Florida Lawyers Carolyn Garber to Catherine Darlson

Firm: Garber Law Office, P.A.

7282 55th Avenue East , Bradenton , Florida 34203

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A.

8913 Conroy Windermere Road , Orlando , Florida 32835

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Medicare and Medicaid, Nursing Home Negligence, Probate , Trusts, Wills, Elder Law, Elder Law

At Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A., we pride ourselves on being a family-oriented firm. Carolyn Sawyer, Esq. and her husband, Dr. Thomas Sawyer, Esq., established the firm in 1994. In 1998, they were joined by their daughter, Cary Moss, Esq., and later by Cary's husband, Thomas Moss. Today, the firm has grown to include four attorneys and thirteen staff members.. Our Philosophy. Every member of the Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A. team is treated like family, and that philosophy is extended to our clients, as well. We aim to focus on the individual client and his or her goals. By listening to your individual circumstances, we develop personalized plans to help you and your family plan for life's contingencies. We make an effort to get to know each client's uniquely personal circumstances in order to develop the best plan for you.. Our Goal. Our goal is to assist you in navigating life's important transitions, whether that be by assisting you or a loved one in planning for long term care or to receive Medicaid assistance with Nursing Home care, or developing a comprehensive estate plan that will meet your family's needs in the event of unplanned death or illness. Our attorneys and staff specialize in Medicaid Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Estate Plannning.

Firm: The Jude Law Firm PLLC

1617 Hendry Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Compassionate and zealous representation throughout the State of Florida.

Firm: Gordon & Partners

8201 Peters Road , Plantation , Florida 33324

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Saavedra | Goodwin

312 SE 17th St Fl 2 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316

Practice Areas: Commercial

Casey McCormack was born and raised in Queens, New York.  She attended college at The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.  After graduating college in May 2012, Ms. McCormack moved to Miami to simultaneously attend the University of Miami School of Law and Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (RSMAS). During her time as a student at the University of Miami, Ms. McCormack was actively involved in ocean conservation efforts, and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, Europe and Central America studying environmental law and policy. She graduated from both institutions in May 2015, simultaneously receiving a Juris Doctor Degree and Master of Professional Science Degree in Marine Affairs & Policy, with concentrations in Coastal Management, Ocean & Coastal Law, and Maritime Law.. Ms. McCormack was admitted to the Florida Bar in November 2015 and the New York State Bar in April 2017.  She joined Saavedra | Goodwin, a Fort Lauderdale based firm, in February 2016 as an Associate Transactional Attorney.  She spends most of her time working in the areas of corporate mergers and acquisitions, corporate aviation law, complex commercial real estate leasing and sales, land use/environmental law, and corporate finance law.. In February 2017, Ms. McCormack’s article, “How Congress & SCOTUS Have Failed the American Seaman: A Modern Analysis of Obtaining “Seaman” Status Under the Jones Act & the United States Supreme Court’s 2014 Denial of William S. Dize” was published in the University of San Francisco’s Maritime Law Journal (U.S.F. Mar. L.J., Vol 29.1, January 2017).

Firm: Garvin Injury Law, P.A.

