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Mark Allen Lee
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Mark Allen Lee
15 N Main St
Brooksville, FL 34601
Brooksville, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer
Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Tulsa
Mark Lee is an attorney with Lee Injury Law Firm, PLLC. He currently practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and personal injury. Mr. Lee received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida with a major in Public Health. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He also earned a Health Law Certificate from the University of Tulsa, which is a certificate program focused on areas of the law germane to the delivery of health care services, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. During law school, he was a...
Jason M. Melton
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Jason M. Melton
(352) 726-0078 123 N Florida St
Bushnell, FL 33513
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBushnell, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Social Security Disability, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The Catholic University of America
Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida. Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President. Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...
Jodi Ann Zakaria
Inverness, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(352) 344-3463 217 N Apopka Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
Alfred Louis Deutschman
Inverness, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 46 years of experience
(352) 344-3463 217 N Apopka Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Workers' Comp
Manny Franco
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Manny Franco
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney
(813) 872-0929 800 W. Dr. M.L. King Jr. Boulevard, Suite 1
Tampa, FL 33603
Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Manny is a graduate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1990) and was admitted to the Florida Bar in May of 1990, as well as the United States Middle District Federal Court. He is a certified Circuit Civil Mediator performing numerous private meditations in the area of Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury in West Central Florida. Mr. Franco is a member of the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Section, Florida Workers Advocates, as well as the Hillsborough County Bar Workers’ Compensation Section. He has lectured on the topic of workers’ compensation mediation. He is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar...
Kevin Grady Humphries
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Kevin Grady Humphries
(863) 709-1800 2420 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLakeland, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 21 years of experience
Social Security Disability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Attorney Kevin Humphries attended Stetson University College of Law before he started off his legal career serving as a felony prosecutor for the state attorney’s office of the 10th Judicial Circuit. His history includes a widely diverse track record at both county and circuit court and in the state courts of the following counties: Dade, Hardee, Hillsborough, Highlands, Osceola, Pinellas, and Polk. Mr. Humphries has also litigated cases in federal court in the United States Middle District Court for Florida in Tampa. Kevin Humphries has served as a partner in private practice for more than a decade. He opened Lopez &...
James D. DiLorenzo II
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James D. DiLorenzo II
Ocala, FL Social Security Disability Attorney
(866) 671-6700 504 SE 8th St
Ocala, FL 34471
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Family and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Lawrence Joseph Disparti
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Lawrence Joseph Disparti
Holiday, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(727) 600-6000 1041 US-19
Holiday, FL 34691
Social Security Disability, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
LARRY WINS!
Chicago personal injury, disability, workers’ compensation and employment lawyers. Disparti Law Group has recovered over 1 Billion dollars for our clients and named one of the most influential law firms by Trial Lawyer Magazine. Our top-rated lawyers have represented those injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip & fall, work injury and social security disability. No fee unless we win. Have you been injured? Call now Chicago (312) 600-6000. Tampa (727) 600-6000.
Dax J. Lonetto Sr.
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Dax J. Lonetto Sr.
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 19 years of experience
(813) 609-5500 4012 Gunn Highway
Ste 165
Tampa, FL 33618
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Military and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
Practice focused on helping the disabled receive social security and veteran's disability benefits. Handled over 1,000 disability cases including social security disability (SSDI), supplemental security income (SSI), disabled adult child (DAC), widow's and survivor's benefits, individual unemployability (TDIU/IU), service connection, effective date appeals, non-service connected pension, children's SSI, and cessation claims. I am bilingual (Yo hablo Espanol) and handle the tough cases including appeals to Federal District Court. My consultations are always free and you don't pay fees or costs unless you receive benefits.
Timothy Holden David
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Timothy Holden David
Lakeland, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 36 years of experience
(800) 360-7015 124 South Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33802
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Nova Southeastern University
A native of Florida, Timothy H. David earned his J.D. from Nova Law School in 1985 and his B.S. from the University of Central Florida in 1981. He is admitted to practice law in Florida bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. David started his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, Florida. Mr. David worked as a Felony Prosecutor where he gained considerable trial experience. He then joined a large insurance defense firm. At this firm he continued his trial practice defending various insurance companies and governmental agencies against...
