on the lake, and swimming. They also enjoy Florida’s natural beauty such as the local springs, rivers, and hikes.. Billy is licensed to practice throughout the State of Florida and has been admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is available via email or phone call.

William E. Ruffier is a board certified civil trial lawyer and a named partner of Dellecker Wilson King McKenna Ruffier & Sos, LLP.  Mr. Ruffier has received several prestigious legal honors including the AV® Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by local and state magazines as as being in the top 1% of attorneys within the state of Florida.  Mr. Ruffier earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1986 and a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Florida in 1983.  His practice areas include personal injury, product liability, pediatric injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, auto accidents, wrongful death, insurance company bad faith and hurricane property damage claims.. Throughout his career Mr. Ruffier has been an active member of many civic and social organizations. He has held several leadership positions within the Boy Scouts of America, including positions on the Central Florida Council Executive Board.  Mr. Ruffier has been instrumental in fostering spiritual growth and leadership skills among Orlando’s young men for many years.  In 2011, Mr. Ruffier received the Lutheran Lamb Award , a national award recognizing Mr. Ruffier’s 25 years of distinguished volunteer service as a Christian role model and leader for young people.. Mr. Ruffier has also served on the board of directors for the Central Florida Fair for the past eight years.  Mr. Ruffier was elected to serve as the Vice-President for the 2013-2014 term.

While working as a Director for a major Military Defense Contractor Kevin C. Maxwell was inspired to attend Law School. While in Law School, at the Barry University School of Law, Mr. Maxwell co-founded the Richard Senate branch of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity and appointed to the position of Supreme Court Justice of Honor court. He achieved these honors and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Barry University all while working full time. After passing the Florida State Bar, Attorney Maxwell, joined the practice of Retired Judge Dominic Salfi, where the firm’s focus was on Criminal, Personal Injury and Family Law matters. In 2004 Attorney Maxwell joined the firm of Mr. Thomas A Vaughn II as an associate. In 2005 Mr. Maxwell formed a partnership with Mr. Vaughn creating the firm of Vaughn and Maxwell. The primary focus was on Claimant’s rights in the area of worker’s compensation.. In 2008, Attorney Maxwell dissolved the partnership with Attorney Vaughn. Taking all the knowledge and experience he had garnered as a lawyer and the 18 plus years of business acumen, Attorney Maxwell established his own firm. His current practice, The Office of Kevin C. Maxwell & Associates, focuses on a wide variety of practice areas. In 2012, Mr. Maxwell secured the seventh largest a jury verdict award in an Auto Accident case in the country, where his client was awarded over $27.5 million dollars in Damages.He can be reached at or on the 24 HOUR HOTLINE

Timothy W. Terry is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and his areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, property distribution, juvenile law, criminal defense, felonies, white collar crimes, probation, and personal injury.. Mr. Terry received his A.B. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1973 from Duke University, and his J.D. in 1976 from Florida State University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1981. As a member of the Florida Bar, he was Chair of Grievance Committee C for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1996, a member of the Rules and Forms Committee from 1996 to 1997, a member of the Legislation Committee from 1997 to 1998, and a member of the sections on trial lawyers, family law, and criminal law. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Terry served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles R. Scott of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Warren L. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a staff law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1984-1993.

Tiffany has been recognized by her peers and Martindale-Hubbell as having achieved the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards. Thereby being awarded an "AV Preeminent" rating, the highest rating possible! Tiffany M. Faddis now brings both her insurance defense experience and passion for helping victims injured as a result of another's negligence, along with her devoted commitment to achieving justice for her clients.. Tiffany M. Faddis practices in the following areas of law: Personal Injury; Wrongful Death: Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Accidents and Injuries resulting from Construction; Slip and Falls; Negligent Security. Languages:  English and Spanish

