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Brooklyn, NY born, and Daytona Beach raised, Serena is a seasoned litigator who has practiced law in Florida since 2006. Serena began her legal career prosecuting criminal cases as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit before going on to represent the best interest of Florida’s abused, neglected, and abandoned children as a Senior Guardian ad Litem Attorney in Volusia County. Serena then focused on practicing Family Law for several years, representing clients in dissolution of marriage, paternity, modification, and injunction for protection actions before joining the Family Law Practice Group at the Rice Law Firm.. Serena earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Stetson University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she was a teaching assistant in Legal Research and Writing and Appellate Advocacy.

In addition to an active and agressive private practice, Mr. Holt teaches at the local college, competes as a triathlete, and helps raise money and supports the Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association.

Family Law Attorney Ms. Hope is a strong advocate for Florida residents and their families in paternity, child support, divorce, adoption proceedings. She has substantial experience in all aspects of family law and domestic relations cases from intake through final disposition at trial.. Ms. Hope focuses on the protection and preservation of the marital assets by engaging services of the best forensic accountants, business and assets valuation experts and financial advisors in Florida. Dissolution of marriage is financially challenging to all parties involved. Ms. Hope aims for the prompt and efficient resolution of the case with the best possible financial outcome for her clients.. Ms. Hope represents clients in different types of the post-divorce and enforcement proceedings including but not limited to the contempt issues, enforcement of the equitable distribution, division of pension and retirement plans, drafting and preparation of the QDRO and the interlocutory and final appeals.Appellate advocacy include successful representation of clients in Florida 5th District Court of Appeals, marked by written opinions in Calloway v. State, 118 So. 3d 277 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013) and Simplice v. State, 134 So. 3d 555 (Fla. 5th DCA 2014).. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, Ms. Eliza Hope, Esq. is qualified to handle all aspects of your divorce zealously, knowledgably and skillfully, and provide alternative dispute resolution services such as mediation and collaborative family law.. She is Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.. Ms. Hope practices Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law as well.

Born and raised in Florida, and licensed to practice law since 1998, I am a skilled attorney with significant trial experience and an excellent bedside manner.  I believe that everyone charged with a crime deserves a vigorous defense & I work to make sure each of my clients understands the legal process, and that they understand their choices before they make any decisions regarding their case.. Having achieved successful careers in both criminal defense and athleitcs administration, the competitor in me understands that sometimes it takes extra effort to get the results I want.  I am proud to say I have never shied away from that effort in defense of my clients.. Apart from being an accomplished attorney, I am also a father of four & grandfather of one.  When I'm not working, you may find me working local football games as an on-field official or serving as a volunteer coach for my youngest daughter's basketball team.  If you do, please say hello.  You never know when you may need a good attorney.

Jessica Damoth graduated from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 2003, and was then admitted into the Florida Bar in 2004.. In 2007, she opened her own criminal law practice so she could begin fighting for her clients’ rights.  Her practice is heavily focused on criminal traffic cases like Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving.  She is always eager to keep learning about the criminal process and was very curious as to how the prosecution side of the criminal justice system worked.  To learn more about the prosecutorial side, she became an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which allowed her to gain great insight and trial experience working as a prosecutor.. However, her plan was to always return to being a criminal defense attorney, and now her goal has once again become realized.  She has once again been relentlessly defending her clients throughout the State of Florida and she is looking forward working for you so that you receive the results you want, and the attention you deserve.

National Merit Scholar, Northwestern Law graduate, former felony prosecutor.. I grew up in South Bend, Indiana and travelled to sunny Gainesville, Florida for undergrad, where I majored in Finance and minored in Entrepreneurship.  After college, I went back home to work in the family business as a custom home builder and residential developer for four years.  In 2010, I decided to heed my calling to the law and attended the Northwestern Univeristy School of Law, where I concentrated in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution and represented the law school in the Midwestern regional negotiations competition, placing third in the entire Midwest.  I was a summer associate at two prestigious law firms, and I externed with two different judges while in law school.. After law school I accepted a position as a litigation associate at Foley & Lardner in Tampa, Florida.  After two years and while expecting our second child, my wife and I decided to move closer to family and I accepted a position at the State Attorney's Office as a prosecutor.  As a prosecutor I had a 90% success rate at trial, and ended my career on the State side of criminal law as a felony prosecutor.  It was at that time that I joined Delgado & Romanik, where I now spend my time defending the rights of my clients.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Mr. Leising attended West Virginia University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He continued his education at Stetson University College of Law where he obtained his J.D., Less than a month after graduation from Law School, he began his career as an Assistant State Attorney here in Volusia County.
Starting in the Misdemeanor Division, Mr. Leising rapidly progressed through the office, ultimately becoming a supervisor in the Felony Division where he was responsible for the supervision and training of newly promoted attorneys as well as the handling of high profile cases.
During his nearly 8 years as a prosecutor Mr. Leising handled virtually every type of criminal case including, Drug Offenses, White Collar Crimes, DUI Manslaughter, Traffic Homicides and Attempted Murder. He was responsible for all stages of the prosecution from the filing of charges through Jury Trial.
Due to his extensive experience, Mr. Leising has also given numerous lectures to local Law Enforcement and Statewide Agencies in such areas as Report Writing, Gambling, Gang Investigations, Elderly Abuse/Exploitation and Preparing to Testify in Court.
Mr. Leising joined the Whited Firm in 2010.