Mr. Garry W. Miracle
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Mr. Garry W. Miracle
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(866) 655-3136 10150 Highland Manor Dr.
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33610
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Personal Injury
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
I have devoted my legal career to assisting average men and women who were injured or disabled. My started my law practice in my home town of Anderson, Indiana in 1978. Since 1987 I have practiced primarily in the Tampa Bay area. However, I have handled jury trials and disability hearings throughout Florida and other states.

I served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 - 1973. As a veteran of the Vietnam era I have a good understanding of the medical and emotional damage that war causes those who serve and have helped a great number of...
Mike Murburg
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Mike Murburg
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 37 years of experience
(813) 264-5363 15501 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Florida State University College of Law and Princeton University
o Mike Murburg Princeton, A.B. 1977, Florida State University College of law, J.D. Cum Laude (With Honors) 1986. Mike was admitted to practice in Florida in 1986, Washington State, Federal Courts for the Middle District of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and before the United States Supreme Court, Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims, Mike is a member of the Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco County Bar Associations and is a member in good standing with the National Organization for Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Mike has always been a trial lawyer. In 1992,...
Loula Giannet
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Loula Giannet
New Port Richey, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(727) 844-5297 5326 Gulf Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Loula D. Giannet is an experienced social security disability attorney serving Pasco County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County. Giannet Law Firm assists with social security disability applications, denial appeals and hearings. Loula D. Giannet is committed to personal and diligent representation of the disabled and injured. She has served as a state prosecutor, state magistrate, federal judicial law clerk and judicial staff attorney. Attorney Giannet has taught law, lectured about the law and published numerous legal articles.
Sarah Barkley Raaymakers
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Sarah Barkley Raaymakers
New Port Richey, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 15 years of experience
(727) 494-2008 9400 River Crossing Boulevard
Suite 103
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSocial Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
Sarah Barkley Raaymakers is originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. After completing her undergraduate studies at the College of William and Mary, Sarah relocated to Florida to attend law school at Stetson University College of Law. Sarah has been practicing law since 2009 in the areas of Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Disability. Sarah and her husband Chad live in Pasco County, Florida and have three sons.
Michael Leonard Mastrogiovanni
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Michael Leonard Mastrogiovanni
Spring Hill, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(352) 587-5011 2190 Commerical Way
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
Michael Mastrogiovanni has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 38 years with his family. His career started out in the medical field where he worked as an administrator for over a decade eventually acquiring ownership of several assisted living facilities. Like many working professionals, Michael went to college at night while working full time during the day. He obtained his A.A. degree with honors from St. Petersburg Junior College in 2000, his B.A. degree Cum Laude from University of South Florida in 2002 and went on to attend Stetson University College of Law graduating in 2004. Upon...
Robert C Alston
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Robert C Alston
Dade City, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(813) 779-8895 36739 State Rd 52
STE 206
Dade City, FL 33525
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Ami L. DiLorenzo
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Ami L. DiLorenzo
Ocala, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 24 years of experience
(866) 671-6700 504 S.E. 8th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Harrison Ephraim Standley
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Harrison Ephraim Standley
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 10 years of experience
(813) 530-6141 15501 N Florida Ave Suite 2V
Tampa, FL 33613
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSocial Security Disability and Bankruptcy
Stetson University College of Law
Brendan Conley
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Brendan Conley
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 17 years of experience
(813) 444-2889 7320 E Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL 33637
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Michael K Mayer
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Michael K Mayer
Clermont, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 16 years of experience
(352) 449-2500 310 Almond St
Clermont, FL 34711
Social Security Disability and Immigration
Washburn University School of Law
Lynne Shigo
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Lynne Shigo
Ocala, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 32 years of experience
(888) 338-1988 2801 SW College Road
Suite 1
Ocala, FL 34471
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Claudeth Henry
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Claudeth Henry
Ocala, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(352) 304-5300 2303 East Fort King Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Social Security Disability and Insurance Claims
University of Florida
Ronald Watson
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Ronald Watson
Eustis, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 54 years of experience
(352) 357-2932 1500 E Orange Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
William G McLean Jr.
