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Address
757 Arlington Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (Pinellas Co.)
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 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Meros, Smith, Lazzara & Olney, P.A. represents clients throughout Florida in personal injury, malpractice, family law, real estate, commercial and business law, criminal defense, wills, trusts and probate law matters. We are a boutique law firm serving Florida since 1954. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, our clients have direct access to an exceptional depth of legal talent. We have the experience, knowledge and advocacy skills to successfully represent our clients in a variety of legal matters. Please visit the Practice Areas page of our webpage for further information on the firm's areas of expertise. Our firm has an established reputation in the legal community for our dedication to our clients, our integrity, and our ability to successfully represent the interests of our clients. We have been a constant and stable presence in the Florida legal community for over 50 years and have developed strong relationships throughout the legal community. We believe that our longevity is attributable to our commitment to our clients, dedication to hard work, our ability to obtain successful results for our clients, and our loyalty to our community. Our attorneys are recognized as premier trial attorneys; Peter N. Meros and Walter E. Smith, partners in our firm, are each Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers in Florida. Our lawyers are also involved in the community in a variety of ways, including volunteering for legal programs and serving the state government. We have attained the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating that according to our peers, our firm consistently demonstrates the highest levels of legal ability and ethical conduct. Meticulous preparation of every case often results in matters settling before trial, through mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution options, and our attorneys are skilled negotiators. However, as experienced litigators with an established track record of success, the attorneys at Meros, Smith, Lazzara & Olney, P.A. will not hesitate to take a case to trial if that is the best way to fulfill your interests. Our attorneys and staff provide individualized attention to every client. We listen attentively to our clients' needs and goals, answer all questions, and utilize our skill, experience and knowledge to determine your options and formulate an effective litigation strategy. Our policy is to encourage clients to call us with any questions, maintain full and complete communication with our clients, and keep our clients fully informed on their case at all times. We are also very selective in choosing the clients we represent; this ensures that we have the time and resources to devote to each client's case. For an initial consultation, please contact the office of Meros, Smith, Lazzara & Olney, P.A. by email or call our office at (727) 822-4929. Statement of PracticeGeneral Civil and Trial Practice in all Courts, State and Federal, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Automobile, Motorcycle or Boating Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Contract, Construction and Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Drug Crimes, DUI, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Juvenile Crimes, Probation Violations. Year Established: 1954
Firm Size: 5
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Address757 Arlington Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (Pinellas Co.)
PhonePhone: 727-822-4929
Fax: 727-821-7140
URL: http://www.lawyers.com/merossmith&olney
Website
http://www.mso-law.com
Office HoursMonday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Peter N. Meros (President) born St. Petersburg, Florida, August 25, 1947; admitted to bar, 1972, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1973, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1978, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 1969); Stetson Law School (J.D., 1972). Phi Delta Phi. Guest Lecturer, Medical Malpractice and Workmens' Compensation, Stetson University, 1978-1984. Selected, One of Florida's Leading Family Law Attorneys, by his peers. Appointed by the Governor to Judicial nomination Commission, 2004. Member and Vice Chairman, 2006, Canakaris Inns of Court. Faculty Member, Sterling Educational Services. He has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Member: St. Petersburg and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Canakaris Inns of Court. [With U.S. Army Reserves]. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: Daniel v. Daniel, 695 So.2d 1253, (Fla. S.C. 1997); Purelli v. State Farm, 698 So.2d 618, (Fla. 2nd DCA 1997); Lamelas v. Granados, 1999 W.L. 193781, (Fla. 2nd DCA 1999); Tinsley v. Tinsley 502 So.2d 999 (Fla. 2d DCA, 1987); Dewberry v. Dewberry (455 So.2d DCA 1984). Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Medical Malpractice; Family Law; Civil Trial Practice.Email: Peter N. Meros
Walter E. Smith (Vice President) born Cincinnati, Ohio, January 1, 1947; admitted to bar, 1971, Ohio and Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Ohio State University (B.S., 1968); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1971). Phi Delta Phi. Recipient, Bancroft-Whitney Award in American Jurisprudence for Real Property. Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association. He has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Member: St. Petersburg Bar Association; The Florida Bar; American Bar Association; American Arbitration Association; American Association for Justice. [With U.S. Army Reserves]. (Board Certified Civil Trail Lawyer and Business Litigation Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Insurance Defense; Business Litigation; Construction Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Arbitration; Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions.Email: Walter E. Smith
Gregory L. (Skip) Olney, II (Treasurer) born Ft. Lewis, Washington, 1947; admitted to bar, 1983, Florida; 1984, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: The Citadel (B.A., 1969); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1982). Phi Alpha Delta (First Vice Justice, Local Chapter, 1982). Assistant State Attorney, 1982-1986. Senior Felony Prosecutor, Office of the State Attorney. Selected, One of Florida's Leading Criminal Law Attorneys, by his peers for the inclusion in "The Law and Lending Attorneys, Florida Consumer Guide Book," First Edition. Attended the Citadel, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant upon graduation. Serve in Infantry in the U.S. Army and Viet Nam War combat veteran. He has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Member: Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association; Pinellas County Criminal Defense Bar. [Captain, U.S. Army, 1969-1973].Email: Gregory L. (Skip) Olney, II
Belinda Barndollar Lazzara (Partner) born Silver Spring, Maryland, 1973; admitted to bar, 1999, Florida; 2005, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 1995); Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1998; M.B.A., 1999). Recipient, Newcomer Award, Community Law Program, 2001 and 2003. Member, Board of Trustees, Community Law Program. Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf if minor children. Pinellas County (Board of Trustees for the Community Law Program); Volunteered for the Community Law Program, 1995. Member: St. Petersburg (Chair, Young Lawyers, 2002-2004), Clearwater and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Board of Governors, Young Lawyers' Division); Canakaris Family Law Inns of Court; Florida Bar Foundation. Practice Areas: Matrimonial Law; Family Law; Divorce; Alimony; Child Custody; Child Support; Mediation; Marital Settlement Agreements; Modifications; Relocations; Paternity; Prenuptial Agreements; Appeals; Domestic Violence Injunctions.Email: Belinda Barndollar Lazzara
——————————Kevin D. Brennan (Associate) born Port Jefferson, New York, 1981; admitted to bar, 2007, Florida. Education: Florida State University (B.S., Business Marketing, magna cum laude, 2004); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2007; M.A., Business Administration, magna cum laude). Studied, International Business, London, England and Paris, France; International Law, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Intern, Hon. Susan C. Bucklew, U.S. District Court, middle District of Florida. Member: St. Petersburg Bar Association; The Florida Bar; American Bar Association; Canakaris Inns of Court; Young Lawyers Society. Practice Areas: Marital Law; Family Law; Divorce; Alimony; Child Custody; Child Support; Modifications; Relocations; Prenuptial Agreements; Paternity; Appeals; Domestic Violence; Business Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Construction Litigation; Personal Injury; Insurance Defense.Email: Kevin D. Brennan
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