Florida Lawyers - Orlando

Orange Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Arbitration,Construction Defects,Construction ,Corporate

Firm: Shuffield, Lowman and Wilson, P.A.

Gateway Center   1000 Legion Place  3280 , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Real Estate

Firm: Newsome Melton

201 S Orange Ave Ste 1500 , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products

Firm: The Virga Law Firm

1800 Pembrook Dr. Suite 160 , Orlando , Florida 32810

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Family , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

William J. “West” Ritchie is a managing attorney for The Virga Law Firm’s Pensacola office. He is well-versed in storm and hurricane insurance claims, construction defect litigation, BP oil spill claims, and insurance defense litigation. He also has 30 years of Family Law and Divorce experience. Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in the Panhandle for the past 28 years. Some of his current practice areas include Hurricane claims, Construction Defect Litigation, B.P. claims, and Insurance Defense Litigation. After Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, he got right to work to hear the stories of claimants who needed to file homeowners’ insurance claims but did not know where to begin.. Growing up in Alabama as the 12th child in a family of 14 children, Mr. Ritchie learned the importance of togetherness and community involvement at an early age. This lesson would prove to be integral to his development into adulthood, pointing him to the path of becoming an attorney.. Ever since he received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Ritchie knew he wanted to help people in need and in tricky legal situations. As a lawyer with The Virga Law Firm in Florida, he is able to continue his career focus by contributing to family law/divorce, criminal, bankruptcy, and insurance law cases our law firm accepts. In terms of family law and divorce cases, he has personal insight, having gone through a difficult divorce and child custody case himself some years ago. He uses that experience to relate to his clients and guide them through their family law dispute with confidence.. Mr. Ritchie often says his career highlight arose during a criminal defense case. He was defending a client who could have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with no chance of early release. After a hard-fought legal battle, the jury was convinced his client acted in self-defense and returned a not guilty verdict.. Recently, Mr. Ritchie has sat on the Board of Directors of many civic organizations in his area. He believes in using his skills and education to help improve the lives of others, and such seats give him this great opportunity.

Firm: Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffer & Sos, LLP

719 Vassar St , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Corporate , Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

William E. Ruffier is a board certified civil trial lawyer and a named partner of Dellecker Wilson King McKenna Ruffier & Sos, LLP.  Mr. Ruffier has received several prestigious legal honors including the AV® Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by local and state magazines as as being in the top 1% of attorneys within the state of Florida.  Mr. Ruffier earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1986 and a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Florida in 1983.  His practice areas include personal injury, product liability, pediatric injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, auto accidents, wrongful death, insurance company bad faith and hurricane property damage claims.. Throughout his career Mr. Ruffier has been an active member of many civic and social organizations. He has held several leadership positions within the Boy Scouts of America, including positions on the Central Florida Council Executive Board.  Mr. Ruffier has been instrumental in fostering spiritual growth and leadership skills among Orlando’s young men for many years.  In 2011, Mr. Ruffier received the Lutheran Lamb Award , a national award recognizing Mr. Ruffier’s 25 years of distinguished volunteer service as a Christian role model and leader for young people.. Mr. Ruffier has also served on the board of directors for the Central Florida Fair for the past eight years.  Mr. Ruffier was elected to serve as the Vice-President for the 2013-2014 term.

Firm: William J. Sheaffer, P.A.

11 North Summerlin Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Government Agencies, Legal Malpractice, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: The Umansky Law Firm

1945 E Michigan St , Orlando , Florida 32806

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Health Care & Hospitalization, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

William D. Umansky has over a decade of experience to offer any client, especially in the area of criminal defense and personal injury. He has an insight into the workings of the prosecution because his career includes experience as both a former Assistant State Attorney in Florida and The City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Umansky was in charge of the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Division. He has also been a Police Academy Instructor, an Adjunct Professor at Florida Metropolitan University, and a Legislative Assistant to a United States Senator. Mr. Umansky's entire career has centered on the legal process, both as a prosecutor and now a defender of those accused of illegal behavior.. During his career, Mr. Umansky has remained involved in his community and is an active part of Florida's legal system. He belongs to the Orange Bar Association, acting as Co-Chair of the Orange County Bar Criminal Law Committee for several years. He is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.. Mr. Umansky graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. During law school, Mr. Umansky was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team and received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the University of Florida Law School. He also earned an award for achieving the top grade for his work in Negotiations and Dispute Settlement. Mr. Umansky also attended the Tulane Institute of European Legal Studies.. Mr. Umansky is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida. At the offices of The Umansky Law Firm, he offers criminal defense representation for nearly every type of criminal charge, including:

Firm: Voight, PA

7680 UNIVERSAL BOULEVARD, , Orlando , Florida 32819

Practice Areas: Business

William C. Voight, II was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. He graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida with a B.A. in History and a minor in Business Administration.  Upon graduating, William worked in the finance industry, an area in which he continues to maintain a close affiliation.   William is currently active in the management of a local financial firm, which he co-founded in 2004.  During this time, William earned his JD at Barry University School of Law.. William is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Bar of the District of Columbia.

Firm: Wieland & DeLattre, P.A.

226 Hillcrest Street , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

William “Billy” J. Wieland, II is a second-generation Orlando native, who has been recognized as a “Top 40 under 40 Attorney'' by the National Trial Lawyers, “Best Lawyers” by Orlando Magazine, a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and is recognized as a “Best Lawyer” in the areas of both Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation. After graduating from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, he attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration graduating Magna Cum Laude. Billy then attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. While in law school Billy served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Stan Strickland, assisting on the Casey Anthony case. In 2010, Billy earned his Juris Doctorate graduating in Cum Laude 2010, and was admitted to practice law later that year. Billy joined a large insurance defense firm out of law school, providing legal advice and strategy to numerous insurance companies and Fortune 500 companies.. In 2016, Billy joined Wieland & DeLattre, P.A. after realizing his true calling was to assist individuals and their families in need. The focus of his practice is now representing those who suffer injuries and their families due to someone else’s negligence such as car crashes, truck crashes, motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, products liability, medical malpractice, and many others. Billy has also practiced for more than a decade representing parties in worker’s compensation cases. Billy prides himself on handling his client’s cases from the minute they reach out to Wieland & DeLattre all the way through trial, ensuring they always have someone fighting for them.. In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Billy conducted one of Florida’s first virtual trials and successfully prevailed in a complicated case where he represented a pregnant local teacher who was being forced back into the classroom despite suffering from a pre-existing health condition. The Order also protected countless other teachers throughout the state teaching in the middle of a global pandemic.. Billy has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, CBS News (WKMG), ABC News (WFTV), and NBC News (WESH). He has spoken around Florida regarding Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation, including at The National Association Of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary, Inc. and Judge William Wieland Inn of Court. Additionally, Billy has previously been published in The Florida Bar: Worker’s Compensation Section-- News and 440 Report.. Billy also prides himself on giving back to his community through volunteer service. He currently serves on the Board of Directors (Vestry) of St. Alban’s Anglican Cathedral, volunteers at the Orange County Teen Court program (supervising and supporting at risk teens), is a member of the Judge Wieland Memorial Golf Tournament Committee (raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities), the Downtown Breakfast Group, the Florida Justice Association and Florida Worker’s Advocates, was a founding member of Lake Eola Civitan, as well as the Judge William Wieland American Inn of Court (Orlando). He is also a member of the Florida Bar and Orange County Bar Associations.. When he is not at the office, he enjoys time with his wife and two beautiful daughters. Billy and his family enjoy visiting with the local princesses at Disney, soaking up some rays on the beach or on the lake, and swimming. They also enjoy Florida’s natural beauty such as the local springs, rivers, and hikes.. Billy is licensed to practice throughout the State of Florida and has been admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is available via email or phone call.