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William G McLean Jr.
Ocala, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 36 years of experience
(352) 629-2221 108 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 401
Ocala, FL 34475
Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Florida
I was born in North Carolina and raised in Ocala, Florida. My given name is William, but I go by “Billy.” After graduating from high school, I did not immediately go to law school, but instead I worked at a variety of blue collar and white collar jobs. I worked as a carpenter and as an iron worker. I worked as a public school teacher. I worked as a yellow taxi driver in New York City. I know what it is like to do hard blue collar work for low pay and no benefits.In the 1980's I decided to go...
Christine Michelle Franco
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Christine Michelle Franco
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 28 years of experience
(813) 873-0180 3401 W Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33607
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
A Brief History of Our Law Firm

Franco Law Group PA, formerly known as Franco & Franco, is a law firm that was established in 1997 in Tampa, Florida. Ever since then, we have been focused on and dedicated to personal injury and social security. We represent only the injured and disabled.

A good legal team can save you time and stress when dealing with your personal injury case. The staff at Franco Law Group PA in Tampa, Florida, works hard to protect your interests. Our firm consists of personal injury attorneys, case managers, and legal assistants. We are here to help...
Joseph Michael Rooth
New Port Richey, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 30 years of experience
(727) 849-3400 8212 Massachusetts Ave
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
Edward Albert Doskey
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(813) 265-9292 3816 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33618
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp
Boston College Law School
Raymond Frank Ayres
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 23 years of experience
(863) 688-8288 9950 Princess Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law
George C Psetas
Port Richey, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 46 years of experience
(727) 863-9005 10816 US-19
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Port Richey, FL 34668
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Jeffrey Wayne Hensley
Palm Harbor, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(727) 781-3433 2600 Tampa Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
John Vincent Tucker
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John Vincent Tucker
St. Petersburg, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(866) 282-5260 5235 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Insurance Claims
University of Florida
For over 30 years, John V. Tucker has helped people get 1) disability benefits, 2) life insurance benefits, 3) ERISA benefits, 4) Long Term Disability, 5) Social Security Disability and SSI, 6) Veteran’s disability|VA Service Connected Compensation, and 7) Life Insurance and Accidental Death benefits. Mr. Tucker has achieved AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM—the highest available—through Martindale-Hubbell’s® attorney peer review ratings for his ethical standards and legal ability. He is also rated 10/10 (Superb) by Avvo.com, an online lawyer rating and selection guide. He has been named one of Tampa Bay Magazine’s Top Attorneys in Tampa Bay, selected by...
Wade B Coye
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Wade B Coye
Orlando, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 35 years of experience
(407) 648-4940 730 Vassar Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32804
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Personal Injury, Probate and Workers' Comp
SUNY Buffalo Law School
You might find it helpful when selecting a lawyer to know a bit about them. You probably know all lawyers have to graduate from law school, but beyond the basics, who are they? As for me, you should know that I'm married to my wife Joan, and I have five children. They are all hard working, and each had their turn cleaning my Orlando office growing up. They are and will remain the most important part of my life. They are the lights of my life.

I met my wife Joan at a Methodist church picnic. We were married in...
Anna Katherine Stone
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Anna Katherine Stone
Tampa, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(833) 529-7866 3310 South Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
Anna Katherine Stone has been practicing workers' compensation, personal injury and social security disability since 2003. She was a partner/shareholder with the law firm of Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian, P.A. from January 2010 until September 2018 when she left to open her own law practice, Injury Florida Law Firm, P.A., in October 2018. All of her files are handled exclusively by Ms. Stone and her legal assistants. She is readily accessible by phone, email and even text messages. Ms. Stone believes in walking the client thru every step of the case.

She obtained...
Matthew Eric Noyes
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Matthew Eric Noyes
Clearwater, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(727) 796-8282 1875 N Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
Attorney Matthew Noyes started out in the personal injury field as a client. At 16 years old, Attorney Noyes was severely injured in a car accident. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping those in car accidents. Attorney Matthew Noyes and his team also help those fighting to obtain social security disability benefits. Also, he fights for those injured at work by fighting to obtain Florida workers' compensation benefits.
