Top best Litigation Lawyers Near me in ZIP 32801

William Kirk Hartzog is a Litigation attorney with the full-service law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns. He received his J.D. from Florida A&M University, College of Law and his B.A. in Legal Studies from University of Central Florida.

Vanette Augustin is a savvy Bilingual (Haitian Creole) attorney who has been successfully practicing since 2009 in the areas of Family Law, Immigration Law, and Estate Planning. Over the last 15 years, she has handled hundreds of cases and have assisted countless families navigate the legal system. She is a mother of two daughters who are the joys of her life. She lives by the belief that every day is a new opportunity to refine her skills. There is never a moment when you get to the point of saying I have arrived because as soon as you reach the top there is always another mountain that is higher than the one you just climbed. In her spare time, she volunteers within the community in order to give back

Travis J. McMillen leverages more than two decades of litigation and trial experience to secure full compensation for Floridians injured in car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and slip-and-fall accidents, as well as wrongful-death cases. After graduating from Florida State University College of Law—where he earned Moot Court honors, Order of Barristers, and completed exchange study at Oxford University and Charles University—Travis spent 16 years defending major insurers in complex claims statewide, achieving an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Today he uses that insider knowledge to anticipate insurance tactics and fight for accident victims in state and federal court, including the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Roberto Vazquez is a south Florida native. After moving to Orlando, FL, he attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Mr. Vazquez earned his Juris Doctorate from the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law.. As a volunteer with the Guardian Advocacy Program during his undergraduate studies, Mr. Vazquez took a keen interest in helping those who had been civilly committed. His desire to help others carried over into his law school career. Upon completion of his first year Mr. Vazquez was hired as a summer intern at the Morey Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Vazquez proved himself to be an asset and as a result continued working at the firm throughout the remainder of his law school education.

Robert D. Rightmyer is Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, a mark of excellence in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.. I am an experienced litigator and business lawyer, having honed my skills and practice over the past eighteen years, primarily with two large, well-respected law firms. For the majority of my career, I was associated with the statewide Florida law firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., where I was elevated to the status of Partner. Thereafter, I joined the international law firm of Foley & Lardner, LLP where he was Senior Counsel. After the rewarding and invaluable experiences at both firms, I decided to open his own law practice but have now have joined the NeJame Law, P.A. firm.. My practice and experience includes complex commercial litigation, contractual and other business disputes, non-compete and trade secret litigation, professional malpractice matters, business disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes and litigation, contract and corporate document preparation, and insurance-related litigation.

Perhaps one the main reasons I enjoy my practice defending businesses is that law is not my first “career.”  In fact, law wasn’t even the second.  Before I decided to become an attorney, I had already worked in and for businesses for almost a dozen years.  I’ve heard people say they “enjoyed law school” – although, frankly, it is not something I have heard that all that often.  After spending years in the work force handling leadership roles, teambuilding, solving problems, and making decisions, going “back to school” was different and, at times, humbling.  While I am glad that law school is far behind me now, I enjoyed serving as Managing Editor of Law Review and am still proud that I received various awards, such as Outstanding Oral Advocacy.. I have spent the last almost 14 years defending lawsuits brought against manufacturers, insurance companies, and other businesses.  Most of these cases involved allegations of product liability, personal injury, and/or premises liability.  Along the way, I have drawn upon my background of  leadership, service, and teamwork.  I have attained awards, such as being selected as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers three consecutive years.  I have been inducted into the International Association of Defense Counsel, which according to its website is comprised of a worldwide membership of 2,500 invitation-only peer-reviewed  leading corporate and insurance lawyers.  I was selected as a Florida Legal Elite in 2013.  I was recently appointed to The Florida Bar’s Senior Lawyers Committee.  I am also an active member of the Transportation Lawyers Association, where I enjoy my work as Chair of the Diversity Sub-Committee.. Our firm is, by design, a small boutique firm in downtown Orlando, Florida.  Our firm practices throughout Florida, in every federal district, as well as major (and minor) metropolitan areas.  I am licensed to practice before the Courts of Florida, all three U.S. Districts in Florida, the 11th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.  I am a Certified Litigation Management Professional, certified by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance after a focused program at Columbia Law School.. It is suggested that I include something about myself in addition to my education, experience, awards, and such.  I am often told by clients and colleagues on both sides of the little “v” that I am good at what I do – perhaps that is because after over 30 years of working in and for businesses I have the experience and comfort level to enjoy what I do.  The shelves in my office are filled some awards – but mostly with pictures of people I love, my pets, some select books, and one plaque I was awarded over 20 years ago which, while simple, still inspires me:  “Leadership:  Leaders are like eagles. They don’t flock; you find them one at a time.”  I have learned that leadership is not often easy but the reward is, indeed, worth it.

