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Jeffrey A. Dowd
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Brandon, FL Business Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(813) 773-3529 156 W. Robertson St.
 Brandon, FL 33511-5112
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Akron School of Law
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I am an entrepreneur at heart and went to college to study business. While in college I began working at a law firm, where I discovered my passion for the law. While in law school, I focused my studies on business law, and wills, trusts and estates. I graduated from law school in May of 1996 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 1996.

My first job out of law school was working for a sole practitioner representing businesses in workers compensation cases. Soon thereafter I took a job with an international law firm managing a satellite office in...
Michael J. Owen
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Valrico, FL Business Law Attorney with 8 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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Sarah E Peart
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 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...
Christian 'Drew' Greminger
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 6 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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Jamila S Little
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Brandon, FL Business Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(813) 279-1140 1210 Millennium Plaza
Suite 1037
 Brandon, FL 33511
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
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Jamila Little is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, and in the Caribbean. Her practice areas include Immigration, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Business Law. Jamila continues to represent her clients in State court and Federal Immigration court.

She hails from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. Jamila graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she majored in Economics and minored in Business Administration. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance, from Clark Atlanta University School of Business. She worked in the Banking and Finance...
(813) 279-1140 970 Lake Carillon Drive
Suite 300
 St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Richard Frederick Wheeler
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Brandon, FL Business Law Attorney with 39 years experience
217 East Robertson Street
 Brandon, FL 33511
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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John DeGirolamo Esq.
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer
(813) 415-3510 607-A West M.L.K. Boulevard
 Tampa, FL 33603
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Barry University and University of Tampa
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Attorney John DeGirolamo practices in the State and Federal Courts of Florida. John has experience handling high-profile cases in both the criminal and civil areas of law. The focus of his practice is in the areas of criminal defense, business litigation, as well as family law matters.. For 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Attorney John DeGirolamo was selected by The National Trial Lawyers of America as a Top 40 under 40 in Florida! According to the National Trial Lawyers of America, “membership into the Top 40 under 40 association is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals...
Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(813) 778-5161 PO Box 48323
 Tampa, FL 33646
Business, Appeals and IP
Georgetown University Law Center
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Ms. Wasylik's practice focuses on Intellectual property and appellate litigation. She has been certified as an expert in both intellectual property law and appellate practice by the Florida Bar. Within intellectual property law, Ms. Wasylik maintains a particular focus on internet, technology and photography copyright issues, and trademark and trade dress negotiation, counseling, and litigation. She also represents clients in civil appeals in both Federal and Florida state courts.
(813) 778-5161 2244 Green Hedges Way
Suite 101
 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
John Matthew Hemenway
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Valrico, FL Business Law Lawyer with 12 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.
Kevin G. Brick Esq.
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(813) 816-1816 100 Ashley Dr S
#620
 Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Antitrust, Broker Fraud and Collections
Florida State University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
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I am the managing attorney of Brick Business Law, P.A. My firm focuses primarily on litigating and resolving business disputes in and around the Tampa Bay Area. Our clients include business organizations of various sizes and in various industries such as manufacturing, services, technology, medical, food, real estate and others. I am an AV-rated attorney with significant trial and courtroom experience (over 100 trials). I have been named as a "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers, to the "Florida Legal Elite" and among Tampa's Top Attorneys. I am rated "Superb" and received the Client Choice Award from...
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Samantha L. Dammer
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(813) 288-0303 620 E. Twiggs Street
Suite 110
 Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Samantha Dammer is an attorney licensed in Florida and Illinois, concentrating her practice in general business law, bankruptcy law, real estate litigation, foreclosure solutions, family law, as well as comprehensive asset protection and debt restructuring. A tenacious, compassionate and experienced attorney in Tampa Bay, Ms. Dammer provides a holistic approach to clients who are seeking relief from real estate related financial distress, foreclosure or pre-foreclosure issues.
Allison Gluvna
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer
(813) 443-4634 305 S. Magnolia Ave.
 Tampa, FL 33606
Business, Appeals, Divorce and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Robert Waller Bivins
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Valrico, FL Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(813) 643-4900 1060 Bloomingdale Ave
 Valrico, FL 33596
Business, Agricultural, Environmental and Estate Planning
University of Florida
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Gregory R. Haney
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(813) 229-7600 101 E Kennedy Blvd
Suite 2800
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business, Bankruptcy, Construction and Real Estate
University of Florida
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GREGORY R. HANEY is a partner in the real estate practice group in the Tampa, Florida office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Mr. Haney is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2009 Florida Rising Star. Mr. Haney has substantial experience in handling negotiation, financing, title, and all other aspects of commercial real estate transactions involving shopping centers, office buildings, retail centers, multi-family housing projects, and hotels, as well as related land use issues. Mr. Haney also has substantial experience in representing both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions involving office, retail,...
