Tampa-St. Petersburg Metro Area, Florida Family Attorney Profiles - Tampa-Petersburg-Clearwater Metro Area, Florida Lawyers

David Caveda

Caveda Law Firm, P.A.

813-254-5455

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

324 S. Hyde Park Ave., Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33606

Lynette Silon-Laguna

Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A.

813-672-1900

Adoption, Bankruptcy / Debt, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning More >>

6314 U.S. Highway 301 South
Riverview, FL 33578

Richard J. Mockler

813-443-4634

Family Law, Litigation

305 S. Magnolia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

Ama Appiah

Law Office of Ama N. Appiah

727-471-3538

Appeals / Appellate, Family Law, Immigration Law

721 1st Ave. North, Ste. 101
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Education: Albany Law School - Union College

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2004 (5 years), U.S. Middle District of Florida - Admitted in 2006 (3 years)

The Law Office of Ama N. Appiah represents those seeking assistance in immigration, representation in domestic or international adoption cases, child advocacy, and state or immigration appeals.

Ms. Appiah earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the State University of New York College at Buffalo, cum laude. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Appiah worked as a legal assistant and paralegal for the U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance Office in Niagara Falls, NY. The Disaster Assistance Office provided federal loans and grants to those who suffered physical damage to their homes and physical and/or economic injury to their businesses as a result of a natural disaster.

Attorney Appiah earned her law degree from Albany Law School in Albany, NY, in 2003. It was there that she gained extensive appellate experience. She interned for a substantial amount of time for the Albany County District Attorney's Office Criminal Appeals Division. Ms. Appiah also interned for the Hon. Thomas J. McAvoy in the U.S. Northern District Court of New York, as well as the Corporations Division of the New York State Department of State.

Upon moving to Florida in 2003, Ms. Appiah worked for a solo practitioner whose practice focused on criminal and civil litigation. Since 2005, Ms. Appiah has contracted with the Tenth Judicial Public Defender's Office as a Special Assistant Public Defender on felony criminal appellate cases.

In 2005, Ms. Appiah also became a Program Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program. The Guardian ad Litem Program represents the best interests of children in cases alleging abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect. Ms. Appiah represented the Program in the juvenile dependency division of the circuit court in cases resulting in reunification, permanent guardianship, termination of parental rights, and adoption. Ms. Appiah worked as an Appellate Senior Program Attorney for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program from 2007 to 2009. She represented the Guardian ad Litem Program in District Courts of Appeal throughout the state of Florida.

Ms. Appiah has participated in several pro bono services throughout central Florida for those who are indigent and low income. She has participated in a number of family law clinics at Florida Legal Rural Services in Polk County. She has participated in a number of "Community Day" law clinics, as well as a "Citizenship Day" immigration law clinic in Pinellas County. Additionally, Ms. Appiah has been trained in human trafficking representation by the Orange County Bar Association in Orange County.

The focus of the Law Office of Ama N. Appiah is immigration cases, family law cases involving dependency and/or adoption, and international law cases involving child advocacy or adoption-related issues. However, we also represent parties in state and immigration appellate cases. The Law Office of Ama N. Appiah is particularly equipped to accommodate the representation of non-English speaking clients that speak Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Twi, and Vietnamese, through the use of interpreters.

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John Everette Evans III

239-332-0222

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Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Civil

PO BOX 1653
Fort Myers, FL 33902

William Steven Foley

The Law Office of William S. Foley, P.A.

813-272-2345

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

505 East Jackson Street, Suite 304
Tampa, FL 33602

Philip Bartlett

Philip Bartlett

321-319-0587

Bankruptcy / Debt, Debtor / Creditor Law, Family Law

625 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Wendy Kathryn McGinnis

McGinnis Law Firm, P.A.

863-812-4403

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

410 S. Ware Blvd., Suite 1031
Tampa, FL 33619

Mark Hanks

Attorney Hanks, P.A.

