Venice Divorce Lawyers

Divorce law covers the legal dissolution of a marriage, which may raise issues such as child custody, child support, property division, and spousal support.

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Robert Hoffman
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Dan Policastro
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Dan Policastro
Venice, FL Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
(941) 882-4367 355 W Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Trademarks
University of Florida
I practice law from my office in Venice, Florida. My practice areas include Divorce and Family Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Probate and Trust Litigation.

I am a registered patent attorney and member of the Florida Bar. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

I graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 2012 with my J.D., and I graduated from Tulane University with a B.S. in both Finance and Cellular Biology (2009).

I take a solution oriented approach to solving the legal problems of my clients. Whether that is a...
Melissa Karp
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Melissa Karp
Venice, FL Divorce Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(941) 313-0668 871 Venetia Bay Blvd.
Suite 202
Venice, FL 34285
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
Melissa Karp Elsbree has lived in Sarasota since 1972. After graduating high school, she attended The American University in Washington, D.C., obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1983. Melissa subsequently earned her J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law in December of 1990, immediately began her law practice in her hometown of Sarasota, and has practiced exclusively in Sarasota since that time. Formerly a partner of Karp & Karp, P.A., Melissa has longstanding experience in handling complex civil litigation matters, concentrated primarily in the areas of family law and divorce, foreclosure defense...
Sara Boeller
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Sara Boeller
Venice, FL Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
(941) 800-4990 2190 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34293
Divorce and Family
Stetson University
When you are considering divorce, you should not settle for just another lawyer. At Boeller Law, P.A., a Venice divorce attorney offers compassionate and diligent counsel for a variety of family law matters that focuses on the client’s emotional wellbeing during difficult moments. The firm’s attorney is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who also holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. The team draws on both experiences when serving clients—they aim to help clients navigate through a divorce emotionally intact. The firm is dedicated to removing the stress involved in contentious matters such as divorce....
W Russell Snyder
Venice, FL Divorce Attorney with 51 years of experience
(941) 485-9626 355 W Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jonathan Randall Saunders
Venice, FL Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
(941) 493-0871 1872 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34293
Divorce, Appeals, Criminal and Family
William Galarza
Venice, FL Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
(201) 487-6220 355 W Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Pamela Therese Calderon
Venice, FL Divorce Attorney
(941) 483-4614 246 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
Divorce
Brice Alan Van Elswyk
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Brice Alan Van Elswyk
Nokomis, FL Divorce Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(941) 779-6619 P.O. Box 471
Nokomis, FL 34275
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Brice Van Elswyk started his professional career as an investment banker in 1998. Over the next 14 years, Brice worked for several international investment banks eventually specializing in structured products with complex tax, accounting and regulatory capital constraints. Working closely with the top international law firms in the world as an investment banker inspired Brice to leave wall street behind and go to law school. Brice spent the next seven years at the State Attorney’s Office for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Brice prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanors such as DUI’s and domestic batteries, all...
Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus
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Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(941) 444-7278 783 S. Orange Avenue
Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34236
Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Loftus offers a concierge approach to her clients. She begins with the assumption that each case calls for special handling, since no two family law cases are alike. After the initial consultation, she works with her clients closely, to provide them with a basic understanding of Florida family law proceedings. Ms. Loftus and the client are then able to work together to ensure that there are articulated, agreed-upon, legitimate and realistic goals. After the goals are established, Ms. Loftus provides her clients with a range of options designed to meet those objectives. She reviews the advantages and disadvantages of...
Joe Benson
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Joe Benson
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(941) 960-2610 434 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
LET US HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE PROTECTED AND YOU WILL HAVE NO DOUBT THAT WE ARE ON YOUR SIDE. Benson Trial Group is a locally owned and operated law office that's located in Sarasota, FL. Serving from Bradenton to Venice, FL. If you need assistance with a family law matter, contact us to set up a FREE initial consultation. 941-960-2610. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, specifically in Arlington. My academic journey began at Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where I attended on a tennis scholarship. Being the youngest of five children...
Anastasiya Patel
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Anastasiya Patel
NORTH PORT, FL Divorce Attorney with 1 year of experience
(833) 365-9529 3151 BOBCAT VILLAGE CENTER RD
NORTH PORT, FL 34288
Divorce and Family
Ave Maria School of Law
Mrs. Patel is a local resident of North Port, Florida where she lives with her husband and their 2 small children. She graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida in 2022 and is passionate about family law. Mrs. Patel is a firm believer in helping clients set their financial and family goals before a divorce is filed, and planning the process out to ensure a mutual resolution is achieved. If a divorce has already been filed, Mrs. Patel will work with her clients to understand what the other side is requesting, and zealously advocating for her client's...
Brenda Nelms
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Brenda Nelms
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(941) 925-9070 4801 Swift Road
Suite E
Sarasota, FL 34231
Divorce and Family
George Mason University School of Law
Sylvia Elena Dell'Armi
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Sylvia Elena Dell'Armi
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer
(941) 896-6319 63 Sarasota Center Blvd, Suite 104
Sarasota, FL 34240
Free ConsultationDivorce, Insurance Claims, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
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Elizabeth Ann Walch
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Elizabeth Ann Walch
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(941) 341-9774 551 N Cattlemen Rd
Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Workers' Comp
Stetson University
Erin Ann Itts
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Erin Ann Itts
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(941) 341-9774 551 North Cattlemen Road
Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Capital University Law School
Claude Michael Fischer
Englewood, FL Divorce Attorney with 48 years of experience
(941) 697-7700 2800 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Keith A. Fousek
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(941) 225-8206 5632 Bee Ridge Road
Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34233
Divorce, Business and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Richard Arthur Filson
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(941) 952-0771 2727 S Tamiami Trail
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Sarasota, FL 34239
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Leslie Telford
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(941) 366-8405 3277 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Florida State University College of Law
Barbara Bingham Whitmore
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(941) 650-9330 4198 Losillias Dr
Sarasota, FL 34238
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Seymour Sy Sherr
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 62 years of experience
(941) 955-4111 523 S Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Stanley M. Krawetz
Sarasota, FL Divorce Attorney with 59 years of experience
(941) 955-0099 434 S Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of Toledo College of Law
Donna Lynn Mackman
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(941) 924-7675 5250 Far Oak Cir
Sarasota, FL 34238
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Deborah Jean Blue
Sarasota, FL Divorce Attorney with 39 years of experience
(941) 366-4680 401 N Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
John H Myers
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(941) 955-2228 2831 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Timothy Wayne Gensmer
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(941) 952-9377 2831 Ringling Blvd
202A
Sarasota, FL 34237
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Evelyn Lopez Moya
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(941) 321-2990 5250 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34235
Divorce and Family
Michael Fayard
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Michael Fayard
1776 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSarasota, FL Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Probate
Stetson University College of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes.