Donald Patrick DeCort
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(813) 254-0156 215 West Verne Street
Suite A
 Tampa, FL 33606
Business, Divorce, Family and Military
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Don DeCort entered private practice in 1994 after an illustrious career in the U.S. Army, which culminated with his retirement as a colonel. He practiced with the firm of Anderson & Artigliere, PA from 1994 to 1995 and spent eight years as a partner in Holcomb & DeCort, P.A., from 1995 to 2003. He opened the Law Office of Donald P. DeCort, P.A. in 2003 and, along with Kristin R. H. Kirkner, Esquire, opened DeCort & Kirkner, P.L. July 1, 2010, and continues to concentrate his practice in the areas of family law, including military aspects of divorce and small...
Woodrow Heath Pollack
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(813) 273-5000 201 N Franklin St, Suite 2200
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business and IP
Stetson University
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Steven Kramer
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer
(813) 975-7463 8875 Hidden River Pkwy
Ste 300
 Tampa, FL 33637
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
University of Florida
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At the Kramer Law Firm, our clients can find the best attributes of both large and small law firms. Our attorneys provide client-focused services. At our firm you'll be helped by our entire staff, but will not be "passed off" to a junior lawyer, or have a rotating list of lawyers assigned to your case. Practice in a broad range of legal areas, enabling us to answer questions when cases overlap into multiple areas of law, and to handle highly complex legal challenges. Our firm handles legal challenges ranging from estate planning to incorporating a business to business and mortgage...
(407) 339-0269 37 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 500
 Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 834-4847 999 Douglas Avenue
Suite 3333
 Altamonte Springs , FL 32714
Marshall Kobrin
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney
(813) 699-1194 100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 620
 Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, IP and Trademarks
University of Florida
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Mr. Marshall J. Kobrin is an associate at the Walk Law Firm. Mr. Kobrin focuses his practice on business and corporate transactions, and intellectual property.

Prior to becoming an associate at the Walk Law Firm, Mr. Kobrin graduated from the University of Central Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2014 with minors in general business, sports business management, and legal studies. He was awarded Dean’s List honors multiple semesters throughout his time at UCF. Mr. Kobrin then attended law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During his tenure at the University...
Nathan Adam Carney
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TAMPA, FL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(813) 712-8776 400 N. Ashley Drive
Suite 2600
 TAMPA, FL 33602
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Employment
University of Michigan Law School
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Shannon M Houk
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(813) 422-5622 1503 S. US Highway 301
Suite 38
 Tampa, FL 33619
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Elder
University of Miami School of Law
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Kristi Neher Davisson
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TAMPA, FL Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(813) 273-5616 201 N Franklin St
 TAMPA, FL 33602
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and IP
Stetson University College of Law
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Kristi is a member of Anthony & Partners, and joined the firm in 2011. Kristi concentrates primarily on complex trial practice, representing international, national and local clients in the areas of False Claims Act and qui tam claims, government contracting, nursing home, product liability and medical malpractice defense. She also litigates sophisticated collection matters and creditors’ rights cases. Kristi is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as an Appellate, Circuit and County Court Mediator and Arbitrator. She serves as a mediator on personal injury and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. Before joining Anthony & Partners, Kristi worked...
Brian Hohman
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
400 N. Ashley Drive
Suite 2300
 Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights, Construction and Consumer
Creighton University
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Brian joined Forizs & Dogali in 2009. He has focused his litigation practice on commercial, construction , personal injury, ADA discrimination, civil rights, insurance coverage and criminal law. Prior to joining Forizs & Dogali, Brian worked as an associate attorney at a local law firm, concentrating on insurance defense. Brian has handled various facets of litigation including depositions, motion practice, mediations, trials and appeals. Brian has also previously been a prosecutor, handling over 300 cases at any given time for the State Attorneyâs Office, and sitting first chair in over 30 jury trials, as well as...
Natalie Khawam Esq., MBA, MS
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(813) 944-7853 400 N. Tampa Street
Suite #950
 Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative and Health Care
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I am a healthcare lawyer with a specialization in Qui Tam matters. I represent whistle blowers under The False Claims Act.
David Kyle Blazek
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(813) 693-5188 400 East Jackson St.
Suite 2340
 Tampa, FL 33602-5233
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Wisconsin Law School
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Marc Matthews
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(813) 223-0000 500 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 200
 Tampa, FL 33602
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Marc Matthews spent several years working in the trial departments of some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the U.S., including Holland & Knight, LLP and DLA Piper US LLP, representing large companies and truck drivers in trucking accidents, catastrophic injury and product liability cases, and commercial disputes. Relying on that experience, he joined forces with one of the preeminent plaintiffs' firms in the State of Florida, prosecuting catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims through verdict. In 2013 alone, he obtained two verdicts* in excess of ten million dollars. Always striving to passionately represent his...
