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Located in Orlando and Lake Mary Florida, the KM Jackson Law Firm is a leading and highly respected law firm statewide. With over 25 years in practice, the Firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell, started as a single practitioner. The Firm has grown into a full service law firm that meets most clients' needs, leveraging the talents and resources of our entire Firm to provide effective advocacy and comprehensive, integrated solutions in virtually most all areas of practice. We practice "Client First Law", meaning, it is the Firm's perception that every client, small or large, is equally important. We believe that our innovative approach to problem solving brings a fresh perspective to the practice of law. Regardless of the size or type of the legal matter, with its highly experienced legal team, the Firm is a state-of-the-art, computer literate firm, committed to fulfilling the majority of its clients' legal needs.

Statement of Practice

Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Employment Law, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Litigation, Criminal Law and Health Law, Trusts, Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Partnership Formation, Contract Preparation and Negotiation, Real Estate Closings, Purchase and Sales Agreements, Issuance of Title Insurance, Trademarks and Copyright, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial, Immigration Visas, Immigration Petitions, Naturalization and Citizenship, Asylum, Traffic Violations, Driving While under the Influence (DUI), Felonies, Misdemeanors, Automobile and Motorcycle Accident, Neck, Back, Head and Knee Injuries, Workers compensation, Contract Breach, Wrongful Termination of Employment and other General Practice Areas.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Discover

Address

5728 Major Boulevard, Suite 600
Orlando, FL 32819-7970, (Orange Co.)

Phone

Phone: 407-363-9020
Fax: 407-363-9558

Website

http://www.kmjlawfirm.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

PARTNER

Kristen M. Jackson (Partner) born Detroit, Michigan, August 4, 1952; admitted to bar, 1984, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1991, Michigan. Education: University of South Florida (B.A., cum laude, 1981); Stetson University (J.D., 1983); Washington School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, 1994); Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (Interior Design). Now in her 25th year of legal practice, Kristen M. Jackson launched her firm as a sole practitioner. Today, her firm has evolved into a full service legal practice which meet most clients' needs. She has been practicing in Central Florida for the past 25 years. Kristen's practice is focused on estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate. She provides a full line of estate planning services that includes wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, living wills, health care surrogates, probate, trust administration and more. She is computer literate and with the state-of-the-art computerized technology in place at her firm, she can quickly and efficiently drafts documents and electronically access unlimited legal resources needed to provide timely and quality service to her clients. In addition to her practice as an attorney, Kristen is also a Florida state Certified Public Accountant. Although she does not actively practice accounting, her knowledge in matters of accounting benefits her in estate planning because it often involves implications of estate taxes which, with careful planning, can be minimized or eliminated and in business planning when choosing the proper form of entity and in real estate transactions. In this area of real estate, Kristen's practice focuses on real estate closings, title insurance and preparation, review and negotiations of contracts. Her interest in this area developed out of a background in construction, interior design and construction litigation. In addition to her many impressive credentials, Kristen is a Florida state certified general contractor. Her construction and design talents were put to the test when she successfully pulled together a 200 man team to assist in the opening of Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure theme park and City walk complex in Orlando. Accomplishments: Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Delta Phi. Certified Public Accountant, Florida, 1985. Member: Orange County (Executive Council, 2003-2006; Chair: Business Law Committee, 1996-1998; Estate Guardianship and Trust Committee; Elder Law Committee) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Business, Real Property and Trust; Elder Law); Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (President, 2002-2003); Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Central Florida Estate Planning Council; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; Attorneys Title Insurance Fund; Land America Lawyers Title Association. (Managing Partner). Languages: English. Practice Areas: Business Law; Business Formations; Corporate Law; Real Estate; Estate Planning; Wills; Trusts; Probate; Asset Protection; Elder Law; Immigration and Naturalization; Bankruptcy; Commercial Law; Copyrights; Trademarks.Email: Kristen M. Jackson

