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In October 2007, Anthony Reeves decided to create a law firm that would serve the general needs of the community while focusing on achieving a level of excellence in personal service and support. The Reeves Law Firm, P.A. is a full service law firm located in Kissimmee, Florida and Bartow, Florida. Our goal is to offer competent legal advice - the degree of representation you might expect from a large firm. However, we do so without losing sight of the principles that helped structure our firm.

Anthony Reeves is admitted to all of the state courts in Florida, as well as all of the Federal Courts in Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal and United States Supreme Court. Prior to establishing the Reeves Law Firm, P.A., Anthony Reeves spent 6 years representing exclusively individuals applying for Social Security Disability benefits with an experienced Social Security Disability law firm. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Reeves spent 3 years with the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security as a Senior Safety and Health Specialist. During this time, Mr. Reeves facilitated group development of Industry Specific Safety and Health Programs through input and group discussion between large and small employers, workers compensation carriers, union representative and government personnel. In addition, Mr. Reeves conducted numerous on-site safety and health consultations throughout the state of Florida to assist employers in reducing the number of occupational injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

Upon completing his Masters degree in 1995, Mr. Reeves was commissioned as a Naval Officer and stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as an Industrial Hygiene Officer. During his three years in the Navy, Mr. Reeves conducted industrial hygiene inspection of military and civilian facilities to assist these sections in reducing the incidence of biological, chemical, mechanical, and ergonomic hazards. Mr. Reeves conducted air monitoring, noise monitoring and heat monitoring evaluations of industrial sites, indoor air quality of office spaces, and ergonomic evaluations of work place settings. In addition, Mr. Reeves conducted union grievance training, diversity training, and rights and responsibility training. During his tour, Mr. Reeves conducted an racial discrimination investigation

As a client, you can be assured that your case will receive special care and consideration. That means providing you with the most up-to-date legal advice. It also means taking time to fully explain the legal procedures we recommend, including all the options available to you. The client comes first. The Reeves Law Firm looks forward to serving you and offering you the best solutions available.

Maria is a native of Tarpon Springs, Florida and a graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. She also attended secondary school at the St. Nicholas Greek School where she was honored as a Lady's Philoptohos Fellowship recipient. She is bilingual in Greek.

Maria received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida with a 3.86 GPA. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. Maria received honors for Academic Achievement in Juvenile Law, Service to the Community and the Connecticut Title Insurance Company.

Initially, Maria was a law clerk for Yale Law School where she conducted research and prepared updated policies to conform with Federal Regulations. Thereafter, she worked as an associate for a law firm in New Haven, Connecticut where she handled thousands of personal injury claims, as well as condominium administration cases. Because of the long winters, she relocated back to Daytona Beach, Florida and worked as an Assistant State Attorney throughout the 7th Judicial Circuit prosecuting such offenses as DUI, drug possession, theft and battery.

Maria went into private practice where she handles criminal law, personal injury, labor law, and family law cases. She has tried a variety of criminal cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to DUI with serious bodily injury. Maria’s civil experience ranges from contract work, auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, premise liability and various business law matters. Maria has represented thousands of injured persons.

She also served as General Counsel and Associate General Counsel to public employee labor unions representing members (mostly law enforcement) for duty related incidents, filing grievances and negotiating contracts. Her duties also included serving as the critical incident respondent and team legal participant for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Law Enforcement League. Maria has trained and represented hundreds of law enforcement officers in matters involving the use of deadly force.

Maria is also a former Adjunct Professor of Keiser University where she taught Business Law and Criminal Law.

In her spare time, Maria volunteered by assisting the New Haven Housing Authority and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice as their attorney. Maria also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Office conveniently located in downtown New Port Richey, just off U.S. Hwy 19, on Main Street.