For the last fifteen years, I have had the pleasure to live and work in the Treasure Coast area. We have always helped people with all types of issues and all walks of life from world famous celebrities to indigent clients in need of help. I am proud of the local legal community that exists in Vero Beach. If there is a problem that Grall Law Group can't help you with, I'm sure that we know the local lawyer that can.
Practice areas
19 years
19 years
Practiced as a prosecutor in Alachua and Indian River Counties for more than five years, was awarded the JAC contract for indigent client in Saint Lucie County, FL in 2004 and have practiced privately in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit handling the majority of the high profile cases in Indian River County including in defense of major league baseball, football and professional tennis stars along with nationally known comedian Ron White.
22 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Gujarati
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 27 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Service Award | The Florida Bar | 2018 |
2013 Rising Star Family Law Attorney | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
2012 Young Lawyer Rising Sar | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Law Week Chairman | Indian River County Bar Association | 2006 |
LB Vocelle Pro Bono Service Award | Florida Rural Legal Services | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Family Law Attorney | Grall Law Group | 2018 - Present |
Founding Partner | Menz & Battista | 2004 - 2018 |
Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney 19th Judicial Circuit | 2000 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar | Family Law Rules Committee | 2019 - Present |
The Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of Court | Associate | 2015 - Present |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | 2012 - Present | |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Indian River chapter) | Former President | 2007 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Statewide Board Member | 2004 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2000 - Present |
Indian River County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2004 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Grall Law Blog | Co-Parenting During the Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020 |
Grall Law Blog | Tread Lightly When Choosing a Family Lawyer | 2019 |
Grall Law Blog | The Myth of Abandonment in Florida Divorce | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2000 |
West Virginia University | MBA | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Ethics | The Ethics of Social Media | 2016 |
TPR Mediation Workshop | The use of mediation in TPR dependency cases | 2013 |
Monthly Meeting | Ethics | 2013 |
Planning Peace of Mind in a Litigious Society | Ethics | 2012 |
IRC Paralegals Monthly Meeting | Alcohol and the Law | 2012 |
2012 Annual Confernece | 2012 Annual Conference Comedy Night MC | 2012 |
Bankruptcy: A fate worse than debt | Bankruptcy and Foreclosure | 2011 |
Annual Meeting | We have ethics yes we do, we have ethics, how about you? | 2011 |
Treasure Coast Paralegals Association | Bankruptcy and Home Foreclosure | 2010 |
IRCC Police Academy | Search and Seizure | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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K.W., the Father, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Appellee. | Per Curiam Affirmed |
State of Florida v. Ron White | Fine paid. |
State of Florida vs. Carlos Bradwell |
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Kathryn Hill, Family Attorney on Nov 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Jeff is very knowledgeable on all issues of family law and always professional.
Homer Jordan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2018
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Kathryn Hill, Family Attorney on Nov 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Jeff is very knowledgeable on all issues of family law and always professional.
Homer Jordan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2018
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Stone, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jeff is a superb attorney, and a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable of the law, works hard for his clients and is always directly on point.
Jeff Gorman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a great lawyer and is well respected among other attorneys and Judges in this circuit. Jeff Battista has achieved great results in Court for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation.
Nicole Menz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Seda Aktas, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 18, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Deanna Rahming, Unknown Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Karen Tufte, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 28, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jeff Battista for approximately 10 years. I can attest to the fact that he is a zealous and conscientious attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend a friend or family member to him.
Brian Mallonee, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff's a great lawyer. He cares, he works, and he's effective. I've seen Jeff in action a bunch of times, and I completely endorse his work.
Ayuban Tomas, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. His answers on this website are insightful and thorough.
Christopher Jacobs, Family Attorney on Jul 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work in Criminal law. I graduated from the University of Florida College of Law with Mr. Battista, and worked with him at the State Attorney's Office. During the latter period of my time as a prosecutor, I even had occasion to have Mr. Battista as opposing counsel. He is professional, courteous, and effective. I have referred cases that my firm does not handle to Mr. Battista.
Jason Odom, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff is a solid, ethical lawyer who gets great results. My firm, myself included, have referred clients to Jeff for legal representation in criminal matters. Because of his outstanding work, and strong ethics, we have confidence that he will get the job done.
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