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Michael C. Huddleston was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in the central Florida area.  He attended Nova University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.  Mr. Huddleston would go on to attend Samford University, Cumberland School of School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1989. During law school, Mr. Huddleston was President of the Florida Student Bar Association and was an active member of the Trial Advocacy Team and a Judicial Law Clerk.. Mr. Huddleston’s litigation record includes numerous bench and jury trials before Federal and Florida State Courts. Mr. Huddleston maintains an extremely active law practice with an emphasis on Personal Injury Claims, Domestic Relations, Family Law and Trial Work. Currently, Mr. Huddleston is handling preparation for a number of jury trials and other litigation in several Central Florida Courts, while actively managing the firm.. Mr. Huddleston is also an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve and has attained the rank of Major as a judge advocate.  While on active duty Major Huddleston has been stationed in Africa and Germany as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate and as a Brigade Judge Advocate and Chief of Administrative and Claims Law.  Currently he is the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the 641st Regional Support Group located in St. Petersburg, Florida.. Mr. Huddleston has successfully passed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test to be licensed to practice law in England and Wales.. Mr. Huddleston is recognized and enjoys a distinguished rating among his peers.. Please Call: for an appointment

Navy Veteran, Mother, Wife, and Attorney.  Each of us have our own roads we have traveled, but this day has brought us together.

Lisa A. Difilippo, Esq. was born and raised in Queens, New York until she and her family moved to Miami, Florida where she completed high school and college. Lisa supported herself through college working as a paralegal at a boutique Miami law firm that specialized in automobile accidents and criminal defense. It was there that she discovered how much she loved helping people during difficult times in their life and prepared herself to attend law school.. Lisa attended Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida where she was an active member of the Student Bar Association, the Women’s Law Association and Moot Court. While in law school, Lisa competed in numerous oral advocacy competitions throughout the United States and was the recipient of the Best Oral Advocate Award in 2014 and winner of the 2014 St. Thomas More Trial Competition. She graduated in 2014 with her Juris Doctor and was recognized at graduation for her trial accomplishments.. Immediately after law school, she was hired by the State Attorney’s Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit where she conducted dozens of criminal trials in Collier County, Hendry County, and Glades County. After serving three years with the State, Lisa was hired by a Naples commodity brokerage firm as their general in-house attorney handling their contracts and civil litigation.. In recent years, Lisa successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and trial verdicts for her clients. In 2024, Lisa was nominated as one of South Florida’s “Top Lawyers” and was recognized for her career achievements.. Lisa currently specializes in personal injury matters including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, trucking accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. Lisa is also familiar with, and has had the pleasure of representing Plaintiffs in, complex litigation matters involving contracts and product liability matters. Lisa also handles criminal defense, including misdemeanor, felony and traffic infractions.

A legal matter is of major importance to you. At The Law Office of Frank E. DePeña, each case regardless of value, receives the same professional attention and our total commitment

Matt Raulerson joined Heartland Law, PLLC as a trial attorney focusing on civil litigation including Consumer Debt Collection, Bankruptcy, Property Insurance, Foreclosure, Landlord/Tenant, Construction law, Commercial and Contractual Disputes. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Lee County Bar Association and the Collier County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in front of all of the state courts of Florida and also the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Call for a free consultation

The Law Firm of Don Mathews & Associates, P.A. represents people who have suffered personal injuries in all kinds of cases including, automobile/truck collisions, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, uninsured motorists, wrongful death claims, slip and fall, and construction accidents.. Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of the insurance industry having prior experience in working for internal litigation units for major insurance companies in the State of Florida, from the middle of the state to the Florida Keys. We are a small firm that gives personal attention to our clients.. Our firm also performs civil litigation handling contract issues and real estate issues. We offer a quick and honest personal evaluation of your situation with no charge for the initial consultation. If you retain The Law Firm of Don Mathews & Associates, P.A., our entire staff is committed to handling your case promptly and provides personal attention from your initial contact through the end of your case.

Mr. Gil was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, prior to entering the United States Navy in 2003 as Master at Arms/Military Police Office. Mr. Gil served two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom attached to Joint Task Force Guantanamo from 2005 until 2007. Following his service, Mr. Gil relocated to Cape Coral, Florida to be closer to family. Mr. Gil attended Southwest Florida College to pursue his BS in Criminal Justice to further his career in Public Service. Mr. Gil was inspired to become an attorney during his internship with the Office of the State Attorney 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Mr. Gil then attended Ave Maria School of Law to pursue his passion. While in law school, Mr. Gil won the Robert Bork Appellate Competition and was President of the Veterans Law Student Association on campus. Mr. Gil currently serves on the Board of Directors for Wounded Warriors of Collier County who assist the needs of all veterans in Collier County with housing, education, and mental health.

Born and raised in Southwest Florida.  I am committed to helping to serve this community.  I served in the United States Army during Desert Storm and Desert Shield.  I want to be your soldier for your case.

I have dedicated my entire legal career to helping victims of accidents caused by the negligence of others.  One of the most important things that sets me apart from other personal injury attorneys is accessibility.  Taking the time to answer all of my client's questions or concerns has very rewarding.  Most of my new clients are referrals from prior clients, so I am aware of how important good customer service is.. I offer a free consultation and all fees are contingent upon a successful recovery.  That means that I don't get paid unless you get paid. Thanks for visiting, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Bruce Scheiner attended the University of Miami for both his undergraduate degree and law school. Upon graduation from the University of Miami's Law School in 1970, Bruce began his career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida. Soon after, he and his wife Cheryl moved to Southwest Florida. Bruce and Cheryl opened a small office in downtown Fort Myers (now known as the River District). Bruce saw a need for strong representation for people who were injured in various types of vehicle accidents, including automobile, motorcycle, truck, uninsured motorists and injuries to pedestrians.  Any case that involved the negligence or intentional hurtful acts of people or businesses against an individual, Bruce was willing and able to represent the victim against large corporations and insurance companies.

