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Kathy Gregg
Hardee County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(863) 773-9459 121 S 7th Ave
 Wauchula, FL 33873
Business and Real Estate
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Darren Richard Young
Highlands County, FL Business Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(863) 382-2805 2642 Skyview St
 Sebring, FL 33870
Business and Criminal
Stetson University College of Law
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Lance C. Ball
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Charlotte County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(941) 740-2255 18245 Paulson Drive
 Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Business, Collections, Construction and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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Lance C. Ball. Esq. has been practicing law and aggressively protecting client’s rights for more than a decade. The Ball Law Firm seeks to provide quality, legal representation with personal service at reasonable rates. Mr. Ball currently concentrates his practice in the primary areas of: Business and Contract Law; Commercial and Civil Litigation; Construction Law and Litigation; Credit Law and Debt Collection; Mortgage Foreclosure; and Real Estate Law and Litigation. Recently, Attorney Lance Ball was awarded a Distinguished BV Peer Review Rating (Martindale Hubbell®),...
Mark Siegel
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(941) 373-0066 240 N Washington Blvd
Suite 450
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center
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Graduate of Georgetown Univ. Law Center, both J.D. and Taxation Masters, Vanderbilt University and Sarasota High School, Mark practices primarily in the areas of commercial law and litigation, estate planning and probate, probate litigation and real estate and real estate litigation. If interested, please contact our office for a consultation.
John Matthew Hemenway
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(813) 643-4900 1060 Bloomingdale Ave
 Valrico, FL 33596
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Florida
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John M. Hemenway is a founding partner of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. John practices in the areas of real estate, business law, and estate planning and probate, combining experience in each of these areas to provide a comprehensive approach to transactions and planning. He regularly counsels individuals in connection with their personal real estate and estate planning matters, and represents business owners in a variety of commercial real estate and business transactions.
Bernard F. Walsh
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(941) 752-7200 5291 Office Park Boulevard
 Bradenton, FL 34203
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
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Bernard Walsh devoted years to trial work for the State of Florida. This provided him with the opportunity to concentrate on his trial abilities, with numerous high profile trials concerning serious felony crimes. Since 1982, he has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida. Mr. Walsh has been listed in Avvo, an attorney rating site, as Superb. LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell, an attorneys rating publication, has rated Mr. Walsh as very high legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Walsh is listed in National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial...
(941) 907-3088 308 Cocoanut Ave.
 Sarasota, FL 34236
(727) 821-8409 6446 Central Ave.
 St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Thomas Clifford Saunders
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Polk County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(863) 533-6200 480 South Broadway Ave
 Bartow, FL 33830
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Thomas C. Saunders is one of only a small handful of lawyers in Polk County, Florida that hold themselves out as double Board Certified. Tom is certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial and Business Litigation.
(863) 687-6000 500 South Florida Ave
Suite 800
 Lakeland, FL 33801
Marc J. Soss
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(941) 928-0310 5910 Post Blvd.
P.O. Box 110127
 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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John Edward Brown
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(941) 782-1239 6150 53rd Avenue East
 Bradenton, FL 34203
Business, Municipal and Real Estate
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
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Michael Lon Severe
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(813) 600-3772 5963 Beaconpark St
 Lithia, FL 33547
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal and Family
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
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Michael Severe attended Revelle College at the University of California, San Diego, graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, and minoring in English Literature. After graduation from University, Mr. Severe worked for seven years at Costco Wholesale as a department manager. During this time, Mr. Severe came to understand value of interacting with consumers. Mr. Severe prided himself on ensuring that both he and staff provided the highest quality care to the warehouse members. Mr. Severe left Costco in 2007 to spend some time in the area of finance assisting overseas investors, mainly form the U.K., to enter...
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Adam B. Portnow
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(941) 373-1797 2071 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
St. Thomas University School of Law
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The Law Office of Adam B. Portnow, P.L. is an Intellectual Property & General Law practice providing competent, cost-effective representation for clients throughout the State of Florida. Adam Portnow is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Prior to completing law school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida College of Computer Information Sciences and Engineering.
Chad Gates
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(941) 366-8010 2070 Ringling Boulevard
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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As a partner at Band, Gates & Dramis, P.L., Chad Gates is proud to represent clients throughout the Sarasota area. He brings more than 20 years of impressive legal experience to the table, taking on a wide range of cases in that time. Attorney Gates handles matters involving estate planning, probate, personal injury, real estate law, corporate law, and various other issues. He boasts unwavering dedication to his clients, always striving to secure the best possible outcome on their behalves. From tenacious advocacy to skillful negotiations, he knows how to deliver it all. Attorney Gates is currently a member of...
Robert Waller Bivins
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 32 years experience
(813) 643-4900 1060 Bloomingdale Ave
 Valrico, FL 33596
Business, Agricultural, Environmental and Estate Planning
University of Florida
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Jeffrey A. Dowd
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(813) 773-3529 156 W. Robertson St.
