Homosassa, Florida Divorce Lawyers

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Steven David Fichtman

Crystal River, FL Divorce Attorney with 14 years experience

(352) 364-9112 839 NE US Highway 19
Crystal River, FL 34429

Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University

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Steven Fichtman fields of practice primarily include Marital and Family Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, and Civil Litigation. Attorney Fichtman has been practicing in Citrus County since 2005. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Citrus County Bar and the Citrus-Hernando County Inn of Court.

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Jason M. Melton Esq.

10.0

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(352) 726-0078 111 W Main St
#303
Inverness, FL 34450

Free ConsultationInverness, FL Divorce Lawyer with 17 years experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The Catholic University of America

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Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton, LLC, a full service law firm. We are dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death, Employment, Unpaid Overtime, DUI, Criminal, Brain Injury, Divorce and all Family law issues and other related legal matters throughout the state of Florida.

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Gina M. Girardot Esq.

Ocala, FL Divorce Lawyer with 17 years experience

(352) 369-5334 118 SW Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34451

Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

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Robert G. Whittel Esq.

10.0

(1 Peer Review)

(352) 726-0078 111 W Main St
#303
Inverness, FL 34450

Free ConsultationInverness, FL Divorce Lawyer with 19 years experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law

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An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...

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Ashley Aulls

Brooksville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 23 years experience

(352) 593-4115 120 N Broad St #100
Brooksville, FL 34601

Divorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Those facing criminal charges in the area of Brooksville, Florida can turn to attorney Ashley Aulls for personal attention to their individual case. At The Law Office of Ashley Aulls, Ashley uses his more than 15 years of legal experience to guide his clients through the stressful and tough issues they are facing. Ashley is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and studied law at Thomas Cooley Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1997. For his whole life, Ashley has been surrounded by respected legal professionals. His father has served as an attorney for more than 40 years....

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Mr. Robert Allen Morris Jr.

Brooksville, FL Divorce Attorney with 28 years experience

(352) 796-9999 129 North Main Street
Brooksville, FL 34601

Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law

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Genie Toner

Spring Hill, FL Divorce Attorney with 33 years experience

(352) 592-1500 4205 Rachel Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34607

Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Florida State University College of Law

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Compassionate representation that is also aggressive when the need arises. Board certified by the Florida Bar as an Expert in Marital and Family Law. I know what you're going through, and I am here to watch over your interests.

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Melisa Lee Militello

Inverness, FL Divorce Attorney with 24 years experience

(352) 637-2222 107-B West Main Street
Inverness, FL 34450

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Florida

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Melisa L. Militello has been a practicing attorney for 23 years. She has practiced in the area of criminal defense defending people for everything from a speeding ticket to cases where someone faced life imprisonment. She cares about you, your family and your case because she understands that bad things happen to good people and she is here to guide you through everything to the best possible outcome.

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Scott Timothy Smith

Brooksville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 26 years experience

(352) 796-7434 101 E. Fort Dade Ave.
Brooksville, FL 34601

Divorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
Franklin Pierce Law Center

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Jeffrey Peter Cario

Brooksville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 32 years experience

(352) 592-0040 12435 Cortez Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34613

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Nova Southeastern University

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Christopher Mulligan

Brooksville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience

(352) 593-5990 161 E. Jefferson St.
Brooksville, FL 34601

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The George Washington University Law School

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Christopher Sean Mulligan is a Florida native and third generation Florida attorney. Born in Inverness, Florida, Mr. Mulligan graduated with honors and a Bachelor in Science from Florida State University, majoring in Political Science and Criminology/Criminal Justice and then obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2006 from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. While in Washington, Mr. Mulligan worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations in the areas of domestic violence, criminal justice reform, education policy, and campaign finance reform. Mr. Mulligan has been quoted or published in the New York Times, The Washington Post,...

Jack Arthur Moring

Crystal River, FL Divorce Attorney with 35 years experience

(352) 795-1797 7655 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL 34429

Divorce, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Family
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

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Kelly A. Cavanaugh Esq.

Brooksville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience

(352) 796-9999 129 N Main St
Brooksville, FL 34601

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and University of Miami School of Law

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Huffstetler

Brooksville, FL Divorce Attorney with 55 years experience

(352) 796-1003 10555 Rain Forest Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Lisa Yeager Gerstner

Inverness, FL Divorce Attorney with 19 years experience

(352) 637-2222 107 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Michael Manning

Inverness, FL Divorce Lawyer with 17 years experience

(352) 637-2222 107 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Rhonda Raulerson Portwood

Inverness, FL Divorce Attorney with 18 years experience

(352) 860-0043 101 N Osceola Ave
Inverness, FL 34450

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Charles Vaughn

Inverness, FL Divorce Lawyer with 32 years experience

(352) 726-6867 120 N Seminole Ave
Inverness, FL 34450

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Henry George Ferro

Ocala, FL Divorce Attorney with 36 years experience

(352) 369-8888 108 North Magnolia Avenue
Seventh Floor
Ocala, FL 34475

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Dayton School of Law

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I have been practicing law for more than 35 years, including a five year stint as a circuit judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
As an experienced litigator, in both state and federal court, I have aggressively represented clients at all levels of trial courts from criminal traffic matters to first degree murder charges. In the civil courts, I have represented clients in a range of cases involving contracts, business litigation, family matters, personal injury case, professional negligence matters (Medical Malpractice), defamation and cases involving fraud.
I have also had the pleasure of being the City Attorney for the...

