Orlando, FL Lawyers

Insurance Law

496 Delaney Ave,, Suite 508, Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando attorney Adam L. Cordova is the owner and founder of Cordova Law Firm. He and his firm serve clients in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area. Adam is committed to helping people who have suffered damage in hurricanes, hail storms, and other weather disasters, and who find themselves in conflict with an insurance company who is trying to deny coverage. He represents individuals and business owners during profoundly difficult times, when they need to know that they have someone on their side, fighting for them.

Personal Injury Law

1137 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Caroline Fischer Espi was born Sao Paulo, Brazil where she started her legal career. After receiving her Bachelor of Law degree from Mackenzie University, she became a licensed attorney in Brazil in 2011. Caroline practiced law in Brazil for a year and then decided she wanted to expand her education by coming to the United States to study law as well. After receiving her Masters Degree from Boston University, Caroline decided to pursue a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law. After successfully passing the Florida Bar examination in 2018, Caroline became a licensed attorney in Florida. Currently, Caroline is admitted to practice in Florida & Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her areas of practice include: personal injury (all injuries), car crashes, slip and fall, medical malpractice, dog bites, commercial trucking accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, and civil litigation. She is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. In addition to being a member of Lawyers of Distinction, Caroline is also a member of the following organizations: Orange County Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Personal Injury Law

225 E Robinson St suite 542, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Area of Practice: Wrongful Death Law Charles is a native of South Carolina. Charles’ father, Dr. Buist, is a dentist, and he raised Charles alone. Therefore, Charles spent a lot of time in a dentist office while he was growing up, and he started working as a dental assistant at an early age. Charles saw many horrific cases where patients would come to Dr. Buist after being injured by another dentist. He witnessed many patients who were harmed by careless or reckless dentists. As a result, Charles became very passionate about dental malpractice and protecting dental patients. Charles went to the College of Charleston for his undergraduate degree, and he comes from a long line of Charleston, South Carolina attorneys. In fact, the Buist family started one of the oldest law firms in Charleston in the 1800s. The firm was called Buist & Buist, but it later changed names in the 1970s after merging with another law firm and eventually became Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee. Although Charles considered moving back to Charleston many times, he and his wife ultimately fell in love with Orlando, Florida. After law school, Charles visited his law school roommate, Nick Spetsas, in Orlando for a New Years' weekend and absolutely fell in love with the area. The parks, the people, the beauty, and the year-round sunshine make Orlando the perfect location for Charles and his family, and they are proud to call Orlando their home.

Personal Injury Law

7335 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

A highly accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, and former sheriff’s detective, Daniel J. Newlin boasts an impressive 28-year career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida. Throughout his tenure, Newlin rapidly advanced through various investigative roles, including uniform patrol, the sheriff’s emergency response team, vice, the sheriff’s special executive unit, special operations, and the elite fugitive unit. In these capacities, he collaborated closely with the U.S. Marshals Office to investigate, locate, and apprehend dangerous criminals. Newlin demonstrated exceptional investigative skills, successfully taking hundreds of violent offenders off the streets, including those involved in armed robbery, gang violence, human trafficking, and illegal gun and narcotics trafficking. Over the course of his distinguished career, he earned numerous awards, medals, and commendations for his bravery and dedication to service, culminating in the prestigious Distinguished Service Medal for Sustained Superior Performance after 28 years of exemplary service. In addition to his distinguished law enforcement career, Newlin is a visionary entrepreneur who founded Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys from scratch. Over the past 22 years, he has grown the firm into the second-largest personal injury law firm in the country and one of the most respected in the nation for its trial advocacy and commitment to community service. His firm has helped over 500,000 consumers in need of legal assistance and currently boasts over 25,000 active clients recovering billions of dollars for his clients. This remarkable growth reflects Newlin’s strategic vision and unwavering dedication to providing exceptional legal representation while giving back to the community. Most importantly, Newlin’s commitment extends beyond his professional achievements; he is deeply dedicated to his family, faith and community. Recognized in Central Florida not just as an accomplished lawyer, he is also celebrated as an exceptional father and a devoted member of the United Methodist Church. Every year, Newlin amplifies his efforts to give back to those in need, making a significant difference not only in Florida but around the world. Beyond local efforts, Newlin’s impact extends internationally. He played a pivotal role in coordinating the first relief flights into Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, delivering essential supplies and returning individuals in need of emergency medical care to the United States. His humanitarian work includes facilitating life-saving cardiac surgeries for children in the Caribbean every year and Newlin was instrumental in providing rescue efforts into Ukraine, delivering medical supplies and assisting in the evacuation of families as the conflict with Russia escalated. He also sends representatives to Colombia and South Africa to provide food and build homes for those living in dire conditions. Through these endeavors, he demonstrates a profound commitment to improving lives both locally and globally, embodying the spirit of compassion and service. His philanthropic spirit exemplifies his belief in service and compassion for others. With his superior law enforcement knowledge and strong proficiency in the law and business insights, Newlin is able to foster local, national, and international partnerships. He stands as a powerful advocate for his community and the United States of America.

