Sumterville, Florida Estate Planning Lawyers

Jennifer Isaksen
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Bushnell, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 16 years experience
(352) 793-4001 502 E. CR 48
 Bushnell, FL 33513
Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Probate and Real Estate
Seton Hall University School of Law
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Jennifer started her law practice 15 years ago, with a primary practice areas in real estate, foreclosure & collections and wills & probate. Jennifer also provides consulting services for compliance matters throughout the world. Jennifer treats her law practice more like a mini-ministry and her desire to educate and empower her clients is evident.
Nicholas V. Aviles
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Leesburg, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 2 years experience
(855) 686-6752 628 S. 14th Street
 Leesburg, FL 34748
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Florida
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Nicholas Aviles is an Estate Planning and Probate attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. Mr. Aviles works out of The Villages and handles Estate PLanning, Trusts, Wills, Probate and other associated matters. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, having received both his B.S. and J.D. degrees from the university. In his spare time, Mr. Aviles enjoys running and travelling with his wife.
(855) 686-6752 8564 E. County Road 466, Suite 102
 The Villages, FL 32162
(855) 686-6752 1390 Hancock Road
Suite 201
 Clermont, FL 34711
John T. Marshall
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The Villages, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 11 years experience
(352) 391-6031 8564 E. County Road 466, Suite 102
Santa Fe Professional Center
 The Villages, FL 32162
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
University of Akron
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John T. Marshall is an attorney for the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A., and operates out of the firm's office in The Villages. He specializes in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Taxation, and Guardianships. Additional areas practiced include VA Benefits, Social Security Disability, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, and Civil Litigation. He previously worked in insurance, and holds insurance licenses in Ohio and North Carolina. John Marshall graduated from the University of Akron, working toward his master's degree in finance (received 2005) and began working on his law degree at the college's...
Debra G Simms
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Fruitlando, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 29 years experience
(877) 447-4667 3420 US Highway 441
 Fruitlando, FL 34731
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder 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
(877) 447-4667 823 Dunlawton Ave.
 Port Orange, FL 32129
Carlos X Jozsi
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Lady Lake, FL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(352) 259-5011 1028 Lake Sumter Lndg
 Lady Lake, FL 32162-2697
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Florida
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University of Florida, Levin College of Law graduate and Florida Bar licensed lawyer practicing Estate Planning and Probate in The Villages, Florida.
Ronald A. Jones
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SUMMERFIELD, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 21 years experience
(352) 347-2288 15600 A S US Hwy 441

 SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491
Estate Planning and Elder
Nova Southeastern University
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Serving Belleview, Summerfield, Lady Lake, Oxford and The Villages since 1997. Handling estate planning including Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies. Handling Probate matters including Will Contests.
Brett T. Bradford
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Lady Lake, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 6 years experience
(352) 340-3921 3940 Griffinview Drive
 Lady Lake, FL 32159
Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Barry University
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I was born and raised in Central Florida, growing up in the small town of Fruitland Park. After graduating from Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida, I attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where I obtained my BA in History in 2008. I then went to Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida, where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2011. I was sworn in and admitted to practice by the Florida Bar in September of 2011.
Daniel Wehking
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Lady Lake, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 11 years experience
(863) 259-4431 104 S Old Dixie Highway
 Lady Lake, FL 32159
Estate Planning and Elder
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
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Daniel Wehking is a native Floridian. He grew up in Miami, Florida where he attended Marine and Science Technology Academy, a prestigious marine science themed public magnet school near Key Biscayne. Before earning his bachelors degree, Daniel worked taking care of dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium and monkeys at the Monkey Jungle. Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey. While at Rutgers, Daniel was the recipient of a Dean Merit Scholarship. Upon his return to Florida, Daniel worked...