My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.

I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for...
Kevin Sanderson
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Kevin Sanderson
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(941) 444-1548 1343 Main Street
Suite 705
Sarasota, FL 34326
Divorce, Employment, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
Kevin Sanderson serves your legal needs throughout all of West Central Florida, including Sarasota, Casey Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bradenton, North Port, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Arcadia, Englewood, and Naples.

Education
Kevin F. Sanderson is a graduate of Boston University (B.A., Psychology) and obtained his juris doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. He continued his education, obtaining his LL.M. (legal laureate masters) in international taxation and offshore finance, also at St. Thomas University School of Law. Kevin was born and raised in New Jersey.

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Mr. Sanderson is a member of the Florida Bar, a member...
Allan Baily
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Allan Baily
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(941) 364-9997 46 N Washington Blvd, Suite 18
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Nova Southeastern University
Experience, Respect and Reputation in the community for over 19 years. Dedicated and Aggressive Trial Defense, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Domestic Violence, Family Law/Divorce, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship cases. Member United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, July 17, 1998 Member United States Middle District of Florida, August 14, 1998 Member of Sarasota County Bar Association, 1998-2017 Founding Member and Board of Directors of the Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Sarasota/Manatee Graduated Nova Southeastern University, Juris Doctor, January 31, 1998 Associate Editor for Nova Southeastern University Journal of International & Comparative...
Robert Hoffman
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Robert Hoffman
Sarasota, FL Divorce Attorney with 35 years of experience
(941) 323-9547 1330 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce, Appeals, Criminal and Family
New York Law School
I am a practicing attorney with over twenty-seven years experience in Florida and New York. I currently actively litigating family law cases including modification of alimony, domestication of a foreign decree and dissolution of marriage cases. Additionally, I am appearing as local counsel for Plaintiff’s in debt collection, mortgage foreclosure and insurance subrogation cases. I previously served as a Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Bradenton, Florida.
Adam Hill
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Adam Hill
Fort Myers, FL Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
(239) 799-2288 12557 New Brittany Boulevard
Suite 3V-67
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Free ConsultationDivorce, Consumer, Family and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
At the Law Offices of Adam G. Hill, I believe that every client is important. My firm, with locations in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Myers, is recognized for its aggressive and experienced legal team, proficient in managing sensitive and complex legal situations. I understand that dealing with legal issues can be daunting, which is why I prioritize open communication. Unlike many other firms, I ensure that clients receive prompt responses directly from their attorney, fostering a sense of comfort and trust. Clients can feel confident that their cases are being handled with great care and attention.
Richard V. Ellis
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Richard V. Ellis
(941) 351-9111 2187 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Divorce
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Richard Ellis graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1976 and received his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 1979. Mr. Ellis has served on the City of Sarasota Planning Board, City of Sarasota Board of Adjustment, and currently serves as Special Magistrate for the City of Sarasota, a position he has held since 1999.

