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With more than 26 years of experience, David Fuller is an accomplished and skilled litigator. As a Clearwater personal injury lawyer at The Fran Haasch Law Group, he serves clients who are facing devastating consequences as a result of someone else’s negligence. David Fuller regularly uses his extensive legal experience to assist clients with car and truck accident claims, motorcycle collision cases, and premises liability issues, as well as numerous other personal injury and wrongful death matters. Throughout the course of his career, he has obtained several multimillion dollar settlements for his clients. Call today for a free case evaluation.

OVERVIEW. Drew Patterson is a trial lawyer who represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex commercial disputes across Florida. He is well-versed in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, partnership agreements, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, securities fraud matters, noncompete agreements, trade secret litigation, and unfair and deceptive trade practices cases.. Drew routinely litigates cases in both state and federal court, often stepping in when business relationships fall apart or when allegations of fraud, mismanagement, or financial misconduct come to light. He’s known for taking a practical approach to high-stakes litigation, helping clients make informed business decisions while aggressively pursuing their interests.. He also handles consumer protection cases brought under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). Drew defends businesses in class action lawsuits involving claims of deceptive practices, unauthorized marketing communications, and statutory violations related to consumer outreach. In addition to courtroom advocacy, he helps companies navigate compliance issues to minimize regulatory exposure and prevent future litigation.. On the employment side, Drew represents employers in matters involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Florida’s Whistleblower Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA). He has defended clients in collective wage-and-hour claims, retaliation suits, and discrimination cases, and routinely handles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations.. Drew also has experience representing clients in administrative proceedings and government investigations brought by agencies including the SEC, FTC, DEA, DBPR, CBP, and others. His work in these areas often involves advising on compliance, defending licensing actions, or helping resolve enforcement matters quietly and efficiently.. Outside of litigation, Drew serves as outside general counsel to a national prepaid card company in the clinical research space, advising on convenience fees, consumer disclosures, affiliate marketing, and bank program agreements.. AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS. Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Business Litigation (2023-2025). Being selected a Rising Star by Super Lawyers is a distinction that only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida are selected to each year.. BACKGROUND & EDUCATION. Drew is a native of the Tampa Bay Area with deep roots in the community. Drew was born and raised in Clearwater and attended Palm Harbor University High School. He then graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2018 where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a major in Finance. Drew earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2021 and was admitted to The Florida Bar shortly thereafter. During his time at Stetson Law, Drew served as a Teacher’s Assistant, Research Assistant, and was awarded the highest-grade designation in Advanced Legal Research.. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & ADMISSIONS. Drew is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, the Supreme Court of Florida, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the Clearwater Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the Barney Masterson Inn of Courts, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. WHEN HE’S NOT WORKING HARD FOR CLIENTS. Drew is a resident of Dunedin, Florida where he enjoys exercising, fishing, playing chess, and watching the Rays, Bucs, and Lightning in his down time.

Originally from New Jersey and licensed to practice law in 1985, I relocated to Florida in 1992 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1993.. After many years working in the legal corporate world both in New Jersey and Florida, I opened my private practice in 1999 to provide assist clients through emotional, difficult and trying times.  Dedicated to protecting your rights and providing caring legal guidance through what can be a complicated legal system, I practice in all areas of Family and Marital Law, assist clients with Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and the Probate process, and help consumers that need the protection of the Bankruptcy Court. I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in Family matters.

Neil O’Brien was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Pinellas County, Florida where he attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School. Neil earned his BA degree from St. Leo University in Business Management. He then went on to Stetson University College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree and Master of Business Administration in 2005. While in law school, Neil spent time clerking for the Honorable Emmett Lamar Battles of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County, Florida. Additionally, he completed an internship at the Office of the State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit for Pinellas and Pasco Counties, Florida.. Upon graduation from law school, Neil was immediately employed as an Assistant State Attorney with the Sixth Judicial Circuit serving the residents of Pinellas County and Pasco County, Florida from 2005 through 2009.  While working as an Assistant State Attorney Neil was primary counsel in thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies. He was lead counsel in over forty jury trials in his years as an Assistant State Attorney.. Prior to joining Florin Roebig, Neil spent several years practicing law in the area of civil litigation where he represented homeowners, condominium associations, and commercial property owners in property damage disputes ranging from Construction Defects, Sinkhole Claims, Water Loss Claims, Mold Claims, Fire Claims, and Storm Damage Claims. He is also experienced in representing individuals in personal injury claims.. Neil has been admitted to practice by the Florida Bar since 2005, the Minnesota Bar since 2016, the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the United States District Court, District of Colorado. Neil is also a recognized as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Fewer than 1% of U.S. Lawyers are members.. Neil is married and has two young daughters.

