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.

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Lance C. Ball

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®),...

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Thomas Clifford Saunders

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

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John Matthew Hemenway

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.

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Marc J. Soss

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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Michael L. Morgan

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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Carly Van Thomme

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

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Jeffrey A. Dowd

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....

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Bernard F. Walsh

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

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Chad Gates

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...

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Adam B. Portnow

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.

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Michael J. Owen

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 Lon Severe

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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Michael H. Fayard II

Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 9 years experience

(941) 306-1310 434 S Washington Blvd #100
Sarasota, FL 34237

Business, Criminal and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law

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I am a trial lawyer that has successfully prosecuted and defended cases in both criminal and civil court, and in both Federal and State cases. I have represented clients throughout the United States and negotiated contracts with foreign governments.

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Sarah E Peart

Hillsborough County, FL Business Law Attorney. 10 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...

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Shannon M Houk

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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Franklyn Maurice Krieger

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...

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Christian "Drew" Greminger

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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Frederick Peter Mercurio

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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Mary Clapp

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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David Mammel

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

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Jason Power Esq.

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...

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John Edward Brown

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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Frederick John Reilly

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...

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David P. Johnson

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...

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Mark Andrew Nelson

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.

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Robert Waller Bivins

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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Mr Marc H. Feldman

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...

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Jean Pierre Espinoza

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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Mr. Jeffrey R. Kuhns

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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Mr. J. Davis Connor

Polk County, FL Business Law Attorney.

(863) 676-7611 100 W. Stuart Ave.
Lake Wales, FL 33853

Business
University of San Diego

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A bilingual, AV-rated trial lawyer who has practiced for 30 years in every kind of civil trial work in state and federal courts. Twice recognized by Florida Trend as among Florida's "Legal Elite". Additional academic experience in combining the teaching of law and foreign language at a major American law school.

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Christopher Kennedy Caswell

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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Walter C. Thomas Jr.

Polk County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 10 years experience

(863) 940-4855 4927 Southfork Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813

Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

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Christopher Rodney Mank

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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William H Meeks jr

Manatee County, FL Business Law Lawyer. 38 years experience

(941) 755-2674 1429 60th Ave W, suite 300
Bradenton, FL 34207

Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Vanderbilt University Law School

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Daniel Medina

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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Ricardo Santander

Polk County, FL Business Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(863) 937-9175 206 Easton Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803

Business, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law

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Bill Yanger

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

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