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William N. Kirk was born in Norton, Kansas and joined Gould Cooksey Fennell in 2004 where he now co-chairs the Estate Planning and Tax Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of sophisticated estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration, and complex business transactions.. Mr. Kirk received his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from the Washburn University School of Law in 1990. Graduating first in his law school class, he earned eleven American Jurisprudence Awards for receiving the highest grade in nearly one-third of his law school courses, including wills and estates, trusts, taxation, contracts, real property, corporations, partnerships, and ethics. In addition, he served as the Notes Editor of the Washburn Law Journal and was a member of the Washburn Moot Court Council. Mr. Kirk earned an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law where he was named an Estate Planning Fellow because of his academic achievement and potential for excellence in the field of estate planning.. Following graduation from the Washburn University School of Law, Mr. Kirk joined the corporate business department of Foulston & Siefkin L.L.P., the largest law firm based entirely in the State of Kansas, where he focused his practice on complex business and securities transactions. In 1996, he left the private practice of law and became a principal and executive officer of a family-owned, multi-unit restaurant company located in Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2002, Mr. Kirk commenced his studies in taxation and estate planning at the University of Miami School of Law and became a member of the Florida Bar.. Mr. Kirk is a Past President of the Indian River County Estate Planning Council and Past Director of the Planned Giving Council of Indian River. He is a member of the Indian River County Bar Association and of the Taxation and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law sections of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar.. Apart from the practice of law, Mr. Kirk is also involved in various civic and charitable organizations. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Indian River County, and acts as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Way Foundation of Indian River County. He also serves on various advisory councils, including the Professional Advisors Council of the Indian River Community Foundation and The VNA Foundation Planeed Giving Active Council. He has also served in various leadership roles for the St. Edwards Cub Scout Pack 512 for eight years, including Den Leader, Cubmaster and Pack Committee Chairman.

Tom Tierney practices in the areas of civil, commercial, employment, real estate, and probate litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Tierney practiced at two prominent litigation boutique firms in San Diego, California. He then became a partner of the Firm in 2003. Mr. Tierney is the president of the Rossway Swan Tierney Barry Lacey & Oliver Foundation which provides technological grants to qualifying charities.

Todd W. Fennell was born in Vero Beach, Florida and co-chairs the Estate Planning and Tax Group at Gould Cooksey Fennell and focuses his practice on sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies for high net worth individuals and families.  In addition, Mr. Fennell's areas of concentration include complex estate planning and probate administration, family office administration,  corporate and partnership tax, business formation, business acquisition and sale, and charitable planning.  He is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer.  Mr. Fennell also serves as the firm's Managing Partner.. Mr. Fennell graduated with high honors from the University of Florida College of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor degree and graduate law degree (LL.M) in Taxation. While attending law school, he earned several honors and awards including membership into the Order of the Coif, the Irving Cypen Scholastic Achievement Award and the Richard B. Stevens Scholar Recipient. Mr. Fennell served as the Chief Tax Editor and Assistant Executive Editor of the University of Florida Law Review.  Upon graduation, Mr. Fennell practiced in the tax department at the large commercial law firm of Trenam Kemker in Tampa, Florida.. Mr. Fennell is admitted to practice before the tax court of the United States. He is also a member of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, the Tax Section and Real Property and Probate Section of the Florida Bar, the Indian River County Bar Association and the Indian River Estate Planning Council. He is also a frequent lecturer on the issues of estate tax and planning and probate and trust administration.. In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Fennell is actively involved as a board member of various charitable and civic organizations including the Planned Giving Council of Indian River, Inc., the Environmental Learning Center Foundation, Inc., and the Fighting Indians Football Boosters, Inc.

Since 2007, I have fought passionately for thousands of clients and argued more than 100 jury trials.  I am commonly referred to as a “pit bull” because I believe to my core that your freedom is worth fighting for!. I have represented clients in several First-Degree Murder cases, high profile cases and Death Penalty cases. I won acquittal in two First-Degree Murder cases.. Choosing me as your criminal defense lawyer means you have someone who knows exactly what to do and cares deeply about you and your freedom, because your freedom is worth fighting for!