The  Ladan Law Firm, P.A. continues to build on years of the community involvement of founding Partner, Amir Ladan.  The lawyers and staff of our firm are active in the communities we serve.  Not only do our lawyers provide pro bono legal services well in excess of what the Florida and local Bars require, but our lawyers and staff enjoy participating in a variety of community service projects, fundraisers and events.. Amir is the Past-President of the Rotary Club of Seminole County Sunset, where he is responsible for thier annual fundraiser - Poker Chips for Scholarships.  The annual event raises thousands for scholarships benefitting high school Seniors in Seminole County, as well as funding the amazing community service projects our club participates in throughout the year. The Ladan Law Firm proudly sponsors all of the club's fundraisers and Amir sits on their Board of Directors, where he has served for a decade.. Amir continues his involvement as a Rollins College alumnus. In 2014, he was nominated and elected to the Rollins College Alumni Board of Directors, where he served for six years, including his recent successful term as Co-President of the Alumni Board of Directors.  In 2020, he was invited to join the Board of Trustees of Rollins College.  Amir is committed to ensuring that Rollins will continue its mission, to educate students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers.  He is also actively involved as an advisor to Tau Kappa Epsilon - Zeta Phi Chapter, where he sits on the Board of Directors of their Alumni Association and 501(c)3.. In December of 2019, the Firm celebrated it's 11th annual Happy Hour Toy Drive benefiting XL 's Baby DJ.  Over the years, this event has turned into Orlando's second largest source of group donations for local families in need during the holidays.  This event brings great joy to the entire team at the Firm, knowing that our efforts mean that hundreds of local families and their children will be able to celebrate the holidays.. The Ladan Law Firm was the title sponsor of The Fifth Amendment Happy Hour benefitting the Orange County Bar Association's Legal Aid Society.  Funds raised at the event are used to provide free legal services to those in our community that cannot afford legal counsel.  The event was a great success, well attended and a lot of fun for our lawyers and defense team.. Amir Ladan was honored to be named the King of The Krewe of Leaders in 2012.  The Krewe of Leaders recognizes and honors those that serve their communities and provides scholarships to deserving high school students who pursue careers in medical, hospitality and the performing arts.  Scholarships are funded by a series of community events surrounding "Mardi Gras" season including the Royal Gala, Fat Tuesday celebration and the Festival of Cities.. In 2012, Carsten & Ladan, P.A. was also a major sponsor of the 1st Annual Judicial Assistant Appreciation Luncheon, where we paid tribute to the excellent JA's in Orange & Osceola Counties.

Simon Wiseman completed his law degree at Stetson University College of Law. He followed his passion for trial work by serving as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s office in Orlando, FL. During this time, he was lead trial counsel for over 40 jury trials, including a murder trial and high-profile cases. His time as a prosecutor provided Mr. Wiseman with extensive trial experience and insight into the criminal justice system. He has also worked for insurance companies defending claims, further honing his litigation skills. In 2012, he formed The Wiseman Law Firm, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense.

Settlement planner and lawyer with extensive experience dealing with the catastrophically injured. There are many settlement planning issues to consider when a personal injury case settles to maximize the recovery. Medicaid, Medicare and ERISA liens have to be negotiated. Trusts often times have to be created. A Special Needs Trust or Medicare Set Aside trust might be necessary. Investment decisions have to be made. Structured settlements should be evaluated and potentially implemented. Tax and estate planning may be necessary. All very difficult issues to deal with for even the most sophisticated lawyers and injury victims. This is where I come in.. Creating special needs trusts to preserve Medicaid/SSI. Advising on creation of Medicare Set Asides to preserve Medicare benefits. Establishing qualifed settlement funds to deal with complex settlement issues in catastrophic cases.

S.I. “Sandy” Valbh brings a dual background in law and accounting to his practice at Bogin, Munns & Munns, where he advises clients across Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Melbourne, and Orange City on business formation, real estate transactions, tax matters, and estate planning. A former accountant and lifelong entrepreneur, Sandy understands the legal and financial challenges business owners face and leverages that insight to deliver clear, strategic guidance. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University (1994), a J.D. from Drake University (cum laude, 1997), and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude, 1998). Sandy is admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. Tax Court.

Ryan graduated with a B.S. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. A Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipient and Dean’s List honoree, he then began a career in business and sales management. Having a strong desire to advocate and continue with his legal career, he attended Barry College of Law in Orlando, Florida.While attending law school on an academic scholarship, Ryan worked as a law clerk in an established criminal defense firm. He additionally participated in an internship with the Osceola County Attorney’s Office and a judicial externship under Circuit Judge Jenifer M. Davis of the 9th Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida.Upon graduation and obtaining licensure with the State of Florida, he practiced appellate law for a national appellate firm where he gained invaluable experience and knowledge that he is now determined to use to assist his clients in a personal, individualized manner. Ryan currently lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and three children.