ATTORNEYS

Glenn T. Vandewater (Litigation & Family Law Counsel) born Flushing, New York, February 21, 1950; admitted to bar, 1983, New York; 1992, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College (B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1979); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1983). Glenn T. Vandewater has been serving clients in central Florida with all aspects of Litigation and Family Law matters for over 20 years. He also regularly services clients with many other legal issues including military law, business formation and contracts, real estate, estate planning and probate. Glenn is intimately familiar with all aspects of litigation related to corporate, business, employment, estate planning, family law, construction and other areas of practice. It is his practice to listen to the client, analyze the client's needs, provide knowledgeable legal advice and to offer effective help and solutions in those deeply distressing personal situations. He has extensive experience in military law, including divorce, military pension issues, medical board, administrative board, and courts marshal. In addition, He assists clients in business formation and contract issues and disputes, real estate, estate planning and probate. Glenn has extensive experience in these areas and is a strong advocate for protecting clients' rights. Accomplishments: Beta Gama Sigma; Order of the Barristers. Vice Chair, Moot Court Honor Society. Member: American Bar Association (Member, Health Law Section); National Association of Hospital Attorneys; Florida Hospital Association; Florida Academy of Healthcare Attorneys; Florida Bioethics Network. [LTCMDR, U.S. Navy, 1969-1973, 1983-1997; Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, 1991]. Practice Areas: Military Law; Family Law; Business Law; Real Estate; Litigation.Email: Glenn T. Vandewater

Judith Delabar (Family & Criminal Law Counsel) born Orlando, Florida, July 31, 1968; admitted to bar, 2006, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Columbia College (B.S., Criminal Justice, 2002); Barry University School of Law (J.D., 2006). Judith E. Delabar was born in Orlando, Florida and has resided in Central Florida her entire life. After graduating from Winter Park High School she joined the Orange County Sheriff's Department where she served for 18 years. She began her career as a Sheriff in dispatch assisting officers in the field. Having an interest of one day becoming a field officer herself, Judith enrolled in and attended the police academy at Seminole Community College. In the years following, Judith rose to the position of squad leader in dispatch while simultaneously serving as an auxiliary deputy volunteer. After 10 years on the force she became a full time deputy and field officer on road patrol dealing with many different types of crimes while keeping Central Florida safe. In addition to her other duties, during her tenure as a Sheriff, Judith volunteered her time to D.A.R.E., drug abuse resistance education. She taught children from preschool through fifth-grade level that police officers are not only community servants who are there to help and protect them, but are human beings with their own unique families and interests. While working full time as a Sheriff, Judith enrolled in Columbia College, Orlando, Florida part time where she received her bachelor's degree. Upon graduation from Columbia she enrolled part time at Barry University School of Law also in Orlando, Florida. After receiving her Juris Doctorate Degree from Barry, Judith left the Sheriff's Department and pursued a career in law. She began her law career as a prosecuting attorney with the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, Florida under the direction of Lawson Lamar. In 2009, Judith went into independent practice and then joined the KM Jackson Law Firm, PA as a Family and Criminal Law Counsel. Accomplishments Former Deputy Sheriff, Orange County, Florida (Served 18 years); Volunteer with D.A.R.E., drug abuse resistance education (3 years). Member: Orange County Bar (Member, Family Law); Volusia County Bar (Member, Criminal and Family); Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers; Business Network International. Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce; Annulment; Domestic Partnerships; Domestic Relations; Domestic Violence; Uncontested Divorce; Child Custody; Child Abuse and Neglect; Adoption Law; Surrogacy Law; Child Support; Criminal Law; DUI/DWI; Drivers License Suspension; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Sex Crimes; Homicide; Traffic Violations; Assault and Battery; Theft.Email: Judith Delabar

Nathan A. McCoy (Employment & Labor Law Counsel) born Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1978; admitted to bar, 2003, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: University of Central Florida (B.S., magna cum laude, 2000); University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 2003). While in law school, Nathan served as a member of the Board of Editors for Transactions, The Tennessee Journal of Business and the Tennessee Law Review. In addition, he served as a Legal Research Assistant to Professor Sibyl Marshall. After graduating from UT, Nathan and Angie returned to Central Florida, where Nathan began his legal career with Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the nation's largest and most prestigious labor and employment law firms. During his tenure with Jackson Lewis, Nathan exclusively represented management, including many Fortune 500 companies, in litigation involving federal and Florida labor and employment laws. As Employment Law Counsel for the KM Jackson Law Firm, Nathan represents employers and employees in workplace-related litigation, including claims involving unpaid overtime, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, family and medical leave, military leave and other employment-related disputes. Nathan is a published author and often lectures at employment law seminars. Member: The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Age Discrimination in Employment; Employment Discrimination; Employment Litigation; Harassment; Wrongful Termination Defense; Whistleblower Litigation; Sexual Harassment; Employment Termination; Equal Employment Opportunity Law.Email: Nathan A. McCoy

