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Firm: Caplan & Associates, PA
31 N. Hyer Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Bankruptcy & Debt
Over the past three decades, our team at Caplan & Associates has handled thousands of bankruptcy and family law cases. We’re very proud of our experience, and we deeply honor the trust we’ve earned from each of our clients. That trust we work so hard to build doesn’t just contribute to positive case outcomes; it defines who we are as a law firm. In fact, trust is the very reason we get so many referrals from family, friends, and colleagues throughout the community.. My reputation—and my firm’s—is built on years and years of going above and beyond what is expected from an attorney. By working hard to discover and understand each and every detail of your case, our team can best prepare you financially and psychologically for even the most complex situations. We’re never more pleased than when one of our clients tells us we’ve added value to their life.. Stephen Caplan was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Michigan State University. In 1985, he received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. Stephen attended law school at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989. He began practicing law in Georgia, working with a solo practitioner, where he was exposed to and learned from a variety of bankruptcy and family law cases.. After being admitted to the Florida Bar and moving to Florida in 1990, he worked as an associate in a small Orlando law firm until 1991 when he opened his own practice. Over the past decades, Stephen has been honored to represent thousands of clients throughout the Central Florida community and beyond.. Stephen proudly holds membership in the Orange County Bankruptcy Association, the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, and the Florida Bar Family Law Section. He was recently appointed to serve on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and was awarded the Champion of Excellence Award by the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.. Stephen previously served as an active participant in the Boy Scouts Explorer Program, tutoring high school children interested in the practice of law. He has also done extensive volunteer work as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.. Currently, Stephen is an active member of the Team Selection Committee for Florida Citrus Sports, scouting college football teams for the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl and the Russell Athletic Bowl.
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Firm: Tania R. Schmidt Alpers, P.A.
200 Malaga Street 2 , St. Augustine , Florida 32045
Practice Areas: Adoption,Appellate ,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Family ,Paternity,Spousal Support
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Firm: Wade Paul Luther
891 Outer Road , Orlando , Florida 32814
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Divorce & Separation
Mr. Luther practices exclusively in the area of Divorce/Family Law and has done so since 1998. He is a graduate of the George Mason University School of Law and the University of Central Florida.. Mr. Luther prides himself on being responsive to client's needs while having a superior knowledge of the law and the facts of your case. He understands that divorce and family law issues can be a very stressful situation and that it can have long lasted affects on the family.. If you have a question regarding a divorce/family law matter, Please contact Mr. Luther at The Law Offices of Wade P. Luther, P.A., at, or visit:
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Firm: W. David Vaughn
Main Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Construction ,Divorce,Family ,Real Estate
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Firm: Lewert Law, LLC
301 Yamato Road , Boca Raton , Florida 33431
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Family , Paternity, Personal Injury, Prenuptial Agreement, Slip and Fall, Spousal Support, Traffic Violations, Wrongful Death, Family
As the principal and founder of Lewert Law, LLC, Tina L. Lewert serves the residents of South Florida in a variety of complex family law matters. Ms. Lewert zealously represents her clients in cases involving divorce, complex asset distribution, alimony, paternity and fathers' rights, child custody and child support disputes, parental relocation, domestic violence matters, prenuptial and other marital agreements, post-divorce modifications and enforcement matters, as well as family law mediation.. As a testament to her thorough knowledge, Ms. Lewert is one of fewer than 300 attorneys in Florida who have been certified as an "Expert" in the field of Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar; this prestigious recognition is the highest acknowledgement of skill and competency by a lawyer and requires a high degree of knowledge, experience, ethics, proficiency, and professionalism in meeting the exacting standards established by the Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education, which is overseen by the Supreme Court of Florida. Ms. Lewert is also Collaboratively Trained, and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Law Mediator and an Appellate Mediator. She is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, and Texas.. Ms. Lewert received her undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale. Ms. Lewert has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes.com, Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine, and other publications, and is the recipient of various distinctions and awards, including being named a Florida “SuperLawyer” for the past 12 consecutive years, a prestigious designation limited to 5% of all attorneys in the State of Florida; was featured The New York Times as one of Lawyers of Distinction's 2021 Power Lawyers; is featured in the 2023 and 2024 U.S. News Lawyer Directory of "The Best Lawyers in America;" "Top Attorneys in Florida" as published in the WSJ and Miami Magazine; Boca Raton Observer's "Top Lawyers" 2022, 2023, and 2024; American Institute of Family Law Attorneys' Top 10 in Florida; Boca Raton Magazine's Expert Attorneys; National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Florida”; American Society of Legal Advocates "Top 100 Family Lawyers in Florida;" Attorney at Law Magazine’s “Attorneys to Watch”; Boca Raton Magazine’s “Women in Business; the Client Distinction Award from Martindale.com; and Avvo.com's highest rating of “Superb – 10.0". Ms. Lewert is also nationally board certified in family law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. Ms. Lewert aggressively litigates when necessary, but resolves cases in mediation or via the collaborative process whenever possible. Her practice style affords each individual case its own strategy and attention, and she stands by the premise that every case and every family is unique. She is committed to the goal of achieving excellence in the practice of family law to serving families in the most ethical and respectful manner possible.
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Firm: Timothy Terry
501 North Magnolia Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Felonies, Juvenile , Personal Injury, Property , White Collar Crime, Divorce & Separation
Timothy W. Terry is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and his areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, property distribution, juvenile law, criminal defense, felonies, white collar crimes, probation, and personal injury.. Mr. Terry received his A.B. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1973 from Duke University, and his J.D. in 1976 from Florida State University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1981. As a member of the Florida Bar, he was Chair of Grievance Committee C for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1996, a member of the Rules and Forms Committee from 1996 to 1997, a member of the Legislation Committee from 1997 to 1998, and a member of the sections on trial lawyers, family law, and criminal law. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Terry served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles R. Scott of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Warren L. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a staff law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1984-1993.