Firm: Trujillo Vargas Gonzalez & Hevia LLP

6965 Piazza Grande Ave , Orlando , Florida 32835

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Simon Law Group

1313 E. Robinson St. , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death

Firm: Law Offices of X. Bing Xu, Esquire

5705 Hansel Ave 278 , Orlando , Florida 32809

Practice Areas: Contracts

Firm: Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law

633 E. Colonial Drive , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Car Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury

Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer Zachary Leacox co-founded Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law, a distinction held by only 7% of Florida's legal practitioners. This certification, granted independently, serves as Florida's official recognition of a lawyer's expertise within a specific practice area. It epitomizes excellence and recognition from peers of a lawyer's elevated professional skill set in their chosen field.. After representing insurance companies and major corporations for the first part of his career, Leacox gained firsthand insight into the tactics they use to undermine injury victims' compensation. He now dedicates his practice exclusively to representing individuals harmed in personal injury accidents, battling the same insurance entities and corporations he used to defend.. His mission is to secure maximum compensation for his clients and aid them in rebuilding their lives after their accidents.Throughout his career, Leacox has advocated for thousands of clients across Florida and recovered millions in compensation. His extensive experience includes conducting jury trials in nine different counties within the state.. Leacox obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver in 1997, with a specialization in Finance and Statistics. Subsequently, in 2001, he earned both a Juris Doctor degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kansas. He is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Florida.

Firm: The Umansky Law Firm

1945 E Michigan St , Orlando , Florida 32806

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

Zahra Umansky was a former Assistant Public Defender in the 18th judicial circuit in Brevard and Seminole Counties, Florida.  As a former Public Defender, Zahra had over a hundred trials including crimes such as robbery, theft, assault, battery, prostitution, drugs, trafficking, dealing in stolen property, fraud, sex crimes, driving under the influence, and many other Felonies and Misdemeanors.  She was able to secure many not guilty verdicts and judgment of acquittals protecting her client's right to liberty.  After Zahra left the Public Defender's office, she was appointed by the Honorable Glenda Hood, Mayor of Orlando, as the City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando, Florida.. As City Prosecutor, Zahra was successful in the implementation and prosecution of many types of criminal matters including crimes of disorderly conduct, assault and battery, resisting arrest without violence, trespass, indecent exposure of sexual organs, solicitation to commit prostitution and many other criminal and or ordinance violations. Zahra also served as the prosecutor before the City's Nuisance Abatement Board.  She was also a legal advisor to the Orlando Police Department on matters involving search and seizure law, trespass, drugs, domestic violence etc.  As a legal advisor, Zahra trained police in matters of search and seizure laws, Miranda and other constitutional rights.  She reviewed search warrants, wiretap applications, and gave police last minute advice they needed before they made arrests.. While City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando, Zahra was appointed Special Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth judicial circuit to prosecute Firework cases here in Orlando, Florida.  As a former prosecutor and legal advisor, Zahra can see and evaluate your case from both sides of the law.  As a former police legal advisor, she understands how the Police investigate and secure their evidence and as a former prosecutor, understands how the State of Florida will present their case in court against you.  Zahra Umansky is dedicated to defending the rights of her clients and approaches each case with aggressive and diligent representation.  At the same time, she treats each client with the dignity and respect.

Firm: Law Offices Of Zubaida Iqbal, LLC

1320 N Semoran Blvd., STE 202 , Orlando , Florida 32807

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Fanash Family Law

111 N. Orange Ave , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Family

I have been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law and Domestic Relations for my entire career.  After graduating from the University of Denver law school, I accepted a fellowship position with the Eighteenth Judicial District in Colorado working exclusively in Family Law and Domestic Relations with the Honorable Judge Angela R. Arkin. The fellowship experience allowed me to see the judges’ perspective and how judges dealt with and analyzed issues. Working closely with judges taught me that good advocacy, preparation, and aggressive representation is very important to reach resolutions in or out of the courtroom.. I believe strongly that family law attorneys must do everything they can to minimize the emotional turmoil that divorcing families go through. Divorce is a difficult thing and if you have to go through with it, then you deserve the right attorney by your side. I approach each Client’s case as the completely unique situation that it is. Sensitivity and understanding sometimes resolve family law matters without the need of the court’s involvement; however, in other circumstances, the case calls for aggressive and persistent advocacy. My job will be to assess your particular factual situation, your goals, and objectives in order to work with you on developing a legal strategy that will allow us to address your situation and meet your needs.. Through my legal education, experience, and litigation skills, I look forward to successfully helping you through the complicated legal system while making sure that your integrity and peace of mind remain intact.