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Brian David Arrighi
Brian David Arrighi
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Florida Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience

Brian Arrighi is a attorney in Tampa and founding partner of the North Tampa Law Group. His firm is dedicated to guiding Floridians through family law, real estate, estate planning and other civil law... Read More »
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Lynette Silon-Laguna
Lynette Silon-Laguna
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Providing Professional-Responsive-Effective Divorce Representation Since 1997!

Issues affecting you are our top priority. Being sensitive to the emotional nature of the issues you face allow us to empathize with your situation so that we can provide an effective solution in your best interest.
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Howard Iken
Howard Iken
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience

Attorney Howard Iken is the founder and managing partner of Ayo and Iken PLC, a law firm helping clients with divorce, custody, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and debtor defense. We have offices throughout... Read More »
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Matthew Podolsky
Matthew Podolsky
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Florida Divorce Attorney

Florida Law Advisers, P.A., is a full service law firm with concentrations in: Bankruptcy, Family Law, Home Foreclosure Defense, Divorce, Chapter 13, Child Custody, and Chapter 7. Our team of dedicated and... Read More »
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Steven Brian Bartlett
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(727) 942-1000 28471 U.S. Hwy 19 N, St 505 C
 Clearwater, FL 33761
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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20 years of court room experience handling criminal, divorce, bankruptcy, family, foreclosure, and injury law cases in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and all of Tampa Bay, Florida My name is Steve Bartlett and I am an experienced Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney who is not afraid to fight for my clients. Although many lawyers describe themselves as aggressive or fearless, I have a proven documented history of fighting against the powerful. You can read about some of my cases in the news section of this webpage. I have over 20 years of court room...
(727) 942-1000 2150 Seven Springs Bvd
 Trinity, FL 34655
(727) 942-1000 2435 U.S. 19
 Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 942-1000 28471 U.S. Hwy 19 N, St 505
 Clearwater, FL 33761
Gary E Williams
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 12 years experience
(727) 619-1323 2629 McCormick Drive
Ste. 101
 Clearwater, FL 33759
Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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Since establishing The Law Firm for Family Law in 2005, Attorney Gary E. Williams has handled over 1,800 family law cases. He is a board certified specialist in marital and family law, and has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Whether you are filing for divorce or need assistance with a matter involving child custody or alimony, you can count on the professional service Attorney Williams will provide you with. To learn more about the representation offered by a Clearwater family lawyer, be sure to contact The Law Firm for Family Law.
Michael David Fluke
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(727) 793-9000 2471 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 301
 Clearwater, FL 33759
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Duquesne University School of Law
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Michael D. Fluke, P.A. is an A.V. rated law firm low volume practice handling serious Divorce and Family Law and matters. When you are dealing with matters of Custody, Alimony or Equitable Distribution, you may need to fight for your rights. Michael D. Fluke, P.A. is always ready to help you fight.
(813) 380-9095 2203 N. Lois Avenue
Suite 942
 Tampa, FL 33607
Mary Ellen Borja
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 50 years experience
(727) 791-9911 2536 Countryside Blvd
 Clearwater, FL 33763
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York
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John F. McGuire
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(727) 446-7659 1173 N.E. Cleveland Street
 Clearwater, FL 33755
Divorce, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Call us today and we’ll be happy to set up an appointment to discuss your legal needs. Put our team to work for you, and you will receive our guarantee of hard work and proven legal knowledge. In Clearwater and throughout the Tampa Bay area, contact McGuire Law Offices for all your legal needs.
R. Todd Burbine
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney
(727) 286-6257 13575 58th Street North
#145
 Clearwater, FL 33760
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Whittier Law School
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Mr. Burbine specializes in Real Estate, (Foreclosures) Development Planning and Land Use Law, Landlord/Tenant and Boundary Disputes, Probate and Trust Administration, Government and Administrative Law, Municipal Law, Family law, Guardianships, Estate Planning, and General Civil Litigation. Before starting his own firm Mr. Burbine clerked with firms practicing mainly in Civil Litigation. Mr. Burbine also clerked with the Orange County Public Defenders Office (California) and the Tampa City Attorney's Office. After passing the Bar, Mr. Burbine practice family law and general civil litigation before practicing mainly Real Estate, Municipal Law and Estate Planning and Probate. Mr. Burbine has been the...
(813) 816-2205 2202 North Westshore Boulevard
#200
 Tampa, FL 33607
Robert Matthew Tager
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
(727) 723-1616 26133 US Higwhay 19N
 Clearwater, FL 33763
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Patrick Francis Gaffney
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 34 years experience
(727) 796-7774 2348 Sunset Point Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Divorce
Loyola University New Orleans
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Ky Koch
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 40 years experience
(727) 446-6248 200 N Garden Ave
Suite A
 Clearwater, FL 33755
Divorce and Family
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Paul Knudsen
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 6 years experience
(727) 755-3476 1217 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
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Paul Knudsen was born in New Port Richey, Florida and resided there until eight years old. He then moved to Orlando where he attended Dr. Phillips High School. At 18, he went to The Florida State University on an academic scholarship. While at FSU, Paul received numerous Dean’s List Honors and is still an avid Florida State football fan. After his graduation from Florida State, Paul moved to Jacksonville and began attending Florida Coastal School of Law. In the Spring of his first year, Paul was invited to join the Moot Court Honor Board for his appellate advocacy skills....
(727) 755-3476 3030 Starkey Road
Suite 185
 New Port Richey, FL 34655
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John F. McGuire
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience

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David Lee Jones
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 34 years experience
2451 McMullen Booth Road, Suite 200
 Clearwater, FL 33759
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
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Mark E. Schleben
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Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer
(727) 443-3600 1423 S. Fort Harrison Ave
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Family
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Charles Edwin Lykes
Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 38 years experience
(727) 441-8308 501 S Fort Harrison Ave
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
Franklin Pierce Law Center
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Natalie Alexa Mozes
Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 13 years experience
(727) 729-2248 1101 S Evergreen Ave
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Brooklyn Law School
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Gale Silbermann
Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 34 years experience
(727) 461-6100 1150 Cleveland St
 Clearwater, FL 33755
Divorce, Business, Family and IP
Stetson University College of Law
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Robert Vessel
Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 37 years experience
(727) 444-3156
Ext. 2 250 N Belcher Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Divorce, Business and Family
Seton Hall University School of Law
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Monica Lee Strickland
Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience
(727) 538-9400 4707 140th Ave N
 Clearwater, FL 33762
Divorce, Business, Civil Rights and Family
University of Miami School of Law
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John Drizis
Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
(727) 942-1224 28050 US Hwy 19 N #206
 Clearwater, FL 33761
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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David Wayne Aring
Clearwater, FL Divorce Attorney with 15 years experience
(727) 464-6528 14250 49th St N
 Clearwater, FL 33762
Divorce and Family
University of Miami School of Law
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Neil Gregory Daniel
Clearwater, FL Divorce Lawyer with 33 years experience
(727) 572-1100 14896 Feather Cove Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33762
Divorce, Criminal and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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Jarica B. Cairns
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Largo, FL Divorce Lawyer with 8 years experience
(727) 683-1472 801 West Bay Drive
Suite 713
 Largo, FL 33770
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Tulsa College of Law
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Lindsey Marriott
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Dunedin, FL Divorce Lawyer with 9 years experience
(727) 734-1010 1177 Main St
 Dunedin, FL 34698
Divorce and Family
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Jaime Rodriguez Girgenti
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Largo, FL Divorce Lawyer with 16 years experience
(727) 584-8182 161 14th Street
 Largo, FL 33770
Divorce, Appeals and Family
University of Florida
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Joseph P. Cairns
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Largo, FL Divorce Attorney
(727) 683-1472 801 West Bay Drive
Suite 713
 Largo, FL 33770
Divorce
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Gale H. Moore
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Largo, FL Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(727) 584-2528 10410 Seminole Blvd., Suite 3
 Largo, FL 33778
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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At the Law Office of Gale Moore, we are dedicated to helping clients restructure their families privately and respectfully. We practice both litigation and out-of-court dispute resolution though over the course of time we have expanded our out-of-court practice focusing on collaborative divorce and family law, mediation and direct negotiations. We maintain this out-of-court practice because we strongly believe that family disputes should be resolved in a private conference room, not in a hostile and public courtroom environment. As a result we bring a more peacemaking approach to family law.

