Florida Education Law

<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Julie Michelle Shuler, Taylor Skiey Bradham </h1></center></h1>

Tallahassee, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy, Fraud, And Aggravated Identity Theft<br> <br> Julie Michelle Shuler, 32, and Taylor Skiey Bradham, 26, both of Tallahassee, Florida, were sentenced to 36 months and seven months in federal prison, respectively, after previously pleading guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and ag... More...

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<center><h1><center> United States of America v. Herline Lochard, Carleen Noreus, Patrick Buchanan, Gilbert Hyppolite, Irene Matthews, Lemuel Pierre, Joel Lubin, Jose Napoleon, Victor Escalante Zerpa, Cleophat Tani, Lonnette Blair, Stephanie Dorisca, </h1></center></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Fraud Charges Filed Against 12 Defendants in Phase II of Operation Nightingale</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i"></b></center></i><br> <c... More...

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<h2> <center> Marta Gonzalez Castillo v. Social Security Administration </h2> </center>

Miami, Florida social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for social security disability benefits.<br> <br> Gonzalez Castillo applied for supplemental social security<br> income on July 25, 2019. She asserted disability as of June 27, 2017,<br> and claimed a variety of physical and mental health impairments<br> limited her abi... More...

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<h1><center> United States of America v. Joshua Andrew Finley </h1></center>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity And Distributing Videos Of The Sexual Abuse Of Minors </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Pinellas County Child Sex Offender Indicted For Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Ac... More...

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<h1><center> United States of America v. Bernard Jerome Davis III; Jalen Dennis Elliott </h1></center>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robberies of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carriers </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Treasure Coast Men Sentenced to Prison for Robbing U.S. Postal Service Letter Carriers</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Two of three... More...

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<h1><center> United States of America v. Rene De La Torre; Joe Lewis McHomes </h1></center>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Involvement in Fraud Conspiracy </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Vice President of Miami Aerospace Company and Accomplice Sentenced to Prison for Involvement in Fraud Conspiracy</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The f... More...

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<h1><center> United States of America v. Jean Wesner Pierre Louis </h1></center>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Tax Fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Miami Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Jean Wesner Pierre Louis, 52, of Miami, Florida was the president and chief... More...

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<h1><center> United States of America v. Vervia Watts </h1></center>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with False Tax Return Scheme.</font </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> Defendant Filed Over 900 Fraudulent Returns Claiming More than $1.3 Million in Refunds</h2></center><br> <br> An Illinois woman was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for preparing a... More...

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<h2><center> John Martin v. Robert Sabo, d/b/a Home Saloon </h2></center>

Tampa, Florida civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.<br> <br> "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, state and local government services, and publ... More...

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<h2><center> Roy Tusa v. Refresco Beverages, US Inc. </h2></center>

Tampa, Florida civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.<br> <br> "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, state and local government services, and pub... More...

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<h2><center> Howard Cohan v. Boca HI Suites, LLC </h2></center>

West Palm Beach, Florida civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.<br> <br> Defendant apparently owns the Holiday Inn - Boca Raton North.<br> <br> This case was one of many similar cases filed against various hotel owners in Florida.<br> <br> "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that pro... More...

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<h2><center> Howard Cohan v. Samba Midtown, LLC d/b/a Sugarcane </h2></center>

Miami, Florida civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.<br> <br> "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, state and local government services,... More...

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<h2><center> Amin Lakhani v. Santa Maria Real Estate, LLC and Freddo Franchising International, LLC d/b/a Freddo Coral Gables </h2></center>

Miami, Florida civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Americans with Disabilities Act violation theories.<br> <br> "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, state and local government services,... More...

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<h2> <center> Donald Falls et al. v. Richard Corcoran, et al. </h2> </center<

Tallahassee, Florida civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiffs <br> <br> Plaintiff Donald Falls is a resident of Manatee County, Florida and teaches American Government and Economics at a Manatee County public high school.<br> <br> On April 22, 2022, Donald Falls, Jill Harper, Robert Cassanello, Stephanie Nicole Jamieson, and Tammy Hodo (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), represented by Jes... More...

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<h2><center> Mary Elizabeth Thomas v. SP3 United </h2></center>

Fort Myers, FL civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Family Medical Leave Act violation theory.<br> <br> The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.<br> <br> FMLA is designed to help employees balance their... More...

$0 (07-21-2023 - FL)
<h2><center> Bonita Laciskey v. Walmart, Inc., f/k/a Wal-Mmart Stores, Inc. </h2></center>

Tampa, Florida civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an Americans With Disabilities Act Violation theory.<br> <br> he Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, and public accommodations. The ADA was passed in 1990 ... More...

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<h2><center> Jesus Gonzalez v. Mi Rinconcito Mexicano, Corp. </h2></center>

Miami, Florida civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.<br> <br> Sure, I can do that. Here is my response to your query about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):<br> <br> The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of pub... More...