Nancy Davito is a civil litigator with an extensive background in all types of civil  litigation.  Ms. Davito is an experienced business transactions litigator and has defended commerical property owners in construction defect cases and premises liability matters. With over 26 years of experience, Ms. Davito has practiced law in Florida since 1990 and has been a resident of the Central Florida community for over 26 years.. Nancy Davito is a former managing partner of the Philadelphia based insurance defense firm Swartz Campbell, LLC. (Orlando location).  She is also a former member of  Boyette, Cummins & Nailos, PLLC . She is uniquely well suited for litigating first party insurance disputes.. Ms. Davito earned her B.A. Degree from the University of South Carolina and her J.D. Degree from the Oklahoma City University School of Law.  Ms. Davito is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association.  She is on the board of directors for Cornerstone Hospice.  Ms. Davito is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Court of Federal Claims.

Ms. Crichton’s law practice includes more than twenty-two years of general and commercial litigation and appellate work in both the state and federal courts. Ms. Crichton has successfully litigated a wide range of cases including commercial disputes, creditors rights, probate, civil rights and ERISA matters in the state and federal courts.  In addition, Ms. Crichton served as special legal counsel to Orange County, Florida for code enforcement, foreclosures and related litigation from May, 1999 until December 2001.. The client’s risk of exposure, both from a legal and public relations perspective is a vital factor considered by Ms. Crichton in fashioning a strategic plan and case resolution in each specific case.. Litigation cases are marked by various methods of resolution.  Ms. Crichton successfully worked on cases resolved without the necessity of litigation, where through negotiation she achieved settlement of the dispute and economic management of the cost to the client.  Ms. Crichton has filed or defended cases that were successfully resolved by mediation.  In the event that settlement is not forthcoming, Ms. Crichton has successfully litigated cases through trial and appeal.  Ms. Crichton’s reported cases include Stvartak v. Eastman Kodak Co. 144 F.3d 54 (11th Cir. 1998).. Ms. Crichton focuses her continuing legal education on litigation and negotiation skills and real property law and creditors rights.  Ms. Crichton is admitted to and practices in Florida and Colorado.

Mr. Carmona is a bilingual attorney licensed to practice law in Florida and Puerto Rico. His practice is focused on International Law, Immigration, Civil Litigaton, and Bankruptcy. He has extensive experience in contested Family Law matters. With respect to his international practice, Mr. Carmona devotes a substantial portion of his time assisting both businesses and individuals establishing or relocating to the United States.. Born in the Island of Puerto Rico, Mr. Carmona relocated to the mainland United States at a young age. He attended Oviedo High School and completed two bachelor degrees at the University of Central Florida (UCF): Legal Studies and Spanish. He received a full scholarship from the same institution to complete a Master of Arts degree in Spanish and served Fulbright Professor Dr. Humberto Lopez Cruz in Spain as his research assistant. He later went on to receive his Juris Doctor, cum laude, at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico where he was part of the Law Review and completed internships and comparative international law classes in London and Madrid.. Mr. Carmona is fluent in Spanish and has the cultural expertise to understand on a personal level many people that share Latin and Hispanic backgrounds. He conducts in person presentations in Latin America and the Caribbean on the subject of relocating to the United States.. During law school, Mr. Carmona served as a law clerk for Honorable Judge Daniel Domínguez of the Federal Court for the District of Puerto Rico. He was a member of the Law Review and published the law article titled: Rights of Treasure Hunters under Puerto Rico Law: Application of Article 285 of the Civil Code through the Jones Act, the Puerto Rican Underwater Archaeological Protection Act and the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987. After graduating from law school, he went to work for a Bankruptcy Trustee for the Middle District Bankruptcy Court of Florida. He then worked as an associate attorney for two local boutique law firms being responsible for the development and or expansion of their bankruptcy, family and civil law practices. Mr. Carmona later successfully managed his own firm for over 8 years concentrating his practice on Family, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Immigration.