Deborah E. Frimmel (Employment & Labor Law Counsel) born 1963; admitted to bar, 1996, Florida; 1997, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Education: Villanova University (B.S., Business Administration, with high honors, 1990); Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D., with honors, 1996). Deborah is an experienced attorney who has focused her expertise on representing employers and employees in all aspects of employment and labor law. She has worked at the top employment and labor law firms in the Orlando area and with Fortune 500 corporations since 1996. Before teaming up with our firm, Deborah was Of Counsel with Jackson Lewis L.L.P., a national employment defense firm, Jackson Lewis, LLP with 750 attorneys in 25 offices. At Jackson Lewis L.L.P., Ms. Frimmel represented mostly Fortune 500 corporations. Her practice included representing employers regarding all aspects of employment and labor law. Prior to Jackson Lewis, Deborah was an employment and labor law attorney with another firm, Holland & Knight, LLP, a firm with nearly 1000 attorneys nationwide. During her years of practice, Ms. Frimmel has provided pro bono legal services to numerous underprivileged children in the Orlando area as a Guardian Ad Litem and has been recognized by the Orange County Legal Aid Society for her dedication in representing Central Florida's children in times of crisis. While attending law school, she was an active member of the Moot Court Team and served as Law Clerk to General Counsel and Labor and Employment Counsel at Coulter Corporation (now Beckman Coulter) in Miami, Florida. In addition to her firm experience, Ms. Frimmel has been a featured speaker at management seminars and workshops including, Lorman Educational Services. Featured Speaker on numerous labor and employment topics including, but not limited to, Wages, Hours and Safety, Hiring and Discipline, Employment Law Overview, Employee Privacy, The Bermuda Triangle-ADA,FMLA and Workers Lorman Educational Services. Featured Speaker on numerous labor and employment topics including, but not limited to, Wages, Hours and Safety, Hiring and Discipline, Employment Law Overview, Employee Privacy, The Bermuda Triangle-ADA,FMLA and Workers' Council on Education in Management. Featured Speaker on several labor and employment law related topics including, but not limited to; Employee Privacy, FLSA Collective Actions; Union Avoidance, Labor Management Relations and Sexual Harassment. Workforce Central Florida: Workplace Retaliation, Florida Whistleblower Act, FLSA Compliance, FLSA Exemptions Clarified, Calculating Overtime, Workplace Harassment, Pregnancy Discrimination and Religious Accommodation. University of Phoenix: Faculty Member: Masters of Business Administration Program: Enterprise Risk, The Legal Foundation of Business. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Wage and Hour Law; Age Discrimination in Employment; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Disability Discrimination; Employment Discrimination; Employment Litigation; Employment Termination; Equal Employment Opportunity Law; Harassment; Sexual Harassment; Whistleblower Litigation; Wrongful Termination.Email: Deborah E. Frimmel