Since 1977, the AV Preeminent probate and estate planning law firm of Lauer Law, P.A. (formerly E. Steven Lauer, P.A.) in Vero Beach, Florida, has provided a variety of estate planning services, as well as offering legal counsel regarding probate and trust administrations, tax preparation, real estate, and elder law.. E. Steven Lauer is the only attorney in Indian River County who has passed the C.P.A. exam and is Florida Board Certified in Wills, Trust, Estates and Taxation. In addition, the office staff includes an accountant, who prepares fiduciary accountings and tax returns; an attorney with a Master of Laws in Taxation; and paralegals, who assist with probate and trust administrations and real estate transactions.  Finally, although the office would be pleased to work with a corporate or family fiduciary to administer an estate or trust, Mr. Lauer has acted as an independent fiduciary on many occasions working hand in hand with the client’s trusted financial advisor.  As a result, the office provides “one stop shopping” for the various needs of its clients.. Lauer Law, P.A. can also assist with resolving conflicts in Florida conflicts range in scope from academic and provisionary to highly emotional battles:

Patrick M. Grall concentrates his practice in areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Mr. Grall is a skilled attorney and has a unique ability to make complicated matters more understandable for his clients. He became a Partner with the firm in 2012, and the Managing Partner in 2017.. Mr. Grall is a life-long resident of Vero Beach. Attending St. Helen School and John Carroll High School, Mr. Grall enrolled in college with an interest in business and finance. During his time at Auburn University, he determined such an interest in business would combine well with the practice of law. Mr. Grall graduated from the University of Florida School of Law and entered into practice with his father and older sister.. He is excited to be practicing in his home town and contributing to the community. Mr. Grall and his wife, Stephanie, have five children. On weekends he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Bruce is a member of the Collins Brown’s Trusts and Estate Group. His practice is focused on probate and trust administration, probate litigation, tax and estate planning, and business and real estate transactions. Mr. Bruce represents individuals in structuring their estate plans to reduce tax liability and increase asset protection. He also represents individuals and financial institutions with fiduciary administration matters.. Nick graduated from Furman University with a degree in Management of Information Systems. In 2008, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University, where he was inducted into the National Order of Barristers – a national honor society recognizing excellence in advocacy. He then graduated from Boston University with a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation. In 2014 and 2015, he was listed among Florida’s “Rising Stars”, which identifies the top 2.5% of attorneys in Florida under age 40, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Super Lawyers. He also has lectured at continuing education seminars on topics ranging from basic probate administration to complex tax minimization planning and the ethical duties of estate planning attorneys.. Nick is past President of the Indian River County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. He is a member of the Indian River Estate Planning Counsel and Indian River Community Foundation Future Leaders Council. He is a member of the Tax and Real Property and Probate Sections of the Florida Bar Association, and the Indian River County Bar Association.. When Nick isn't working he is usually at home with his wife Christina and two year olds twins, although he occasionally tries to play golf.

Mrs. Barnes' practice includes guardianship law, commercial law and litigation, probate litigation, general business and corporate matters, condominium and association law, landlord and tenant, and real estate law for client matters in Florida and the Bahamas.. After graduating from Sweet Briar College, Mrs. Barnes studied at the University of Edinburgh College of Law, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, where she earned her law degree in 1990. Mrs. Barnes returned to the United States to attend Stetson University College of Law to receive her Juris Doctor in 1993, and she was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1993. Mrs. Barnes furthered her legal education by earning a Master of Laws in Real Property Development from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. In June 2008, Mrs. Barnes was admitted to the Rolls of Solicitors of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. In September of 2008, Mrs. Barnes was admitted to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Bar.

Mr. Vocelle limits his practice to serious injury and death and litigation involving commercial, insurance and construction disputes. He is dedicated to representing victims who have suffered injury or death due to the negligence or wrongful acts of others. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients and is a member of the elite Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell and listed in Superlawyers.. He also dedicates a large portion of his practice to representing individuals and business in commercial and construction related litigation. Mr. Vocelle has achieved Double Board Certifications by the Florida Bar as both a Civil Trial Specialist and a Business Trial Specialist.. He is an avid instrument rated private pilot and avid motorcyclist. He is married and has two children.