Rusten C. Hurd is an AV Rated Orlando immigration attorney and founding partner at the law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL. In over sixteen years of legal practice, Mr. Hurd has garnered experience with a wide variety of immigration matters including investor visas, business immigration, removal litigation, family petitions and naturalization and citizenship matters. As the husband of an immigrant, Mr. Hurd is fully cognizant of the importance of this process to his clients. To visit the Spanish and Portuguese language versions of our website, click  or . Mr. Hurd also has successfully appeared before immigration judges throughout the United States concerning a variety of removal issues.. Mr. Hurd has been awarded an AV rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. An AV rating is the highest such rating available to any single lawyer for skill and integrity and the rating is reserved for attorneys designated as outstanding in their field.. Mr. Hurd also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to performing appellate work before appellate courts throughout the state of Florida as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Hurd has had noteable appellate success both with the Board of Immigration Appeals and with Florida Appellate Courts. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hurd has served as Guardian ad Litem for troubled children and was recognized by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County for his service and contributions.

Romaine Brown is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Brown is actively involved in all strategy decisions, hearings and trials, and deals on a personal basis with each client.. Ms. Brown is recognized as Rising Star by the prestigious Super Lawyers rating service. She is Lead Council Rated in Family Law and Immigration by LawInfo and has received an outstanding 15 Year Community Service Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Appointments canbe scheduled online at . Atty. Brown practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Brevard County, St. Lucie, Martin and West Palm Beach Counties and handles cases throughout the State of Florida.. Her practice is focused on. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Southern District, Middle District of Florida and Immigration in all 50 States.

Rich Newsome is the senior partner of the Newsome Melton law firm and represents families and individuals who have experienced catastrophic injuries caused by defective products. Rich is passionate about helping his clients and ultimately making products safer as the result of product liability litigation.. After graduating from the University of Florida College Of Law, Rich worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern and Middle districts of Florida. After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office Rich worked briefly at a big products defense firm before leaving and becoming a plaintiffs’ attorney.. For more than 20 years, Rich has represented injured people against manufacturers who make defective products. During the past two decades, Rich has won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, has written countless articles and about product liability, is a regular speaker at trial lawyer conferences and events across the country, and is recognized by members of the Bar as a leading expert in product liability litigation.. Rich has not only advocated for safer products through the civil justice system, he has also spent substantial time helping to protect the justice system in Tallahassee and in Washington D.C. As a Past-President of the Florida Justice Association, a previous member of the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice and a current member of the Executive Committee of the National Trial Lawyers, Rich has advocated to protect the rights of families and has fought efforts by manufacturers to limit access to courts and juries.. In addition to a long list of awards and accomplishments, Rich was recently honored by being invited to be a member of The Summit Council. He is also recognized in Best Lawyers of America, Florida’s Legal Elite, Best Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America, and Orlando’s Top Lawyers. Rich is a husband and father of three children, lives in Orlando, and enjoys offshore fishing and diving.