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<h2><center> Alejandro Espinoza v. Perry Ellis Menswear, LLC </h2></center>

Miami, Florida civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory. <br> <br> SThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, and public accommodations. The ADA also requires t... More...

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<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Tony Garcia </h2> </center>

West Palm Beach, Florida criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with arson.<br> <br> On June 11, 2014, Tony Garcia’s mortgage lender sent him<br> notice that, in a month, his home would be sold at foreclosure.<br> <br> Seventeen days later, Garcia’s neighbor saw the house go up in<br> flames and called 911. The State charged Garcia with arson for<br> setting fire to the place.... More...

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<h2><center> MELINDA D. HASSENPLUG vs BRIAN HASSENPLUG</h2></center>

<center><h3><font color="red"><h3><font color="red"> Tampa., Florida - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appealing the final judgment dissolving her marriage. </h3></font></b></i></center></font></center><br> <br> After seven years of marriage, Former Wife petitioned to <br> dissolve the marriage. The parties have an eight-year-old daughter <br> diagnosed with autism. <br> A Marital Settl... More...

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<h2> <center> Donald Falls, et al. v. Ron DeSantis </h2> </center>

Tallahassee, Florida civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants claiming that their rights were being violated.<br> <br> <br> In this case, two K-12 teachers, a college professor, a diversity and inclusion consultant, and a soon-to-be kindergartener challenge a Florida Department of Education regulation and several recently amended statutes. Each challenged provision, they ar... More...

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<h2><center> Janett Maxine Smith vs George Andrew Wellington Smith</h2></center>

<center><font color="red"><h2><fontcolor="red> Tallahassee, Florida - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appealing the judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. </h2></font></b></i></font></center></center><br> A trial court in a dissolution matter must make specific <br> findings of fact that are tailored to the relevant statute—whether <br> it be for alimony, the equitable distribution ... More...

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<h2><center> BENJAMIN A. MUSGRAVE vs LYNN M. MUSGRAVE</h2></center>

<center><h3><font color="red"><h3><font color="red"> Lakeland, FL - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appealing a final judgment dissolving his marriage. </h3></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> The main dispute in this marriage dissolution case centered around the <br> Husband's attempt to gain sole parental responsibility of the parties' two minor children. <br> The Husband claimed ... More...

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<h2><center> MICHAEL MIRABELLA vs MARY F. MIRABELLA</h2></center>

<center><h3><font color="red"><h3><font color="red"> Lakeland, FL - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appealing the nonfinal order regarding temporary child support.. </h3></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> Michael Mirabella, the husband, appeals the circuit court's nonfinal order <br> regarding temporary child support. He argues that the circuit court lacked jurisdiction to <br> mo... More...

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<h2><center> Dawn Baker v. Dr. Abraham Rivera and Physician Partners of America LLC (PPOA) </h2> </center>

Tampa, Florida civil litigation lawyers represented Defendants charged with violating the False Claims Act.<br> <br> Physician Partners of America LLC (PPOA), headquartered in Tampa, Florida, its founder, Rodolfo Gari, and its former chief medical officer, Dr. Abraham Rivera, have agreed to pay $24.5 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing federal healthca... More...

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<h2><center> CHRISTIAN JOSEPH BOULOS, vs VERONICA RUBIO, F/K/A VERONICA BOULOS</h2></center>

<center><h3><font color="red"><h3><font color="red"> Miami, FL - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appealing the trial court’s order for private school; and private school tuition costs</h3></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> Christian Joseph Boulos (Former Husband) appeals the trial court’s <br> September 25, 2020 order determining both: (i) that his minor children with... More...

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<h2><center> PAUL EVAN BATES vs MAGDA JHOVANNA BATES</h2></center>

<center><h3><font color="red"><h2><font color="red">Key West, FL - Divorce lawyer represented defendant with appealing an order finding the parties’ prenuptial agreement invalid. </h3></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> On May 29, 2001, Paul Evan Bates (“Husband”) and Magda Jhovanna <br> Bates (“Wife”) met in Cali, Colombia through a matchmaking website called <... More...

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<h2><center> JESUS GARCIA, vs JULIETTE ESPINOSA-GARCIA</h2></center>

<center><h2><font color="red"><h3><font color="red"> Miami, FL - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appeals the trial court’s rulings on alimony and child support to be paid. </h2></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> The parties married in July 2001 and are the parents of two children: a <br> teenaged son, who is one-year shy of attaining majority age, and an eleven-year-old<br> ... More...

