Firm: Ghantous & Branch, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
Melanie joined the legal profession to help give a voice to those who cannot articulate their rights and assist those who were unaware of the steps to take to protect their rights. Her goal is to represent you zealously, assist you in obtaining your objective and fight for your rights. Melanie understands that facing a legal issue can be a very emotionally draining experience and wants to assist you in attacking your legal issue.. Melanie was born in the Bronx, New York. After graduating from Cardinal Spellman High School, she attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Before attending law school, Melanie worked for a real estate law firm in White Plains, New York. She then went on to pursue her Juris Doctorate at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. Immediately after completing law school, Melanie was admitted to the Florida Bar. Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar, Melanie worked for a private law firm practicing in many areas of law and worked her way from being an associate attorney to lead attorney who trained many new attorneys at the firm. In November 2014, Melanie and her business partner, Ryan Ghantous, formed Ghantous & Branch, PLLC in Orlando, Florida. She practices in many areas of law including Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Landlord Tenant Law, Asset Protection, Appellate Work, and Civil Litigation.. On a personal note, Melanie was drafting letters to the NBA Commissioner arguing the injustices she saw on the screen at ten years old, while other girls her age were playing with nail polish and braiding their hair. Clearly, for Melanie fighting for the right cause is not just a job but a way of life, ask any of her loved ones.
Practice Areas: Family
My firm offers personalized family law services to Brevard County families facing their most difficult challenges. Let us know how we can help you!
Firm: Zisser, Robison, Brown, Nowlis & Maciejewski, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Lyons, Snyder & Collin, PA
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Moshe Rubinstein Law Firm, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: The Quick Law Group
Practice Areas: Family
Michelle B. Kane is the Managing Attorney for the Winter Park office of The Quick Law Group. She is devoted to providing women legal representation for family law matters. Michelle has conducted numerous trials in all areas of family law with exceptional results. She has served as lead counsel on countless dissolutions and cases involving divorce, alimony, child custody, relocation, paternity, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Michelle has proven success both in and out of the courtroom, having litigated numerous multi-day trials and hearings while also being able to settle many difficult cases without ever having to go to court.. Michelle has a powerful desire to help women navigate the divorce process so they can find their freedom. A strong advocate for women, Michelle will strategize on her client’s behalf keeping her client’s goals and best interests at the forefront. She specializes in complex cases involving high assets and will offer creative solutions to produce rewarding results.
Firm: Greater Orlando Family Law
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Holistic Legal, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Michele M. Bernard completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Subsequently, she attended graduate school at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice. After graduate school, Ms. Bernard pursued a Juris Doctor at the Florida A&M University College of Law. As a student, she served as a research assistant while simultaneously completing an Externship for Ninth Circuit Judge Jose R. Rodriguez. Ms. Bernard also served as the Chair of the Moot Court Board. Since her admission to The Florida Bar, she has developed her legal career in the areas of family and criminal law. She is also admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.. Michele Bernard is an active member in the following professional associations: George C. Young Inns of Court, American Inns of Court, Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, Orange County Bar Association.. Michele Bernard also serves as a Guardian ad Litem on behalf of children.. Ms. Bernard has experience representing clients in a myriad of domestic disputes, ranging from divorce to child custody and adoption and has represented defendants in an array of criminal matters. She has performed legal counsel assisting clients with title work on their real estate investments as a member of the Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund.She is committed to helping children and families solve their domestic dilemmas as peacefully as possible with the precise blend of vigorous legal advocacy and Law is an emerging legal concept that views the Law as a healing profession which SERVES PEOPLE AND FAMILIES with dignity. In these times, clients are looking for alternatives to expensive and stressful legal battles. Holistic Law resolves issues via a mediated paradigm which promotes sustainable solutions. Accordingly, this approach utilizes vigorous courtroom advocacy only when peaceful methods are not feasible.
Firm: Belmont Law Group
Practice Areas: Family
Attorney Belmont graduated magna cum laude from Boston University in 1991. She earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1994 and began her general practice in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in 1995. Ms. Belmont is licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts.. I was rasied in New Jersey, and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts for College and Law School. I lived and practived in Cape Cod, Massachusetts prior to moving to Cape Coral Florida.. I enjoy working as a sole practitioner, as I get to know my clients and their needs. You are a person, not a file number, and you deserve to be treated that way. As a general practioner I can offer a variety of services to my clients, which means you don't need to go to different law firms for different matters in your life, and there is consistency among your legal issues.
