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John Patrick Musca

800-687-2252

Criminal Law

318 Tamiami Trail, Suite 214
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1999 (10 years)

Criminal defense is a very complicated and highly specialized area of law, which Attorney John Musca has devoted his professional career to. After completing his undergraduate studies cum laude at Boston College, Attorney Musca received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997. He speaks fluent Spanish and has attended international and legal studies overseas at the world-renowned Instituto International in Madrid, Spain. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida.

Serving as a Public Defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Attorney Musca spent considerable time in court developing the skills needed for successful litigation through extensive case preparation and jury trials.

Attorney Musca has tried misdemeanors through serious felonies. In addition to trials, Attorney Musca has extensive experience in Florida DUI arrests, violation of probation matters, drug charges, fraud, battery, domestic disputes, bond hearings, sex crimes, tourist arrests, expungements, and other criminal issues.

As a skilled and competent trial attorney, Attorney Musca has obtained successful results for even the most challenging criminal defense cases. He is proactive in the pursuit of justice for his clients and will demand a trial on the merits of their case, thereby forcing the prosecution to prove their case beyond to and to the exclusion of reasonable doubt.

As a criminal defense lawyer he thoroughly investigates the charges and aggressively challenges the evidence against his clients.
John Musca is dedicated to winning by preparing forward-thinking, strategic, aggressive representation, and always negotiating from a position of strength. The foundation of Musca Law is built on his deep passion for the law and commitment to create a new benchmark for the practice of criminal law. Attorney Musca takes pride in the results his firm has delivered to clients, many of which can be viewed on our http://muscalaw.com under case results.

Attorney Musca has established an innovative firm philosophy leading to continuous improvements of client services and competitive advantages in every respect. He believes in utilizing core concepts of Six Sigma principles as part of his commitment to deliver exceptional value to his clients, without sacrificing the quality of legal services expected from a reputable law firm. By implementing a systematic approach of Law Firm Lean Leadership, Attorney Musca has created a legal practice focusing on streamlining processes and enhancing client service. Encompassing his Firm Philosophy the utilization of each staff members skills and abilities to the fullest as a total legal team approach. Musca Law is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout the State of Florida that functions in a competent and winning style.
Additionally, Attorney Musca believes strongly in giving back to the community and supports numerous non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the State of Florida.

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Anthony Gerald Ryan

Criminal Law, DMV Hearings, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Cases More >>

Lakeview Office Park, 411 Commercial CT, Suite F
Venice, FL 34292

David John Shestokas

312-451-5550

Criminal Law, Real Estate Law

2241 Cleveland Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 60439

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Education: John Marshall Law School -

Jurisdictions: Illinois - Admitted in 1987 (22 years), Florida - Admitted in 2004 (5 years)

Mr. Shestokas earned his B.A. in Political Science from Bradley University in 1975 and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, cum laude, in June of 1987. He also studied law at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

Mr. Shestokas is the author of Get Your Illinois Suspended License Back. He has appeared in court on cases involving suspended/revoked driver's licenses more than 10,000 times as a prosecutor or a defense attorney. He is the feature writer in the area of Law, Crime & Justice for the online magazine, Suite 101.

Mr. Shestokas founded the Law Office of David Shestokas in November, 1987. After practicing in areas such as criminal defense, corporate law, real estate, and business financing, he later served as Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, IL, from 1994 to 1998, involved in over 5,000 criminal prosecutions. During that time he also worked on the Felony Review Unit, participating in police investigations and making charging decisions in over 400 felony matters.

Mr. Shestokas has been admitted to practice law before the Illinois Supreme Court in 1987, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1988, the Supreme Court of Florida in 2004, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 2006. Additionally, he has participated in numerous activities and associations; for instance, he has been a member of the Lemont Law Enforcement Association (1998-2004), Lemont Public Library Trustee (1995-2004), Lemont Township Board of School Trustees (1998-1999), the Chicago Bar Association (from 1999 to the present), the Baltic Bar Association (1991 to the present), and has been a contributor to RWSCC Insider from 2005 to the present.

Mr. Shestokas was also the Republican nominee for the United States Congress (5th District) in 1990 and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Congress (13th District) from 1997-1998. He has studied Spanish in both Cuba (2005) and Costa Rica (2006).

Shestokas and Raines was established in November of 1998 and continues its practice concentrating in criminal and traffic defense, as well as residential real estate

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Jean-Paul Galasso

Balliro, Galasso, Leskovich & Seltzer

239-332-3600

Bail & Release, Bench Warrants, Criminal Law, Cybercrimes Defense, DUI / DWI More >>

1822 Broadway, Suite A, P.O. Box 9388
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Linda C. Horn

941-966-6688

Bankruptcy / Debt

Osprey Executive Park, 460 S Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229

Dana Laganella Gerling

941-756-6600

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

6148 E State Road 70
Bradenton, FL 34203

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Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2001 (8 years)

Originally from a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dana Laganella practices in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Corporations, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation law. She is licensed to practice law in both the State of Florida and the State of New Jersey.

She attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and graduated Cum Laude. She was awarded the Best Advocate of the Northeast Region and was voted Best Attorney in East Manatee County by Living Out East Magazine. It is Dana’s commitment to providing quality, affordable legal services that has won her respect and acclaim from both her peers and her clients. She truly enjoys her work. Her passion for helping people in her community is evident in her dedication to providing education on important topics, including Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney’s and Health Care Surrogates. Further, as a founding partner of Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered, Dana’s commitment to protecting the interests of her clients has become the focus of this client centered firm.

She is President of the Manatee County Florida Association of Women Lawyers and has also served on the Board of Directors with the Sarasota County Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Dana is a member of both the Manatee County and Sarasota County Bar Associations. She serves on the Board of the Sarasota County Humane Society, Manatee County Animal Control Advisory Board, and the advisory Board of the Pinellas Animal Foundation. Dana has also been appointed to serve on the Animal Law Committee of the Florida Bar for her third one year term.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Finance from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, graduating with honors. Dana is an animal lover, providing a loving home for two dogs and two cats of her own. She is a strong supporter of all animal related organizations in the community.

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Erin E. Houck-Toll

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

239-344-1296

Business Law, Health Care Law, Intellectual Property, Tax Law

1715 Monroe Street (33901), P.O. Box 280
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Christopher Kennedy Caswell

Caswell | Legal

941-366-7727

Business Law, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law

240 S Pineapple Ave #802
Sarasota, FL 34236

Steven Leskovich

Balliro, Galasso, Leskovich & Seltzer

941-575-5100

Bail & Release, Bench Warrants, Criminal Law, Cybercrimes Defense, DUI / DWI More >>

265 E. Marion Ave., Suite 112
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Douglas Evan Spiegel

Balliro, Galasso, Leskovich & Seltzer

239-332-3600

Bail & Release, Bench Warrants, Criminal Law, Cybercrimes Defense, DUI / DWI More >>

1822 Broadway, Suite A, P.O. Box 9388
Fort Myers, FL 33902

David Nuttleman

Bruce L. Scheiner

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Construction Law, Consumer Law, Injury Law More >>

4020 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Bruce L. Scheiner

Bruce L. Scheiner

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Construction Law, DUI / DWI, Injury Law More >>

4020 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Warren Abbey Zimmerman

Bruce L. Scheiner

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, DUI / DWI, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice More >>

4020 Evans Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33901

David Hughes Harris

239-898-9050

Car Accidents, Consumer Law, Injury Law, Insurance Bad Faith, Products Liability

Suite 105, 28100 Bonita Grande Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Preston J. Scheiner

Bruce L. Scheiner

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, DUI / DWI, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice More >>

4020 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Dan Dalesandro

Bruce L. Scheiner

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, DUI / DWI, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice More >>

4020 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mr. Carmen Dellutri

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Susan Smith

Cohn, Smith & Cohn

239-541-0076

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Elder Law, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice More >>

1306-2 S.E. 46th Lane
Cape Coral, FL 33904

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

Mark A. Miller

Bruce L. Scheiner

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Construction Law, Consumer Law, Injury Law More >>

4020 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Matthew Z. Martell Esq.

941-556-7020

Animal / Dog Law, Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Bankruptcy / Debt, Broker Fraud More >>

1800 2nd St., Suite 882
Sarasota, FL 34236

Ian Ferguson Mann

239-332-5030

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Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence

1415 Dean St
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Ronald Urkovich

239-472-9082

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

2323 Wooster Ln Ste 3
Sanibel, FL 33957

Eric M. Borgia

239-768-0144

Business Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

P.O. Box 62278
FORT MYERS, FL 33906

David W Finneman

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Melanie Luten

Blalock, Walters, Held & Johnson, P.A.

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Business Law, Real Estate Law

802 11th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Marc J. Soss

941-928-0310

Business Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship Law, Probate Administration and Litigation, Tax Law

5910 Post Blvd., P.O. Box 110127
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

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

Evelyn Ruiz

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Neil R. Covert

Neil R. Covert, P.A.

941-306-0185

Business Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning

2080 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237

Cindy Hill Ford

941-955-0222

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Real Estate Law

1517 State St., Ste 202
Sarasota, FL 34236

Alexis Anne Sitka

239-997-0078

P.O. Box 2007, 13180 N. Cleveland Avenue
FORT MYERS, FL 33902

William M. Powell Esq.

239-540-3333

Admiralty / Maritime, Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Construction Law, Employment Law More >>

3515 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33904

David Ashley Haenel

Finebloom & Haenel

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, General Civil More >>

200 N Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236

Frank fedorczyk

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

George Fairchild Wallace

239-945-1001

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Intellectual Property, Patents

2010 Willow Branch Drive
Cape Coral, FL 33991

Daniel Endrizal

239-728-8555

Estate Planning, Tax Law

1533 Hendry St
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Stephen Higgins

Finebloom & Haenel

813-649-8690

Civil Rights, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, License Suspensions, VOP's

200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237

Janice Yates

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL

Barbara M. Pizzolato P.A.

239-225-7911

7370 College Parkway, Suite 314
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Mr. Charles R. Meador Jr.

239-463-6619

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Consumer Law, Mortgage Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate Law, Short Sale and Mortgage Modification Counseling

2085 Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Elizabeth Etnoyer

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Molly A. Syvret

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Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Injury Law, Legal Malpractice

veronica fedorczyk

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Darren Mark Finebloom

Finebloom & Haenel

Criminal Law, General Practice, Injury Law

200 N. Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236

Marjorie Dellutri

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

AnneMarie Rizzo

Finebloom & Haenel

941-953-2622

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Car Accidents, Dog Bites, E-PASS Toll Violations More >>

200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237

Jeremy W. Killpack

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Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Construction Law, Consumer Law, Injury Law More >>

4020 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901

David M Lampley

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Tracy Donaghy

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

James a. Forstner

Independent consultant- IP

239-992-9479

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International Law, Patents

23780 Merano Ct
Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Ernest Gifford

Intellectual Property, Patents

101 W Venice Ave, Suite 28
Venice, FL 34285

Margaret Palmer Lambrecht

941-761-0363

Bankruptcy / Debt, Consumer Law, Foreclosure Defense

537 10th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Kathy Mmichie

Dellutri Law Group

239-939-0900

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

1436 Royal Palm Square Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Jennifer W. Nichols-Moore

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, General Civil

12310 Memorial Hy
Tampa, FL 3362633635

Christopher Douglas Smith

Bankruptcy / Debt, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

7313 International Pl
Sarasota, FL 34240

Jeffrey Garvin

239-277-0005

Car Accidents, General Civil, Health Care Law, Injury Law, Insurance Bad Faith More >>

7800 University Pointe Dr. , Suite 100
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Jeffrey R. Garvin is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who has litigated catastrophic injury and death cases throughout the country for over 30 years. During that time period he has tried before juries: cases involving aviation, automobile and boat accidents, medical and legal malpractice and defective products and has achieved multiple verdicts in excess of $1 Million. Mr. Garvin has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® since 2004.

Beginning in law school Mr. Garvin demonstrated excellence in advocacy by receiving the Best Trial Lawyer Award. That tradition has continued throughout his career and in 2005 he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® in which he has been listed in each successive year. He is also listed in Law and Leading Attorneys and selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers ® continuously since 2006. Additionally, Mr. Garvin has achieved an AV® peer review rating from the Martindale-Hubbell group; this is their highest possible rating.

Mr. Garvin is the President-Elect of the Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a past president of the Calusa Inns of Court, Past President of the Edison Community College Endowment Corporation, and Past President of the Sanibel-Captive Rotary Trust Fund. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Florida Trial lawyers for 14 years chairing virtually all of their committees. Mr. Garvin has lectured extensively to numerous legal associations including the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Georgia and South Carolina and Maine Trial Lawyers Associations. He has published numerous articles and was a co-author of Trial Advocacy: The Official Handbook of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyer.

A 1973 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Law, Mr. Garvin is licensed to practice law in Florida, and North Carolina, and has been admitted to numerous Federal Courts and various state courts throughout the country.

Mr. Garvin has been a pilot since 1975 and holds both single engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings and his hobbies include flying, fishing and skiing. He has been married to his wife, Susan since 1975 and they have two children, Leland with whom he practices law and Daryl who teaches school in Fort Myers.

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