Our Florida attorneys handle cases related to business law, personal injury, estate planning, mass torts, and more.
Practice Areas
Serving Florida Since 1999
Legal Services
Our Melbourne lawyers bring over 75 years of combined legal experience to employment, business, personal injury, estate planning, and family law.
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Personal Injury
If you have been harmed in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to file a personal injury case against the negligent party.
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Bad Faith Claims
When an insurance company denies, delays, or undervalues a claim incorrectly, pursuing a bad faith claim against the insurer offers an opportunity to recover losses.
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Birth Injury
Birth injuries can occur before, during, or after birth and are often caused by a medical error or missed diagnosis, leading to a medical malpractice claim.
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Brain Injury
Brain injuries can range in severity, with traumatic brain injuries causing long-term or lifelong disabilities requiring compensation to maintain a fulfilling quality of life.
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Car Accidents
If you were in a crash caused by a negligent or reckless driver, filing a car accident claim can result in compensation to cover medical bills, property damage, lost wages, emotional distress, and other losses.
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Construction Law
Work zones are dangerous, and accidents like falls, electrocutions, or machinery malfunctions can cause catastrophic injuries, requiring victims to seek justice through a personal injury case.
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Dog Bites
Pet owners are responsible for restraining their animals, and if a dog bites or attacks, the owner can be held financially accountable for the victim’s damages.
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Insurance & Property Damage Claims
A property damage claim can be filed separately or in conjunction with a personal injury case in which the insurance company may be responsible for paying for repair and replacement costs to property, such as a vehicle, after a car crash.
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Mass Torts
When a singular action or product causes harm to multiple people, the group of victims can pursue compensation together through a mass tort case.
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Motorcycle Accidents
Riders have a right to the road, so if a negligent driver hits you, our attorney can assist with pursuing a motorcycle accident claim to recover compensation for your losses related to the crash.
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Premisse Liability
Property owners are responsible for making their property safe for visitors. If you fell, tripped, or were otherwise injured due to poor maintenance or negligent repairs, filing a premises liability claim is an avenue to restitution.
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Product Liability
Product liability law allows injury victims to hold manufacturers liable for defective or malfunctioning products that led to harm.
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Professional Malpractice
When a healthcare provider or facility acts below the medical standard of care, through error, misdiagnosis, neglect, or other action that causes a patient harm, the victim can file a professional malpractice case to secure compensation.
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Slip and Falls
If you slipped and fell because of unsafe property conditions, you can hold the negligent property owner accountable by pursuing a slip and fall accident claim.
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Wrongful Death
When someone passes away because of the negligent, reckless, or violent actions of another person, the deceased’s family can seek financial justice through a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Bankruptcy
If an individual or business cannot repay their debts, filing for bankruptcy can bring financial relief through creditor negotiations and asset liquidation.
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Student Loan Debt Bankruptcy
Unlike other debts, student loans are not automatically discharged in standard bankruptcy proceedings, so legal assistance is required to present a case of “undue hardship” to absolve you of this financial obligation.
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Business Law
Business law covers the agreements, operations, formations, and interactions of companies, including taxes, intellectual property, state and federal compliance, transactions, litigation, and more.
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Business Litigation
If another party, such as an employee, customer, or business, files a civil dispute with your company, our business litigation attorney can protect your interests, mitigate risk, and develop a legal strategy to seek resolution.
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Commercial Litigation
When a lawsuit is filed following a commercial activity or involving a business, our commercial litigation lawyer will defend your case while protecting the operational and financial viability of your business.
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Contract Law
Breach of contract is a leading cause of business disputes, and our contract law attorneys can assist with drafting, reviewing, and enforcing agreements to make sure your interests are protected.
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Corporate Law
Corporate law provides a legal framework, dictating policies and regulations around the formation, dissolution, and management of companies.
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Employment Law
Under employment law, workers are protected from unfair treatment, providing legal recourse to combat retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, unsafe working conditions, labor rules, and more.
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FLSA Pizza Delivery
Pizza delivery drivers operate their own vehicles on the job, and the Fair Labor Standards Act protects these employees by making sure that unreimbursed expenses don’t cause them to earn less than minimum wage.
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Pizza Delivery Overtime
Companies often misclassify delivery drivers as independent contractors to avoid having to pay overtime rates. Most pizza delivery drivers are non-exempt employees, and our attorney can help fight for the overtime wages owed.
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Security Clearance
If you encounter a legal problem pertaining to security clearance, retaining counsel can make sure that your rights are protected.
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Sexual Harassment
Anti-harassment laws protect employees from unwanted sexual advances, physically and verbally, providing legal pathways to combat retaliation and unfair treatment following reports of sexual harassment.
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Wage/ Unpaid Overtime Disputes
If your paycheck does not align with your contracted compensation rates, you may have cause to file a wage dispute, using legal action to recover money owed.
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Estate Planning
Estate planning outlines how your finances and assets will be divided among beneficiaries after your death. By establishing a power of attorney and healthcare directives, you can make sure that your wishes are honored.
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Asset Protection
By working with our estate planning lawyer, you can protect assets like property and investments from litigation or creditors, keeping your wealth and legacy within your family.
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Trusts
Trusts offer financial security to beneficiaries and control over how distributions are used while also offering tax benefits and avoiding probate.
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Wills
A will outlines how your assets are distributed when you pass away, names guardians for your children, and offers other instructions so that your wishes are upheld and your legacy is protected.
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Probate
Probate is a legal process that validates a will, makes sure the deceased’s debts and taxes are paid, and finalizes the distribution of assets and wealth to beneficiaries.
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Trust Administration
The administrator of a trust is tasked with protecting the assets and value of the trust and overseeing distributions to beneficiaries.
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Family Law
Family law covers legal issues such as divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and adoption.
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Pre & Postnuptial Agreements
Establishing a pre- or postnuptial agreement protects the interests of both parties in a marriage, fostering trust and security by outlining how assets, wealth, and property will be divided in case of separation.
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Landlord/tenant laws protect all parties in a rental agreement, including governing leasing policies, how rent can be collected, maintenance duties, the eviction process, and more.
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Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a crime, whether it is a misdemeanor, felony, or federal offense, you have the right to defend your case with the assistance of a lawyer.
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Immigration Law
Immigration law outlines the legal process for applying and securing citizenship, seeking visas, changing your immigration status, and working in the United States as a non-citizen.
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International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) Law
International Traffic in Arms Law controls and regulates how U.S. military technology and articles are transferred outside of the country.
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, protects your company’s competitive position within the marketplace.
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Trademarks
To protect your brand, filing for a trademark of your logo, or a symbol, word, or phrase that consumers associate with your company, can help maintain your competitive advantage.
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Defamation and Slander
If your reputation was harmed because an individual or company made a false statement of fact, leading to damages, you should consider filing a defamation or slander claim.
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HIPAA Violations
Doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers are required to follow HIPAA regulations to protect your health information and safeguard your privacy as their patient.
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Litigation & Disputes
When individuals or companies disagree, leading to conflict, litigation is a legal process to seek a fair and just resolution.
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Appeals
If you disagree with the outcome of a trial, you may have the opportunity to reargue your case by filing an appeal with a higher court.
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Fraud
Fraud charges may be pursued when an individual intentionally uses false information for their own financial gain.
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Mediation
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that offers a more collaborative, less costly, and private approach compared to litigation and court proceedings.
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