 Brandon, FL 33511-5112
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Estate Planning and Trademarks
University of Akron School of Law
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Licensed in Florida since 1996, I have over 20 years of legal experience handling a full range of business law matters, from shareholder disputes and agreements, to the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other types of legal entities. Having represented thousands of clients over the past 2 decades, I am knowledgeable in and have handled a wide variety of legal matters including estate planning and probate, landlord/tenant disputes, collections matters, and much more. My firm offers a 25% discount off our services to active and retired military personnel, and to police, fire and rescue personnel....
Carly Van Thomme
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Business, Health Care, Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice
University of Michigan Law School
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Carly has experience in many different types of litigation including employment discrimination, construction lien litigation, business litigation, and criminal defense. She enjoys assisting clients with whatever legal challenges they may be facing and is diligent in working toward the best solution for their needs no matter how difficult or unique their situations may be. Carly's skills include the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
(248) 644-6326 1441 West Long Lake Road
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
(305) 712-7177 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
8th Floor
 Miami, FL 33126
David Mammel
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder and Estate Planning
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
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David has practiced law for 15 years and specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and defense of medical malpractice and civil rights lawsuits. He is a shareholder of Chapman Law Group and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana. David is a Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court. He is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning including providing assets and care to loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing healthcare protocols. David strives to serve each individual clients estate planning needs, tailoring each plan to address wealth preservation and family financial security. David holds a Certificate...
(248) 644-6326 40950 Woodward Ave.
Suite 120
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Jason Power Esq.
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(866) 993-7262 13194 US Hwy. 301 S., Suite 348
 Riverview, FL 33578
Free ConsultationBusiness and Trademarks
Barry University
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Did you know franchising is one of the best ways to grow your business and one of the most profitable ways to be your own boss. Have you considered franchising your business or are you considering buying a franchise? Are you intimidated by the franchise documents are the thought of negotiating the franchise purchase? If you are asking yourself these questions, then you are not alone. If you are considering these questions or any others about franchising, then you should rely on franchise attorneys like us, who devote 100% of our business to helping franchisors and...
Sarah E Peart
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(813) 314-2475 10150 Highland Manor Dr,
Ste.# 200
 Tampa, FL 33610
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
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Sarah hails from Upstate New York and is a Yankee at heart, though she relocated to Florida over a decade ago. After high school, she moved to New York City to attend Fordham University. While living in the Big Apple, she gained experience through several jobs, including interning for The Fresh Air Fund, tutoring disadvantaged children in the Bronx through the America Reads Challenge program, and working on a congressional campaign, to name a few. During her junior year, she traveled to Ireland for a six month study abroad program and studied Celtic History and International Economics at University...
Mr Marc H. Feldman
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(941) 758-8888 3908 26th St W
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Florida
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The law firm of Feldman & Roback focuses on real estate matters (such as the purchase, sale, and mortgage financing of real estate, title insurance, and closings), including the formation of limited liability companies and Florida land trusts as entities of choice for property transactions. We provide real estate closing services, including title insurance at competitive rates. We have been title agents for Old Republic Title Insurance Company and its predecessor, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, for more than thirty-five years, and are also agents for Alliant National Title Insurance Company. As real estate lawyers, we can expertly advise and help...
Michael J. Owen
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(813) 502-6768 1815 FL-60
#202
 Valrico, FL 33594
Business, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University
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Michael L. Morgan
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(941) 953-4555 2364 Fruitville Rd
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Southwestern University School of Law
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Christopher Douglas Smith
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(941) 907-4774 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd 203
 Sarasota, FL 34240
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Insurance Claims
Georgetown University Law Center
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Jean Pierre Espinoza
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Polk County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(863) 940-9950 1506 S. Florida Ave.
 Lakeland, FL 33803
Business and Immigration
Stetson University College of Law
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Immigration and Nationality Law.
Bart Scovill
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(941) 365-2253 5104 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd.
Suite 102
 Sarasota, FL 34234
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
University of Florida
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Bart Scovill was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Florida in 1993. Prior to Law School, he served four years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1985. Since admission to the bar, he has handled a wide variety of legal issues including business law, transactional law, construction law, and guardianships. His primary focus is on Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and Business Law. He is married and has two beautiful daughters. Outside of the office, he enjoys snow skiing with his family, both teaching and training in Karate, and playing and coaching volleyball.
Daniel Medina
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Polk County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(863) 682-9730 402 S Kentucky Ave Ste 660
 Lakeland, FL 33801
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Florida and University of Florida
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Shannon M Houk
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(813) 422-5622 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd. #109
 Lithia, FL 33547
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Elder
University of Miami School of Law
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David P. Johnson
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(941) 365-0118 2201 Ringling Boulevard
First Floor
 Sarasota, FL 34237
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Securities and Tax
Wayne State University Law School
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DAVID P. JOHNSON received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan School of Business Administration and his law degree from Wayne State University. He has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Tax Law since 1995 and Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates since 1996. He is one of thirty eight (38) of Florida's 100,000 attorneys to be Board Certified in both Tax Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates. Certification is the highest level of evaluation of an attorney's competency and experience in the areas approved by the Florida Supreme...
Christian 'Drew' Greminger
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Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(813) 314-2162 10150 Highland Manor Dr
#200
 Tampa, FL 33610
Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
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Christopher Rodney Mank
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Polk County, FL Business Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(863) 808-1344 1925 East Edgewood Drive
Suite 105
 Lakeland, FL 33803
Business, Maritime, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Miami
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Franklyn Maurice Krieger
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Charlotte County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(941) 467-1696 2616 Tamiami Trail
Unit 6
 Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Free ConsultationBusiness and Immigration
Wayne State University Law School
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Florida Immigration Law Center, P.A. takes great pride in its comprehensive representation of clients and the positive results Attorney Frank Krieger consistently achieves. These results are driven by the work ethic, knowledge, and high level of professionalism applied to each matter. In order to fully understand our clients’ objectives, Attorney Frank Krieger provides each client with the individual time and attention he or she deserves. By employing a detailed and methodical approach to our clients’ needs, we are able to explore all appropriate options necessary to achieve successful results. Florida Immigration Law Center, P.A. is dedicated to helping our...
Mark Andrew Nelson
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(941) 750-8592 408 30th Street W
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Construction
Stetson University College of Law
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Mark Nelson is a third generation Florida lawyer. He was born in St. Petersburg Florida and moved to Bradenton Florida in 1987. He represents individuals, small businesses and large businesses primarily in civil litigation matters. In addition to being a licensed Florida lawyer, Mark Nelson is a Florida Supreme court certified circuit court mediator.
Frederick John Reilly
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Polk County, FL Business Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(310) 927-3954 P. O. Box 2039
 HAINES CITY, FL 33845
Business, Administrative and International
The London Schoool of Economics and Political Science and Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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People have problems. I have always viewed my role as an attorney and advocate from the same perspective - my job is to help people solve their problems. In that respect, trouble is my business. As a problem solver, I strive to reduce the client's risk and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. As an advocate, I am ethically obligated to vigorously act in my client's best interests. Whenever possible, I provide clients with innovative, sound and flexible strategies for solving their legal problems. But I will be the first to tell you that many legal problems can't be...
Frederick Peter Mercurio
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(941) 365-1185 747 N Washington Blvd
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Criminal and Insurance Claims
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Christopher Kennedy Caswell
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(941) 366-7727 240 S Pineapple Ave #802
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Business, Estate Planning, IP and Landlord Tenant
Florida State University College of Law
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Jamie N. Pitts Esq.
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Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(941) 893-7751 1990 Main Street
Suite 750
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and International
University of Miami
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William Price
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(941) 747-8001 522 12th St W
 Bradenton, FL 34205
Business, Criminal, DUI and Insurance Claims
University of Florida
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The Law Firm of William C. Price, III, P.A. has been serving West Central Florida clients since 1988. William C. Price, III has been a practicing trial lawyer since 1981 in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, small business litigation and mobile home park litigation. Along with associate attoney Danielle M. Lindauer, Esq., the Law Firm of William C. Price, III, P.A. provides a broad range of legal services to persons and small businesses in the Central Florida.
Bill Yanger
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Attorney. 31 years experience
527 Manatee Ave.
 Bradenton , FL 34208
Business and Entertainment & Sports
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Bill Yanger was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. Journalism 1982) and South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1986). Bill is proud to be rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest possible rating. Representation of World Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy adversary proceedings as well as multiple contractual and endorsement issues; Representation of international pop recording artist Aaron Carter in contract/royalty/fraud litigation against Lou Pearlman and Transcontinental Records; Representation of 60 year-old St. Petersburg entity Barnes Machinery Company through successful jury verdict for fraud versus real...
(813) 286-7025 217 N. Lois Ave
 Tampa, FL 33609
Mr. Jeffrey R. Kuhns
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Charlotte County, FL Business Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(941) 205-1122 150 Laishley Court
Suite 122
 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Whittier Law School
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Kevin James D'Espies
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Highlands County, FL Business Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(863) 465-3846 246 N Commerce Ave
 Sebring, FL 33870
Business, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Nova Southeastern University
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Mary Clapp
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Manatee County, FL Business Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(941) 567-1607 9040 Town Center Parkway
 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Business and Trademarks
Stetson University College of Law
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Your legal resource for growth and expansion. Mary Clapp strives to provide her clients with the highest quality legal services throughout every business season. From the contracts necessary to begin a new business venture to trial representation through the storm of litigation, Ms. Clapp provides her clients, large and small, with solutions to their business issues, complex and simple. Mary Clapp assists her clients in successfully planning, negotiating and structuring a variety of business transactions. Her practice areas include: Franchise Law, General Business, Employment Law, Contracts, Commercial Leases, and Trademark Law. Ms. Clapp focuses on providing outside...
(417) 851-5386 2518 S. Campbell Ave.
 Springfield, MO 65807

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