Criminal Defense Law

207 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801

Eben Cowles Self is an Orlando trial lawyer whose practice includes criminal defense and civil disputes. He practices at the Law Offices of Eben C. Self, which the Florida Bar lists at 207 East Livingston Street. The same directory identifies him as managing partner and confirms that he is eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing. His civil work has included representing injured plaintiffs at Morgan, Colling & Gilbert, the predecessor to Morgan & Morgan. One documented case is Sinfort v. Food Lion. In its July 1, 2005 opinion, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal named Self and Randy E. Schimmelpfennig as counsel for the appellant. The dispute concerned a shopper’s alleged injuries after a fall in a grocery store’s produce section. The appellate court reversed the summary judgment entered in Food Lion’s favor. Self’s career also includes representation of businesses and individuals in criminal and civil matters, with trial and appellate work in state and federal courts. He has practiced in Florida since 1993. His professional biography lists admission to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit; the Bar directory identifies the latter as the U.S. Court of Appeals. His biography also lists him on the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s court-appointed attorney registry for Orange and Osceola counties.

Criminal Defense Law

200 East Robinson Street, Suite 1150, Orlando, FL 32801

It’s a family tradition. His grandfather was a judge, his father a professor at DePaul University and at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. After studying at the University of Texas as an undergraduate, Scheller attended the Stetson University College of Law — Florida’s oldest law school — where he was number one in his class and won the jurisprudence award for civil procedure. Before graduating, Scheller transferred to the University of California at Berkley where he did community service and was in the top 1% of his law school graduating class. Scheller became an assistant Federal defender in Orlando in 2000 and became a supervisor in 2002. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how the Federal courts work and strengthened is commitment to fight for the rights of those accused of crimes. In 2004, Scheller moved into private practice, working with noted criminal defense attorney Barry Cohen in Tampa and, after two years with the famously aggressive defender, opened his own practice in Orlando. In addition to his work in Florida, Scheller has handled Federal cases in the Southern District of New York (Manhattan), the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn), the Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), the Western District of New York (Rochester) and the Eastern District of Virginia — a notoriously rigorous jurisdiction that oversees cases originating in Washington, DC. His deep experience with Federal trial procedure led Scheller to become the CJ Counselor for the Federal Middle District of Florida, representing people who can’t afford to defend themselves against the Federal government in court. This work, often involving difficult cases, keeps Scheller tuned in to changes in Federal court practices. He trains other attorneys and his written pleadings are well-known and used by lawyers in Federal courts across the country. Scheller’s legal opinions have been published in premier law journals including Legal Arguments, Mercer Law Journal and Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law.

Civil Litigation

201 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Mr. Morris received his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in 1982 and his Juris Doctor from Memphis State University in 1987. Mr. Morris specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, automobile negligence, and insurance defense litigation. He is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern District of Florida and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Morris is a board certified civil trial lawyer. Just over one percent of all attorneys in Florida are Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Practice and Clay Morris is among this distinguished group.

Personal Injury Law

2707 E Jefferson St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

Francis began his legal career in 1994 as an associate with a statewide defense firm specializing in medical malpractice defense, nursing home defense and municipal defense. In 2001, Francis joined the law firm of Morgan and Morgan, P.A., as a Partner, focusing his practice on medical malpractice, police misconduct, wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases. From 2004-2006, Morgan & Morgan, P.A., participated in a joint venture with famed trial lawyer Johnny Cochran to open an office in Miami, Florida where Francis served as the co-managing partner. After achieving great success with The Cochran Firm, Francis became a shareholder of Morgan & Morgan, P.A. As the firm expanded, Francis was instrumental in opening new offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Jackson, Mississippi. He held the position of managing partner for the Jackson, Mississippi office from its inception through 2014, Francis also served on the firm’s Executive Committee. In 2018, Francis joined longtime friend and colleague Joseph A. Osborne in forming their own firm, Osborne & Francis, PLLC. The firm has offices in Boca Raton and Orlando. Their firm will focus primarily on product liability, medical device litigation, pharmaceutical litigation, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Awarded the Vince Monroe Townsend Legends Award by the National Bar Association for historic leadership in the area of Civil Rights and designated as a Game Changer by Politic365. Gregorio (Greg) Antonio Francis currently serves as lead counsel for the historic Black Farmers case. This national class action challenged the ongoing disparate treatment of Black Farmers across the United States resulting in a $1.25 billion dollar settlement. Nearly 20,000 Black farmers or their descendants received the “JUSTICE” they had long demanded. In RE: Black Farmers is the largest settlement of a Civil Rights case in the history of the American Civil Justice system. In addition to his professional achievements, Francis serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Bethune Cookman University. Additionally, Francis has served as legal counsel to the Lay Ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church which boasts membership of over 3 million. In 2010, he was appointed to serve on the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission by Governor Charlie Christ. Francis is very active at all levels of the National Bar Association having served on the Executive Board of the Florida Chapter and as President of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association from 2001-2003. In the community, Francis is an active member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Winter Park Chapter and was recently featured in the Kappa Journal, RYSE Magazine and Onyx Magazine for his contribution to the local community and for his national accomplishments. Mr. Francis was born in the Panama Canal Zone and moved to the United States as a young child. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School with honors in 1986. Francis then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida in 1991, and a Juris Doctorate in 1994 from the University of Florida Law School, where he was a Virgil Hawkins Fellow. In law school, he received writing and oral honors in Appellate Advocacy and was named to the Dean’s List. He was appointed as a Justice for the University of Florida Board of Masters, the highest Appellate Court for student disciplinary matters, and rose to the level of Senior Presiding Justice in 1994. He was also a member of the Frederick Douglas Moot Court Team and Publishing Editor for the UMDJA Law Journal. As a result of his academic achievements and extracurricular activities, he was inducted into the prestigious Florida Blue Key Leadership honorary society. Currently, Francis volunteers his time to a number of local non-profit organizations. Most recently, he launched his own philanthropic platform, Believing In Good, which funds and hosts an annual “For the Kids” toy drive where he returns to the neighborhood of his childhood and distributes Christmas gifts to the children. He serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Mark AME, is a member of the Orlando Chapter of 100 Black Men of America and a Board member for Nap Ford Charter School. Francis is married to the former Keisha Berry, has a daughter, Grier, a son, Gregorio II (Rio), and resides in Windermere, Florida.

Estate Planning Law

3700 Conway Rd, # 100, Orlando, FL 32812

James M. Flick is currently an Associate Attorney for Flick Law Group, P.L. Prior to his current employment, James attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, then proceeded to earn his J.D. from Barry University of Orlando while interning for the Flick Law Group, P.L. James has been a long time resident of Orlando, Florida where he enjoys spending time with his family and friends; working on home projects; cooking; and anything involving athletics.

Estate Planning Law

3700 South Conway Road, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32812

James J. Flick is an attorney, chartered life underwriter, chartered financial consultant, and former certified public accountant, with a law practice concentrating in the areas of estate planning and asset protection planning, compensation planning, and tax and business planning for physicians, business owners, professionals, and high net worth individuals. Prior to opening his law practice in 1993, Mr. Flick worked as a certified public accountant for twelve years. For eight of these years he worked as a tax specialist with “Big Six” international accounting firms. The remaining four years, he operated his own accounting firm specializing in tax and business planning for privately owned businesses. Mr. Flick uses his unique educational and professional background to provide his clients with complete planning that considers the overall financial and tax impact of issues, in addition to focusing on the legal aspect of those issues and their resolution. Also, his training in accounting, insurance, and financial planning enables him to more effectively communicate with clients and their professional advisors.

Personal Injury Law

2600 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

After graduating from law school, I spent years representing and adamantly defending some of the biggest auto insurance companies in the world. Over that time period I learned the strategies put into place by those insurance companies and how to beat them. Now, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to help the victims of auto accidents and slip and fall injuries. I am fortunate to be an attorney that gets to fight for justice on behalf of my clients and hold insurance companies responsible for paying my clients what they are entitled to. I was raised in Michigan and relocated to Florida where I attended the University of Central Florida and Barry University School of Law. I am admitted to practice before all Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator as well as an Arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Criminal Defense Law

1105 E Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

John Godbout grew up in Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a degree in American Government. John was offered a Dean’s Merit Scholarship to study law at the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL. John's early legal career was focused on civil litigation, first as an associate for a Miami litigation firm specializing in aviation and transportation tort defense and later as Assistant General Counsel for the Florida Dept of Transportation (D6). John then spent a decade at a Fortune 100 insurance company where he led a team of professionals specializing in directors and officers liability claims. John went on to lead the reorganization of a midsize, multistate law firm based in Miami with six domestic offices and a satellite location in Medellin, Columbia, and later to reimagine and rebuild a boutique law firm in Boston, MA. John ultimately pivoted to criminal defense, and is the managing partner of Smith & Eulo.