Lawrence Paul Cartelli
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Tavares, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 33 years experience
(352) 630-8481 407 N. Sinclair Avenue
 Tavares, FL 32778
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Brooklyn Law School
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Lucille M Espey-Francis
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Tavares, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 35 years experience
(352) 343-1696 355 W. Alfred St.
 Tavares, FL 32778
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
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Edward Leon Mann
Leesburg, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 21 years experience
(352) 314-2500 113 Highway 468
 Leesburg, FL 34748
Estate Planning
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Felix Adams
Bushnell, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 35 years experience
(352) 793-6900 138 Bushnell Plaza
 Bushnell, FL 33513
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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Lawrence Marchbanks
Wildwood, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 44 years experience
(352) 748-5888 110 Cleveland Ave
 Wildwood, FL 34785
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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Karen Osmond Gaffney
Inverness, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 32 years experience
(352) 726-9222 221 W Main St
 Inverness, FL 34450
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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Christopher John Smith
Tavares, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 39 years experience
(352) 343-6655 380 W Alfred St
 Tavares, FL 32778
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
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Alader Paczier
Lady Lake, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 63 years experience
(352) 259-0912 2003 Allende Ave
 Lady Lake, FL 32159
Estate Planning and International
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Marybeth Pullum
Leesburg, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 41 years experience
(352) 728-3060 1330 Citizens Blvd
 Leesburg, FL 34748
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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James Annos Esq
Lady Lake, FL Estate Planning Lawyer.
712 St Andrews Blvd
 Lady Lake, FL 32159
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Joanne Susan Wilburne
Inverness, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 20 years experience
(352) 344-1313 305 N Apopka Ave
 Inverness, FL 34450
Estate Planning and Elder
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Merrie Meredith Kirste
Leesburg, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 21 years experience
(352) 326-3455 803 E Dixie Ave
 Leesburg, FL 34748
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Health Care
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Kimberly Schulte
Leesburg, FL Estate Planning Attorney.
(352) 787-7799 127 N 7th St
 Leesburg, FL 34748
Estate Planning, Consumer, Divorce and Family
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William Howard Cauthen
Tavares, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 46 years experience
(352) 343-2225 215 N Joanna Ave
 Tavares, FL 32778
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
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John Feldman
Tavares, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 33 years experience
(352) 343-2225 215 N Joanna Ave
 Tavares, FL 32778
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
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John Cole Williams
Leesburg, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 52 years experience
601 S 9th St
 Leesburg, FL 34748
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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K. Hunter Goff
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Minneola, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 17 years experience
(352) 432-7003 600 N Hwy 27, Suite 6
 Minneola, FL 34715
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Elder
The Florida State University College of Law
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I received my J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law in 1999 and my undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from Mercer University in 1996. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000. After working for a large consumer bankruptcy law firm in Tampa for 4 years, I opened my own practice in Orlando in 2004. I take pride in my decision, from the beginning, to limit my practice to helping people with their financial goals, whether through filing bankruptcy and receiving protection from creditors under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the...
(407) 898-8225 618 E South St, Suite 500
 Orlando, FL 32801
Anne E. Raduns
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Ocala, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 13 years experience
(352) 840-9660 221 NW 4th Street
 Ocala, FL 34475
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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,...
Adam S. Towers
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Ocala, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 16 years experience
(352) 690-7400 1396 NE 20th Avenue #400
 Ocala, FL 34470
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
University of the Pacific
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Adam S. Towers is a shareholder with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. In 2007, he was the founding attorney at the firm's Gainesville office. Adam S. Towers specializes in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Estate Planning & Probate. Since 2001, he has handled a wide variety of cases such as insurance claims, eminent domain, contract disputes, code enforcement, and residential evictions & foreclosures. He belongs to both the Florida and the California bars, and received his J.D. from California's University of the Pacific. He is on...