Michael L. Walker is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Less than 2% of Florida lawyers are Board Certified. Board certification is a short hand way of saying that a lawyer is experienced and has demonstrated a high level of achievement in his area of certification. Michael L. Walker is proud of having attained this status as it demonstrates that he has been through many battles; that he has and will fight for his clients. He is recognized as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as a Fellow with the College of Barristers, as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers, as a Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine, as tampa bays top lawyers by Tampa Bay Magazine, and holds an AV Distinguished designation with Martindale-Hubbell.. Michael L. Walker is also proud to represent the hard working individuals who are his clients. He grew up in a small town in the Midwest. He watched as his family and friends, mostly farmers and factory workers, never seemed to have access to the legal system. They were the ones who always seemed to be taken advantage of by the big businesses, banks and insurance companies of the world. It gives him great satisfaction to stand up and fight for these same people each and every day.. Michael L. Walker, takes a straight forward approach to representing his clients. He will do all the things we can do to enhance a client's case - to put it in the best light possible. He will do what's best for each individual client. He knows that clients are looking to him for advice. It gives him comfort to be able to tell a client that he has been in similar situations literally thousands of times before. His experience is invaluable, and he is happy to use it to each client's advantage.. With his experience, he is in a better position to educate his clients educating means talking to his clients, informing them, taking time to explain. This is part of the service a lawyer should provide. An informed client makes better decisions and is more often satisfied. Client satisfaction is the ultimate goal.

Laura K. Smith is an experienced Clearwater personal injury attorney with prior experience in a broad range of practice areas, including criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. At The Fran Haasch Law Group, she assists clients with all types of complicated personal injury and wrongful death claims, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injury. Laura Smith makes it her mission to provide her clients with the compassionate counsel and aggressive advocacy they deserve. She is a fierce litigator, unafraid of taking complex cases to trial whenever necessary. Call the firm today for a free consultation.

Kris Parker is a former Florida prosecutor in the Sixth Circuit (Pinellas & Pasco) and is now an experienced criminal defense attorney representing clients in all areas including DUI, battery, drug charges, theft, fraud, sex cases, violation of probation, weapons charges, record expungement and sealing. He is a fierce advocate of his clients' rights.. Kris became a member of the Florida Bar in 2008 and is a graduate of Marshall University and Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was member of its award-winning moot court team. After graduation, Kris worked as a staff attorney for the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and assisted domestic violence victims in securing domestic violence injunctions and stalking injunctions.. In 2009, Kris was hired as an Assistant State Attorney with Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit which is located in the Clearwater/Saint Petersburg area. As a state prosecutor, Kris tried 42 criminal jury trials, hundreds of evidentiary motions, and a handful of appeals. Kris prosecuted cases in a number of felony and misdemeanors areas including, but not limited to: DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, fraud, drug possession and drug trafficking, theft crimes, weapons charges, consumer protection cases, and obstruction.. After leaving the State Attorney's Office, Kris relocated to the metro Washington, DC area where he was hired as corporate counsel for a large information technology firm. He was admitted to practice in Virginia as corporate counsel and managed all of the companies outside litigation, drafted contracts with partners and clients, and handled all areas of government compliance.. In addition to his legal practice, Kris also has many years of experience in political campaigning. He has been hired and served on multiple presidential campaigns in Florida and has managed various local campaigns in Florida and West Virginia. Kris served as Student Body President at Marshall University and has even published a book titled “Campus Campaigns; Winning Student Political Office” which can be found on Amazon and Barnes & Noble's websites.. When not practicing law, Kris is very active in the community. He is a small business owner,  former president of the Clearwater Bar Foundation, Director of the Clearwater Bar Board, Board Member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, President of the Marshall University Alumni Associaion in Tampa Bay, and a former High School Football Official in Pinellas/Pasco counties. Kris is married to Raquel Parker and they have two young boys, Franklin and Caleb.