727-578-8529

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law More >>

8601 Fourth Street North, Suite 303
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

Jay William Moreland

Jay W. Moreland, P.A., Attorney at Law

727-847-2083

Arbitration / Mediation, Bankruptcy / Debt, Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law

8520 Government Dr. Suite 5
New Port Richey, FL 34654

Andrew Cameron

407-426-7311

Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence More >>

232 Hillcrest St
Orlando, FL 32801

Maria Kazouris Esq.

727-361-5809

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Employment Law More >>

623 E. Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law - Quinnipiac University

Jurisdictions: Connecticut - Admitted in 2002 (7 years), Florida - Admitted in 2002 (7 years)

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.

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Christina Sandvoss

727-345-5059

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Juvenile Law

3275 66th St N Suite 5
St Petersburg, FL 33710

Erin Ann Itts Esq.

941-341-9774

Bankruptcy / Debt, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

551 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232

Laurie Elise Baker

941-747-0888

Divorce, Family Law

515 9th St E, Suite 100
Bradenton, FL 34208

Valencia Disery Richards-Hayes

239-772-0351

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

120 S. Del Prado Blvd., Suite 1
Cape Coral, FL 33990

Wendy A. Makholm

727-823-5100

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Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

696 1st Ave N, Suite 205
St Petersburg, FL 33701-3610

Mr. C. Todd Marks

813-490-5211

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Construction Law, Divorce, Entertainment / Sports More >>

12027 Whitmarsh Lane
Tampa, FL 33626

Tiffany Kelly McAuley

Kelly Law Group, P.A.

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Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence More >>

12251 US Highway 301
Dade City, FL 33525

WARREN TIMOTHY CHANNELL

352-432-1385

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Business Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Immigration Law

3170 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, SUITE A
CLERMONT, FL 34711

Adam B. Cordover

Richard J. Mockler, P.A.

Business Law, Family Law

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Education: Washington College of Law - American University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2008 (1 years)

Professional Experience

Adam gained valuable investigative experience while working for the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Among other responsibilities, he investigated and researched numerous categories of illegal transactions involving employer-funded health and welfare benefits plans. Adam was recognized for his leadership of a multi-office effort to determine compliance with federal health benefits laws.

Adam brings these investigative skills to the private sector. He works diligently to ensure that the interests of his clients are protected in all family law and business litigation matters.

Biography

Adam was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he attended Miami Killian Senior High. Adam founded and served as President of the Temple Israel Federation of Temple Youth.

Adam graduated from the University of Florida, where he was a leader in the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Student Government Cabinet for Student Advocacy, Jewish Student Union, and Chabad-Lubavitch Student Center.

Adam attended law school and graduate school at American University in Washington, D.C., where he received a Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in International Affairs.

Service

Adam's commitment to giving back to the community began at an early age. As a youth, Adam volunteered at a local feed the homeless program. He also served as a leader in Camp Jenny, a program designed to give underprivileged youth an opportunity to spend a week in Georgia, where participants engaged in summer camp activities including kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and arts and crafts. At the University of Florida, Adam was a fundraiser for Stop! Children's Cancer. In Washington, Adam promoted the 9/11 Unity Walk, a gathering to commemorate the tragedies of 2001 and build trust and encourage dialogue between members of different faith communities.

Since Adam returned to Florida, he has taken pride in serving the Tampa Bay community. Adam is a regular volunteer at Bay Area Legal Services, where he assists victims of abuse petition for restraining orders. Adam also helps indigent, unrepresented litigants complete family law forms. Additionally, he is active with the Hillsborough County Bar Association's Community Service Committee, where he has donated his time to Faith Cafe's feed the homeless program, Mayor Iorio's Hillsborough River and Waterways Clean up, and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. Adam is currently training to become a Guardian Ad Litem through Voices for Children.

The Hillsborough County Bar Association recently recognized Adam in The LAWYER Magazine for his service to the community.