Mr. DiGiovanni is passionate in his commitment to upholding the rights of individuals accused of criminal law violations.. Ryan DiGiovanni, 2145 14th Ave #24, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Mr. Berg graduated from Florida State University in 1984 with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. After a successful career as a small businessman, he went on to earn his Law Degree (J.D.), with honors, from the Florida State University College of Law in 1991. While in law school, Mr. Berg was honored to have been awarded an internship with then Chief Justice Raymond Ehrlich of the Florida Supreme Court. He is a lifelong resident of St. Lucie County and is proud to have raised his family there. Mr. Berg is well connected throughout the Treasure Coast in professional and community organizations and routinely handles cases in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, and Brevard counties. Mr. Berg also has achieved the rare distinction of being double Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Business Trial Law (Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in a specialized area of law). He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell (the highest rating that one can achieve from other lawyers and judges through a prestigious peer review organization).  Mr. Berg is honored to have been invited in and selected as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, (One the most prestigious groups of the top trial lawyers in the United States limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members) and SuperLawyers of Florida (The Super Lawyersdesignation is based upon the results of independent research performed by Law & Politics, including peer review and professional achievement. Only five percent of Florida lawyers are named Super Lawyers).. He is currently Chairman of the Business Litigation Certification Committee of the Florida Bar, a member of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, the Litigation Section and Forum on the Construction Industry of the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, St. Lucie County Bar Association and is the Past President of the Indian River County Bar Association. Mr. Berg served on the Statewide Judicial Nominating Committee for Judges of Compensation Claims from 1994-2000 and served as its Chairman in 1998. He also served on the Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee from 2000 to 2004.. Mr. Berg is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts as well as in all of the United States Federal District Courts in Florida.  His practice is concentrated on civil litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death and serious injury, as well as complex civil business and construction litigation cases.  He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases for his clients including wrongful death, brain injury, shareholders derivative actions and construction related disputes.. Mr. Berg is married with two sons. He is a private pilot and he and his wife are avid motorcyclists

Michelle N. Servos is a lifelong resident of Vero Beach. Prior to law school, she worked as a registered nurse at Indian River Medical Center. Michelle’s knowledge of healthcare is a tremendous asset to our personal injury clients. She has been a registered nurse since 1997 and an attorney since 2006.. Michelle is extremely involved in community service. She currently serves on the Board of the Literacy Services of Indian River County and the Indian River County Bar Association. She is a past president of the Junior League of Indian River and has served on the Boards of the American Cancer Society, Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, and Friends After Diagnosis, a cancer support group.

Michelle has experience in all stages of state-court litigation and is an excellent advocate for her clients. Michelle’s clients benefit from her winning combination of aggressive representation, broad knowledge, superior integrity and personal attention. Michelle’s goal is to efficiently guide her clients through the legal system with practical and flexible solutions tailored to each client’s individual needs, goals and objectives.. Michelle concentrates her practice in the areas of: family and marital law, civil and commercial litigation, construction law, condominium and homeowners’ association law, and real estate law. Michelle is also a seasoned negotiator and skilled preparer of a variety of agreements.. Michelle is a wife and mother who enjoys spending time with her family, playing billiards, being outdoors, and supporting local non-profits. Michelle serves on the Board of Directors for the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Sebastian. Michelle holds dual undergraduate degrees in psychology and criminal justice and received her law degree in 2005. Michelle has lived in Sebastian since 1986.

Michael Kissner is a life-long resident of Vero Beach, Florida, and a third generation native of the area.  In 1999, he graduated from Vero Beach High School, where he received honors for both academic and athletic achievements and was a leader in student government. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, where he played varsity football and was a member of The University Cottage Club. Mr. Kissner’s academic success continued while a student at Florida State University College of Law, where he received a book award for achieving the highest grade in his Torts class. Upon receiving his law degree, he returned to Vero Beach and practiced with a highly regarded local litigation firm prior to joining Collins Brown Barkett.. Devoted to his community, Mr. Kissner is an active member of several local organizations and has held leadership positions in each of them. He is currently president elect of Rotary Club of Vero Beach Oceanside and a board member and treasurer of the Princeton Club of Vero Beach. He is also on the board of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network, Indian River County Foundation for the Elderly, and Main Street Vero Beach. He is a past president of the Indian River County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Mr. Kissner is a member of First Baptist Church of Vero Beach.. Mr. Kissner focuses his practice on the areas of serious injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, probate litigation, and business disputes. He has represented a wide variety of clients, from local businesses and individuals to governmental entities and multi-national insurance companies. Mr. Kissner is admitted to practice before all Florida state trial courts and the Middle and Southern Federal District Courts of Florida.