Jonathan Freidin is the Managing Partner at Freidin Brown, P.A. Since joining the firm in 2014, he has handled some of the firm’s most serious personal injury cases and represented clients in several jury trials involving catastrophic injuries. Jonathan’s practice focuses on medical malpractice, complex personal injury, and whistleblower/qui tam claims. He takes great pride in representing his clients and is recognized throughout the firm for his attention to detail in every case he handles.. Jonathan earned his college degree summa cum laude from the George Washington University in 2009. During college, Jonathan was awarded the Presidential Merit Scholarship and was appointed as a Student Justice on the University’s disciplinary court. After college, Jonathan returned to Florida and received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2012. During law school, Jonathan was an editor on the Florida Law Review and worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Defender’s Office, where he represented indigent clients in court. Jonathan also served as a judicial extern for Judge Alan Gold in the Southern District of Florida. He received book awards for the highest grade in both Appellate Advocacy and Child, Parent, & the State, and held a position as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy.. Prior to becoming part of the team at Freidin Brown, P.A., Jonathan served for two years as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Donald M. Middlebrooks in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. While clerking, Jonathan worked on various types of federal matters from start to finish, including actions for patent infringement, tort liability, employment discrimination, civil rights violations, and fraud. He also assisted with several cases on the appellate level when Judge Middlebrooks sat by designation on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. Being born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jonathan’s love for South Florida has steered him toward several leadership positions in the community. Since January 2018, Jonathan has served on the Board of Directors of SAVE, South Florida’s leading organization dedicated to protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community. He also serves on SAVE’s Endorsement Committee, which interviews and endorses political and judicial candidates running for office in South Florida. In 2022, Jonathan was appointed to a two-year term on the Miami Beach Planning Board, one of the most important community boards in the City of Miami Beach. In January 2024, Jonathan was re-appointed by the Miami Beach City Commission to a second term on the Planning Board. Jonathan also serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association, the largest organization dedicated to protecting Florida’s civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida’s consumers and citizens. By dedicating himself to this state-wide organization, Jonathan works to improve the legal landscape for his clients and others who have been harmed by the negligence of others.

James Michael (Jim) Scarmozzino was born in Garden City, New York. He graduated from Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He earned his juris doctorate at the University of Dayton School of Law. While in law school, Jim earned a seat on the National Moot Court Team and competed nationally. Jim is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New York. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United Stated District Court for the Middle District of Florida.As a Prosecutor for the District Attorney in Suffolk County, New York, Mr. Scarmozzino tried over 50 misdemeanor and felony criminal trials between 1984 and 1993. He also tried over 10 murder cases as a Prosecutor in the Homicide Bureau. Upon leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Scarmozzino was employed at the law firm of Weg & Myers, P.C., in Manhattan, New York, as a civil trial attorney.Jim is an avid runner and has successfully completed three marathons, including the New York City Marathon. He also devotes his time to children’s organizations, including Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southwest Florida where he is a Past President.Today, Mr. Scarmozzino concentrates on personal injury and criminal law litigation. His memberships include: The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The Lee County Bar Association. Jim is Past President of FLABOTA, a prestigious trial lawyers organization

Jeffrey R. Garvin is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who haslitigated catastrophic injury and death cases throughout the countryfor over 30 years. During that time period he has tried before juries:cases involving aviation, automobile and boat accidents, medical andlegal malpractice and defective products and has achieved multipleverdicts in excess of $1 Million. Mr. Garvin has been a member of theMillion Dollar Advocates Forum® since 2004.. Beginning in law school Mr. Garvindemonstrated excellence in advocacy by receiving the Best Trial LawyerAward. That tradition has continued throughout his career and in 2005he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers inAmerica ® in which he has been listed in each successive year. He isalso listed in Law and Leading Attorneys and selected for inclusion inFlorida Super Lawyers ® continuously since 2006. Additionally, Mr.Garvin has achieved an AV® peer review rating from theMartindale-Hubbell group; this is their highest possible rating.. Mr. Garvin is the President-Elect of the Florida Chapter of theAmerican Board of Trial Advocates, a past president of the Calusa Innsof Court, Past President of the Edison Community College EndowmentCorporation, and Past President of the Sanibel-Captive Rotary TrustFund. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of FloridaTrial lawyers for 14 years chairing virtually all of their . Garvin has lectured extensively to numerous legal associationsincluding the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Association ofTrial Lawyers of America, the Georgia and South Carolina and MaineTrial Lawyers Associations. He has published numerous articles and wasa co-author of Trial Advocacy: The Official Handbook of the Academy ofFlorida Trial Lawyer.. A 1973 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Law, Mr.Garvin is licensed to practice law in Florida, and North Carolina, andhas been admitted to numerous Federal Courts and various state courtsthroughout the country.. Mr. Garvin has been a pilot since 1975 and holds both single engine,multi-engine, and instrument ratings and his hobbies include flying,fishing and skiing. He has been married to his wife, Susan since 1975and they have two children, Leland with whom he practices law and Darylwho teaches school in Fort Myers.