Personal Injury Law

4495 South Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807

On March 31, 1956, John Morgan was born in Lexington, Kentucky. In 1971, he and his family moved to Orlando, Florida, where John attended high school. After graduating, John enrolled in the University of Florida and became a member of Alpha Tau Omega. In 1982, he became president of Florida Blue Key. John graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1983. By 1988, John had founded Morgan & Morgan under the belief that the firm would represent the people, not the powerful. To this day, John has run the firm by that code, promising never to take a case representing an insurance carrier or large company. Through John’s guidance, leadership and vision, the firm has founded multiple locations throughout Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Winter Haven, Daytona, Kissimmee, Saint Petersburg, Naples, Tavares, Jacksonville, Melbourne, The Villages, Pensacola and Tallahassee. The firm has also expanded nationally, opening offices in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, New York, Kentucky, New Jersey, Alabama and Philadelphia. Morgan & Morgan employs 307 staff attorneys and over 1,400 support staff members. More than twenty-five years after the firm’s inception, “for the people” continues to be a way of life for John Morgan and the firm. John has lectured across the country on the practice of law. He has been an active member of the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers and served as a FLAG trustee, making a push for Florida state law that would protect families from corporations and insurance companies. John is currently on the board of trustees for the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. John has received Martindale-Hubbell’s esteemed “AV” rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Based on the recommendations of his peers, John’s “AV” rating serves a testament to the fact that fellow attorneys consider him at the highest level of professional excellence. Only a select group of attorneys are ever awarded with this premier distinction. John has reached another career milestone when he has proudly released his books titled “You Can’t Teach Hungry…Creating the Multimillion Dollar Law Firm,” and “You Can’t Teach Vision…The Twenty-First Century Law Firm” on which he frequently lectures. The books offer insight into John’s success, philosophy and business methods, and provides the groundwork for a sustainable and enduring practice. Lawyers from across the country have read the books and continue to reach out to John for further guidance and advice. John and his wife, Ultima, proudly support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, whose principal goal is to end the “invisible problem” of hunger throughout the state. In 2013, John and Ultima made a generous donation that helped the organization fund and open the Morgan & Morgan, P.A. Hunger Relief Center. The 100,000-square foot facility—more than double the size of its predecessor—is equipped with ample freezers, coolers, and infrastructure space to store the millions of pounds of food collected by Second Harvest each year.

Personal Injury Law

8601 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL 32819

At Stratos Jets — The Pine Agency, I bring over 25 years of expertise in aviation law, business development, and private aviation to deliver an unmatched jet charter experience. Founded by Johnny A. Pineyro, a seasoned corporate lawyer, licensed pilot, and aviation specialist, our company is built on a deep understanding of the aviation industry and a passion for excellence and safe travel by air. Our founder’s journey in aviation began with a niche legal practice focusing on transactional aviation law and catastrophic injury cases, as well as advising clients on complex regulatory compliance and aircraft transactions. As a pilot and jet owner himself, Johnny A. Pineyro is able to provide a higher level of service and compassion for our clientele. This extensive experience has been instrumental in shaping Stratos Jets — The Pine Agency as a leader in private aviation services, combining industry expertise with a personalized approach for the discerning traveler. Over the years, Johnny A. Pineyro has also served as a board member for esteemed organizations such as Mercy Flight, Angel Flight, Challenge Air, and flown missions for Veterans Air Command, advocating for accessible and life-saving aviation services. This dedication to the aviation community has fostered a commitment to safety, reliability, and service that sets our company apart. At Stratos Jets — The Pine Agency, we leverage this rich history to provide tailored charter solutions for our discerning clientele. Whether it’s business travel, leisure flights, or specialized air services, we ensure that every journey is seamless, luxurious, and secure. Our team of aviation professionals brings the same grit, determination, and precision that have defined our founder’s career, delivering excellence at every altitude. Stratos Jets — The Pine Agency is more than a jet charter company – it’s a culmination of decades of experience, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to elevating private aviation with strong values rooted in hard work and integrity. As a husband and father of 6 who uses the same jet charter options offered to his clients, Johnny A. Pineyro has given our offering his seal of approval. Fly with us and experience the gold standard in charter services, where every detail reflects our legacy of expertise and passion for the skies.