Rachel Mattie is a criminal defense attorney in the Orlando area. Ms. Mattie is a former Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Mattie represented hundreds of indigent clients in the Central Florida community in both County and Circuit Court, defending various criminal matters including juvenile offenses, traffic cases, DUIs, thefts, drug possession, violations of probation, and more. While at the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Mattie developed a passion for not only active litigation and trial strategy, but more importantly, client satisfaction. Ms. Mattie is not only committed to achieving favorable results, but also ensuring that her clients fully understand the legal process and are actively involved in the outcome of their case.. Ms. Mattie’s decision to pursue a career in criminal law began at a young age. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Mattie was exposed to a community with one of the highest violent crime rates in America. This sparked an initial interest in the prosecutorial side of crime. However, in high school, Ms. Mattie began volunteering as a peer representative for teenagers accused of low-level offenses through the Duval County Teen Court Program. Ms. Mattie learned just how rewarding it is to be a voice for others and serve as an advocate in the criminal justice system. It was then that Ms. Mattie developed a distinct interest in effectively representing the accused and protecting constitutional rights.. Ms. Mattie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Legal Studies, with minors in Criminal Justice and Political Science. She was the recipient of the Bright Future’s Scholarship and an Academic Competitiveness grant upon admission. Ms. Mattie attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando and graduated in the top 10% of her class. Ms. Mattie was elected Editor-in-Chief of Barry Law Review in her second year, authored two articles selected for publication, was employed by the school as a Research Assistant, and developed a symposium that focused on self-defense law and ethical prosecution that attracted over 100 attendees from across the state.. Ms. Mattie is currently a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS:. SuperLawyer Florida: 2013-2017. SuperLawyer: Rising Star: 2009-2012. Florida Trend “Up and Comer” Legal Elite: 2007. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:. Orange County Bar Association. Co-Chair Law Week Committee. Young Lawyers Section. President (2012). Treasurer (2010). Secretary (2009). Mentor (on-going). The Florida Bar. Trial Lawyers Section. Florida Justice Association. American Association for Justice. COURTS ADMITTED TO:. All Courts in the State of Florida. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. EDUCATION:. University of Central Florida, B.A. Legal Studies (2000). Trial Team: President. Golden Key National Honor Society. University of Florida College of Law, J.D. (2003). Honors: Legal Research and Writing. Book Award-Trial Practice. Trial Team:. President & Vice-President. First Place Chester Bedell Florida Bar Trial Competitions. Best Advocate, UF Intramural Competition. PUBLISHED WORKS AND LECTURES:. Lecturer, Presentation Name: Preparing Your Witness for Deposition. Conference: Mastering the Deposition: A Critical Workshop (2017). Lecturer, Presentation Name: Tips and Traps for Trial Lawyers in Federal Court. Lecturer, Presentation Name: Discovery and E-Discovery. Conference Name: Circuit Court Boot Camp (7th Annual): Learn the Do’s and Don’t’s (2017). Lecturer, National Business Institute:. “Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers” (2007). Lecturer, Loman Education Services:. “Nursing Home Negligence in Florida” (2005). Author, Law Practice Today:. “Boots on the Ground Marketing Tips for the Young Lawyer” (2013). Speaker, Orange County Bar Association: “Mentoring New Lawyers” (2013). Panelist, American Association for Justice and Barry University’s College of Law. “Professionalism and Ethics” (2008). CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS (Past and Present):. UCP of Central Florida. Legal Aid Society, Board of Trustees. Mentor for at-risk High School students. Mentor for at-risk High School students. Lake Silver Foundation Board

Personal Attention – Powerful Representation – Proven Results. Experienced Former Prosecutor. FREE Consultation. Jay Rooth grew up in St Petersburg, Florida and attended Tampa Jesuit High School.  He then obtained his bachelors and Masters degree in Business from Stetson University and a JD from Barry University School of law.. Jay Rooth started his career in the legal profession as an Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.  After his experience with the state attorneys office, he opened Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law which focusses its practice in the area of criminal defense.. The law firm of Moses and Rooth handles misdemeanor and felony criminal cases involving but not limited to: Drug Possession, drug Trafficking, drug paraphernalia, Domestic Violence, Petit Theft, Grand Theft, Burglary, Fraud, Juvenile Offenses, Weapon Offenses, Violation of Probation, Bond Hearings, Sex crimes, record sealing / expungement, appeals, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving on Suspended License (DWLS), Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of Accident and all related traffic offenses.

Over twenty years ago I started my own DUI criminal defense law firm in Orlando called Private Counsel, LLC.  Private Counsel is a private law firm with sections dedicated to all criminal defense work, Assault an Battery/Domestic Battery Defense, traffic tickets, with an emphasis on helping people accused of DUI. I also assist UCF students who have found themselves in trouble at UCF for Golden Rule violations or .02 BAC DMV suspensions.. My practice is focused on DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.

Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer Zachary Leacox co-founded Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law, a distinction held by only 7% of Florida's legal practitioners. This certification, granted independently, serves as Florida's official recognition of a lawyer's expertise within a specific practice area. It epitomizes excellence and recognition from peers of a lawyer's elevated professional skill set in their chosen field.. After representing insurance companies and major corporations for the first part of his career, Leacox gained firsthand insight into the tactics they use to undermine injury victims' compensation. He now dedicates his practice exclusively to representing individuals harmed in personal injury accidents, battling the same insurance entities and corporations he used to defend.. His mission is to secure maximum compensation for his clients and aid them in rebuilding their lives after their accidents.Throughout his career, Leacox has advocated for thousands of clients across Florida and recovered millions in compensation. His extensive experience includes conducting jury trials in nine different counties within the state.. Leacox obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver in 1997, with a specialization in Finance and Statistics. Subsequently, in 2001, he earned both a Juris Doctor degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kansas. He is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Florida.