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Firm: The Owens Law Firm
4100 W Kennedy Boulevard 222 , Tampa , Florida 33609
Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Antitrust & Trade Regulation,Assault & Battery,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Constitutional ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Landlord & Tenant,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Probate ,Real Estate ,Securities ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills,Wrongful Death
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Firm: Tiffany Crews Loris PA
5430 Village Dr Ste 102 , Viera , Florida 32955
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Paternity, Family, Family, Family, Family
I have been practicing family law in Brevard County for 15 years. I provide services in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence, injunctions, alimony, step-parent and grandparent adoptions, and family law appeals. I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, and I am trained in the Collaborative Process. I am the owner of my firm, The Loris Law Group, located in Viera, Florida near the Viera Courthouse. Please visit my website at to learn more about me.
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Firm: The Marks Law Firm, P.A. - Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
733 North Magnolia Ave. , Orlando , Florida 32803
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Civil , Collections, Divorce, Family , Personal Injury, Family
With more than 35 years of experience practicing law in Central Florida, I zealously represent my clients with integrity, dedication, and personal concern. I have built a strong reputation with my clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the Courts of Orange, Osceola, Lake, Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole counties and throughout the state of Florida.. I am committed to my clients, their well being and their goals. I see success as a journey and not as a destination. I care deeply about my clients, their children and their future where they can not only survive the difficult family law process, but also rise to a level of success and significance.. If reconciliation is possible, I will support my clients' efforts to achieve that goal. If I am called on to represent my client’s interests in Court, Mediation or elsewhere, I will be a zealous advocate while keeping in mind the best interests of the minor children.. I am active in the community and in my church. I frequently speak at various Divorce Care groups in Central Florida and I have focused my time, efforts, and practice in the family relations and litigation areas of the law.. Additional Specialties:Paternity, Parenting Plans, Child Support Guidelines, Equitable Distribution, Alimony Analysis, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce, Attorneys' Fees, Contact Issues, Custody, Contempt, Enforcement, Modification, Time Sharing, Supplemental Proceedings, Parental Rights, Parenting Time, Step-Parent Adoptions,Termination of Parental Rights, Third Party Custody, Visitation Rights, Alimony, Annulment, Cohabitation Agreements, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Partnerships, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements and Name Changes.
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Firm: Robin Roshkind
625 N Flagler Drive 507 , West Palm Beach , Florida 33401
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Real Estate
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Firm: Stephen J. Press, Attorney at Law
One Clearlake Centre 250 South Australian Flor , West Palm Beach , Florida 33401
Practice Areas: Administrative ,Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Consumer Protection,Contracts,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Elder ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Trusts,Wills
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Firm: Tamara K. Holden PA
12800 Indian Rocks Road 3B 3377 , Largo , Florida 33774
Practice Areas: Adoption,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills
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Firm: Susan R. Brown P.A.
900 S. Pine Island Road , Plantation , Florida 33324
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family, Family
My practice as an attorney can be summed up in one word: FOCUS. Focus on divorce and family law; focus on the people of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County; focus on creating solutions; and, most importantly —. Focus On Your Needs, Goals And Best Interests Meeting the needs and goals of my clients and protecting their best interests is always my primary concern. For this reason, finding out exactly what those needs, goals and interests are is first on the agenda. As a sole practitioner, I have the ability to manage my own caseload and to take the time necessary to get to know you. Then I provide:. I Am A Board-Certified Family Law Specialist The title of board-certified family law specialist is granted to a select few attorneys. It is granted by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education for achieving rigorous standards of experience, knowledge and dedication to a specific area of practice.
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Firm: Giunta and House, PA
6451 North Federal Highway 806 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33308
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Family ,Paternity,Personal Injury,Prenuptial Agreement
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Firm: Smith Greene and Combs
550 Water Street 1150 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Appellate ,Child Custody & Visitation,Debtor/Creditor,Family ,Government Agencies
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Firm: Steven Gilpatrick
1117 Eglin Parkway , Shalimar , Florida 32579
Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family
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Firm: Steven W. Effman, PA
1250 South Pine Island Road. , Plantation , Florida 33324
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Steven W. Effman, P.A. …Protecting the rights of children & families of divorce. maintains an active practice in the trial courts throughout South Florida, representing both men and women in all aspects of Matrimonial litigation. He has been a guest lecturer for the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Broward County Bar Association. While serving in the Florida House of Representatives, he was an active member of the Committee on Family Law and Children, sponsoring significant pieces of family-friendly legislation which advance the rights of parents and children. Mr. Effman has 25 years of experience in handling:. Alimony & Spousal Support. Modification of Custody, Support & Visitation. Child Support. Paternity. Custody. Prenuptial Agreements. Divorce. Restraining orders. Domestic Violence. Visitation. Enforcement of Final Judgments
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Firm: Whittington, Culbert and Thies, P.A.
712A North Pine Street , Green Cove Springs , Florida 32043
Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Family ,Juvenile ,Probate ,Spousal Support,Traffic Violations
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Firm: Steve D. Kaufman
9130 South Dadeland Boulevard 1800 Flori , Miami , Florida 33156
Practice Areas: Adoption,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Family ,Paternity,Prenuptial Agreement,Spousal Support
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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.