Immigration Law

7680 Universal Blvd, Suite 210, Orlando, FL 32819

Bicalho Legal Consulting PA is led by Dr. Vinícius Bicalho, a licensed attorney in the United States, Brazil, and Portugal. Dr. Bicalho is recognized as the most awarded Brazilian immigration attorney practicing in the United States, having received national and international distinctions throughout his career. He is also a leading figure in the Brazilian and international press on immigration issues to the U.S., frequently cited by major media outlets when the topic involves visas, green cards, regulatory changes, or American immigration policies. With over 20 years dedicated to immigration and the internationalization of careers and businesses, he personally reviews the strategic cases handled by Bicalho.

Medical Malpractice Law

505 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

Maria Tejedor graduated from the University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in 1992. In 1993, she commenced law school at Stetson University, the number one ranked law school in trial advocacy. In 1994, she participated in a college-wide competition and was selected by her peers at Stetson to join the law school’s prestigious and exclusive trial team. She spent the following two years representing Stetson College of Law in national and statewide trial competitions. Throughout the years she competed, Stetson College of Law maintained its number one national ranking in trial advocacy. In 1995, Maria Tejedor was the first-place winner of the American Criminal Defense Bar National Trial Competition . Ms. Tejedor secured second place in both the Florida Bar’s State Trial Competition and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers State Competition. She was the 1996 Regional Champion in the American Bar Association National Trial Competition and was awarded the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. In 1996, upon graduation, Stetson University College of Law presented her with the Harris Ferrell Competition Award for Individual Excellence in Intercollegiate Trial Competition. In 1996, she joined the law firm of Martinez, Manglardi and Diez-Arguelles. In 2004, she became one of the youngest women to be board certified in the state of Florida. That same year she was named a full partner at the law firm and the name was changed to Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor. In 2009, fueled by a passion for helping women and children, she founded the law firm of Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor and became its managing partner. That passion and focus have led to her numerous successful statewide appellate and Supreme Court decisions, which have established laws that protect the rights of the most vulnerable.

Civil Litigation

1800 Pembrook Dr, # 190, Orlando, FL 32810

Mark Filburn is the President of Whitestone Construction Group LLC. His responsibilities include the management of daily operating activities and legal affairs and executing policies to align the company's goals for growth. He has 28 years of experience in construction law and the construction industry. Mr. Filburn was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990. He was also admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of International Trade, the United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Mark is a member of the American, Florida, and Orange County Bar Associations. He also served as a board member for the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, MetroPlan Orlando, and the Board of Visitors for Lake Highland Preparatory School.. He is a member of the Board of Visitors for the Wake Forest University School of Law. Mr. Filburn earned his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Mark and his family live in Winter Park, Florida.

Personal Injury Law

20 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Nicholas P. Panagakis has practiced law since 1997 and is admitted to the Florida Bar. He was born and raised in the Chicago, Illinois area before moving to the Tampa Bay, Florida area in 1983, where he graduated from Dunedin High School in 1990. Mr. Panagakis then attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and graduated in 1994. While in College, he was Chief Justice of the Student Hearing Board, as well as a two-term President and founding father of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. In his senior year of College, Mr. Panagakis was honored as the top undergraduate member of the International Fraternity. Finally, Nicholas attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he obtained his law degree in 1997 with an emphasis in trial practice. Mr. Panagakis began his legal career at the State Attorney’s Office for Orange and Osceola Counties upon his graduation from law school in 1997. During his years at the State Attorney’s Office, he prosecuted and tried misdemeanors and felonies; including drug offenses, sex crimes, and manslaughter. Upon leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Nicholas joined a civil defense firm. He practiced out of the firm’s Orlando and Melbourne, Florida offices for over seven years and ultimately became a Partner at the firm. Mr. Panagakis litigated and tried cases throughout the state of Florida for his clients comprised of various insurance companies, governmental agencies, trucking lines, grocery stores, and automobile parts and repair shops. In early 2007, Mr. Panagakis joined Morgan and Morgan, P.A. and he exclusively represents individuals and families who have been injured in accidents due to the negligence of others. Mr. Panagakis was voted a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2009-2010. This distinction is awarded to the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. In 2011, Mr. Panagakis was voted into the The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40, which is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Mr. Panagakis is married to his wife, Heather, and is the proud father of four children, Ella, Sophia, Anna, and Peter. He remains active in his community and church having served on the parish council executive committee. He is a partner and shareholder in the firm.