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Howard Iken

New Port Richey, FL Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience

(800) 469-3486 4807 US 19
Suite 202
New Port Richey, FL 34652

Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law

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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 Tampa Bay and Central Florida.

We have the following locations available:

Wesley Chapel
Summergate Professional Center
Seven Oaks - near Wiregrass Mall - off Hwy 56
27642 Cashford Circle
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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Anne E. Raduns

Ocala, FL Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience

(888) 740-5140 221 NW 4th Street
Ocala, FL 34475

Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Florida Levin College of Law

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The Law Office of Anne E. Raduns strives to provide their client's with aggressive yet sensitive representation in all your family law matters including: Divorce, Custody, Support, Paternity, and Post-Dissolution issues. The Law Office of Anne E Raduns exclusively focuses on Family Law. The office is not distracted with a criminal law docket or by other areas of law. Ms. Raduns one and only focus is Marital and Family Law. By concentrating exclusively on divorce and family law, Anne E. Raduns has gained a great deal of legal knowledge and experience to benefit her clients. She fully understands divorce law,...

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Debra G Simms

Fruitlando, FL Divorce Attorney with 31 years experience

(877) 447-4667 3420 US Highway 441
Fruitlando, FL 34731

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

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I am a Board Certified Elder Law attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Medicaid Asset Protection, Probate, Guardianship, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. These are all areas which affect senior citizens. I have 3 locations to best serve my clients: The Villages, Orlando, and Volusia County, FL

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K. Dean Kantaras

Palm Harbor, FL Divorce Attorney with 27 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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Ginger L. Dugan

Tampa, FL Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience

(813) 672-1900 3903 Northdale Blvd. Office #100-29
Tampa, FL 33624

Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Regent University School of Law

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Ginger L. Dugan practices Family Law Litigation including: Adoption, Divorce, Child Custody, Time-sharing, Parental Responsibility, Child Support Modifications, Custody Modifications, Contempt, and all other aspects of family law.

Ms. Dugan earned her Bachelor's Degree in English Literature at Florida State University in 2003. In college she received numerous honors including Student of the Year, Literature Award, Campus Leadership Award, Student Government Award, STRIKE Award, and Who's Who Among American College Students.

Ms. Dugan received her Law Degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In law school, Ms. Dugan participated in the Summer Study Abroad program where she studied International...

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Nadia Phanco

Tampa, FL Divorce Lawyer with 5 years experience

(813) 533-5555 5121 Ehrlich Rd., Ste 107-A
Tampa, FL 33624

Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Florida Coastal School of Law

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The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., practice solely in the area of Marital and Family Law and pride themselves on their mission to drive and change the legal industry, while providing first class service they know each client truly deserves. The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., understand the emotional turmoil and life changing circumstances surrounded in each family law case and are both passionate and compassionate in navigating through the legal processes that are tailored to meet each client's needs. If you are looking to hire an Attorney who genuinely cares about your legal affairs and will fight...

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Gregory T. Buckley

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Florida

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Gregory T. Buckley practices Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Law. He works in Gainesville, specializing in areas including Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, and Alimony. Mr. Buckley received his B.A. from the University of North Florida (1990) and his law degree from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law (1995).

He has worked for Bogin, Munns & Munns until December 2019, Shands Legal Services and Watson, Folds & Walker, P.A. before going into private practice in 2002. Mr. Buckley has two children, and he remains active in his son's Cub Scout troop.

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Lynette Silon-Laguna

10.0

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(813) 672-1900 3903 Northdale Blvd.
Office #100-29
Tampa, FL 33624

Free ConsultationTampa, FL Divorce Attorney with 24 years experience
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida, College of Law

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In January 1997, I founded the law firm of Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A., now known as All Family Law Group, P.A. We are experienced and responsive attorneys concentrating in the areas of divorce, child custody/visitation/child support, stepparent and relative adoptions and name changes, as well as criminal defense, and consumer, personal bankruptcy.

Our objective is to provide professional and informed representation in the most expeditious and economical manner possible in consideration of each client's circumstances. Amicable settlement is the ultimate goal, if it is possible, to avoid the financial and emotional cost of litigation. Although we strive for an amicable resolution...

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Nicole M Denmon

New Port Richey , FL Divorce Attorney with 14 years experience

(727) 753-0049 5703 Main Street
New Port Richey , FL 34652

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law

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Nicole has resided in the Tampa Bay area for the last 20 years. She majored in criminology while attending Saint Leo University and interned with the United States Secret Service.