Firm: Melissa Alfonso, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: The Law Office of Michael R. Decanio
Practice Areas: Family
From his offices in Orlando and Kissimmee, Michael R. De Canio assists clients throughout Central Florida in complex marital and family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, and property distribution. Mr. De Canio attended Barry University School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Central Florida, where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration with a focus on strategic business methods. While in the legal studies program, Mr. De Canio maintained a scholarship and graduated in the top 30% of his class.. Before starting his legal career, Michael studied strategic business implementation and negotiation which focuses on working, communicating, and balancing interests between parties to obtain the best possible solution. Michael enjoys applying these analytical skills to solve complex issues and his knowledge of strategic business negotiations enables him to adapt to a wide range of difficult and stressful situations that can often arise in family law matters.. Mr. De Canio is an active member of the Florida Bar Association. He was also a Florida Supreme Court certified county court mediator. His approach is concise: “Treat each and every person with respect and conduct interactions in a professional and ethical manner. Vehemently litigate the issues that you feel are justified while conceding the ones that are meritless. Attempt to mediate and settle issues in between and always research both thoroughly to know the difference.”
Practice Areas: Family
I am a retired military officer - almost 27 years total service (active and reserves) - and a disabled veteran. I am, however, fortunate to have run three marathons - and hope to run more - in my life: Oklahoma City; Honolulu; and Cayman Islands. I like to help my clients achieve a relaxed attitude. Most are upset about the circumstances in which they currently find themselves, or they would not be seeing me. I take them to golf - SWFL has some simply magnificant courses - and encourage them to do things they find relaxing so that our communication about the pending issues can be more precise. While Church - and being a Christian - is very, very important to me, I do not "force" my belief on others. However, those who know me know that my beliefs and values and see that as an asset.
Firm: Motsinger Law & Mediation
Practice Areas: Family
Practice Areas: Family
Mercedes attended law school at the University of Florida starting in January 1995 as a single mother and finished law school in two and a half years. To her surprise, she wasn’t the only “non-traditional” law student and she rapidly became a huge Gator fan! After graduating in May 1997 from UF, Mercedes and her son returned to Central Florida. Her son, Alex, graduated Winter Park High School and is now a graduate of the fire academy. Mercedes is very involved in the arts community, and balances the stress of practicing law with running and yoga.Law is a second career for Mercedes. After growing up in Central Florida, attending high school and college here in Orlando, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Central Florida in 1985. Mercedes worked mostly in the military defense industry for the next 10 years. But going to law school was always in the back or her mind. When a dear friend died of cancer at 36 years old, Mercedes decided she could no longer ignore what she really wanted to do. Mercedes worked in the areas of products liability, commercial litigation, insurance defense, government defense and charter schools. In 2001, a yoga teacher approached Mercedes about helping her with a divorce. Although she did not practice in that area, with the assistance of another attorney, she took the case. Through that experience, Mercedes realized that family law was what she wanted to practice. She went out on her own full-time in 2002 and never looked back!Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. handles all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, modifications, alimony, child custody, paternity, relocation, contempt and enforcement, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, complex asset valuation. In addition, Mercedes is a guardian ad litem and handles dependency matters. What makes her firm unique is Mercedes and her staff care about the long term future of the clients and their children. Mercedes and her staff pride themselves on maintaining a constant line of communication with the clients. Phone calls and emails are always responded to within 24 hours. Always a strong advocate, Mercedes will also look for a solution that preserves a reasonable relationship between the parties especially if they have children. When necessary, Mercedes is prepared to aggressively litigate the matter all the way through trial. Mercedes ensures her clients are apprised about “the good, the bad and the ugly” so they can make an informed decision about their future. She and her staff recognize that her clients are going through some of the most difficult emotional situations they will ever have to face. Mercedes does her very best to make sure at the end of the case, the client is in a better place than when they first walked through her door.
Firm: Marquez-Kelly Law LLC
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: A Better Direction Law, LLC
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Barris Law
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Sasser and Weber, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Established in 1985, Sasser and Weber, P.A. is dedicated to resolving family disputes with compassion and fairness, outside of the courtroom. Both attorneys are certified family law and appellate mediators and are trained in the practice of Collaborative Law.