Personal Injury Law

225 E Robinson St suite 542, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Nick was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was raised about 20 minutes away from the city in Moorestown, New Jersey. In 2010, Nick’s parents decided to move to a beach town in Northeast Florida, and Nick immediately fell in love with the Sunshine State and the endless possibilities it has to offer. During law school, Nick gained invaluable litigation experience as a certified student-attorney for the South Carolina Juvenile Justice Clinic. He also interned at a Fortune 500 company, a personal injury law firm, and the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General. Prior to Spetsas Buist PLLC, Nick gained litigation and trial experience working for the largest insurance defense firm in Florida and, subsequently, a prominent national law firm, where he represented companies and their insurance carriers in complex civil litigation matters, including personal and catastrophic injury, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, automobile, and trucking liability, and negligent security. Nick uses his litigation and trial experience to aggressively pursue claims on behalf of clients injured by the negligence of others. Because of the knowledge Nick gained from defending corporations and their insurance carriers, he understands their negotiation tactics and trial techniques. Now, Nick uses this knowledge against companies and their insurance carriers to maximize the value of his clients’ cases and to bring justice to his clients. Nick believes in aggressive representation and understands that communication is crucial to client satisfaction. He devotes himself to treating his clients like family.

Corporate and Transactional Law

1615 Woodward St, Orlando, FL 32803

I take a holistic approach to the practice of business law, helping owners start, grow, protect, and sell their enterprises. My experience handling hundreds of state and federal court business litigation disputes also gives me insight on asset protection techniques and ways to minimize exposure to legal risks and litigation.

Personal Injury Law

250 N Orange Ave 14th floor, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Piercy Stakelum is a personal injury trial attorney and the founder of Trial Pro, P.A., in Orlando, Florida. His work includes representing people injured through the negligence of others, with a particular emphasis on motor vehicle negligence cases. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts across Florida. Stakelum graduated from the University of Florida Law School in 1997. During law school, he participated on the Moot Court and Trial Competition teams. He subsequently worked at two large law firms before establishing Trial Pro in Orlando in 2001 as a personal injury practice. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, he is identified by Trial Pro as its senior personal injury attorney. The firm he founded now has offices in Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, Naples and Melbourne, and serves the surrounding areas of Brevard County. Trial Pro lists personal injury, car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, slip-and-fall cases and workers’ compensation among its practice areas. The firm also describes a focus on motor vehicle crashes involving rideshare vehicles, delivery trucks, motorcycles and semi-trailers. Outside his casework, Stakelum oversees community and charitable causes supported by Trial Pro, including the firm’s annual scholarship. Trial Pro also states that it donates a portion of its trial verdicts to local charities in the communities where the cases are tried.

Family and Divorce Law

111 N Orange Ave ste 750, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL and serves clients throughout the state of Florida. Palmer has a broad background in providing intimate legal advice to those in need at a major time of change in their life. She has been an advocate for her clients for almost 30 years and continues to have steadfast continued relationship even after a divorce has been finalized. Palmer is a champion in the courtroom as well as knowledgeable in alternative domestic dispute resolution avenues like mediation and Collaborative Law. Palmer’s matters range from difficult divorces, mediation, adoption, complex financial issues and custody cases. Palmer is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and brings experience in all methods of case resolution, including mediation, arbitration, facilitation and negotiations to serve individuals as well as businesses. She has extensive experience with complex financial issues as well. Palmer has handled dividing celebrity assets with an eye to the family behind the news, and was on the legal team representing Elin Nordegren in her divorce from Tiger Woods. Palmer also loves her community. Palmer has been President of the Central Florida Association of Women, the President of the Orlando Young Professionals, an adjunct professor in the areas of Legal Ethics, Business Law, Trial Techniques and Family Law at Stetson University, Barry University, Southern College, and the University of Central Florida. Palmer also taught for several years at Emory University for the trial advocacy program. In 2022, Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer reappointed Rebecca to the Art Advisory Board until 2024. She is a published author and speaker and appears frequently on Fox 35 News Orlando. Also, Rebecca L. Palmer has been listed on the 2023 Super Lawyers® List once again. For the seventeenth year in a row, Rebecca L. Palmer has been named to the Super Lawyers® list, recognized by her peers as a top-ranked attorney in her practice of family law and alternative dispute resolution. Only 5% of attorneys in Florida receive this distinction.