Mary Sherris
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Mary Sherris
(407) 999-9955 121 S Orange Ave.
Suite 1500
Orlando, FL 32801
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOrlando, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Social Security Disability, Civil Rights, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Akron School of Law
Mary Sherris was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. She earned her Bachelors Degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Florida in Political Science and subsequently, her Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the College of Architecture at The University of Florida. Ms. Sherris studied law at the University of Akron where she earned her Juris Doctor and was published in the Akron Law Review. She also completed the Trial Advocacy program at the National District Attorneys Association National Advocacy Center in Colombia, SC and ATLA’s Advanced Trial Advocacy program...
Jacqlyn Faye Bryant
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Jacqlyn Faye Bryant
Clearwater, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 13 years of experience
(727) 796-8282 1875 N. Belcher Road
Suite 201
Clearwater, FL 33765
Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
Jacqlyn joined Perenich, Caufield, Avril & Noyes as an associate attorney in 2012 and became a partner at the firm in 2018. She focuses her practice on personal injury claims, including Workers Compensation. Jacqlyn has tried cases in both Circuit Civil jury trials and Workers Compensation bench trial.

While in law school, Jacqlyn received an award in trial advocacy for Best Advocate in a Preliminary Round in the American Association for Justice, Civil Trial Competition. She also received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Who’s Who Among American Colleges & Universities, the Book Award (Highest Grade) in Race &...
Chadwick Joseph Lawrence
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Chadwick Joseph Lawrence
(800) 920-9913 Suite 150
Tamp, FL 33607
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTamp, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 37 years of experience
Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
I am an AV rated attorney. That places me in the top 5% of all lawyers in Florida. I am dedicated to helping the injured or sick secure justice when it comes to a personal injury case, workers compensation case or social security disability claim. My track record speaks for itself. Feel free to look at my client reviews on AVVO.com. Se habla Espanol
Carol Avard
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Carol Avard
Orlando, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(888) 685-7930 5401 S Kirkman Rd
Suite 310
Orlando, FL 32819
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Carol Avard is a member of the Medical Malpractice, Social Security, Federal Torts, and Motor Vehicle Collision sections of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America). She is also a member of the Bad Faith, Disability Law, Employment Law, ERISA Litigation, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Nursing Home, PI/Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Professional Negligence, and Social Security Disability Law sections of The Florida Association for Justice. Additionally, she is an Accredited Veterans Disability Attorney. Carol is a member of the NOSSCR Board of Directors – a professional association of Social Security Disability practitioners.
Ryan Benjamin Cappy
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Ryan Benjamin Cappy
TAMPA, FL Social Security Disability Attorney with 23 years of experience
(813) 512-6011 400 NORTH ASHLEY DRIVE, SUITE 2100
TAMPA, FL 33602
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Florida State University College of Law
Ryan began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney with the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, where he tried over 50 jury trials (and over 200 non-jury trials) at both the felony and misdemeanor levels. He then went on to practice law for a prominent insurance defense firm until the fall of 2007, when he joined the Plaintiff’s side and began helping Injury victims. He now represents plaintiffs’ rights in personal injury and wrongful death claims. In the past Ryan has defended insurance companies and their insureds, which provides him with a unique insight into the inner workings of...
Everett L. McKeown
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Everett L. McKeown
Orlando, FL Social Security Disability Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(407) 578-9696 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000
Gateway Center
Orlando, FL 32801
Social Security Disability, Business, Military and Personal Injury
Barry University
Everett L. McKeown is an Of Counsel attorney for the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. and Managing Partner of Veterans Legal Advocates, P.A. Mr. McKeown specializes in Veterans Benefits (including VA Disability Claims Appeals and VA Debt Overpayment Issues) and Military Law (including Discharge Upgrades and Military Record Corrections). Mr. McKeown holds four degrees, the most recent being his MBA from the University of Orlando (1999) and his J.D. from Barry University (2006). He is currently in the United States Army Reserves serving in the JAG Corps as a Command Judge Advocate. ...
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