Kevin M. Rollin is a founding partner of Napier & Rollin. He handles both collaborative and litigated divorce cases. He also handles business litigation, real estate litiagtion, and appeallte matters. He is a husand, father, Rotarian, martial artist, outdoorsman, and active member of his community

John E. Moore, III  graduated from Vero Beach High School and earned his undergraduate degree in accounting, with highest honors, from the University of Notre Dame in 1982.  Following work as a certified public accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Dallas, Mr. Moore graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law. During law school he served as President of the Law School and was named the Outstanding Graduate in the Class of 1986. After a period of private practice in Washington, from 1991 to 1993 he served in a series of presidentially appointed positions within the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.  His tenure saw service as Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner in which position his responsibilities included management of the national operations of the Federal Housing Administration.  In 1993, Mr. Moore returned to his home town of Vero Beach.  Since that time, his practice has focused in the areas of estate planning and administration and related issues. Both an attorney and a Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Moore has been a member of the Florida Bar and District of Columbia Bar since 1986 and is a member of the Real Property and Trust Section of the Florida Bar.  Mr. Moore is a frequent continuing legal education and motivational speaker, presenting programs on practice management, personal development, charitable planning, as well as financial, taxation and estate planning matters to bar associations, law firms and charitable organizations in 22 states and two Canadian provinces.Mr. Moore has served a variety of community organizations in Vero Beach.  He has served as non-partisan elected trustee of the Indian River County Hospital District which oversees indigent medical care and hospital operations in Indian River County.  He has also served as Indian River County’s Affordable Housing Advocate and a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Commission to the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Moore worked to establish the Community Service Ministry and Men’s Ministry of The Holy Cross Catholic Church and has been a director of numerous local charitable organizations.  His work in the community has been recognized with various community-wide service awards.  Mr. Moore is a scuba diver, private pilot, sailor and golfer; he currently serves as a pilot in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Married to Lee Robinson Moore, the Moores have three children.

Jason L. Odom is a valued member of our firm’s Litigation Department, where he displays a high level of excellence in his practice, focusing on employment law, probate and trust litigation and personal injury matters. He is board certified in Civil Trial, an evaluation by The Florida Bar that identifies you as a lawyer with special knowledge, skills and proficiency, as well as professionalism and ethics. He is also “AV” rated under Martindale- Hubbell’s peer review rating system, and has been recognized by Florida Trend: Florida Legal Elite as one of the Top “Up and Coming” attorneys in Florida. In 2017 he was listed among Florida’s “Super Lawyers,” a service which identifies the top 5% of attorneys in the state, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.. Born and raised in Vero Beach, Mr. Odom received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida in 1997. Mr. Odom is a former member of our nation’s armed services, serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and achieving the rank of sergeant.. In 2000, Mr. Odom earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. While at Stetson, Mr. Odom was a member of the award-winning Moot Court Board. He started his legal career with the Tampa law firm of Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez, PA. While at TSG, Mr. Odom practiced Employment Law Litigation and represented large public and private sector employers. During that time, Mr. Odom also served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, where he participated in projects that benefited disadvantaged children.. Since returning to Vero Beach in 2006, Mr. Odom displays his commitment to supporting our community through his involvement with local charitable causes such as the Indian River Big Brothers Big Sisters, of which he sits on the Advisory Board.

It has been my privilege to practice law in Indian River County and the Treasure Coast since 1985. Prior to that I worked as a lawyer in state government in Tallahassee. I have served on various non-profit boards, including Safespace, The Environmental Learning Center, The Indian River Bar Association, The Real Property Council of Indian River County, and Habitat for Humanity. I have also been the Chancellor of Trinity Episcopal Church for over 20 years.

I have focused my career on seeing to it that my clients are provided with the finest and most aggresive criminal defense on the Treasure and Space Coast of Florida. Business leaders; school teachers and tradesman - and even police officers - have relied on my knowledge of the law and insight when faced with career threatening DUI's. When I am not practicing in the courtroom, I can be found at national seminars from Harvard to Las Vegas.. Additionally, I have taken the same zeal in representing individuals who have been unfairly injured by the fault of another - be it a person; driver or business

I have been practicing in the Vero Beach/Fort Pierce area since 1987 having grown up here.  I have experience both bringing and defending personal injury cases and matters of general civil litigation.. Since 1998. approximately 80% of our cases have been in the field of family law; however we also represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants in matters of lawsuits, and have a general practice for miscellaneous matters, Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.. As an avid boater, I held a 100 ton Merchant Mariner license (Captain's license), I have a special interest in boating issues and charter boat businesses.. Practice areas for family law include divorce, paternity, modifications, child support, parenting plans, contempt matters, Department of Revenue child support defense, mediations, relocation issues, and more.