Joshua R. Lipton is a graduate of The University of Central Florida, earning his B.S. degree in Legal Studies with a Minor in Criminal Justice. While at college in Orlando, Mr. Lipton also attained his Florida motorcycle endorsement after taking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course at Orlando Harley-Davidson. Mr. Lipton earned his Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Stetson is consistently ranked as one of the top law schools in the nation for trial advocacy and legal research/writing. Mr. Lipton began his career working as a law clerk for various law firms, including the Fran Haasch Law Group. After passing the Florida Bar, Mr. Lipton joined the Fran Haasch Law Group as an attorney and has been with the firm ever since.. Mr. Lipton is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida. Mr. Lipton currently holds memberships in the Florida Justice Association (Formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), the Florida Bar, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Lipton handles cases in the areas of Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Pedestrian Accidents. Mr. Lipton understands that pursuing a legal claim may be an overwhelming process for clients. As a result, Mr. Lipton strongly believes in keeping open channels of communication with clients in order to address any questions or concerns.. Recognizing the importance of leading a balanced lifestyle, Mr. Lipton values the time he spends with his beautiful wife, Jennifer, and their two dogs, Charlotte and Mojo. Mr. Lipton also enjoys golfing, swimming, target shooting, and riding his motorcycle in his spare time.

Joseph A. Corsmeier is an “AV” rated attorney practicing in Clearwater, Florida.  He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of attorney disciplinary matters before The Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, defense of professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards and Departments of the State of Florida, and expert analysis and opinion on ethics and malpractice issues.. Mr. Corsmeier has provided numerous expert opinions and has been qualified and testified as an expert in the Sixth and Thirteenth Judicial Circuits on conflict of interest and other attorney disqualification and legal malpractice issues.  He previously served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties) from 1986 to 1990 where he prosecuted both misdemeanors and major felonies (prosecuting felonies exclusively from June 1987) and served as Bar Counsel for The Florida Bar Department of Lawyer Regulation from 1990 to 1998.  He also practices in the areas of estate planning, and Medicaid qualification, workers’ compensation and labor law.. Mr. Corsmeier has written numerous articles for various bar publications, has spoken at numerous local and statewide seminars on various topics, including ethics and professionalism, workers’ compensation, and other practice areas, and was an instructor of legal ethics for paralegals at the Tampa campus of Rollins College until the campus closed.. Mr. Corsmeier received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his J.D. degree from Mercer University, and he is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Middle District of Florida.  He is a member of the The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, and the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations.

John J. Hart was born and raised in Northern California before relocating to Pinellas County, Florida, as a teenager with his family. He attended and graduated from Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida, and subsequently became employed by Florin|Roebig, at the age of eighteen (18), as an office assistant. John later departed the firm to pursue his undergraduate degree at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.. Following his graduation from Missouri Southern State University, John returned from the Midwest back to Pinellas County where he rejoined Florin|Roebig as a litigation legal assistant and assisted many of the firm’s attorneys in trial over the past decade. John has been a trial team member of numerous multimillion-dollar jury verdicts and settlements during his tenure with Florin|Roebig prior to graduating law school, including:. • $47,400,000 Day Spa Sexual Assault• $42,000,000 Dram Shop Liability• $9,550,000 Firearm Injury• $7,600,000 Condo Association Negligence• $6,100,000 Motorcycle Accident. John attended the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated Cum Laude in January 2020. While in law school, he was an executive board member of the Mock Trial Board and participated in intra-school mock trial competitions. He was also a member of the Phi Delta Phi international legal honor society. During his tenure in law school, John continued to work and clerk at Florin|Roebig.. John is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and the United States District Court, District of Colorado. John currently represents clients in medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability matters.. During his free time, John enjoys spending time with his son, family and friends, as well as visiting new places and watching sports.

In addition to practicing personal injury law and estate planning for 20+ years, I'm also an advocate for the arts. I volunteered pro-bono for the now defunct County run program, Volunteer Legal Assistance for the Arts. I'm also currently Chairman of the Board for the Dunedin Fine Art Center, Tampa Bay's largest non-accredited arts education center and gallery. In the past I was the president of Florida Craftsman Gallery (now known as Florida CraftArt) located in St. Petersburg. I have also been a docent at the Salvador Dali Museum also located in St. Petersburg and have been doing this for more than 20 years.

I am passionate about the law, my clients and my firm.  I take great pride in representing my clients in the same way that I would represent a member of my immediate family.  I try to focus on the unique needs, goals and background of each client.  Accidents might happen in the same way or on the same road, but the effects of an accident are never the same for each client.  It is important for me to understand the cirmstances of my clients, because only then will I be able to represent them like family.. On the personal side, my free time is spent almost exclusively with my family.  I am blessed to be married to my high school sweetheart and we have two adult children.  My wife and I also volunteer for Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida so from time to time we also have "foster" dogs as members of our family in addition to our Chocolate Lab, Fisher.. We spend our free time fishing, traveling, hiking, attending sporting events (Go Rays!!), and enjoying other outdoor activities.  Since we have Labrador Retrievers, we also spend a lot of time on floor maintenance at home!