Mr. Ellis has filed in excess of 5,000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases over the past three decades and has handled hundreds of family law matters since beginning practice in 1979.

Mr. Ellis spends his...
Matthew Z. Martell
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Matthew Z. Martell
Sarasota, FL Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
(941) 556-7020 1990 Main St.
Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34236
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Akron School of Law
I have 25 years experience in the legal field as a law clerk, judicial clerk, legal intern and attorney. Since 2000, I've had my own private law practice which has been a general law practice in the past. In the last several years, I have limited my practice areas to certain legal fields. Now approximately 95% of my practice is focused on divorce and family law.
Paul Michael McDermott
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Paul Michael McDermott
Sarasota, FL Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
(941) 225-2550 6151 Lake Osprey Drive Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34240
Divorce and Family
Regent University School of Law
Paul M. McDermott, Esq., practices exclusively in the area of Marital and Family Law. He has experience in litigation, mediation, and collaboration. After practicing law in Virginia for many years as a trial lawyer, he relocated to Florida and founded McDermott Law Offices, PLLC and now practices exclusively in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which includes Manatee County and Sarasota County.

Mr. McDermott is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. He is also trained in Collaborative Divorce Law, an emerging field within the Alternative Dispute Resolution realm focused on resolving cases with a "team" approach...
Alina Gonzalez-Dockery
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Alina Gonzalez-Dockery
Fort Myers, FL Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
(239) 789-2533 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd
109
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Hi, I'm Alina. I grew up in Lakeland, Florida, as the youngest of three children in a family of Cuban refugees. From a young age, my parents taught me the value of community, education, and the opportunities available in this country. My family has always been my greatest support and the most precious part of my life. Their support is why I am committed to being a reliable advisor to my clients and a leader in my community. It's an honor and privilege to offer guidance and advice that enhances the stability and comfort of families. With over 25 years of experience...
Jeana Vogel
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Jeana Vogel
Sarasota, FL Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(941) 538-6160 6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
I am a Partner in the Law Office of Ayo & Iken PLC, focused on all facets of Family Law. My practice areas include Uncontested and Contested Divorces (Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Time Sharing, Child Support), Paternity (time sharing and child support), Adoptions (Step-parent and relative), Dependency (DCF), and Domestic Violence (DVI).

I received my B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2005. My J.D. was completed at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008. For over 10 years, I have been practicing Family Law in Florida.

Confidence in my abilities and a fearlessness in the courtroom set...
James M Horne Jr
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James M Horne Jr
Lakewood Ranch, FL Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(941) 210-6000 9040 Town Center Pkwy
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Divorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Florida International University College of Law
James "Jay" Horne, Jr., is an AV Preeminent Rated trial attorney. He focuses his practice on medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death matters. He has successfully represented clients from intake through trial in state and federal court.

Jay and his team of medical professionals can handle any complex medical malpractice case. He has handled cases involving Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse (SUPC), misdiagnosis and misreading of MRIs and other diagnostic methods, which resulted in catastrophic injuries to the patient. A new study published by John Hopkins Professor of Surgery, Martin Makary, indicated that Medical errors,...
Kimberly Erwin
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Kimberly Erwin
Ft. Myers, FL Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
(239) 470-9982 Post Office Box 2828
Ft. Myers, FL 33902
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Nova Southeastern University and Florida State University College of Law
Kimberly Erwin attended Bishop Verot High School and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006, after attending Florida State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Forensic Psychology. Honors included Moot Court Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta, the Family Law Clinic and the Order of the Barristers Award. After graduating from Nova Southeastern University School of Law, she began her practice in insurance defense and criminal law. As a prosecutor, Kimberly gained extensive trial experience and became the court chief of the juvenile division and head of the special victims unit, prosecuting cases...
Charles PT Phoenix
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Charles PT Phoenix
Fort Myers, FL Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
(239) 461-0101 12800 University Dr Ste 530
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
University of Alabama School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
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