NANCY PICO CAMPIGLIA has been defending licensees before the respective Florida regulatory agencies for approximately 12 years.  Prior to entering private practice, she served as General Counsel of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (the “DBPR”), which licenses and regulates nearly a million Florida businesses and professionals.  There, she managed the legal affairs of the agency, providing representation for approximately 28 regulated businesses and professions, including real estate licensees, appraisers, veterinarians, accountants, contractors, cosmetologists, community association managers, alcoholic beverage and tobacco establishments, and hotels and restaurants.  She is a former chief prosecutor for the Florida Real Estate Commission (“FREC”) and the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (“FREAB”), and a frequent lecturer on real estate licensing related matters.. While with the Department, she acted as legal counsel to the Governor's Task Force on Homeowner Associations.  In addition to serving as Acting Director of the Division of Real Estate, she headed its prosecution team.. Prior to attending law school, Nancy was a real estate broker and owner of a real estate brokerage in Miami.  Florida Jurisprudence has designated her publication, Florida Real Estate License Law:  Who is Protecting the Public, as a practice aid for several consecutive years.. Nancy prides herself in giving back to the community.  She documented a condominium complex for Habitat for Humanity, is a past president of the Christian Service Center, former director of the Central Florida Real Estate Council and of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.  She is a frequent lecturer at Realtor Associations and related organizations.. Nancy holds a Masters in Law in Real Property Development from the University of Miami School of Law (LLM 1999).  She received the degree of Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 1998), where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and a dedicated member of the Human Rights Institute, where she assisted in the development, research and processing of asylum cases and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals.  Nancy received a B.A. degree from the Florida State University (1976).  She is admitted to practice before The Florida Bar, and Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.. Nancy was a shareholder with a national law firm that boasts more than 500 attorneys and 19 offices throughout the nation.  Notable client work includes the creation of complex residential and commercial condominiums, property owners and mixed associations, commercial and residential development, complex timeshare matters and general real estate transactions.. Currently, her immigration practice focuses on entrepreneur visas and related appeals.  She concentrates on the EB5 and E2 Visas.

Mr. Valdes is an associate attorney at Jones, Hurley and Hand, P.A. He has focused his practice solely on the defense of Florida Workers' Compensation matters. During that time, he has handled all types of claims and litigation.. Mr. Valdes was born and raised in Miami, FL. He is a first generation born U.S. Citizen, his parents having fled from Cuba in the early 1960s. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Florida International University in 2001. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in 2004. He sat for, and passed, the Florida Bar in that same year.. Personally, Mr. Valdes enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. He also remains very close to his extended family in Miami. He is very proud of his Hispanic heritage, and embraces the work ethic instilled into him by his parents and several other role models in his life. They are living proof that the American Dream does exist, and through hard work and effort, you can achieve any goal you might set for yourself.

Mr. Ali began his career as a Prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in Orange County, Florida. While a prosecutor, Mr. Ali tried numerous cases in County, Circuit and Juvenile courts. Mr. Ali had numerous criminal jury trials throughout his career, which included but not limited to DUI, reckless driving, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest by a law enforcement officer with violence, aggravated battery/assault, fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, grand theft/grand theft auto, possession of cocaine/cannabis and paraphenalia, delivery of cocaine, robbery, burglary, scheme to defraud, dealing in stolen property, violation of probation and assisted in trial for offenses ranging from home invasion robbery, first degree murder, and sexual battery.. Prior to his graduation from The University of Florida College of Law, Mr. Ali was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team as well as a teaching assistant for the Trial Practice Program. These experiences allowed Mr. Ali to master the intricacies of effectively litigating and trying a case. With this understanding, Mr. Ali is able to implement a strategy that can make the system work for you in achieving your desired results.. Mr. Ali strongly believes that a person's inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness can be called into question at any time by mere accusations. The State has the burden of proving its case with evidence at a trial beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. Mr. Ali will ensure that your rights are protected and that your case is resolved in the way that is most satisfying to you. He will pursue your case vigorously and aggressively.

Margo E. Murphy is an associate in Ball Janik LLP’s Insurance Coverage and Construction practice groups. Ms. Murphy’s practice is focused on prosecuting insurance coverage and construction defect matters for policy holders and owners. Prior to joining Ball Janik, she concentrated her practice on representing national insurers in coverage disputes and bad faith defense.. Ms. Murphy’s background representing insurance companies gives her key insight in the representation of owners in construction defect claims and policy holders in insurance coverage disputes. Her background in the insurance industry affords her the unique perspective and understanding of how insurance companies evaluate claims, resulting in maximizing available insurance coverage for Ball Janik LLP’s clients.. Prior to joining Ball Janik’s Orlando office, Ms. Murphy was active in Philadelphia VIP, a pro-bono organization, as well as the Homeless Advocacy Project. She is a member of the Florida Bar’s Real Property and Probate & Trust sections, as well as a member of the Orange County Bar Association.