Timothy L. Finkenbinder (Immigration Law Counsel) born Guymon, Oklahoma, June 13, 1966; admitted to bar, 2006, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Northwest Nazarene College (B.A., 1988); University of Denver, Sturm College of Law (J.D., 1996). Tim comes from a long line of farmers and in his teenage years became Vice President of the Future Farmers of America. In 1984 it was off to Nampa, Idaho to attend Northwest Nazarene University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. During that time he won a National Collegiate Academic Award, was a recipient of a W.D. McDowell Pre-Law Scholarship, was a member of the Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society and was Chief Justice of the Student Government. Following graduation, Tim traveled to Taipei, Taiwan where, as an English Teacher, he served as the Director of an English Language school and taught the English Club at Taipei's First Girl's School (the top school in the country for junior high/high school girls). Also, during his two years there, he studied Mandarin which is the official language of China, Singapore and Taiwan. After leaving Taiwan, Tim traveled through mainland China, Mongolia, Russia and Europe before returning to the U.S. to attend law school. During his attendance he was a Law Honor Scholarship Recipient, V.P. of the International Law Society and contributed to the Denver Journal of International Law & Policy. While attending law school, Tim also returned to Taiwan to clerk for a law firm engaged in international trade litigation. Tim joined Deloitte & Touche's National Office in Wilton, Connecticut as a Senior Consultant (technical immigration advisor) to their National HR Group. Later he joined a multi-million dollar New York firm engaged in SAP consulting, where he served as V.P. of Corporate Affairs (Immigration, Employment/HR, contracting and General Corporate Legal issues). In 2004, Tim arrived in Orlando where he worked for two prominent immigration law firms. In 2008, Tim joined the KM Jackson Law Firm's team as Immigration Law Counsel to strengthen and increase the firm's expertise in representing its clients in matters of immigration. With his exacting, analytical and forward-thinking professional approach to the provision of immigration services, Tim is able to consistently guide clients through the complex immigration laws of the United States. Accomplishments: Alpha Delta Sigma. Recipient: W.D. McDowell Pre-Law Scholarship; Law Honor Scholarship; Collegiate Academic Award. Senior Consultant, Corporate Immigration and Compliance to the U.S. National Offices. Member: Osceola County Bar Association; The Florida Bar; American Immigration Lawyers Association. (Also practicing individually in Kissimmee). Languages: Mandarin and Spanish. Practice Areas: Immigration and Nationality Law; Business Immigration; Employment Immigration; Employment Visas; Investor Visas; Permanent Visas; Labor Certifications; Immigration Law; Citizenship; Family Immigration Law.Email: Timothy L. Finkenbinder

Bill Elliott Rivera (Immigration Law Counsel) born New York, N.Y., September 25, 1953; admitted to bar, 2006, Florida. Education: Lehman College of the City University of New York (B.A.); Fordham University School of Law (J.D.). Bill E. Rivera is a determined and committed attorney that has dedicated his belief in the service of others to his legal practice in immigration law. Litigation in the Immigration Court is his chosen practice area and is, at the same time, the result of his decision to pursue a new challenge. Bill opted for both a change in geography and profession by relocating to Orlando, FL from Chappaqua, NY in 2003 and transitioning from his former job as a Sergeant in the New York City Police Department to a second career as a lawyer. As a native New Yorker who now considers himself a Floridian, Bill has successfully transformed himself into a lawyer who focuses on defending clients in the Immigration Court. In 2004, Bill volunteered his services to the immigration law office of the not-for-profit Catholic Immigration and Refugee Services of the Diocese of Orlando, FL. His legal training and Spanish speaking skills were much needed for a client population that was primarily Hispanic and in dire need of legal assistance. Soon thereafter, Bill was offered and accepted a position as a staff attorney and quickly found himself immersed in the fascinating details of refugees from every part of the world including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Family based immigration related petitions were very much a part of his legal work, but his advocacy for clients primarily involved litigation within the context of asylum, deportation and general removal proceedings in the Immigration Court. Four years later, Bill moved on to private practice, but has not moved away from his enthusiasm for litigation in the Immigration Court and continues to maintain the same commitment to work in the service of others. Committed to the notion of community service, Bill has participated in local Orlando, FL radio programs where he responded to the immigration questions of the radio listener. He has also spoken before various religious, community and business groups in Central Florida regarding their relevant immigration issues. Topics have included family related petitions for legal permanent residency, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, citizenship applications, affirmative and defensive asylum applications and I-9 compliance. Bill has developed a strong skill set through many years of practical work experience and academic accomplishment that has and will serve his clients well. His ability to interview effectively, listen accurately, negotiate convincingly, analyze and synthesize information and think quickly under pressure have all been tested over time in the New York criminal justice system and the rigorous academic environment of a Jesuit law school. Today, advocacy drives his practice in immigration law and every client he serves can be assured of having an attorney that is well versed in the complexity of the Immigration Court. Reflecting on his initial interest in immigration law as a student at the New York Fordham University School of Law, Bill's practical legal experience in Florida convinced him that exclusively practicing immigration law was the right choice for him. Reflecting on his relocation to Florida, he is more than aware that the northeast suburbs of New York are radically different from the Florida he now knows, but the sun drenched neighborhoods of Orlando and the natural beauty of the Sunshine State have made him feel very much at home. Accomplishments: Staff Editor, International Law Journal of Fordham University School of Law. Recipients: Fordham University School of Law Public Interest Law Award; Golden Key National Honor Society; English Literature Honor Student; New York City Council Citation; Police Relief Fund Plumsock Award. Member: American Bar Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Immigration and Naturalization; Asylum; Deportation; Family Immigration Law; Political Asylum; Refugee Law; Removal Proceedings; Permanent Visas; Employment Immigration; Litigation.Email: Bill Elliott Rivera

Mary E. Fitzgibbons (Litigation & Health Law Counsel) born Park Ridge, Illinois, May 26, 1967; admitted to bar, 1995, Florida; 1996, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Northwestern University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1987); University of Michigan (M.A., 1988; J.D., 1991). A former Felony Prosecutor and Judicial Clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ms. Fitzgibbons focuses her practice in the area of criminal litigation and appeals, family litigation, business law and litigation (including franchising) and health law and litigation. In private practice, Ms. Fitzgibbons has represented over 50 physicians nationwide in litigation with the government and private individuals. She has extensive experience in franchising and business litigation and has lectured for the Florida Bar on the enforcement and defense of non-competition agreements. In addition, Ms. Fitzgibbons assists health law clients with various issues, including but not limited to business formation, medical board proceedings and compliance issues. Often, Ms. Fitzgibbons' criminal and family law cases are complex and involve high- conflict, medical, psychological or forensic issues, expert testimony, domestic injunctions, child kidnapping and/or allegations of abuse. One of her best-known criminal cases was the successful post-conviction defense of Alan Yurko, where the court released Yurko from prison after serving seven years of a life sentence in connection with the tragic, sudden death of his infant son due to exposure to alleged "hot lot" vaccine and natural causes. Ms. Fitzgibbons finds that oftentimes the issues confronting her clients in the business and domestic arena are quite similar and that frequently, accusations of civil or even criminal misconduct may arise. In today's world, a business breakup can present issues as challenging and as stressful as any divorce. The key to success in any new venture (be it buying a franchise, hiring a physician, or "tying the knot") is due diligence and smart contracting before the relationship ever becomes finalized. Also, pre-litigation planning is essential. If you are about to put your life on the line in a new business or personal venture, or you have found yourself in the middle of a civil or criminal dispute involving complex issues and/or high-conflict dynamics, Ms. Fitzgibbons invites you to contact her. Phi Beta Kappa. Accomplishments: Law Clerk to the Honorable John L. Coffey, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1994-1995. Certified Arbitrator, Florida, 2002. Assistant State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit, 1999-2001. Adjunct Lecturer, University of Florida Law School, 1999—. Member: Orange and Osceola County Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; American Immigration Lawyers Association. Reported Cases: Badcock Corp. v. Webb, 699 So2d 859 (Fla. 5th DCA 1997); Watkins v. Colonial Life & Accident Ins. Co., 719 So.2d 939 Fla. (5th DCA 1998). Languages: Spanish and French. Practice Areas: Criminal; Drug Crimes; DUI/DWI; Traffic Violations; White Collar Crime; Health Law; Medical Law; Health Care Corporate Law; Health Care Compliance; Family Law; Litigation.Email: Mary E. Fitzgibbons

Dennis A. Chen (Personal Injury Law Counsel) born Kingston, Jamaica, September 14, 1967; admitted to bar, 1997, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 2007, Texas. Education: University of Florida (B.S., 1993; J.D., 1996). Dennis A. Chen is an experienced attorney that believes in an injury victim's right to fair compensation. He has been practicing law in Florida since 1997. He is also licensed to practice law in Texas. He has represented hundreds of people and companies in various legal matters throughout Central Florida. His litigation experience includes the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, real estate and insurance litigation. He has represented clients in matters before judges in the following Florida counties: Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie and Volusia. Before entering the legal profession, Dennis was an insurance adjuster for a national insurance company. He resigned from his insurance company position and enrolled in the College of Law at the University of Florida. He began his legal career with a small Winter Park law firm where he represented injury victims in personal injury and workers' compensation litigation. A few years later, he went to work for a large insurance company defending workers compensation injury claims throughout Central Florida. Dennis has experience as an insurance adjuster and insurance company attorney. At KM Jackson Law Firm, Dennis focuses on the representation of injury victims. Dennis has negotiated hundreds of claims with adjusters and has taken numerous cases before judges in Central Florida. Dennis has handled claims against some of the larger employers in Central Florida such as: Applebee's, Addecco, ADP, Bally Total Fitness, Broward County Health Department, Burger King Corporation, City of Orlando, FedEx, Florida Hospital, Florida Rock Industries, Health Central Hospital, Home Shopping Network, Host Marriott Services, Hubbard Construction Co., JB Hunt Transport, JC Penney, Kash'N'Karry, Linen N Things, Orange County, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, Palm Beach School Board, Target Stores, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Walt Disney World Co., Winn-Dixie, Wyndham Resorts and many more. He is also an Elder at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and serves on the Board of Directors of Bread of Life Fellowship, Inc. Accomplishments: Arbitrator, Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board. Former Member: City of Ocoee Education Commission; Orange County Animal Classification Committee. Member: Orange County, American and Caribbean Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Trial Lawyers; Workers Compensation). [With U.S. Army, Germany, 1986-1988; Gulf War Veteran, U.S. Army Reserve, 1988-1992]. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Head Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Bodily Injury; Accidents; Construction Accidents.Email: Dennis A. Chen