His firm recently received Readers' Choice Award - Best Lawyer/ Law Firm in Indian River County, Florida.. Mr. Metcalf is Past-President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He is the only lawyer in the 19th Judicial circuit to have earned this honor.  He is the Past President of the Indian River County Bar Association and the Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has been a practicing defense attorney for 23 years.. Andrew Metcalf has appeared before the Florida Supreme Court and is the author of the defense brief in State vs. Hayes regarding trafficking in hydrodone.  He is currently lead defense counsel for one of the defendants in the state of Florida's largest pain clinic investigations and prosecutions.  Mr. Metcalf has defended cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree murder.. Mr. Metcalf carries a Preeminent Peer Reviewed AV Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards from Martindale Hubbell and has been named a "TOP 100 Trial Lawyer" by the National Trial Lawyers. He licensed to practice in Florida state courts and the Southern District of Florida Federal Court.  Mr. Metcalf has appeared as an expert commentator in both national and local media and has authored a number of articles published in legal periodicals throughout the United States.. Mr. Metcalf was born and raised in Indian River County and is a partner at the law firm of Green, Metcalf & Lazan where he has practiced for the 22 years.

Having worked in a variety of fields and in different countries gives me the ability and the drive to assist people with various legal issues.  With the opening of our offices in Belize, Central America, we are able to assist people with Asset Protection, Offshore Banking and investment issues, retiring or residing in Central America and the Caribbean, the purchase of foreign property and businesses, and various import and export opportunites.. Our firm also maintains a strong litigation focus locally here in Indian River County and the surrounding areas.  We have several lawyers in the firm which allows us to handle all forms of legal matters such as Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Family Law matters, Guardianships, Foreclosure Defense, etc.  If there is a matter which we cannot assist a client with, we take great efforts to find the right professional to assist them.

Growing up in the system I have always had a special place in my heart for families and their children.  After I graduated from UF I worked as a Child Protective Investigator for 4 years here in this community.  I became disenchanted with the system because I realized I couldn't save the world or change the system.  I started exploring other avenues, one of which led me to completing my Masters Degree at UCF, and another that led me to consider law school.  I chose to go to law school instead of accepting a supervisor position at DCF.  During law school I focused on family law and thought for sure that's the type of law I would practice and planned to return to the Department of Children and Families. I also clerked for one of the most prestigious family law firms in Jacksonville for a year and a half or so.  When I graduated, I wasn't ready for family law or DCF and wanted jury trial experience.  I became a prosecutor and in 4 years I had over 30 jury trials and countless non-jury trials.  I then went into private practice and had the opportunity to learn criminal defense from one of the best attorneys in this area.  I learned a lot and now have the opportunity to go out on my own.  My background in family law and my experience in the system both as a child and as an employee have given me a unique perspective in all types of cases.  I know what its like from every angle and the impact these cases have on all parties involved.  With my prosecutor experience I can understand a prosecutor's logic, know exactly what they're looking for and focusing on, and anticipate almost every move they make.  I know their tricks. With all this combined, I can represent my clients knowing the full scale effects that families experience whether it's in a family, criminal, or other type of case.  I care and I understand that this is your life and you are the one who is living it.  So, whether you need help with a criminal case, family matter, personal injury, or other help navigating life's path, let me help you!

For the last fifteen years, I have had the pleasure to live and work in the Treasure Coast area. We have always helped people with all types of issues and all walks of life from world famous celebrities to indigent clients in need of help. I am proud of the local legal community that exists in Vero Beach. If there is a problem that Grall Law Group can't help you with, I'm sure that we know the local lawyer that can.

Florida Employment Law Experience counts! 20+ years representing only Florida employers on all types of labor & employment matters.. David Miklas practices all types of labor and employment law exclusively representing employers (not employees), including both private employers, as well as Florida municipalities and school districts.. He has co-authored a LexisNexis Expert Commentary in his field of work and, for seventeen years, he has been a contributing author for the Developing Labor Law.  He is a co-author for the preeminent legal textbook: Employment in Florida. Mr. Miklas has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers since 2009 and he is a frequent employment law presenter and is a nationally recognized speaker and an invited guest lecturer addressing employment law and human resource issues with over thirty universities, including Harvard.Mr. Miklas graduated from the University of Florida College of Law.