Joel Leppard is an Orlando, Florida experienced trial attorney and managing member of Leppard Law, PLLC.   Attorney Leppard has handled thousands of cases, ranging from the most minor traffic offenses to first degree felonies, from drafting contracts for small business to reviewing multi-billion dollar contracts for clients like JP Morgan Chase and  Bank of America, and has worked on small car accident cases to complex, million dollar medical malpractice lawsuits.   Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Leppard as “Superb.". A skilled trial attorney, Mr. Leppard has gone to trial in over 40 cases.  During trial, he is known for his extensive knowledge of the laws of evidence and fervent advocacy for his clients.  While many lawyers focus pleading out as many cases as soon as possible, Joel Leppard exhausts every possible avenue for his clients and is also well-known for his skillful use of pre-trial motions to either get cases dismissed or to secure an advantageous plea deal.. Mr. Leppard also serves as Chief Legal Officer to Blackwood International, LLC   a multi-national environmental engineering corporation, providing counsel in a variety of business matters, such as international negotiations, contracts and licensing matters.  Mr.  Leppard also serves as Chief Legal Officer at Avidelity, LLC, a real estate investment firm, and is licensed to sell real estate in Florida.. Mr. Leppard graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a  B.S. in political science with a business minor.  He attended law school at Florida State University, where he earned a coveted position as an Editor on the prestigious Florida State Law Review and graduated magna cum laude.   Mr. Leppard was selected for the elite Order of the Coif, reserved for the top 10 percent of law graduates from the top law schools.. Prior to the practice of law, Mr. Leppard taught high school economics, law studies and humanities at Timber Creek High School in Orlando.  At TCHS, Mr. Leppard founded the charter chapter of the Future Lawyers of America and was named “Favorite Teacher” by the senior class.. Mr. Leppard is a long-time Florida resident, moving to Orlando with his family in 1990.  Joel Leppard went to elementary, middle and high school in Orlando, graduating from University High School.  In his spare time, Mr. Leppard is an avid music aficionado and music producer.

Jason Recksiedler is FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFIED IN CIVIL TRIAL LAW. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.  Less than 2 percent of lawyer's have this distinction. Jason has met the standards of the Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, professionalism, and ethics. He is recognized as a civil jury trial expert.  He has the proven skills to negotiate your claim and, when necessary, try your case to it's completion.. Jason handles claims in county, circuit and federal courts throughout the state of Florida. He served as lead counsel on cases in 19 of Florida's 20 civil circuit divisions, obtaining jury verdicts in seven different circuits. He also presented oral arguments in Florida's Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeals. Jason has tried Plaintiff Auto Accident, slip and fall, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice cases, ranging from moderate to catastrophic injury and death.. As Founding Partner with First Choice Law, Jason Recksiedler has a simple philosophy, "A client needs to know his or her problem is my problem, and they want to know that it is being resolved in the best way possible." Jason’s passion is absolute, “ I will never be outworked in preparing for trial by my opponent.” Jason Recksiedler applies this philosophy to each and every client's case, representing plaintiffs in the areas of auto accidents, slip and falls, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights Violations and all Personal Injuries.. As a former insurance defense attorney, Jason Recksiedler represented Fortune 500 companies, commercial trucking entities, and various government agencies in a variety of statewide civil lawsuits. Since becoming a Partner of First Choice Law, Jason Recksiedler now applies his extensive experience only for those who have been injured.. Jason Recksiedler has obtained multiple million dollar jury verdicts and/or settlements for his clients, as well as countless five and six figure recoveries. In 2012, he obtained a jury verdict of $880,000, one of the largest Civil Rights verdicts in Central Florida history, against a City of Orlando police officer, for the use excessive force.. Jason dedicates his entire legal career to the area of civil trial practice and litigation. Jason is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, limited to attorneys who have obtained a settlement or verdict of at least a million dollars.. Areas of Practice: All injuries, including: auto accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, commercial trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, civil rights, 1983 actions and false arrest.