Port St. Lucie, FL Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

2100 SE Hillmoor Dr suite 106, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, USA

Arnold S. Gaines is a co-founder of Gaines Nolan Injury Law Firm, PLLC. He is a member of the Florida and District of Columbia Bars. Arnold primary practice areas are personal injury, civil rights, employment discrimination and general civil litigation. He has litigated cases across the United States in both Federal and State courts. Prior to founding his own firm, Law Offices of A. Gaines, PLLC, he worked for notable attorneys, Willie E Gary, Lorenzo Williams, the Late Jonny Cochran, and Benjamin Crump. A native Floridian, born and raised in the City of Fort Pierce, Arnold earned his B.S. from Howard University (1990). M.S. from Barry University (1998) and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law (2002). Known as a natural advocate for the underdog and his community, Arnold has served as a voter’s right protection attorney since 2002 and provided numerous pro bono services for his community. His dedication led him to being elected as a City of Fort Pierce City Commissioner in 2022. Arnold’s awards are numerous; however, he is most proud of being a father of 3 and father figure of many in his community. Other milestones include being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama in 2016. Being named Man of the Year by the Florida Statewide Organization of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. In 2018. Omega Man of the year by the Omicron Tau Chapter, 2014, 2016 and 2018. Community Service Award for Eckerd Connect and the AME Lay organization. Arnold’s passion outside of practicing law is coaching. In 2021 and 2022 he was chosen Coach of the year by Northside Little League softball players. However, Arnold’s greatest honor is being referred to by his formal clients to represent their family, friends, and associates. I am ready to work for you and your family.

Probate Law

1961 SW Park Place, Suite 202, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Evett L. Simmons is a graduate of Florida Southern College (B.A., 1979) and received her law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University (J.D., 1982). She received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Suffolk University (2001). Ms. Simmons concentrates her practice in estate planning as well as probate and guardianship administration and litigation. She also practices corporate law with an emphasis in franchising. Admitted to practice law in Florida, Ms. Simmons serves as Managing Partner for the Firm. Ms. Simmons has been a speaker at The Florida Bar Elder Law Essentials Update and the National Business Institute (NBI) on probate topics. She is also a published author. Actively involved in the community, Ms. Simmons is a member of the Board of Trustees for Florida Southern College and chairs the Board’s Diversity Task Force. Ms. Simmons has been awarded honors by a variety of respected organizations, associations, and businesses.

Wills and Trust Law

1860 SW Fountainview Blvd ste 100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, USA

In 2017, he graduated from Barry Law and returned to the Treasure Coast, gaining experience in estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, business planning, residential mortgage foreclosures, and evictions. Understanding the impact generational wealth has on society and setting the stage for success in generations to come, Jamy made it his mission to guide those in his community in such matters. In 2021, he graduated with his LL.M. in taxation with a concentration in estate planning from Boston University School of Law to further his mission. In his free time, he is an Adjunct Professor and continues to expand his knowledge of how to best serve his community.