The lawyers profiled here exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and by so doing have garnered respect and esteem of their colleagues. There are a multitude of specialties in the practice of law, each requiring expertise gleaned through formal education, personal experience and prior court established procedures often referred to as case law. Lawyers and readers have been asked to name attorneys whom they hold in the highest regard or would recommend to others. The reality is that there are a variety of factors that determine the qualifications of a great attorney. Objective factors include trial experience and results in past cases, but most factors are subjective such as the quality or persuasiveness of an argument in court, skill at negotiating or giving legal advice. Do your due diligence when choosing an attorney that’s right for you; making sure the attorney being considered has a good reputation in the legal community and the community at large, in the location where your case will be heard. The attorneys being showcased in the following profile pages are specialized in areas of law practice and are considered to be excellent in their field.
Orlando’s Attorneys of the Year 2020 List
The lawyers profiled here exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and by so doing have garnered respect and esteem of their colleagues. There are a multitude of specialties in the practice of law, each requiring expertise gleaned through formal...
Caryn M. Green
1000 Legion Place, Suite 1650, Orlando, FL 32801 407-403-5558 www.GreenFamilyLaw.netGreen Family Law, P.A. How often will I get to see my child? Who gets to keep the family home? Will my spouse have to pay alimony? These seemingly simple questions are accompanied by...
John Foster
618 E. South St., Suite 110, Orlando, FL 32801 P: 407-757-2877www.fclcgroup.com Family Complex Litigation and Collaborative Group Passionate is one of the best words to describe attorney John Foster. As president of Family Complex Litigation and Collaborative Group...
CHARLES “CHUCK” SMITH
105 E. Robinson St., Suite 307 P: 407-270-4500 www.cwsmithlaw.comchuck@cwsmithlaw.comWorkers’ Compensation and Insurance Claims and Personal Injury Law in Orlando, Florida “Over 24 years of practice I have tried 75 workers’ compensation final hearings and multiple...
Mary Sherris, ESQ.
Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat121 South Orange Ave., Suite 1270, Orlando, FL 32801 P: 407-999-9955 www.sherrislegal.com MSherris@sherrislegal.com Civil Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Litigation, Immigration “Empowering others to take charge of their own lives again,” is...
Prineet D. Sharma
Eminent Domain Trial Lawyer – Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers Florida’s population is increasing every day. This creates the need for new roads, utilities, and related public projects. When private property is needed for these projects, property and business owners...
Eben Cowles Self
207 E. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801P: 407-236-0066www.lawinfl.comeben@lawinfl.com Committed To Justice “A half of a cup of Justice, is still a half of a cup of Injustice. And Injustice in any form cannot stand.” Attorney Eben Cowles Self dedicated his law firm to...
CAROLYN H. SAWYER, ESQ.
8913 Conroy Windermere Rd., Orlando, FL 32835407-909-1900 www.sawyerandsawyerpa.com Founding Partner - Sawyer & Sawyer Growing up in Orlando from the age of six, Carolyn’s favorite memories were the weekend canoe trips on Central Florida’s many beautiful lakes...
Gregory Jackson
Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat7335 W. Sand Lake Rd., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32819P: 407‑845‑1848www.newlinlaw.comGregory.Jackson@newlinlaw.comTrial Attorney “Many people see the practice of law as just a profession, but I see it as a way to serve, educate and empower...
Natasha Bostick
200 E. Monument Ave., Suite B, Kissimmee, FL 34741 P: 407-483-1140 info@thebosticklawfirm.com An Advocate for Justice Natasha Bostick is the owner of The Bostick Law Firm, P.A., with offices in Kissimmee and Melbourne. Attorney Bostick has been representing clients...
The Ivanor Law Firm
Carlos Ivanor & Daniel C. De Liguori Attorney Carlos Ivanor has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 2005. In 2011 he established the Ivanor Law Firm. Prior to working in private practice he was employed as a prosecutor in the Office of the Attorney...
Glenn Klausman
1201 Louisiana Ave., Suite A, Winter Park, FL 32789 P:407-917-1718 www.KlausmanLaw.com Glenn@KlausmanLaw.com Klausman Law - www.KlausmanLaw.com I am thankful to Orlando Style for recognizing me as an “Attorney of the Year.” I have been practicing personal injury law...
Jeffrey Feulner
730 Vassar St., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804 321-DIVORCE www.mensdivorcelaw.comMen’s Divorce Law Firm “Fathers, Families, Fairness.” At its core, this is the mission statement of the Men’s Divorce Law Firm. Jeff Feulner, the firm’s founder and managing attorney,...