I have handled thousands of cases.  Put my knowledge, experience and dedication to work for you.  As your attorney, I will aggressively fight for the results you want and need.

Mr. Buckmaster was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He moved to Florida in 1988. He attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Buckmaster went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.. Mr. Buckmaster began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida in Fort Pierce, Florida. While there, he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases in both county and circuit court. After leaving the State Attorney’s office, he joined a private criminal defense firm where he spent two years representing hundreds of individuals charged with crimes in State and Federal Courts.. Mr. Buckmaster later moved his family to Daytona Beach and returned to the State Attorney's Office in the felony division of the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida.. Mr. Buckmaster is admitted to the Florida Bar, and is licensed to practice in front of the United States District Court for the Middle District and Southern Districts of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. It is Mr. Buckmaster's goal to counsel and passionately represent his clients and help guide them through the justice system.

I am proud to say I am a litigator.  I am in court most days of the week.  If you are my client, you should expect that I will be laser focused on trial and success.. Despite my focus on litigation, I enjoy being the trusted advisor to small business clients on all issues related to formation and capitalization.  My background as a litigator informs every aspect of my practice, so I often bring a unique perspective to transactional practice.. Bottom line, if you need a trial lawyer, give me a call and I'll try to help or send you to someone who can.

As the founder of Bisson Law, attorney Barry J. Bisson focuses his practice on criminal defense and civil litigation. Mr. Bisson serves clients in Massachusetts and New York.. In his criminal law practice, Mr. Bisson represents individuals who have been charged with misdemeanors and major felonies. His civil law practice involves, contract matters as well as serving individuals who are victims of discrimination, harassment, or other employment related legal issues.. A summa cum laude graduate of Newbury College, Mr. Bisson earned his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law, where he continues to serve on the law school’s alumni board of directors.. Mr. Bisson is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Additionally, Mr. Bisson was named a 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Star, which is given to 2.5% of the lawyers in the state of Massachusetts.. Outside of his law practice, Mr. Bisson is an active member of the Massachusetts legal community. He belongs to the Massachusetts Bar Association, were his is vice-chair of the Sole Practitioner & Small Firm Section. He is also an active member of the American Bar Association. Additionally, he judges numerous moot court and mock trial competitions at both the collegiate and law school levels.

My practice focuses on criminal trials and criminal appeals,so that I can better stay on top of the issues that affect my clients.   I have extensive experience in criminal defense and appeals,  including serious crimes involving murder, sex offenses, internet crimes, drug cases, trafficking, white collar offenses including ponzi schemes, larceny, embezzlement , home invasion, gun cases and other crimes.   I especially enjoy working on cases involving complex issues and scientific evidence.  I practice in both the federal and state courts.  Since I practice in both Massachusetts and Florida, I can frequently spot issues in my clients' cases where there is a conflict of how the states interpret a constitutional issue that has a potential to be raised before the US Supreme Court.