Criminal Defense Law

150 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Rolando Sanchez is the newest member of the Colbert Law team. Born to Roberto and Cary Sanchez, he was born and raised in the Orlando area he now serves. After finishing high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably as an Avionics Technician on the F-15E Fighter Aircraft. When he returned home to Orlando from his military service, he attended the University of Central Florida. There, he earned his BSBA in Finance and graduated cum laude in 2012. He then moved on to Barry University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2016. Rolando is proud to have also earned the 2016 John Modica Mentorship Award. During his time at Barry University, he served as the founding member of the Veterans Legal Society and also was a Dean’s Writing Fellow. Rolando Sanchez is also fluent in Spanish, and helps us better serve our Spanish-speaking clients. He hopes to be able to continue the legacy of this most honored profession and gain the respect and admiration of his colleagues in the legal field as well as that of the community he serves.

Civil Litigation

37 N Orange Ave suite 500, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Shameeza S. Embrey has eleven (11) years legal experience as a paralegal in a variety of general practice areas, including but not limited to, civil litigation, real property, family law and collections law. Mrs. Embrey is the owner of the Law Office of Shameeza S. Embrey,LLC. Prior to starting her own firm, she was a Paralegal, Realtor and Guardian Ad Litem in FL. Mrs. Embrey is a graduate of FAMU College of Law in Orlando, FL. While attending law-school in the evenings, she completed Trial practice, worked as a paralegal full time in the day all while carrying her son to full term and caring for her daughter while her U.S. Navy husband was away serving our country. Prior to Law School Mrs. Embrey earned her Bachelors from Keiser University.

Family and Divorce Law

4162 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804, USA

Steve W. Marsee assists clients throughout Central Florida in complex marital and family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, and property distribution. Mr. Marsee attended the University of Miami School of Law and the University of Central Florida, where he received his undergraduate degree in legal studies with a minor in criminal justice. Before embarking on his legal career as an Orlando divorce attorney, Mr. Marsee became one of the youngest Chiefs of Police in the country at the age of 29, having received national acclaim as Florida’s most successful undercover drug agent while serving as investigator in charge of intelligence and organized crime for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Through his work in law enforcement, Mr. Marsee gained valuable experience in negotiating complex issues with a wide variety of people and dealing with high-stress, high-stakes situations. This experience has greatly aided him in his practice as a marital and family lawyer. Mr. Marsee is an active member of the Florida and Washington D.C. Bar Associations, the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida, the Orange County Bar Association Criminal and Family Law Committees, and the American Inns of Court. He is also a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator and a charter member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court.

Personal Injury Law

390 N Orange Ave, STE 2310, Orlando, FL 32801

Tina Willis is an Orlando personal injury and car accident attorney with Tina Willis Law Injury Accident Lawyer. Her office is on North Orange Avenue, in Suite 2310. In the Florida Bar directory, she appears as Tina Michelle Willis, a member in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida. Before representing injured plaintiffs, Willis worked in insurance defense. At Lord Bissell & Brook, she worked primarily for Lloyd’s of London, according to her account of that period. Today, her Bar profile lists personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and workers’ compensation. The firm describes its work as car accident, truck accident and serious injury matters throughout Central Florida and elsewhere in the state. Willis grew up in Winter Garden, where her grandparents raised her. She graduated from Florida State University College of Law in 1995; her firm biography records that she finished second in her class. Florida admitted her to the Bar in September 2012. Her professional biography also lists membership in the Florida Justice Association and the American Association of Justice. Away from her practice, Willis runs and cycles. Her biography describes outings across Florida, from the Keys to Jacksonville, and races ranging from 5Ks to marathons. Photographs on the same page show her after the Lake Minneola Half Marathon in Clermont and camping with her husband at Wekiva Springs State Park.

Criminal Defense Law

1945 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806, USA

William D. Umansky has almost two decades of experience offering "Second Chances" to clients who have either been injured as a result of someone else's negligence or who have, unfortunately, been charged with a crime. His practice is based in Central Florida and he advocates for his clients throughout Florida. Bill's practice is focused on providing his clients with "second chances" and Bill prides himself on working hard to see that people who are injured are given compensation to begin their journey towards a new and better life-- a life they can begin as masters of their own destiny, not merely as victims of circumstance. Bill handles all personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, sex abuse, negligent security, slip and fall and premise liability cases. Bill graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. During law school, Bill was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team and received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the University of Florida Law School.

