Sarasota, FL Lawyers

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

2 North Tamima Trail,, 5th Floor, Sarasota, FL 34210

My name is Charles Telfair and I’m a personal injury trial lawyer. I started my legal career 28 years ago at one of the largest law firms in the country, Holland & Knight. There I represented major corporations, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Textron, Stanley Bostitch and many others. After I left Holland & Knight, I represented a personal injury victim here and there. Through those cases, I realized my true passion was helping victims navigate through their injury claims. It was a very rewarding experience for me. About 15 years ago, I shifted my practice to personal injury. That is what I have focused on ever since. I pride myself on personal service. Many of my clients are my friends. I know them and every aspect of their claim. When you call my office, you speak with me. I focus on your claim. You focus on your recovery.

Personal Injury Law

2101 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA

Personal Injury Law

1515 Ringling Blvd, Suite 230, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mr. Linehan is a longtime Sarasota resident having lived here for over 55 years. After completing his studies at the University of Florida, he then attended law school in Miami. He worked in Miami for a brief period of time following law school before relocating back to Sarasota in 1997. Upon his return to Sarasota, Mr. Linehan joined a firm where his primary focus was worker’s compensation law. Mr. Linehan was active in advocating for the rights of injured people in the State of Florida. In addition to the practice of worker’s compensation law, Mr. Linehan practiced Social Security Disability law and personal injury. In 2003, Mr. Linehan joined a smaller firm to help expand the firm’s areas of practice and to focus on personal injury law. In 2007, Mr. Linehan became a partner in that firm. In 2022, Mr. Linehan formed his own firm, Greg Linehan Law, in order to provide more personalized and supportive services to his clients. Mr. Linehan practices in all State and Federal Courts throughout Florida.

Real Estate Law

1605 Main St suite 1112, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Michael Infanti is a real estate and business lawyer in Sarasota, Florida, and the founder and managing partner of Infanti Law Firm, PLLC. His work includes representing businesses and individuals in real estate transactions throughout Florida. These matters encompass the acquisition, financing, sale, leasing and development of properties, including both stabilized and complex real estate projects. Infanti’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, banks, regional and national development firms, commercial businesses, family offices and individuals. His practice also includes negotiating, drafting and preparing commercial contracts and agreements. The Florida Bar lists his practice areas as banking, business, finance and investments, and real estate/land development. Before establishing his own firm, he practiced at a national law firm and at a smaller boutique firm. A third-generation Sarasotan, Infanti earned degrees in finance and economics from the University of Florida. He subsequently attended Stetson University College of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration simultaneously. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on April 25, 2001, and its directory lists him as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice law in Florida. Infanti Law Firm serves clients across the state from Sarasota. The firm describes its client base as including real estate investors, private investment funds, real estate investment trusts, and public and privately held companies.

Family and Divorce Law

46 N Washington Blvd, Suite 24, Sarasota, FL 34236

John has been in the private practice of law since 1979. Before opening his office, he was an Assistant Public Defender for the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1975 through 1977, and First Assistant State Attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1977 through 1979. While a prosecutor, he was primarily responsible for homicide prosecutions and the handling of official corruption cases involving law enforcement. Since entering private practice in 1979, his practice has focused on litigation and bankruptcy. He has handled numerous civil litigation matters and thousands of bankruptcies. His practice has involved representing individuals and corporations in litigation and bankruptcy issues, and he has also handled numerous family law matters representing both husbands and wives as they sort through the problems inherent in the divorce process. He was an undergraduate major in speech, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University and received his J.D. degree with honors from the University of Florida College of law in 1974. While in law school, John was a member of the Florida Law Review, and was awarded the American Jurisprudence Book Award in Creditors™ Rights. John has been admitted to the Florida Bar and bars of the U.S. Supreme Court, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He was a member of the Federal Court Practice Committee of the Florida Bar from his appointment to the committee in 2005 until 2011. He is also AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated, the top rating given by Martindale-Hubbell®. John frequently lectures in the areas of bankruptcy, collections, advanced debtor-creditor laws, short sale issues and related topics. While in law school, John was a member of the University of Florida Law Review and was selected for membership in the Order of the Coif at graduation. The Order of the Coif is a national honorary society for the top ten percent of law school graduates nationally in law classes in the United States in the year of a member's graduation. He was also a member of the Fletcher Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa legal fraternity, serving as its president. Additionally, he was selected for membership in Phi Kappa Phi, the national legal honorary society. He received the American Jurisprudence 2nd Book Award in Creditors™ Rights and Estate Taxation while in law school, and was an honors graduate from the University of Florida law school in 1974. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Cole served in the U.S. Navy for four years, achieving the rank of lieutenant. Those tours of duty saw him at sea in various forms on naval combatant ships, including aircraft carriers, destroyers and a cruiser. John is presently a member of the Tampa Bay Bar Association, the Sarasota County Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the American Bankruptcy Institute, participating in numerous activities with those groups. As an AV-rated lawyer, John attempts to provide the highest quality services for his clients. He became Board Certified in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification in 2004. Mr. Cole is a third-generation Floridian, whose relatives reside throughout the State of Florida.

Elder Law

3277 Fruitville Road, Suite D-2, Sarasota, FL 34237

Teresa is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Association of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and the elder law section of the Florida Bar and an active member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Teresa is a frequent speaker on issues affecting those dealing with illness or disability in Sarasota County and has spoken at statewide and national conferences as an advocate for senior. The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law, has announced that Teresa K. Bowman, Esq., of Sarasota has successfully completed its examination leading to such certification. Certification in elder law, one of the fastest growing fields in the legal profession, will provide a measure of security to the public that the attorney has an in-depth working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly.

Social Security Disability Law

2601 Cattlemen Rd suite 406, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA

Area of Practice: Veterans Affairs Law William “Bill” Sterbinsky, Esq. is a Florida native that comes from a family of military veterans. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served four years from 2003 to 2007. During his time in the Marines, he worked as a Security Forces Marine and then deployed to Iraq with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Weapons Company. He spent 10 months in Iraq fighting in the Al Qaim Province, north of the Euphrates River. After his Discharge, he pursued a history degree at the University of South Florida where he found a passion for all things military. Also, while pursuing his education and dealing with VA claims for himself, he found that the VA system did not operate properly. He witnessed many errors and unjustified delays. This new chapter and understanding propelled him into law school where he studied VA claims. After graduating law school, he started working for the prosecutor’s office in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, in Florida. One of his greatest achievements was helping build a Veteran’s Treatment Court. A court constructed to offer second chances to veterans that found themselves troubled by the judicial system. Those courts are still actively operating today. Also, during this time, Bill is a co-founder of a local non-profit called SRQ VETS. He and a few local veterans witnessed many voids within their community that were adding stressors to the lives of veterans. As such, they created a 100% volunteer non-profit that assist local veterans in their times of need. The true value of this non-profit is to take care of our own. This non-profit continues its mission still to this day. Today, with an experienced team of veterans and the knowledge obtained through the years, Veterans Affairs Law, P.A. continues to provide legal representation to veterans nation-wide. This team helps veterans fight the VA for benefits provided under the law. The team researches service treatment records, military personnel records, command chronologies, prior decisions, helps file claims, argues for discharge upgrades, assists in filing for Board of Correction of Military records, and assists survivor dependents on all matters involving the VA.

Personal Injury Law

7341 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

Trial Attorney in Bradenton & Sarasota Practicing law in Florida for over 25 years, attorney Kevin Gallagher has earned an outstanding reputation in the field of personal injury law. Working with victims of automobile accidents, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and other serious injuries, Kevin works tirelessly to ensure that every client receives the best possible verdict and/or settlement for their injuries. Education