Florida Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

912 NW 56 Ter, Suite A, GAINESVILLE, Florida 32605

Adriane M. Isenberg is a graduate of Smith College in Northampton, MA with a BA in Hispanic Studies. She graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with a J.D. in 1996 and has been practicing in Gainesville, FL throughout her legal career. In 2006, the Law Firm of Adriane M. Isenberg, P.A. was formed. Ms. Isenberg has been involved exclusively in family law practice since then. Her areas of expertise include divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plans, adoptions, guardianships, wills and trusts, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. Isenberg currently has cases in all of North Central Florida, including, but not limited to, Alachua, Gilchrist, Levy, Baker, Bradford, Union, Marion, Clay, Putnam and Columbia Counties.

Civil Litigation

888 S Andrews Ave, STE 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Law

Personal Injury Law

889 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

From 2012 through 2018, Alan has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. This recognition is bestowed only upon attorneys who, after independent research and evaluation, demonstrate excellence and professionalism in practice. The "Rising Star" designation is given to no more than 2.5% of Florida lawyers. Alan focuses his practice on aggressively advocating for the injured, recognizing the need for compassion in the representation of his clients. Since being admitted to the Florida bar in 2008, Alan has gained invaluable experience in handling a wide array civil litigation, handling all aspects of litigation matters - from meeting clients through trial. Alan's career has been highlighted by extensive participation in local and state-wide bar organizations, and Alan is currently a member of the Sarasota Bar Association and is an "Eagle Member" of the Florida Justice Association. Alan is also presently serving his second two-year term as an appointee on the Florida Supreme Court's Standing Committee on Fairness and Diversity, a committee which focuses its efforts on issues affecting the public, litigants, attorneys and judges relative to fairness and diversity in Florida's system of justice. Alan reads, writes and speaks Spanish. Alan is a graduate of St. Mary's University of San Antonio Texas and of the University of Dayton School of Law. In law school, Alan achieved the "CALI" award for study in his insurance law class, an award given to the student who achieves the highest grade in any particular class. Additionally, Alan served as a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer, helping Spanish-speaking people fill out and file income tax return documents. Currently, Alan is licensed to practice before all state courts of the State of Florida, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Civil Litigation

601 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

A civil trial lawyer since 1983, Alan Wagner brings an extensive and unusual skill set to his partnership in the firm. True to the firm’s dedication to plaintiffs’ rights, his experience plays a vital role in helping clients get the justice they deserve. Alan has distinguished himself as a courtroom lawyer, with recognized experience in handling claims of legal malpractice, medical malpractice, professional negligence, products liability, bad-faith litigation, complex commercial disputes, and toxic torts. Alan became a partner in the firm in 1994 and has served as President of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore since 2003. His exceptional skills and competence have guided and fueled the practice’s growth and success over the decades. Alan has successfully sued doctors, lawyers, hospitals, nursing homes, airlines, cruise lines, accountants, realtors, architects, famous magicians and rock stars, airlines, car companies, construction companies, and many others who, through negligence, have caused harm to his clients – his experience is that vast and varied. One of his key areas of expertise is the examination of expert witnesses, frequently a difficult yet critical component in personal injury litigation. Consistently voted by his professional peers for inclusion on U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Lawyers” lists, in plaintiff’s legal, medical, and professional malpractice, he has honed through decades of experience a reputation for general excellence in trial advocacy. Like every member of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, Alan takes his legal and ethical obligations to his clients seriously, and he expects all colleagues in the broader profession to do the same. He is not afraid to sue other lawyers when their negligent actions or failures to act have caused harm to clients. Alan believes, and passionately so, that attorneys are privileged to earn and hold the trust of their clients; attorneys who violate that trust need to be held accountable. Alan’s proficiency and skill are reflected in his leadership roles, professional honors, and numerous memberships. He served as president of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association during 2020-2021 and has served on its board of directors from 2007 to the present time. In 2005, he was inducted as a fellow of the prestigious and distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers, considered the premier professional trial organization in America. Additionally, he was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve two six-year terms on the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Committee (Civil). He is board-certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. On the personal side, Alan holds both single and multiengine pilot’s licenses and is a dedicated husband and father. His wife, Deborah, is the founder and director of Tampa Bay’s Child, Inc., a local nonprofit organization that links impoverished children with sponsors from the community, a journalist, and ten-year member of the St. Pete Times Editorial Board. The couple are avid boaters, and Captain Wagner is well-versed in all matters marine! He has two wonderful grown “children,” both graduates of Rice University: his son Alex, a software engineer who lives in Denver with his wife Stefanie and their two Australian shepherds, Varly and Gru; and his daughter, Natalie, a senior scientist with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, who lives in New York City with her husband, Mick, and their goldendoodle, Ollie.

Tax Law

2333 Ponce de Leon suite 314, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA