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Jeffrey Paul Battista

also known as Jeff Battista, Jeffrey P. Battista
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  • Vero Beach, FL
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Jeffrey

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

  1. Family: 50%

    19 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 49%

    19 years

  3. Criminal defense: 1%

    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

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Contact

Grall Law Group

Tara Plantation
7555 20th Street
Vero Beach, FL, 32966

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200005/16/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers27
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Pro Bono Service AwardThe Florida Bar2018
    2013 Rising Star Family Law AttorneySuper Lawyers Magazine2013
    2012 Young Lawyer Rising SarSuper Lawyers Magazine2012
    Law Week ChairmanIndian River County Bar Association2006
    LB Vocelle Pro Bono Service AwardFlorida Rural Legal Services2001
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Family Law AttorneyGrall Law Group2018 - Present
    Founding PartnerMenz & Battista2004 - 2018
    Assistant State AttorneyOffice of the State Attorney 19th Judicial Circuit2000 - 2004
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Florida BarFamily Law Rules Committee2019 - Present
    The Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of CourtAssociate2015 - Present
    Association of Family and Conciliation Courts2012 - Present
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Indian River chapter)Former President2007 - Present
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersStatewide Board Member2004 - Present
    Florida BarMember2000 - Present
    Indian River County Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2004 - 2012
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Grall Law BlogCo-Parenting During the Coronavirus Pandemic2020
    Grall Law BlogTread Lightly When Choosing a Family Lawyer2019
    Grall Law BlogThe Myth of Abandonment in Florida Divorce2019
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of LawJuris Doctorate2000
    West Virginia UniversityMBA1997
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Legal EthicsThe Ethics of Social Media2016
    TPR Mediation WorkshopThe use of mediation in TPR dependency cases2013
    Monthly MeetingEthics2013
    Planning Peace of Mind in a Litigious SocietyEthics2012
    IRC Paralegals Monthly MeetingAlcohol and the Law2012
    2012 Annual Confernece2012 Annual Conference Comedy Night MC2012
    Bankruptcy: A fate worse than debtBankruptcy and Foreclosure2011
    Annual MeetingWe have ethics yes we do, we have ethics, how about you?2011
    Treasure Coast Paralegals AssociationBankruptcy and Home Foreclosure2010
    IRCC Police AcademySearch and Seizure2003
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    K.W., the Father, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Appellee.Per Curiam Affirmed
    State of Florida v. Ron WhiteFine paid.
    State of Florida vs. Carlos Bradwell

    Reviews

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    Beyond comparison

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    Family Divorce

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    Great Attorney

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    Exceptional attorney that actually cares

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    Professional, efficient and caring

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    Phenomenal!

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    Lawyer Kathryn Joan Hill

    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.

    Lawyer Homer Perry Jordan IV

    Homer Jordan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2018
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kathryn Joan Hill

    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.

    Lawyer Homer Perry Jordan IV

    Homer Jordan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2018
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Robert E. Stone Jr.

    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.

    Lawyer Jeff T. Gorman

    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.

    Lawyer Nicole P Menz

    Nicole Menz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
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    Lawyer Seda Aktas

    Seda Aktas, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 18, 2013
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    Lawyer Deanna Ebanks Rahming

    Deanna Rahming, Unknown Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
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    Lawyer Karen Jean Tufte

    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.

    Lawyer Brian Hobbs Mallonee

    Brian Mallonee, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 11, 2011
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    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.

    Lawyer Ayuban Antonio Tomas

    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.

    Lawyer Christopher James Jacobs

    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.

    Lawyer Jason Lowell Odom

    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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