Lorenzo Perez is a highly experienced trial lawyer who focusses his practice on complex criminal and civil trials. He compliments his practice with appellate advocacy. For over thirty years, throughout Massachusetts and at Federal Court, he has obtained outstandingly favorable results for his clients, which include numerous Not Guilty verdicts at Massachusetts Superior Courts, District Courts, and a string of extraordinary Not Guilty Jury Verdicts at Federal District Court, including Federal Court jury verdicts of Not Guilty on all charges. Attaining such favorable results for clients at Federal District Court is exceptional because the conviction rate at Federal Court is 85% to 95%. A thirty-year track record of such favorable results for clients has been possible through focussed, personalized attention to trial preparation and advocacy.. Regardless of whether a case involves complex litigation, such as murder cases or life felonies, or is a matter involving less serious potential consequences, Attorney Perez prides himself on working equally as attentively and tenaciously for clients in all cases; this is because any and all cases in the judicial system impact clients' livelihood, rights, and liberty interests.. Favorable outcomes: lifetime financial and medical support settlements in civil cases: civil judgments ranging from $200,000 to $980,000 (with life-long injury settlements surpassing multiple millions of dollars in verdicts); Not Guilty jury verdicts in a multitude of courts at all levels of the court system; "Motions Allowed" decisions in motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss charges; and, the avoidance of Grand Jury indictments for business owners and for falsely accused criminal defendants. Additionally, on several occasions, intensive investigation and proper presentation of the facts investigated have led to the dismissal of criminal charges against wrongly accused clients.. Caseload Management to Optimize Effectiveness: Attorney Perez maintains a manageable caseload in order to optimally represent his clients; thus, he must be selective about taking on new clients. As a potential client, it is important to keep in mind that regardless of Attorney Perez's -- or any other lawyer's -- achievements, successes and favorable results in past cases, the key criteria to determining whether an attorney is right for you include: trust, competence, communication, and effectiveness demonstrated in cases similar to your case. Such qualities should guide your decision regarding retaining counsel, as it is upon this foundation which a truly effective attorney-client relationship and successful outcomes are built.. Although Attorney Perez's practice consists of regularly representing clients accused of murder and felonies punishable by life in prison, as well as civil matters involving serious injuries (i.e., head trauma and brain injuries), he does make himself available to clients in less serious cases. He prides himself on advocating tenaciously for clients with simple matters before the court, just as attentively as he does for clients in more complex cases. His clients have been well-respected members of the community (former Representatives, Harvard professors, MIT PhD candidates, police officers, West Point Graduates, Veterans, etc.); which is to say, people from all walks of life who -- due to an unfortunate twist of fate or a lapse in judgment -- find themselves in need of skilled trial counsel, and an adept, diplomatic legal representative to avoid charges or grand jury indictment.. Also, Attorney Perez represents clients Pro Bono (without charging a fee for his services), and at reduced rates, in order to regularly represent people who cannot otherwise afford his services and especially for those who are wrongly accused; i.e., Innocence Project / Innocence Program cases.. Contributing to the Improvement of Law Practice: Dedicating himself to the improvement of trial law practice throughout Massachusetts, Attorney Perez regularly teaches legal skills seminars to attorneys on the Murder Panel through the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education for the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and Middlesex Defense Attorneys. Courses have included Murder Panel Trial Skills Seminars, and a wide array of other topics. He also has contributed to the integrity of the legal community by serving as a Hearing Officer at the Board of Bar Overseers, and is an active supporter of the Innocence Project, having served as the Assistant Director of the New England Innocence Project, and the Director of the Cambridge Innocence Project.. Education & Bar Admissions: Attorney Perez is a member of the Massachusetts Bar (1992), the Federal Bar (1st Circuit) (2004), and the U.S. Court of Appeals (2004).. He is a graduate of Boston University Law School (1992) and Bentley University (1988); Post-Doctoral Education includes: Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study.. Intensive National Trial Skills Academies, Alumnus of the Following:. The National Criminal Defense College,The National Institute of Trial Advocates, andThe Institute of Criminal Defense Advocacy.. Professional Associations include:. National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMassachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDorchester Bar Association (Past President)American Veteran's Association (Army Reserve Veteran, various expert badges and commendations awarded)Mensa. Call the office to inquire of Attorney Perez's direct phone number to insure attorney-client confidentiality in all communications.

Trial Lawyer specializing in criminal defense (District, Superior and Boston Municipal Court).  Also experienced in personal injury and civil litigation.  Boston based, admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York.

Attorney Christopher is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a former prosecutor in Suffolk County , Norfolk County and the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. Attorney Christopher has  prosecuted numerous felony and misdemeanor cases during his time as a prosecutor in both Norfolk and Suffolk Counties at both the district and superior court level, including motor vehicle homicide, possession and distribution of narcotics, assault and battery, domestic assault and battery, possession of firearms and operating under the influence, assault with intent to murder, trafficking controlled substances and possession of firearms.. His current caseload includes handling criminal defense matters in courts throughout the Commonwealth from clerk's hearings and arraignments through motions and trials.  His extensive courtroom experience makes him a valuable lawyer to have on your side in any criminal matter.