(352) 332-7688 2700 NW 43rd Street, Suite C
 Gainesville, FL 32606
Philip K. Calandrino
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 19 years experience
(407) 601-4905 301 East Pine Street, Suite 950
 Orlando, FL 32801
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Employment
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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As an entrepreneurial lawyer, I understand the challenges that small business owners face each day. We deal with vendors, customers, employees, taxes, and regulations all the time. Each one of these relationships creates legal risks that you must address in a cost-effective manner, before trouble strikes. Relying on my experience in trying business law cases, I have developed a three-step legal strategy that every small business owner should implement. In its most basic form, this strategy employs contracts, insurance coverage, and an operating company-management company-holding company format for the organization, to help control the common risks that can tank...
Ms. Margaret 'Peggy' Rose Hoyt
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Altamonte Springs, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 23 years experience
(407) 977-8080 715 Douglas Avenue
 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Stetson University
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Peggy is a founding partner of The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, a family wealth and legacy planning law firm specializing in wills, trusts and estates and elder law. She is a three-time Stetson University graduate receiving her B.B.A., cum laude, in 1981, her M.B.A. in 1982 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1993. Her passion is her pets - all of them - including 3 horses, 5 dogs and 4 cats! She enjoys competitive trail and limited distance endurance riding. Peggy practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning and...
(407) 977-8080 254 Plaza Drive
 Oviedo, FL 32765
Christopher Hancock
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 7 years experience
(407) 894-0853 2014 E. Robinson St.
 Orlando, FL 32803
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Florida A&M University College of Law
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Mr. Hancock is the Managing Partner at Hancock & Associates, P.A. He graduated from undergraduate school at the University of Central Florida in 2003, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology. He attended and graduated from Florida A&M College of Law, in Orlando, FL, and received his Juris Doctor in 2010. He has been a member of the Florida Bar and a practicing attorney since September, 2010. During law school, he was a summer associate at McCreary & Hancock, P.A., in Orlando, Florida, and later was a clerk for the Judge of Compensation Claims in Orlando, FL....
102 W. Whiting Street
Suite 502
 Tampa, 33602
David Pilcher
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 23 years experience
(407) 578-9696 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000
Gateway Center
 Orlando, FL 32801
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Brigham Young University
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David Pilcher is an attorney for the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. He specializes in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Guardianships, Business Entity Formation, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, and Civil Litigation. He is a native to Florida, born in Orlando and raised in Sanford. He attended Brigham Young University on a full academic scholarship, receiving his B.S degree in Computer Science. He worked for large companies including IBM before deciding on a career in law. David Pilcher returned to Brigham Young University (once again on scholarship) to its...
(855) 686-6752 2700 NW 43rd Street
 Orange City, FL 32763
(855) 686-6752 1524 N. John Young Parkway
 Kissimmee, FL 34741
Lorenzo Ramunno
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Ocala, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 29 years experience
(800) 295-5297 7500 SW 61st Avenue
Suite 100
 Ocala, FL 34476
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
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Working in Law Offices since 1972, Attorney Ramunno, learned his profession as a Law clerk, Legal Investigator, Collection Officer , Assistant Corporation Counsel, and General Counsel for City Comptroller for the City of Buffalo NY. Becoming an Attorney in Florida in 1988, and Tennessee 2013. Experienced in Municipal Law. later, Corporate Counsel for Florida Chemical Manufacturer Hollywood, Fl. for 8 years. Since 1998 a Estate Planning, Real Estate and Probate attorney in Ocala Florida
Theodore W. Small Jr.
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DELAND, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 24 years experience
(866) 720-4130 613 E. New York Ave.
PO Box 172
 DELAND, FL 32721-0172
Estate Planning, Business, Employment and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
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Theodore W. Small Jr. ("Ted Small") has over 19 years of legal experience, formerly with the large law firm of Holland & Knight LLP in its Tampa, Washington DC, and Orlando offices and currently as a small firm practitioner in DeLand, Florida. Mr. Small brings the training and experience from his large firm experience to a small firm setting with the goal of pursuing cost-effective solutions for business and individual clients. Mr. Small also has experience as a mediator and NAM arbitrator and is available to serve as a professional neutral to resolve employment, business and contract disputes.