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<h2><center> BENNETT DAVID FRANK vs MARSHA KAY FRANK</h2></center>

<center><h3><font color="red"><h2><font color="red"> Miami, FL - Divorce lawyer represented Appellant with appealing a judgment of determination of equitable distribution and alimony.</h3></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> The parties were married for over twenty years when the former wife filed for <br> dissolution in 2016. They have six children.1 The couple was married in Missouri. <br> ... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Chester Herbert </h2> </center>

Tallahassee, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. <br> <br> Court documents reflect, on December 9, 2018, officers of the Tallahassee Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance and found Herbert loading belongings into a friend’s vehicle. Officers determined that Herbert had multiple outstanding warrants... More...

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<center> <h2> United States of America v. Angel Armando Adrianzen </h2> </center>

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.<br> <br> A California man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for partnering with call centers in Peru that defrauded Spanish-speaking U.S. residents through lies and threats.<br> <br> “The Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch will vigorously... More...

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<center> <h2> JOSEPH RAMIREZ vs THE STATE OF FLORIDA </h2> </center>

<center><h2><font color="red">Miami, Fl - Criminal defense attorney represented Joseph Ramirez with a <i> challenging the summary denial of his successive motion for postconviction relief, alleging newly discovered evidence under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850.</h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> Appellant, Joseph Ramirez, challenges the summary denial of his <br> successive motion fo... More...

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<center> <h2> Frederick D. Glessner, Jr. v. GCA Education Services, Inc. </h2> </center>

Fort Meyers, Florida premises liability personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, Frederick D. Glessner, Jr., who sued GCA Education Services, Inc. on a personal injury, negligence and respondeat superior theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages in an accident caused by Defendant's employees... More...

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<center> <h2> Robert Craft v. State of Florida </h2> </center>

<center><h2><font color="red"> Tallahassee, FL - Criminal defense attorney represented Robert Craft with <i> first-degree murder and his sentence of death.</h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> <br> On May 16, 2018, Craft strangled and beat to death Darren W. Shira in the<br> cell they shared at Columbia Correctional Institution. Following Shira’s murder,<br> Craft confessed multiple tim... More...

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<center> <h2> James Terry Colley, Jr. v. State of Florida </h2> </center>

<center><h2><font color="red"> - Criminal defense attorney represented James Terry Colley, Jr. with <i> appealing two first-degree murder convictions and two corresponding sentences of death.</h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> <br> I. Guilt Phase<br> The jury in this case found Colley guilty of murdering his estranged wife,<br> Amanda Cloaninger Colley, and Amanda’s friend Lindy Dobbi... More...

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<center> <h2> United States of America v. Elaine M. Levidow </h2> </center>

<center><br> <img width="400" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fort_Myers_FL_Fed.jpg"><br> </center><br> <br> Fort Myers, FL - The United States of America charged Elaine M. Levidow, age 60, with wire fraud and Student Assistance fraud.<br> <br> According to the indictment, Levidow owned and operated the Training Domain, an educational institution in Fort Myers that held it... More...

$0 (09-11-2020 - FL)
<center> <h2> ANGEL SANTIAGO-GONZALEZ vs. STATE OF FLORIDA </h2> </center>

<center><br> <table><br> <td><br> <img width="400" src=" http://www.dc.state.fl.us/inmatephotos/1/167421.jpg"> <br> </td><br> </table><br> <h2> <font color="red"> </font> </h2><br> </center><br> <br> <br> <br> The Incident and Response<br> Around 9:40 p.m. on the night of January 9, 2014, corrections officers<br> responded to a disturbance in the K dormitory at the RMC. Captain William<br> Ha... More...

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<center> <h2> Raymond Bright v. State of Florida </h2> </center>

<center><h1><p style="border:3px; border-style:solid; border-color:#FF0000; padding:<br> 0em;"><a href="http://www.callmorelaw.com/" target="_new">MoreLaw Receptionists</a></br><font Color="Red">VOIP Phone and Virtual Receptionist Services<br> Call 918-582-6422 Today<br> </font></h1><P></center><br> This Court previously set forth the relevant facts in Bright I:<br> On February 18, 2008, Michael M... More...

$0 (04-03-2020 - FL)
<center> <h2> Rhody Cancino vs. Fernando Cancino </h2> </center>

<center><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.3dca.flcourts.org/Images/Court/Court.jpg"><br> <h2> <font color="red"><h2> </font> </h2><br> </center><br> The wife and Fernando Cancino (the “husband”) were married in 2002. The <br> husband and wife have three minor children from the marriage. On May 6, 2013, <br> the husband filed his petition for dissolution of marriage and other relief. ... More...

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<center> <h2> United States of America v. Jamal Dyer, Jonathan Charles Edwards, Daniel Alvaro Murias, Jorge Alfonso Osorio Rodriguez and Tramaine Das Sealy </h2> </center>

<center><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/2015WebCourthouse15.gif"><br> </center><br> Miami, FL - Five Miami Residents Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud Scheme<br> <br> Five residents of Miami were sentenced to federal prison for their participation in a tax fraud scheme.<br> <br> Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and M... More...

$0 (01-31-2019 - FL)