Mr. Bennett is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and practices law with Bennett Legal Group, P.A. in Orlando, Florida. He is an expert and specialist in construction law. He has represented various participants in the construction process, including owners, general contractors, design professionals and major subcontractors. In his construction law practice, Mr. Bennett routinely handles mechanic’s liens, contract negotiations, construction defect litigation, and general contract litigation. His work with the ABA’s Construction Litigation Committee includes serving as past chair of the expert subcommittee and speaking at ABA forum meetings on construction law topics.. Prior to earning his law degree, Mr. Bennett worked in the fields of civil engineering and general construction for over 6 years. His civil engineering experience includes the design of sanitary sewer, water distribution, and storm drainage systems for various residential and commercial developments. His general construction experience includes project management of commercial projects including a 10 story dormitory for the College of Charleston and the alumni center for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Marital Status:  Married. Hometown:  Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Interests:  Basketball, college football, scuba diving. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Litigation lawyer H. Clay Parker, IV is a sixth-generation Floridian who offers more than three decades of knowledge and experience in the areas of civil litigation, including negotiated settlements, alternative dispute resolution, and trial. He is recognized for his commitment to providing the highest level of client service and professionalism, earning him the respected AV Preeminent rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognized peer rating available, reflecting high ethical standards and excellent legal skills.. Mr. Parker volunteers time as a guardian ad litem for abused and abandoned children through the Orange County Legal Aid. He is married and enjoys fishing, golfing, and the beach.

Juliane practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation; business disputes; and adversarial matters involving bankruptcy, trusts, and estates. She is also a Florida Supreme Court civil circuit mediator and provides general trial support.. Originally from a small suburb, Steubenville, Ohio, only forty-five minutes outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Juliane attended the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law at Duquesne University. She received a B.A. in biochemistry and a M.S. in Forensic Science.. To advance her interest in law and science, Juliane moved to Florida to attend Stetson University College of Law in 2011. While in law school, Juliane was an active member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution team, and in 2013, competed in a regional Negotiation competition in New York City.. After practicing in Fort Lauderdale for some time, Juliane moved to Orlando in 2015 to be closer to family, and joined the Public Defender Office in Osceola County. During her time there, Juliane successfully litigated over twenty-five jury trials to verdict in both felony and misdemeanor criminal matters.. When not in the courtroom, Juliane enjoys true crime podcasts, writing, and spending time with her husband and two girls.

Jason M. Ranew is a litigation and corporate attorney for the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Ranew practices Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Estate Planning, and Probate. He received his B.A. in Finance from Hillsdale College in 1998 and his J.D. from University of Akron in 2002.

I handle cases in the areas of Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation, including Business and Contract disputes and Landlord-Tenant law.  I pride myself on being immediately responsive to my clients.  I will answer when you call, or return your message the same day.. I decided to become a lawyer while working as a paralegal at the Public Defender's office in 2005.  I loved the work, but decided I could never be at the top of my profession without graduating from law school.  I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2005 with a degree in legal studies and a semester early from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008.  From there I began work as a prosecutor with the 12th Circuit State Attorney's Office in Sarasota, FL.  I am now in private practice where I handle Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation cases, including Business Litigation and Landlord-Tenant Law.  Please visit my firm's site at to see all of our practice areas.. Please call me today for a free consultation.  If you are a Criminal Defense client, your case is likely time sensitive.  Whether you call me or another attorney, do so immediately.