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Lyndi Ann Gordon

727-572-7678

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Business Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, General Civil, Trial & Advocacy

2655 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762

Adam Lloyd Pollack

Law Office of Adam L. Pollack, P.A.

407-834-5297

Appeals / Appellate, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Family Law More >>

5151 Adanson St
Orlando, FL 32804

Mary Ellen Borja

727-791-9911

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Arbitration / Mediation, Divorce, Family Law

2536 Countryside Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33763

Elizabeth Ann Walch Esq.

941-341-9774

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law, Workers' Compensation

551 N Cattlemen Rd, Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232

David Scott Glicken

Glicken Law Firm

407-648-5400

Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law

112-114 East Concord Street
Orlando, FL 32801

P Diane Buerger

863-804-0999

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Appeals / Appellate, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Family Law More >>

766 E Main St
Bartow, FL 33830

Julie Ann Parker Esq.

941-341-9774

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Divorce, Family Law, Injury Law More >>

551 N Cattlemen Rd, suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232

Howard Citron

The Citron Law Firm

Animal / Dog Law, Bicycle/Scooter Accidents, Boating Accidents, Car Accidents, Divorce More >>

5237 Summerling Commons
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Johnnie Byrd

813-759-1224

Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence More >>

206 N Collins St
Plant City, FL 33563

D. Michael Lins

813-964-8005

Car Accidents, Divorce, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law More >>

14497 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 160-N
Tampa, FL 33618

Martin Lewis Cordell

407-970-3119

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Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Family Law More >>

P.O. Box 547546
ORLANDO, FL 32854

William H. Beck

727-942-8855

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

19 West Tarpon Ave., Suite B
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Ryan Scott Hobby Esq.

352-388-3057

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Injury Law, Workers' Compensation

836 W. Montrose Street, Suite 1
Clermont, FL 34711

Robert J. Wheelock

407-648-5742

Bankruptcy / Debt, Criminal Law, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law More >>

7601 Della Dr, Suite 19
Orlando, FL 32819

David Erwin Cauthen

352-343-3455

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Business Law, Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Collections, Divorce More >>

131 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778

Steven J. Glaros

727-938-2900

Divorce, Family Law, Injury Law

1014 US Highway 19 Ste 106
Holiday, FL 34691

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Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School -

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2005 (4 years)

Steven J. Glaros grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University where he graduated Cum Laude and received the Roy E. Hyde Award for Top Graduate in Major.

Steven attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he received his Juris Doctor after only two years in the school's accelerated program. While there he participated in the American Bar Association, Moot Court Competition and was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity.

Initially, Steven worked under then Attorney General Charlie Crist for the State of Florida as an Assistant Attorney General in St. Petersburg, Florida. As an Assistant Attorney General he researched, drafted pleadings and litigated thousands of trials. Thereafter, he joined a law firm in Palm Harbor, Florida as their primary family law associate. While there he managed a high number of primarily family law cases; his emphasis being divorce, child custody, domestic violence injunctions, and dependency.

Steven became a solo practitioner where he represented mostly family law matters. Steven's experience includes representation of several divorcing wives of other Family Law attorneys and has prevailed in many highly contested custody battles. Steven has completed the Supreme Court of Florida certification course for family law mediators and will soon be a Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Law Mediator.

In his spare time, Steven has volunteered for a variety of community interest projects. He volunteers at the annual Lawfest Workshop in St. Petersburg providing free legal advice to attendees. Steven volunteers for the guardian ad litem program assisting children within the legal system. He's hosted benefits for the animals of the Humane Society and post Katrina, he collected and distributed necessary aid to its victims then spent three weeks assisting in the clean-up.

Steven was raised in a family of divorce. He has personal knowledge of the effects divorce has on children as he lived through similar situations that you and your children may be experiencing. He is dedicated to your case but more importantly the best interests and needs of your children.

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