“The life of the law has not been logic; it has been experience.”
– Oliver Wendell Holmes

When I graduated law school and passed the New York bar exam – I believed I was fully prepared to practice law – that is until my first employer handed me a case and asked me to take some specific actions. I looked at him as if I were a deer in the headlights!  Law school taught me how to think like a lawyer – but not how to practice law.  When I moved to Florida and passed the Florida Bar exam, there was still a learning curve but nothing like when I first became a lawyer.

Slowly but surely I learned the practice of law and now, some thirty-two years later have the experience necessary to handle a variety of cases including Family Law (Divorce, Paternity and Adoption), Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Wills and Estates. I am also a Certified Family Law Mediator who can assist in resolving divorce and paternity actions before a case is even filed!

An experienced attorney can save you time and legal fees while aggressively advocating on your behalf when necessary or seeking amicable resolutions when appropriate. You will find more information on each practice area from the links on this page.

Please contact us for more information or a free consultation. You can reach us by phone or email.

Thank you for your interest. I look forward to working with you to get the best result for whatever legal matter or challenge you may be facing.

Lawrence P. Cartelli, Esq.