I have been a member of the legal profession for more than 37 years and a veteran litigator with over 2000+ family law and civil hearings, over 1000+ family law trials and 55+ jury trials to verdict. I am also a community advocate and philanthropist. I n ow seek time to utilize my knowledge, skills and experience to benefit people, both in and out of the legal community.
Managing partner of law firm handling personal injury, family law and general civil litigation. Responsible for the firm's day to day operations.
Advised and assisted with strategies and decisions, legal research and facilitating the resolution of client's claims.
Managing partner of a 5+ attorney law firm with a 250+ individual case load of family law, personal injury and medical malpractice. Responsible for the firm's day to day operations.
Handled personal injury, family law and medical malpractice
Worked as a sole practitioner with several associates in a general practice focused on personal injury family law and medical malpractice
Handled all areas of the law including family law, personal injury, construction litigation, criminal law, juvenile law and general civil law.
Handled all areas of the law including family law, personal injury, construction litigation, criminal law, juvenile law and general civil law.
Handled all areas of the law including family law, personal injury, construction litigation, criminal law, juvenile law and general civil law.
Client Management
Situation & Litigation Analysis
Resource Management
Project Leadership
Presentation
Public Speaking
Teaching & Mentorship
Political Advocacy
Communication Planning
2016 - present AV Rated Preeminent - Martindale Hubbell
2014 Nominated by Board of Governors for 2nd DCA
Judicial Nominating Committee
2013 Manatee County Bar Association
William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime
Achievement in Community Service
2012 Lawton Chiles Business Community Award
2004 Manatee County Bar Association Community
Service Award
2003 Boys & Girls Club of America National
Medallion Award
2022 - present Real Estate Sales License (SL3478364)
2004 - 2019 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
1993 - 2019 Board Certified in Family & Marital Law
1991 - present Member of the Florida Justice Associate
1986 Admitted to the Florida Bar (0603015)
1986 Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar
REFERENCES
The Honorable Judge John R. Blue
Former Circuit and 2nd DCA Judge
(941) 776-8570
The Honorable Durand Adams
Former Circuit Judge
durandja46@aol.com
(941) 773-9588
The Honorable John M. Gillies
Federal Immigration Judge
jgilliesjd@hotmail.com
(703) 489-3667
Arthur Cohen, M.D., J.D.
Medical Director Turning Points
art@tpmanatee.org
(941) 713-4689
Vaughn L. Yeager
Managing Director
Fiduciary Trust International of the South
vaughn.yeager@ftsi.com
(561) 226-3402
Kenneth E. White, J.D.
Senior Director Healthcare and Life Services
Willis Towers Watson
Kenneth.White@wtwco.com
(954) 609-9867
Marc Kallins, M.D.
Director of Rehabilitation at HCA Blake Hospital
(941) 720-1072