Upon graduation, Nicole attended Stetson University College of Law in Pinellas County, where she concentrated on trial advocacy. While attending school, she interned with the State Attorney’s Office for Pinellas County.

After law school, Nicole became the Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit for Pinellas County. During the three years, she was employed at the State Attorney’s Office, she prosecuted misdemeanors to serious crimes.

Nicole served as a...

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Christian Matthew Denmon

New Port Richey, FL Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience

(727) 753-0049 5703 Main St
New Port Richey, FL 34652

Free ConsultationDivorce, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Arkansas School of Law

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I fight insurance companies, big companies, or a person who is trying to bully and railroad another person into an unfair result. I believe that the Courtroom and the American Jury is the great equalizer in civil justice. I spend my team handling auto wreck, truck accident, and premises liability cases.

At the office I am lucky that one of my law partners is my Wife Nicole, and extremely accomplished trial lawyer. My other law partner is a great friend and accomplished trial lawyer, Lee. Great people make up my team. I am excited to get to work in the morning....

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Steven Brian Bartlett

Trinity, FL Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience

(727) 942-1000 2150 Seven Springs Bvd
Trinity, FL 34655

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...

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Christian Alexander Straile

Ocala, FL Divorce Lawyer with 16 years experience

(352) 694-4529 108 North Magnolia
Suite 501
Ocala, FL 34475

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
St. Thomas University School of Law

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This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.

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William H. Beck

Palm Harbor, FL Divorce Lawyer with 11 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...

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Madeline Pichardo-Riestra

Ocala, FL Divorce Lawyer

(866) 987-0452 1027 E. Fort King St.
Ocala, FL 34471

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Florida A&M University College of Law

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Attorney Pichardo-Riestra is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Pichardo-Riestra Law. She is a former psychologist who has worked with children, juveniles, and adults. As a Psychologist Specialist working for the Department of Corrections, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra provided Mental Health services to incarcerated females housed in General Population, Closed Management, and Death Row.

After years in psychology, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra decided to pursue a career in Law. She attended Florida A&M University where she concentrated on Criminal Defense while participating at the FAMU Criminal Defense Clinic. Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra also interned with the Public Defender's Office for the Fifth Circuit in...

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Melissa K. Hancock

Ocala, FL Divorce Lawyer with 16 years experience

(352) 509-7004 7500 SW 61st Ave
#800
Ocala, FL 34476

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Florida State University College of Law

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Melissa K. Hancock was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University in 1997. Ms. Hancock taught fourth grade for two years and assisted with writing the curriculum for a conflict resolution program for grades K-5.

Ms. Hancock returned to Florida State University in 2000 where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003. She was employed at a prestigious local law firm in Ocala as an associate attorney from 2003 until 2015. Ms. Hancock established Melissa K. Hancock, P.A. in 2015. She obtained her board...

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Kenneth L Foote

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL Divorce Lawyer with 19 years experience

(727) 844-0102 7608 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Stetson University College of Law and St. John's University School of Law

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Attorney Kenneth L Foote has dedicated his practice to aggressively representing his clients in courts throughout Tampa Bay and the State of Florida. Attorney Foote focuses his practice on Marital, Family and Criminal Law.

Kenneth L. Foote is a former Florida criminal prosecutor and New York City police officer with the auxiliary division. His prior experience as a Florida prosecutor is a benefit to all his clients. Whenever someone is accused of a crime, they are innocent until proven guilty. When we represent clients in criminal defense matters, we ensure the police follow all rules guaranteed under the law and...

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Ami L. DiLorenzo

Ocala, FL Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience

(866) 671-6700 504 S.E. 8th Street
Ocala, FL 34471

Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law

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Ralph Fisher

10.0

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(813) 949-2749 18125 N. US Hwy 41
Suite 109
Lutz, FL 33549

Free ConsultationLutz, FL Divorce Lawyer with 36 years experience
Divorce, Collections, Consumer and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law

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I am an attorney and a former C.P.A. born and raised in Florida. I have been fortunate enough to practice law in Lutz since 1983.

My philosophy is to explain things in a language clients can understand, and I am committed to helping clients achieve their legal goals.

Please call today for a consultation.
(813) 949-2749

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Genevieve H Torres

Lutz, FL Divorce Lawyer with 11 years experience

(813) 443-2132 16114 North Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Stetson University College of Law

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Maggie Jo Hilliard

Trinity, FL Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience

(813) 540-7171 2049 Welbilt Blvd
Trinity, FL 34655

Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law

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Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.

Former prosecutor and former public defender.

Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.

Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.

Appellate successes and trial experience, as well as business development samples, can be viewed at www. MaggieJo.com/portfolio

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Melanie Quattrone

Lutz, FL Divorce Lawyer with 11 years experience

(813) 769-5170 16114 N. Florida Ave.
Lutz, FL 33549

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Stetson University

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