Brian David Arrighi
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Wesley Chapel, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 13 years experience
(813) 518-7411 26852 Tanic Drive
Suite 102
 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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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 concerns. He holds memberships with the Florida Bar and Hillsborough County Bar Association. To receive more information, contact his team today and get a free consultation.
Nikie Popovich
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 7 years experience
(407) 965-2800 390 N. Orange Ave., Suite 2300
 Orlando, FL 32801
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Appeals and Business
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Popovich Law Firm, P.A. is dedicated to providing affordable and outstanding legal services throughout the State of Florida. Ms. Popovich concentrates her practice in appeals, business law, and estate planning. Ms. Popovich represents individuals in criminal appeals, post-conviction proceedings, extraordinary writs, and petitions to seal or expunge criminal records. Also, Ms. Popovich represents individuals and entities in civil appeals on a variety of legal matters and original proceedings in appellate courts. In addition, Ms. Popovich represents individuals and entities in business law matters, including: vendor contracts, company formations, corporate governance, and sale/purchase agreements. Lastly, Ms....
Scott Schlegel
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 20 years experience
(407) 648-0280 121 S Orange Ave
 Orlando, FL 32801
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Entertainment & Sports
Stetson University College of Law
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Heather M Barry
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 6 years experience
(407) 932-3933 5728 Major Boulevard, Ste. 502
 Orlando, FL 32819
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
Florida A&M University College of Law
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Attorney Heather Barry grew up in Napa Valley, California as the youngest of three children. She pursued a variety of interests including Girl Scouts, dance, music, baseball and gymnastics. In high school Ms. Barry participated in Air Force ROTC, campus leadership and had the privilege to serve as a prosecutor in her government class mock trial where she first got her first exposure to law. Ms. Barry moved to Orlando, Florida in 2004 for college where she majored in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University and minored in Recording Arts. During her degree program Ms. Barry took several law...
Davina Frederick
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Sanford, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 10 years experience
(407) 415-2316 414 Ellis Square Court
 Sanford, FL 32771
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Barry University
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Davina B. Frederick is a Florida-licensed attorney, member in good standing of the Florida Bar and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She founded Frederick Law & Mediation of Florida, P.L. to provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, business owners and corporate professionals who wish to continue providing for their families in the event they no longer are able to do so due to incapacity or death. Ms. Frederick is a native Floridian who has lived and worked in the Central Florida area since 1987. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.A....
Andre Tylor Young
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Orlando, FL Estate Planning Lawyer. 9 years experience
(407) 422-4000 1115 E. Livingston Street
 Orlando, FL 32803
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
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The Young Law Firm of Florida, LLC provides companies, non-profit organizations, families, and individuals with the legal representation they need to resolve the critical issues impacting their lives and businesses. We will guide you through your concerns and help you find the right solution. You deserve legal counsel who puts your welfare first while providing aggressive advocacy, sound advice, and protection of your rights. At the Young Law Firm of Florida, we provide individualized service to ensure your needs are met. All of our clients meet with Attorney Andre T. Young and are supported by a competent team of highly...
(386) 308-8810 140 S. Beach Street
Suite 310
 Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Patricia Luvisi Ferrari
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Land O Lakes, FL Estate Planning Attorney. 36 years experience
(813) 597-8348 19439 Shumard Oak Drive
 Land O Lakes, FL 34638
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Insurance Claims and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
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Attorney Ferrari specializes in small business and estate planning, asset protection, and insurance claims and disputes. She believes in giving back to the community and is on the Board of Directors of The Volunteer Way of Pasco County, Florida, 2nd Vice AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Post 9, Odessa, Florida and the 2011 recipent of the Doris A. Miller Child Welfare Memorial Award, Florida AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary

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