I have focused my law practice on Medical Malpractice claims for over 30 years.  I have successfully handled thousands of cases and received multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf my clients.  I am proud to a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer with NTLA.

I am originally from Upstate New York.  I studied law at the State University of New York at Buffalo and graudated in 2003.  Upon graduation, I escaped to Florida to stay warm and be near family.  I was admitted to the Florida Bar in November 2003.  I lived in Orlando and practiced for about 8 years before relocating to South Florida.  During that time, I also received my masters in business administration from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.  I now live with my family in Hollywood, Florida.  I practice family law and I take cases in Southeast Florida and Central Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, and Brevard counties.. I am available to help you with your dissolution of marriage, divorce, paternity, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, contempt and enforcement or other family law matter.

I am an accomplished attorney with over twenty years of experience. My diverse experience includes being a civil litigator, a criminal defense attorney, an attorney ad litem, a guardian ad litem attorney and GAL, a professor at the undergraduate and law school levels and the Director of Program Development for a non-profit. I have also  been a certified family mediator since 1998, and I have conducted many medaitions. In addition, I am a certified arbitrator, and I have conducted many Better Business Bureau Lemon Law artbitrations.  Furthermore, I helped formulate and modify numerous delinquency, dependency, and traffic court rules on Florida Bar committees. Through my experience, I have developed excellent  writing, communication, organizational, litigation and negotiation skills. In addition, I am passionate about helping people improve their lives.

Heatwole Law Firm, P.A. was established in 2012 to bring a new spirit of justice to the Orlando and Central Florida market. With over twelve years of litigation experience including at two large law firms, Attorney Lauren Heatwole created a boutique law firm to bring a personalized focus to the client, while still allowing her to showcase her strong ability and passion for litigation and legal justice. Heatwole Law Firm focuses on both Family Law and Commercial Litigation matters. Lauren strives to deliver compassionate justice.

From our offices in Orlando, Thorne & Associates, PA, offers clients a unique combination of highly experienced legal counsel, backed by the resources to handle complex litigation matters in court jurisdictions throughout Florida. Supported by an office staff that puts client communications at the top of our priority list, we are proud of our record of successful trial results and settlement outcomes.

Donna L. Draves has been practicing law in Florida for over 40 years and practices in the following areas: Business/Corporate Law, International Law, Contracts, Entertainment Law, and Litigation. She has successfully litigated thousands of cases over the course of her career. She is devoted to her clients and always strives to achieve the best possible results for them.

Christina is a member of the firm’s litigation department. Christina’s practice focuses on all aspects of federal and state commercial litigation. Christina represents corporations and individuals in a wide variety of matters, including contract disputes, fraudulent transfer actions, commercial foreclosures, garnishments, class actions, shareholders' disputes, and appellate matters.  Prior to joining the firm, Christina was an associate at Foley & Lardner LLP in Tampa, where she handled commercial litigation and creditors’ rights matters.. Christina received her law degree from the Florida State University College of Law, graduating first in her class. While in law school, Christina received seven book awards (highest grade in class) and was an award-winning member of the Moot Court team. She also served as Articles Editor of The Florida State University Law Review. Christina received her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University where she received the President’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year award.. Christina is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, in the United States District Courts for the Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida, and in the United Staets Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

A graduate of Yale University and the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Lisa Hu Barquist is the Managing Partner of the Central Florida law firm L5 Law.  Lisa handles strictly business litigation, construction litigation and stormwater litigation matters.  Her experience practicing law includes working at the 10th largest law firm in Central Florida, serving 8 years as General Counsel for a manufacturing and logistics company in Miami, 11 years as a federal criminal narcotics and civil Medicare fraud prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Miami, FL and Rochester, NY, and 18 years in private practice with national and global law firms.  Lisa speaks Mandarin Chinese. She is admitted to the state bars in Florida, California and New York.