Personal Injury Law

7335 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, Orlando, FL 32819

Personal Injury Law

7335 Sand Lake Rd, Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32819

Mr. Newlins passion has always been in public service. At the age of 18 he was working his first job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the City of New Chicago, Indiana. Mr. Newlin was only on the job for 6 months, when he was in the back of an ambulance delivering a baby. Mr. Newlin went on to become a police officer in New Chicago; and after battling frost bite for a few years, he accepted a position as Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriffs Office. During Mr. Newlins time there, he was assigned to the Patrol Division, Fugitive Division and Tourist Policing Division. Mr. Newlin received numerous awards and honors, which he is very proud of today. Mr. Newlin recently met a young woman at a hospital where a careless driver caused her to lose her unborn baby. The careless driver was clearly at fault, the insurance company for the careless driver never offered an apology or offered money to help with any medical bills. They only called and asked permission to inspect her car to make sure she was somehow not at fault for the accident. Further, Mr. Newlin met a husband and wife not long ago who were badly injured in a car accident. Their car was totaled and they were both out of work. The insurance company refused to pay for a rental car even though the accident was clearly not their fault. Mr. Newlin speaks with mothers and fathers, nurses and teachers, construction workers and police officers, people from all walks of life everyday who have been injured at no fault of their own ?people who are looking for justice, fairness and help for the challenges they face each day after an accident. Mr. Newlin takes great pride in changing peoples lives.

Family and Divorce Law

730 Vassar St, Suite #200, Orlando, FL 32804

Jean Marie Moses serves as the managing attorney and sole shareholder of the Men’s Divorce Law Firm. Attorney Moses joined the Men’s Divorce Law Firm in 2009 and worked alongside the Firm’s founder Jeffrey Feulner until his untimely passing in May 2021. She remains committed to carrying on Attorney Feulner’s legacy which is to provide aggressive, personalized, and knowledgeable representation to Husbands and Fathers in difficult family law matters. Attorney Moses strongly believes that children need a meaningful relationship with both of their parents and that Husbands and Fathers should have equal footing in family law cases. She strives to minimize the difficult impact that family law matters have on everyone involved, especially the children, in every case she handles. Attorney Moses is a zealous advocate and litigator and is known for providing aggressive representation in and out of the courtroom. Her years of experience in the courtroom have afforded her familiarity with the various and differing courtroom practices throughout the state. Attorney Moses is collaboratively trained and acts as a member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida. She is also an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and Central Florida Association for Women’s Lawyers. The Men’s Divorce Law Firm handles all family law cases throughout the state of Florida including divorce, paternity, child support, alimony (spousal support), timesharing (custody), parenting plans, modifications, domestic violence injunctions, and adoption. Attorney Moses was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where she attended Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Petit College of Law and her undergraduate degree from Fordham University, the College at Lincoln Center. While earning her degree in Journalism at Fordham, Attorney Moses was a staff writer for The Observer, authoring many articles relevant to the legal field. Attorney Moses acquired her passion for family law during a law school internship with Brevard County Legal Aid, during which she was an active member of the Brevard County Domestic Violence Task Force and Awareness Committee. In honoring their founder’s love of the Central Florida Community, the Men’s Divorce Law Firm team can often be seen sponsoring community events, participating in 5Ks, and volunteering to charitable causes that were close to Attorney Feulner.

Bankruptcy Law

424 E Central Blvd #651, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Born in Jersey City, NJ to hardworking immigrant parents, Sahil Vijay Patel built his first successes in eCommerce, founding multiple startups that generated millions in revenue and earned the 2015 Inc. 5000 Award, ranking #366 nationwide. After his father’s passing in 2006, Sahil dedicated himself to creating opportunities for others. In 2015, he left business behind to pursue his Juris Doctorate at Barry University School of Law, where he volunteered with the Middle District Bankruptcy Clinic, VITA, and The Daily Bread. Having completed over 1,000 hours of community service, Sahil now leads Sahil Vijay Law, PLLC in Orlando, FL—offering accessible legal services and mentorship to future attorneys. He speaks Gujarati, Hindi, and is learning Spanish.

Personal Injury Law

214 South Lucerne Circle East, Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando personal injury lawyer Steve Eichenblatt focuses his law practice in the field of personal injury with a particular interest in automobile accidents, complex tort litigation, workers’ compensation cases, and medical malpractice claims.