4280 Cleveland Avenue , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

“I am honored to roll up my sleeves and fight for those injured, disfigured, or killed because of greed, carelessness, or negligence. It is a privilege to guide people out of the darkness and into the light after tragedy strikes. To me, these aren’t just cases, it’s real people’s lives and loved ones at stake. I take these cases personally, and I won’t stop fighting until justice is done.”. Mr. Gartland was born in Newtown, Connecticut, and moved to the Southwest Florida area when he was a child with his parents and younger brother Colin. Since then, Mr. Gartland has always called and considered southwest Florida his home. After graduating from Port Charlotte High School, Mr. Gartland attended Florida Gulf Coast University (“FGCU”) where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Forensic Studies and Criminal Justice, graduating with academic honors. Mr. Gartland then attended the University of Cincinnati where he received his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with academic distinction. Mr. Gartland then attended the esteemed and prestigious University of Florida, Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida – where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2018.. While in law school, Mr. Gartland was a member of and participated in trial team, served as president of the Law Student Transfer Organization, received the Wildcard Award for oral advocacy, obtained a certificate of concentration in Criminal Justice, and a pro-bono award for his philanthropic work volunteering while in law school. During his time at UF Law Mr. Gartland took numerous courses centered around litigation, negotiation, advocacy, and trial. During his academic career at UF Mr. Gartland also worked as a certified legal intern (“CLI”) with the Law Offices of Kathleen A. Smith, Public Defender, for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Fort Myers to gain trial experience before graduating from law school.. After graduation and passing the Florida Bar Exam. Mr. Gartland began his legal career as an associate attorney at Swope, Rodante P.A., in Tampa, where he represented and assisted individuals and families who had been injured or killed because of greed, carelessness, and negligence. While at Swope, Rodante P.A., he assisted in the litigation and trial of a personal injury case that resulted in a top 25 trial verdict for the State of Florida in 2019, with a jury award of over $3.83 million dollars. Mr. Gartland continued to realize success as a litigation attorney at Gunter Firm in Fort Myers where he litigated, negotiated, and settled numerous employment, breach of contract, and personal injury type matters, claims, and cases. In April of 2021, Mr. Gartland joined The Pendas Law Firm’s Fort Myers office to continue to develop and hone his litigation and trial skills. During his time at The Pendas Law Firm Mr. Gartland succeeded in resolving more than $8, dollars’ worth of cases, claims, and legal matters for his clients. During his time at The Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Gartland organized and spearheaded the Pendas Law Firm Disaster Relief Center in the aftermath following Hurricane Ian wherein food, water, supplies, and information was given out and disseminated to individuals and families in need after the storm to help them start their respective post-storm recoveries.. In the first quarter of 2024, Mr. Gartland joined the litigation team at Garvin Injury Law, bringing with him his wealth of experience and successes in compassionately and zealously representing individuals and families who have been injured or killed because of someone’s greed, carelessness, or negligence. Mr. Gartland takes a client-centered approach to the personal injury process, which begins at the time that a client retains the Firm and continues all the way up and through the trial process. Mr. Gartland works tirelessly and aggressively to be a light for his clients during what can often be the darkest time of their respective lives. As a result of Mr. Gartland’s relentless pursuit of justice for his clients the legal industry in Florida has taken notice. In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Mr. Gartland was named to the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” list by The National Trial Lawyers Association in the State of Florida, for his work in plaintiff side civil litigation. In 2023, Mr. Gartland served on the executive board of the Lee County Bar Association, the Lee County Bar Association Foundation, and was also the President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Lee County Bar Association (a/k/a “Lee YLD”). Mr. Gartland’s drive, dedication, compassion, legal acumen, and no-quit attitude have culminated with him being named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2023 and 2024, an honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of all lawyers in the State of Florida.. In his little free time Mr. Gartland enjoys giving back to the Southwest Florida community by volunteering with various philanthropic organizations, attending and sponsoring events locally in partnership with the Lee County Bar Association, playing sports, traveling, camping, writing music, going to the beautiful beaches of Southwest Florida, and attending church.

Firm: Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A

601 N Ashley Dr , Tampa , Florida 33606

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Casey Carlson is a long-time Clearwater, Florida resident who graduated from Keswick Christian High School in St. Petersburg, Florida.  He joined the firm in 1989 upon graduation from law school.  He enjoys boating, fishing, golf, scuba diving, travel, and spending time with family and friends.. Position: He is an attorney practicing in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury out of our Clearwater office.. Areas of Practice:. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Education:

Firm: Green Family Law

1000 Legion Place , orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation

Caryn Green has limited her practice exclusively to Marital and Family Law since her admission to the Florida Bar in 1996. Caryn promotes problem solving by utilizing appropriate dispute resolution methods designed to avoid expensive litigation, whenever possible. This problem solving approach preserves relationships and minimizes costs and fees. However, when necessary she is an aggressive, dynamic and effective trial lawyer.. Caryn, a member in Green Family Law, P.A., brings over 20 years of Family Law experience to the firm and is board certified by the Florida Bar, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers.. As a mother of two, her goal as a family lawyer is to minimize the effect of family disputes on the parties and, most importantly, the children. She represents both men and women and has been appointed by judges as the Guardian Ad-litem for minor children in the past. During this extremely stressful time in the lives of the parties and children, Caryn offers emotional support to her clients.. Caryn is recognized as the “Best of” in Best Lawyers — Orlando Magazine in addition to Florida Trend Elite Magazine and treats each client with the utmost respect and compassion, focusing on creative solutions individual to each family.. Caryn has held various leadership positions in state and local bar organizations, including co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association, Commission on the Domestic Courts, Commission on the Clerk of Courts.. She is a member of the Orange County Bar, Family Law Section, Florida Bar Family Law Section, Executive Counsel of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a frequent lecturer on various family law topics, including custody, Prenuptial Agreements and ethics.

Firm: Caryn S. Grainer, P.A.

4000 Hollywood Blvd , Hollywood , Florida 33021

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Family, Family, Family

Firm: Levinson & Capuano, LLC

101 Ne 3rd Ave. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Divorce, Business, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Cary Levinson’s practice is concentrated on prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, divorce, family law, business law, and criminal defense. Cary firmly believes that each case is unique and requires a specific strategy to achieve the client’s goals. Born in Miami Beach, Florida and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, Cary obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, with Cum Laude honors. After his undergraduate studies, Cary gained valuable experience working at a business law firm, providing him with a proper foundation to effectively advise business clients as well as the ability to apply the same principles to family law related matters, including complex divorces and prenuptial agreements. Cary attended law school at Florida International University College of Law, where he was involved in multiple law school organizations, completed a Commercial Law independent study program, and volunteered for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Family Court Self-Help Center, assisting spouses and parents in the drafting and submission of various legal documents and forms. This experience opened Cary’s eyes to the difficulties that litigants face when they choose to enter the legal system without an attorney. Before co-founding Levinson & Capuano, Cary practiced family law, business law, and civil litigation at two small law firms in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In his focus on family law matters, Cary handled cases including father’s rights, paternity, custody, visitation and timesharing, divorces, modifications, child support actions, and other family law matters. Cary brings to the table a strong family law and business law background, both in study and in practice. With an understanding that the law does not remain constant, Cary believes that successfully practicing law is not only a matter of experience, but also a matter of staying on top of changes, adapting to new legal environments, and thinking on your feet.

2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard   400 , Miami , Florida 33134

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Collections,Landlord & Tenant

Firm: Shemtov & Hillstrom PLLC

612 SE 5th Ave., Suite 6 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Carter Hillstrom) is a Florida Bar board certified criminal trial specialist, and a former prosecutor and journalist. When good people find themselves in bad legal situations, Carter is committed to helping those people keep their liberties and reputation intact.. We take a “crisis management” approach to criminal law, utilizing Carter’s extensive criminal law and public relations background to help ordinary people accused by the government of wrongdoing. We approach each case on two fronts: ensuring our clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms are protected, and portraying clients in the best possible light to judges, prosecutors and juries. We hold the government to its obligation to prove a client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but also recognize the possibility that clients may someday find themselves at the mercy of the court. This two-pronged approach is a unique way to keep an ordinary person’s freedom and reputation from being taken away by the government. Failing to take all possible steps to protect an individual’s reputation throughout the criminal justice process can have enormously adverse impacts in the future, particularly in the area of employment.

Firm: Law Offices of Carrie A Turner PA

11011 Sherida Street , Hollywood , Florida 33026

Practice Areas: Family

Carrie Ann Turner has been a practicing trial Attorney in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties since 2005 and has exclusively limited her practice to Marital and Family Law. She is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the American Bar Association, the Trial Lawyers & Family Law Sections of the Florida Bar, The First Family Law American Inn of Court, and the Dade and Broward County Bar Associations. She has also been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children for more than 20 years. In addition to being selected by Super Lawyers 5 years in a row, an honor reserved only for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice, Ms. Turner has been recognized by her peers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her high caliber work in Family Law. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction. As such, recognition by Best Lawyers symbolizes excellence in practice. Ms. Turner enjoys regularly providing pro bono legal services to those less fortunate in her community through the Dade County Legal Aid Society and Broward County Legal Aid and is a past recipient of the Put Something Back Pro Bono Award.

Firm: Law Offices of Groland, Proctor & Fletcher, P.A.

500 East University Ave C  32601 , Gainesville , Florida 32601

Practice Areas: Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury

Firm: The Law Office of Carrie L. Rentz, P.A.

425 W New England Ave , Winter Park , Florida 32789

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

After receiving my undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, I went on to earn my Juris Doctorate (law degree) and Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Stetson University.. I began my legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit, serving Seminole and Brevard counties. I started as a misdemeanor prosecutor in Titusville, Fla., and was later transferred to Sanford, Fla., where I was ultimately promoted to a felony docket trial attorney position.. My experience as a prosecutor spurred a desire to help people in bad situations, and care for those who’ve hit rock-bottom, helping them get them back on track to a better life. I left the State Attorney’s Office to join the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Council for the Fifth District, representing cases throughout Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Flagler, Lake and Osceola Counties. As a former prosecutor, I understood all aspects of building a strong offensive case, from gathering pertinent evidence to deciding the best convictions to seek – an advantage which has proven key to developing a strong defense.. In 2008, I went into private practice, opening up my own firm and continuing to work part-time for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Council for the Fifth District. I've defended everything from murder and sex crimes, to driving on a suspended license.. I have a compassion and understanding for each of my clients to be fully invested in fighting for your best possible outcome. I've seen enough good people find themselves in unfortunate situations, and will work hard on your behalf to get you back to your family as soon as possible.. I realize that your case is the most important thing in your life at this moment, and ensure I will do everything I can to get you through this situation with a successful resolution. If you’re coming to me with a need for criminal defense or family law needs, I look forward to answering any questions you may have, and walking you through the process step-by-step.

Firm: Carolyn Secor, P.A. | Clearwater (Main Office)

2451 N. McMullen Booth Rd, #200 , Clearwater , Florida 33759

Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Born on February 26, 1970, in Harvey, Illinois, Carolyn L. Secor graduated from Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1993 to attend the University of South Florida and later graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2000, gaining admission to the Florida Bar. Ms. Secor has dedicated her legal career to Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, and Landlord/Tenant law, and she also holds an M.B.A. from Stetson. In January 2005, she and her husband, a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force, relocated to Okinawa, Japan, where she began teaching for UMUC-Asia. Today, Ms. Secor continues to practice bankruptcy law, emphasizing mortgage loan assistance and debt settlement.

Firm: Legally Pink Law

2301 LEE Road , Winter Park , Florida 32789

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

After spending 10 years grinding out cases for the big firms, Carolyn was inspired to have a more personal experience with her clients. A decade ago she began Legally Pink Law PLLC promoting a culture of inclusion through celebration of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Legally Pink Law believes inclusivity significantly enhances perspective and depth to the personal injury clients represented at the firm.. Being one of a very few female personal injury attorneys in the Central Florida area, she and her staff provide a nurturing, yet no nonsense approach to their representation. Offering unwavering support in their clients in receiving the best care for their injuries and highest financial compensation all the way through litigation.

Firm: Carolyn S. Zisser, P.A.

Ocean Office Plaza   302 Third Street  3 , Neptune Beach , Florida 32266

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Moore Counsel LLC

2645 Executive Park Dr , Weston , Florida 33331

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Rubenstein Law

9130 S. Dadeland Blvd., PH , Miami , Florida 33156

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Catherine C. Darlson is an experienced litigator who has spent her entire career exclusively representing victims injured by medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, unsafe premises and roads, and dangerous and defective products. In addition, she has handled complex commercial, class action, and insurance bad faith claims, and has represented individual whistleblowers in fraud claims against pharmaceutical and other corporations. She is committed to providing passionate, fearless, and creative representation, without compromise, and through this commitment has recovered millions of dollars for her injured clients and their families. She is admitted to practice law in California as well as Florida (including admissions to federal practice in Florida's Southern and Northern Districts).