I am a personal injury attorney who represents injured victims. I have the expertise and experience to successfully handle your personal injury case.. I have a well-earned reputation for providing aggressive and high quality legal representation throughout Florida, involving personal injury cases such as auto and truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, or wrongful death.. I have helped thousands of auto accident and personal injury victims & their families in Florida since 1986. All personal injury cases are handled personally, aggressively and promptly by me.. All of my clients receive copies of all correspondence and documentation regarding their personal injury cases. You will pay NO FEES or COSTS unless a recovery is made.

Hi, my name is Scott M. Gross, Esq. and I am a partner with Angius & Terry LLP. I focus my practice on representing condominium and homeowners associations in construction defect litigation.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 2005 and thereafter obtained my Juris Doctorate degree from The Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. I began my legal career as in-house counsel for a multi-million dollar healthcare corporation focusing on licensing and compliance issues.  In 2010, I continued my career by joining one of the largest creditors rights law firms in the nation and focused my practice on representing corporate banking clients.  In 2011, I joined another state-wide creditors rights firm and quickly worked my way into a managing attorney role, directly overseeing the litigation department for the firm.  I am a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and I am licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts of Florida. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, Florida Gator sports (GO GATORS!) and spending time with my wife, Katie, my sons, Austin and Dylan, and friends and family around the Tampa Bay area.

Françoise (Fran) M. Haasch is a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney representing clients across the Tampa Bay region including Palm Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Tampa along with others throughout the state of Florida. As the founding attorney of the Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, she handles a wide range of complex legal matters. She focuses her practice on car and motorcycle accident cases, as well as claims involving trucking collisions, bicycle accidents, rideshare crashes, dog bites, slip and falls, and other serious personal injury and wrongful death issues. Fran Haasch is passionate and knowledgeable about the medical aspects of personal injury. She thoroughly prepares and investigates each case and strives to recover the maximum compensation her clients are owed.

Call us at.  I have an AV Peer Review Rating*, the highest possible with Martindale-Hubbell for achieving the Highest Level of Professional Excellence (www.martindale.com). I focus on Incapacity Planning, End-of-Life Issues, Guardianship, Estate and Trust Administration and Estate Planning. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. I am a graduate of Leadership Pinellas and a member of The Florida Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section.

Before starting Bernhardt Law, I was a prosecutor for nearly six years.  I left the State Attorney's Office to become the lead litigation attorney for a large civil law firm.  At Bernhardt Law, I defend your rights with vast knowledge of how the other side operates.. Most importantly, I represent every client the way I would want to be represented - with professionalism, attention to detail, and integrity.

At The Beach Law Firm, we understand that family matters are deeply personal and often challenging. Our mission is to provide compassionate, experienced legal representation and mediation services to help you navigate through complex family law issues with confidence and clarity. We approach every case with a goal of settlement. Our dedication to understanding your priorities and diligent preparation ensures you are well-informed when making important decisions.. The Beach Law Firm is focused exclusively on family law. We are ready to guide you through your case.. Your current situation is about more than the immediate issues, it is about your future. For many people, this can be a stressful and confusing time. Rest assured, our approach puts you and your family’s well-being first. That’s why we customize our approach to you and your family's needs. You can trust our team to listen closely to understand your circumstances and your priorities. We then apply our experience to present you with options, and to advise you on the possible outcomes for those options. We communicate clearly at each step along the way, so you are never left wondering where things stand or what to do next.. With deep roots in Pinellas County as a fourth-generation resident, Shelly Beach brings a profound commitment to her clients and community. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida before continuing her legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.. Shelly has spent over 20 years honing her litigation and negotiation skills across various family law and civil legal matters. Her primary focus is on guiding individuals through the complexities of family law issues. Known for her desire to understand, promote open communication, and deliver thoughtful advice, Shelly ensures that her clients feel supported and confident as they navigate the legal system.. As a Florida Supreme Court Family Law Certified Mediator, Shelly empowers families to maintain control over their case outcomes. Additionally, she strongly advocates for Collaborative Law as an effective method for resolving disputes amicably and reducing conflict.. In addition to her legal and mediation practices, Shelly serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Sixth Circuit, where she represents the best interests and wishes of minor children in family law cases.. Shelly’s leadership extends beyond her practice. She is a Past President of both the Clearwater Bar Association and the Dunedin North Rotary Club, and she has held numerous leadership roles within these organizations.. Contact us today for a complenentary consultation.