T. Michael Woods (Real Estate Law Counsel) born Norfolk, Virginia, November 18, 1941; admitted to bar, 1971, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Florida State University (B.S., 1964; J.D., 1970; Ph.D., 1996); University of Central Florida (M.A., 1988). T. Michael (Mike) Woods has been practicing law in Florida since 1971. Initially, his practice was broad based and included business and family law, real estate transactions, landlord tenant matters, probate and guardianship, estate planning, and civil litigation. As his practice grew, he gradually limited the areas of concentration to matters involving commercial transactions, including the sale of businesses and real property, probate, guardianship, and estate planning. Litigation activities are confined to probate, mortgage foreclosures, quiet title actions, and mechanics lien disputes. He serves as a Special Magistrate for the Orange County Value Adjustment Board involving taxpayer claims for exemptions, and has performed special counsel duties for bankruptcy trustees in the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Mike has served on numerous Florida and Orange County Bar committees including the Orange County Bar Fee Arbitration Committee (Chair), the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee for the Ninth Circuit (Chair), and the State Ethics Committee. Member: Orange County Bar Association; The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Residential Real Estate Sales; Real Estate Title Insurance; Real Estate Contracts; Real Estate Exchanges; Land Trusts; Closely Held Business Law; Probate Administration.Email: T. Michael Woods

David R. Woods (Real Estate & Probate Law Counsel) born Orlando, Florida, July 31, 1965; admitted to bar, 1998, Florida. Education: Florida State University (B.S., Communication, 1988); St. Thomas University (J.D., 1998). David was born and raised in Orlando, attending local elementary and Jr. High schools and graduating from Boone High School in 1983. After completing his undergraduate studies, he was employed by Orange County Public Schools as a teacher and coach until 1993, when he moved to Houston, Texas. There he was employed as an account executive for a regional telecommunications company. In 1995, David moved to Miami to attend law school at St. Thomas University School of Law. While in law school, he received a fellowship to work at Legal Services of Greater Miami where he assisted attorneys representing HIV positive clients attempting to gain disability status in order to obtain SSI social security benefits. He also met individually with clients and prepared estate documents such as wills, trusts, living wills, adult guardianships, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare surrogates. After graduating from St. Thomas in 1998, he returned to Orlando and began practicing law with his father, Mike Woods. As an attorney, David has extensive experience representing clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions dealing with all phases of the transaction including preparation and negotiation of letters of intent and contracts, resolving matters that arise during due diligence and inspection periods, preparation and review of title commitments and Schedule B-II documents, resolving issues relating to title defects, preparation and review of closing documents and closing the transaction. His additional areas of practice include: probate and guardianship administrations; estate planning, including the preparation of wills, living wills, health care surrogates, trusts and durable powers of attorney; landlord-tenant matters, including the negotiation and preparation of commercial and residential leases and representing both landlords and tenants in eviction actions and other disputes; and the formation of business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. David is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and the University Club. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the Blankner School Foundation and the South Orlando Youth Football Association. Member: The Florida Bar; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Trusts; Real Estate Contracts; Real Estate Leasing; Real Estate Sales; Real Estate Title Insurance; Residential Real Estate Sales; Probate; Corporate Law.Email: David R. Woods