# Top Florida Lawyers and Attorneys ### Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our Florida Attorneys - [Business](https://www.upcounsel.com/business-attorneys-florida) - [C Corporation](https://www.upcounsel.com/florida-c-corporation-formation) - [Contract](https://www.upcounsel.com/contract-attorneys-florida) - [Copyright](https://www.upcounsel.com/copyright-attorneys-florida) - [Employment](https://www.upcounsel.com/employment-attorneys-florida) - [Franchise](https://www.upcounsel.com/franchise-attorneys-florida) - [Immigration](https://www.upcounsel.com/immigration-attorneys-florida) - [Intellectual Property](https://www.upcounsel.com/intellectual-property-attorneys-florida) - [Internet](https://www.upcounsel.com/internet-attorneys-florida) - [Non Profit](https://www.upcounsel.com/non-profit-attorneys-florida) - [Patent](https://www.upcounsel.com/patent-attorneys-florida) - [Real Estate](https://www.upcounsel.com/real-estate-attorneys-florida) - [S Corporation](https://www.upcounsel.com/florida-s-corporation-formation) - [Securities](https://www.upcounsel.com/securities-attorneys-florida) - [Startup](https://www.upcounsel.com/startup-attorneys-florida) - [Trademark](https://www.upcounsel.com/trademark-attorneys-florida) ### [Bob Schrader, Esq.](https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/Bobschrader) 101 reviews Bob Schrader is an attorney at law who has been practicing law for over three decades. He has been licensed to practice law in Florida. Bob received his J.D. in law from the Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center. He primarily specializes in assisting small businesses and startups with their legal matters. Bob also specializes in immigration law. He founded his own legal firm in June 2007. - 3 repeat hires - 39 yrs experience - Licensed in FL | verified "Bob was responsive, timely, and knowledgeable on my specific issue - would highly recommend him!" ### [Joel Douglas](https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/menloparkpatents) 72 reviews U.S. Patent Agent & Serial Entrepreneur Named Inventor on 111 Patents Built and Exited Multiple Million Dollar Companies 95% Approval Rating Clients in 48 U.S. States P... [read more](https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/menloparkpatents) - 13 repeat hires - 9 yrs experience - Licensed in Patent Bar | verified "Ok" ### [Daniel Masvidal](https://www.upcounsel.com/attorney/profile/691b9b09c4437a747f974a1d) 5 reviews I’m a Florida-licensed attorney with nearly a decade of experience in general corporate, healthcare law, contracting, and HIPAA. The focus of my practice has been drafting ... [read more](https://www.upcounsel.com/attorney/profile/691b9b09c4437a747f974a1d) - 8 repeat hires - 11 yrs experience - Licensed in FL | verified "True professional, and flexible with new founders. I’ll definitely keep working with Dan." ### [Peyton Pipes](https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/peytonpipes) 3 reviews Mr. Pipes is a partner at the law firm of Koon & Pipes PLLC in Boca Raton, FL. The firm oversees a wide range of business matters and civil disputes. Mr. Pipes has fou... [read more](https://www.upcounsel.com/profile/peytonpipes) - 3 yrs experience - Licensed in FL | verified "Very professional and easy to communicate." ### Marshall Harris 135 reviews Marshall Harris is a corporate attorney with more than 40 years of experience. He specializes in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and often works with clients in need of legal assistance related to mergers and acquisitions. Marshall has represented Presara Technologies, Laurentian Capital Corporation and many other corporate clients. He has been the principal attorney at his own legal firm since February 2017. - 11 repeat hires - 39 yrs experience - Licensed in FL | verified "It was great working with Marshall on our project. Very personable and knowledgeable, however some small details did require correction." ### Terry Brennan 109 reviews Terry has thirty-eight years of experience and practiced for many years as an associate and a partner at prominent Wall Street and national law firms before starting the Brennan Legal Group Pllc. His practice focuses primarily on business formation, commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, securities, technology transactions, intellectual property and entertainment matters. Terry's goal is to provide practical, cost-effective legal assistance to entrepreneurs, investors, emerging and mid-size businesses that are focused on commercializing innovation and rewarding capital risk. Terry graduated from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was an Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. - 47 yrs experience - Licensed in FL, NY | verified "Very professional and knowledgeable. He took the time to understand the issue and provided really good and comprehensive insights." ### Oleg Otten 100 reviews Oleg Otten is a corporate attorney who has been licensed to practice law in Florida for the past five years. He is also a member of the Florida Bar. Oleg specializes in immigration law, and has exceptional experience in dealing with commercial contracts, as well as with matters related to business formation. He received his legal degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Oleg started his own law firm in January 2012, where he now acts as the managing attorney. - 11 yrs experience - Licensed in FL | verified "Very prompt. Gave me more advice than I expected which was such a fantastic thing to do. Also communicated in a very clean and systematic way." ### Jason Nolan 34 reviews Intellectual Property Lawyer with over 8 years experience, with a focus on the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications. - 13 yrs experience - Licensed in DC, FL, Patent Bar | verified "Working with Jason so far has been phenomenal!" ### Anjali Nowakowski 28 reviews Anjali Sareen is not only a well-qualified Attorney, but she is also a freelance Writer and Editor. Currently, her focus is on legal services regarding Intellectual Property matters of individuals and small businesses. She started out as a Law Clerk for Garbarini FitzGerald P.C. Also included on her C.V. is her experience in representing Fortune 500 companies. Anjali attended The New York University School of Law and graduated with her J.D. in 2011. - 14 yrs experience - Licensed in CA, FL, NY | verified "We were looking for help in creating contracts around the new GDPR legislation as it relates to providing web-related services to large, ..." ### Steve Wallace 21 reviews After working for 10 years at large law firms, Steve Wallace founded the Wallace Law Group, P.L., where he specializes in commercial and residential real estate, corporate securities, and foreign investment in the U.S. He represents clients across the country as well as in Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Mr. Wallace is licensed to practice in Florida, Texas, and New York. - 24 yrs experience - Licensed in FL, NY, TX | verified "Thanks Steve." ### How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer in Florida? The average cost of a Florida lawyer is $160 to $410 per hour. However, the exact rate may change depending on the type of lawyer and the type of help you need. ### How to Find the Best Lawyers in Florida? To find a lawyer, you can visit a Florida law firm, the Florida Bar website, or call 850-561-5600. Legal programs like UpCounsel can also help you find the best lawyer in Florida for you. ### Need a Lawyer in Florida? To find a lawyer in Florida, use UpCounsel. Our list of attorneys includes vetted professionals with specialized experience, so businesses can be sure they’re receiving the best legal aid. ### FAQs about Florida Lawyers #### How long does it take to negotiate a settlement in Florida? Typically, settlement negotiations may take anywhere from [one to three months](https://asklawyersforjustice.com/resources/faqs/how-long-does-settlement-negotiation-take). The process can be completed quickly with an experienced and highly-skilled attorney. #### Can my lawyer go to court for me in Florida? A Florida attorney may represent you in court without you present; however, in the case of felony charges, you must be present in all stages. #### Who regulates Florida lawyers? The Supreme Court of Florida regulates Florida attorneys. Contact the state bar for more information on its Division of Lawyer Regulation.