Marcus S Lawrence Jr.
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(813) 514-8355 402 E Oak Ave., Ste. 101
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business, Construction, Employment and Military
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Charles Travis Moore
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(813) 223-5505 201 N Franklin St
7th Floor
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Tax
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Jeffrey C. Blumenauer
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(813) 280-2911 1814 N. 15th Street
 Tampa, FL 33605
Business, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
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Tampa attorney Jeffrey C. Blumenauer, Esquire is committed to your individual and business well-being. A Florida native, Mr. Blumenauer grew up just west of Orlando in the city of Clermont. After graduating from high school, Mr. Blumenauer attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina on an academic scholarship, where he was a graduate of The Citadel Honors Program, with academic Honors. Upon graduation, he decided to return to Central Florida, accepting a merit scholarship to attend Stetson University College of Law. Mr. Blumenauer studied law at Stetson’s Gulfport (St. Petersburg) and Tampa campuses. While at...
Dustin Duell Deese
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(813) 223-0000 500 East Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 200
 Tampa, FL 33602
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Dustin D. Deese graduated from the University of South Florida, earning a B.S. in accounting and finance. In 2002, Mr. Deese received his J.D., summa cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law. While at Stetson, Dustin served on the Stetson Law Review and was a recipient of the Dana Foundation Merit Scholarship. After earning his J.D., Mr. Deese clerked for the Honorable Patricia C. Fawsett, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 2003. Mr. Deese then began his legal career as an associate with Trenam Kempker. In 2006, Mr. Deese...
Christopher L. DeCort
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer
(813) 699-4859 324 S. Hyde Park Ave
Suite 325
 Tampa, FL 33606
Business and Appeals
Florida State University College of Law
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Robert James Wahl
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(813) 223-0000 500 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 200
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business and Bankruptcy
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Mark Wilfred Ciaravella
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(813) 221-1640 1110 North Florida Avenue
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business, Appeals, Criminal and White Collar Crime
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Rinky Parwani
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(813) 514-8280 9905 Alambra Avenue
 Tampa, FL 33619
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
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Bryan Ruff
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
Office of the General Counsel
 Tampa, FL 33620
Business and Education
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Stanley J. Galewski
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer
(813) 222-8210 1112 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 760
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Construction
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Richard Gale Porter
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(813) 223-3888 500 E Kennedy Blvd
 Tampa, FL 33602
Business, Civil Rights, Real Estate and Social Security Disability
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Daryl Dykeman
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Tampa , FL Business Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(813) 407-7882 P.O. Box 262
 Tampa , FL 33548
Business, DUI, Estate Planning and Family
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Matthew J Meyer
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney
(813) 221-5206 100 South Ashley Drive
Suite 1740
 Tampa, FL 33602
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Dennis Hernandez
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Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(813) 250-0000 3339 West Kennedy Boulevard
 Tampa, FL 33609
Free ConsultationBusiness, Antitrust, Criminal and Nursing Home
Florida State University College of Law and Harvard Law School
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Dennis started practicing law as an attorney in the 1990’s at just 23 years old. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University and continued on to earn law degrees from Florida State University Law School and Harvard University, School of Law. In 1997 he then went on to start the prominent law firm, Dennis Hernandez & Associates PA concentrating in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, civil litigation, and “white collar” criminal defense. The Tampa FL personal injury firm is on Kennedy Blvd near Hyde Park District, but the firm also has an office in...
Jason M. Melton Esq.
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Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(866) 608-5529 2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd
#300
 Tampa, FL 33629
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America
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Attorney Jason M. Melton, a founding partner of Whittel & Melton, LLC, has offices in Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Ocala, Tampa, Bushnell, Inverness and Gainesville where we handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Wrongful Death, Unpaid Overtime, DUI, Criminal, Brain Injury, Divorce and all Family law issues and other related legal matters in the following communities: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, Trinity, Hudson, Holiday, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Bushnell, Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Bronson, Cedar Key, Tavares, Clermont, Bartow, Lakeland - which includes Hillsborough County,...
(866) 608-5529 8221 State Road 54
 New Port Richey, FL 34655
(866) 608-5529 11020 Northcliffe Blvd
 Spring Hill, FL 34608
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
(866) 608-5529 118 SW Fort King St
 Ocala, FL 34471-1145
(866) 608-5529 111 W Main St
#303
 Inverness, FL 34450
(866) 608-5529 123 N Florida St
 Bushnell, FL 33513
(866) 608-5529 2627 NW 43rd St
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 Gainesville, FL 32606
(866) 608-5529 3700 Airport Rd
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 Boca Raton, FL 33431

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