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K. Dean Kantaras
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Palm Harbor, FL Divorce Attorney with 25 years experience
(727) 781-0000 3531 ALT 19
 Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Divorce and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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William H. Beck
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Palm Harbor, FL Divorce Lawyer with 10 years experience
(727) 942-8855 3202 Palm Harbor Blvd., Suite B
 Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida
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William H. Beck was born December 28, 1971 in Arcadia, California. As a youth, Mr. Beck achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout, and spent two years in Europe where he learned to speak fluent German. After High School, Mr. Beck attended the National Polytechnic College of Science in Los Angeles where he specialized in Hyperbaric Medicine and received a Commercial Diving Certificate with a concentration on Advanced Dive Medicine in 1994. Mr. Beck worked as a Paramedic in Los Angeles County and served four years as a Fireman in the United States Navy Reserve...
Richard Carl Griesinger
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Palm Harbor, FL Divorce Attorney with 41 years experience
(727) 786-9800 31119 U.S. Highway 19 N.
 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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Stetson University College of Law
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Richard C. Griesinger is among the most experienced divorce attorneys in Pinellas County. Since 1985, he has aggressively represented divorce clients in North Pinellas County (i.e., in the Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs area). His practice is limited exclusively to divorce/custody law. His typical cases involve contested, and often complex, issues of custody, alimony, and equitable distribution. Mr. Griesinger graduated from Stetson College of Law in Pinellas County in 1977, then served as Clearwater Asst. City Attorney until he began private practice in North Pinellas in 1985. He is a member in good standing of the Clearwater Bar Association...
Catherine Day Hult
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Largo, FL Divorce Lawyer
(727) 586-3306 10225 Ulmerton Road
Bldg #11
 Largo, FL 33771
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Marital and Family Law Attorney serving Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Free consultation. Saturday morning appointments by request.
Mark Hanks
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Saint Petersburg, FL Divorce Lawyer with 30 years experience
(727) 578-8529 9600 Koger Blvd North
Suite 104
 Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Prompt and personal legal representation in the areas you need most: Family/Divorce, Criminal Defense, and Auto Accident/Injury, throughout the Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Tampa area. Attorney Hanks, P.A. is Justice Served.
Leon Armbrester
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Largo, FL Divorce Attorney with 21 years experience
12114 Seminole Blvd
 Largo, FL 33778
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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Mr. C. Todd Marks
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Tampa, FL Divorce Attorney with 17 years experience
(813) 490-5211 12029 Whitmarsh Lane
 Tampa, FL 33626
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
George Mason University School of Law
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Bryan Alexander Kutchins Esq.
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Oldsmar, FL Divorce Lawyer with 45 years experience
(813) 855-4663 3974 Tampa Rd
 Oldsmar, FL 34677
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
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Wesley Robert Stacknik
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Seminole, FL Divorce Lawyer with 41 years experience
(727) 398-4496 6260 Seminole Blvd
 Seminole, FL 33772
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Social Security Disability
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Matthew Podolsky
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Tampa, FL Divorce Attorney with 5 years experience
(800) 990-7763 2202 N. West Shore Blvd
Suite 200
 Tampa, FL 33607
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University and St. John's University School of Law
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Florida Law Advisers, P.A., is a full service law firm with concentrations in: Bankruptcy, Family Law, Home Foreclosure Defense, Divorce, Chapter 13, Child Custody, and Chapter 7. Our team of dedicated and experienced attorneys have spent many years helping clients solve their legal problems. If you have a problem that requires legal representation we may be able to help. Please contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We have both daytime and evening appointments available to accommodate all of our clients and their busy schedules.

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Jason M. Melton Esq.
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St Petersburg, FL Divorce Lawyer with 15 years experience
(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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 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
#201
 Gainesville, FL 32606
(866) 608-5529 3700 Airport Rd
#401
 Boca Raton, FL 33431
(866) 608-5529 2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd
#300
 Tampa, FL 33629
Gary R. Jodat
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Tampa, FL Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(813) 225-7200 4315 W. Kennedy Blvd.
 Tampa, FL 33609
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Stetson University College of Law
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Gary Jodat enjoys living in Sarasota with his wife, 2 younger children and their dog Drake, a Yorkshire Terrier. During leisure time, his family enjoys swimming, boating and the beach. The 3 older children attended Manatee County schools and are no longer at home. Gary R. Jodat is the founding attorney of Jodat Law Group, P.A. started in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993 and his undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University. Fresh out of law school he was an Assistant Public Defender trying criminal, Juvenile...
David Befeler
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Tampa, FL Divorce Attorney with 7 years experience
(813) 419-2004 3030 N. Rocky Point Dr. W.
Suite 150
 Tampa, FL 33607
Free ConsultationDivorce, Foreclosure Defense, Immigration and Real Estate
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University and University of Miami School of Law
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Brett Jacob Szematowicz
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Tampa, FL Divorce Lawyer with 10 years experience
(813) 444-2244 1207 North Franklin Street
Suite 102
 Tampa, FL 33602
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Brett Szematowicz is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved to Tampa when he was in 1991. He attended high school locally at Tampa Preparatory School and graduated in 1999. Mr. Szematowicz attended college at The American University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a B.A. in Justice. While at The American University, Mr. Szematowicz was a member of the highly selective Leadership Program in the School of Public Affairs. Mr. Szematowicz attended South Texas College of Law, located in Houston, Texas. During law school, Mr. Szematowicz interned with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office in...
John DeGirolamo Esq.
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Tampa, FL Divorce Lawyer
(813) 415-3510 607-A West M.L.K. Boulevard
 Tampa, FL 33603
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, 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...

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

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