Tiffany Faddis
7335 W. Sand Lake Rd., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32819 P: 407-845-1756www.newlinlaw.com tiffany.faddis@newlinlaw.com Civil Trial Attorney No one would doubt Tiffany’s Trial skills and the mastering of her commitment to the clients she serves. The results she obtains for...
Ted R. Brown
200 S. Orange Ave., Suite 2600, Orlando, FL 32801P: 407-244-1132www.hklaw.comTed.Brown@HKLaw.com Of Counsel, Holland & Knight LLP Ted Brown has more than 50 years of legal experience. Today he practices in Holland & Knight's Real Estate Section where his...
Michael LeRoy
Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat910 N. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando, FL 32803407-264-7070www.FulmerLeRoy.comProminent Trial Attorney -- Managing Partner of Fulmer LeRoy & Albee Law Firm Michael LeRoy is a founding member and the managing partner of Fulmer LeRoy & Albee,...
Gretchen M. Ortiz, Esq.
467 Lake Howell Rd Suite 201-A, Maitland, FL 32751P: 407-627-1797www.gretchenortizlaw.cominfo@gretchenortizlaw.comLaw Offices of Gretchen Ortiz Compassionate, Empathetic, Ethical, Kind, Passionate and Respected are some of the words to describe Attorney Gretchen...
Mark A. Arias
6220 S. Orange Blossom Trl., Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32809 407-240-9100 attorney@ariaslawoffices.comArias Law Offices WHAT A JOURNEY: With the passing of this year Mr. Arias has been a lawyer for over 30 years. He is a graduate from Florida State University College of...
Conti Moore
1314 E. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801 407-831-0203 www.contimoorelaw.comconti@contimoorelaw.com Conti Moore Law, PLLC Attorney Conti Moore has quickly earned a reputation in the Central Florida legal community as being a fierce advocate for her clients. Her fighting...
Dan Eckhart
Criminal Defense In the 2019 edition of Orlando Attorneys of the Year, Dan asked you to call him if the FBI unexpectedly showed up at your front door. And some of you did. In 2020 Dan picked up several new Orlando clients under investigation not only by the FBI, but...
Jedediah A. Main, Esq.
210 N. Wymore Rd., Winter Park, FL 32789 407-442-3030 www.MainLawFirm.com Trial Lawyer - Personal Injury It has been eight years since Jedediah “Jed” Main was previously featured in this magazine. Back in 2012, we noticed that Jed was one of this community’s most...
Anessa Allen Santos, B.A., J.D.
P: 1-239-595-3794 | www.intellilaw.ioAttorney at Law Attorney Anessa Allen Santos provides international business development and legal counsel to technology companies worldwide from idea to exit. A former adjunct law professor, she frequently lectures for the Florida...
James O. Cunningham, Esq.
236 South Lucerne Cir. E., Orlando, FL 32801 407-425-2000 www.cunninghampilaw.com Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A. “While I can think of many lawyers who are more deserving, it’s an honor to have been selected the Orlando Personal Injury Attorney of the Year...
Kendell Ali
217 N.E. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804 407-894-0341 www.orlando-criminaldefensefirm.comCriminal Defense & Personal Injury AttorneyAli & Blankner Attorney Kendell K. Ali began his career as a Prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Orange County,...
Steven R. Maher
271 W. Canton Ave., Suite 1, Winter Park, FL 32789 P: 407-839-0866 www.maherlawfirm.com smaher@maherlawfirm.com Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer For more than 30 years, Civil Trial Lawyer Steven R. Maher has been a tireless advocate for the rights of individuals...
Ginger R. Lore
Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat 20 S. Main Street, Suite 280, Winter Garden, FL 34787P: 407-654-7028www.gingerlore.cominfo@gingerlore.com Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship & Elder Law Attorney Attorney Ginger Lore is a dedicated attorney within Florida’s Estate...
Joyce Fuller
1700 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 407-641-5292 collections@jcfullerpa.com J.C. Fuller, PA - Preserving Communities & Neighborhoods Joyce grew up in Hyattsville, MD, Falls Church, VA. and moved to Honduras Central America as a teenager to live among and...
Kathleen S. Davies
Photo by Kimberly Jefcoat 118 E. Jefferson St., Suite 303, Orlando, Florida 32801 | P: 407-540-1010 www.TheDaviesLawFirm.com | KDavies@TheDaviesLawFirm.comLegal Guidance to Give You a Fresh Start Family Law and Personal Injury At The Davies Law Firm, LLC, we have...