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Spiro’s professional background includes estate planning and probate, elder law, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, and civil litigation of all types, with wide experience in admiralty and environmental law, serious personal injury and probate litigation. He has handled class actions, consumer protection, and privacy matters, and was the first attorney to sue Microsoft in the In Re Microsoft Consumer Antitrust Litigation. He has also pursued claims against major financial institutions on behalf of defrauded customers, and he has tirelessly championed civil rights suits.. A native of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras & Freiberg, a New Orleans-based multistate law firm. After returning to the Tampa Bay area, Spiro served as a partner at the Bilirakis Law Group and was also a co-founder of the groundbreaking Unthink social media project, which sought to empower individuals and provide comprehensive privacy and ownership rights. Throughout his career, Spiro has been a zealous advocate for his clients, and he brings the same passion to his estate planning and transactional work.. Spiro’s current practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and trusts, elder law, guardianships, and corporate and commercial transactions. Practicing in a small firm setting for the first time in his career, he has leveraged state-of-the-art technology to create a relaxed office environment with the capabilities of a large firm. Spiro has carefully selected a team that shares his commitment to understanding every client’s concerns and giving each client personalized attention and care.

Shontane Spiegel, a lifelong resident of Florida, was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. Her deep community roots, passion for people, and desire to help those who need it most allow her to provide clients with dedicated legal services. As one of Florida’s up and coming attorneys, she offers her clients a distinguished combination of legal expertise and a compassionate approach to client representation. Whether she is helping you with a comprehensive estate plan, guiding a matter through the probate process or assisting a trustee or beneficiary with the administration of a trust, her zealous advocacy and relentless focus on personalized service sets her apart from her peers.. Prior to opening her private practice, Shontane worked for prominent firms, where she honed her legal skills on a variety of matters. She worked closely with many of the firm’s senior partners to successfully represent clients in the Tampa Bay area. Through this experience, she learned to treat people with respect and weigh each decision with careful consideration. Now she leads Spiegel Law, PLLC by example in constantly striving to provide distinguished and extraordinary service to her clients.. Shontane is passionate about helping individuals and families transfer their wealth and values to their loved ones with minimal taxes and expenses while avoiding probate. She understands that sometimes this is not always an option. She has acquired extensive experience in the probate courts in the Tampa Bay area, preparing court filings, and is well acquainted with the court’s local rules. She understands how complicated probate can be and guides her clients through the various stages of the process.. When Shontane is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, her dog and working out.

Ryan has been involved in real estate in various capacities for nearly 20 years. In addition to being a practicing attorney, Ryan has real world insight into real estate investment, valuation, and management. He has an extensive real estate background with prior experience in residential and commercial sales, land development, property rehabilitation, and large scale commercial property management. He has managed properties ranging from mobile homes to regional shopping centers and understands the issues landlords and tenants face. He is a licensed real estate broker in both Florida and Nebraska.. Through his experiences as a real estate professional, Ryan found his love for the law. In 2008, he left a successful career as a real estate asset manager and began pursuing the study of law full time. Being a Nebraska native and having received his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Ryan chose to begin his legal education at the University of Nebraska, College of Law, a top tier law school. While Attending UNL Law, Ryan focused his legal education on real estate transactions, negotiations, business entities, and wills and trusts.. Following graduation from the University of Nebraska School of Law, Ryan moved to Florida and joined the Florida Ba then he began practicing in the area of real estate law. Ryan initially chose to practice with the Davis Basta Law Firm, P.A. in Palm Harbor. While at the Davis Basta Law Firm, Ryan specialized in complex litigation. His cases included HOA/Condo Association disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, homestead and annuity exemption disputes, insurance settlement disputes, private mortgage foreclosures and foreclosure defense.. During his time at the Davis Basta Law Firm, Ryan attended, and graduated from, “The Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig LL.M” in the Real Property Development Program through the University of Miami School of Law. Ryan’s participation in this program has given him access to, and instruction from, top national experts in real estate law. Through their instruction, Ryan gained an even greater understanding of land acquisition, finance, regulation, tax law, construction law, residential and commercial development, landlord tenant, closings, negotiation, planning strategies and drafting.. After graduating with his LL.M. (Master of Laws) Ryan parted ways with the Davis Basta Law Firm, and began the Dirks Law Firm, P.A.. At the Dirks Law Firm, Ryan’s areas of practice range from simple landlord/tenant actions to complex commercial real estate transactions/litigations. By understanding both the law and his client’s real estate businesses, Ryan is able to provide his clients with real world solutions and guidance. Most notably, Ryan focuses on helping his real estate clients find cost effective solutions that minimize business risk and maximize business returns.. Whether your issue is a simple residential landlord/tenant dispute, or a complex commercial real estate transaction, lease dispute, or property valuation protest, Ryan has the depth of knowledge and legal training to deliver measurable results.

Mr. Gonzales has over 30 years experience and a Masters degree in Tax law from the University of Florida. Mr. Gonzales firmly believes that it is important to give back to the community where you live and work. Mr. Gonzales is a past President , former director and former Sergeant at Arms of the New Port Richey Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a Past President of the Pasco County Gator Club and served on the Board of Directors of the Pasco County Boys and Girls Club, the North Pinellas Florida Conservation Association and the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gonzales served by appointment of Governor Chiles as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.. Mr Gonzales concentrates in the areas of wills, trusts and probate, tax planning, asset protection and mergers and acquisitions.

I really enjoy helping people and therefore, love being able to practice law.  I feel privileged by it.

I practice in the areas of real estate, commercial and business litigation, and corporate law. I have represented an array of business clients in my practice, from builders, developers, and entrepreneurs to national financial institutions, private investor groups, and contractors. My focus is on prompt, effective problem-solving and the minimization of legal issues so that clients may focus their energies on advancing and achieving their business objectives.

Henry J. Kulakowski, Jr. received his Juris Doctorate degree, with honors, from Oklahoma City University College of Law in 1977, and his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, in economics from Geneva College in 1974.. Mr. Kulakowski is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the State of Pennsylvania, and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, but practices exclusively in Palm Harbor, Florida.. Mr. Kulakowski has limited his practice to estate planning, including the design, preparation and implementation of wills and trusts, probate administration,and  trust administration, as well as medicaid law.. He has been helping clients plan for their families since 1977.

Anne has a passion for her practice areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, and Business Succession Planning. She enjoys solving puzzles for her clients and ensuring that her clients have everything they need to feel at ease as they transition in life.Inspired by her father, Kenneth A. Sunne, Anne proudly followed in his footsteps helping people navigate through the legal system while remaining compassionate and engaged with clients throughout the process. Instilled in Anne are the values and work ethic that make her strive to be a compassionate and effective attorney.Anne feels driven to produce effective plans to protect her clients because of her own experiences when taking care of her disabled brother and elderly parents. She learned valuable lessons from them, such as never giving up and being strong when confronted with adversity. She learned that it can be a difficult process to navigate the system.A Florida native, Anne moved to Washington, D.C. after college to pursue her interest in the political system. She worked in DC writing legislation and working with media, convincing others that certain causes were worth fighting for.When Anne returned to Florida, she started her own family with her husband. She attended law school at Stetson University School of Law and started a career helping people navigate the legal system just as her father did. She continues to counsel her clients and is committed to their personal well-being.Anne is able to lighten difficult situations with her unique style of blending humor with compassion, while striving for solutions.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.