Top Rated Manatee County, FL Litigation Lawyers

In Manatee County, Florida, there are 297 litigation lawyers available with 557+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Manatee County Has 297 Litigation Attorneys with 557 Reviews

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Sara Castro’s practice focuses on personal injury, business/corporate law, civil litigation, and defective pharmaceutical and medical devices. In connection with her work on defective medical devices, Sara was recently interviewed by Consumer Repo...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(844) 981-4014

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Litigation

Bio: Alan’s recipe to success is made up of just the right amounts of innovative ideas and traditional values. In the courtroom, Alan capitalizes on things like cutting-edge technology and out-of-the box ideas. Outside of the courtroom, it is easy to b...

Rating: 6.4

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Litigation Lawyers in Manatee County, FL

Litigation attorneys manage disputes through formal court processes, representing clients in civil lawsuits from pre-filing investigation through trial and appeal. They draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, argue motions, develop legal strategy, negotiate settlements, and advocate to enforce rights, obtain compensation, or defend against claims.

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Litigation attorneys manage disputes through formal court processes, representing clients in civil lawsuits from pre-filing investigation through trial and appeal. They draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, argue motions, develop legal strategy, negotiate settlements, and advocate to enforce rights, obtain compensation, or defend against claims.

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Meryl Conte Clayton, a New Jersey native and long-time Florida resident, has been a practicing attorney for more than 35 years – admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1984 and in Florida in 1995. She maintains active practices in both states f...

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(877) 283-7265

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Professional and Dedicated Litigation Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Matters. Free Consultations.

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Criminal Defense

Review: "I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for the representation I received from Nico Santi. Going through a high-conflict divorce and custody trial is one of the most stressful experiences a parent can face, and from the very beginning Nico mad..."

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure and more

Review: "Mr Hittle was very nice and helpful. I am very glad I went to see him. Thank you Mr Hittle!"

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Residential and more

Anderson | Givens has experience in litigating a wide range of complex legal matters.

Rating: 8.6

Call for a consultation(850) 588-0639

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: My belief in the importance of service and hard work got its firmest root, when I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. As I worked to support myself, fulfill my militaryobligations and attend school full time, I gained a real pride of owner...

Rating: 7.6

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury

Bio: Richard Weldon is a Southwest Florida attorney with significant experience in the areas of personal injury and civil litigation.Mr. Weldon was born and raised in Southwest Florida. He is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and has been ...

Rating: 9.9

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "He won my case and he did a great job. I wanted to thank him for the work that he did."

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Peter took my case after my first attorney dropped the case. Opposing counsel was someone known to file every motion imaginable regardless of facts and truth. Settling was not an option for the first 2 years with the other side as the terms were s..."

Rating: 9.9

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud, Mediation

Bio: Most people know me as "Drew Clayton." I have had the good fortune of practicing law in a legal arenathat is both interesting and challenging. For several years before I became an attorney in 1987, I worked in mutual fund marketing for Oppenheimer...

Rating: 10

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Immigration, Consumer Protection and more

Review: "Jason did an outstanding job and handle himself professionally. He was knowledgable about litigation and knowledgable about local, state and federal law regarding the issues with my case. He presented the facts as well as the strenghts and weaknes..."

Rating: 7.3

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Business and more

Bio: Michael J. Prohidney is a transactional and litigation principal. Mr. Prohidney graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Albany in 2001, earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration. His J.D. was conferred with high h...

Rating: 9.1

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Sean Becker joined McIntyre Thanasides in 2019 after spending several years working in the trial division of one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the United States, representing companies in cases involving product liability, truck...

Rating: 6.9

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Litigation

Review: "I have never been involved in a lawsuit before but Drew explained everything along the way and made me feel comfortable. He ended up exceeding my expectations and I’m thrilled about the outcome. I would hire Drew Chesanek again if ever I have a ne..."

Rating: 6.2

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Health Care, Business and more

Bio: Offices located in Sarasota, Florida, Boca Raton, Florida and New York. I am licensed in the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida and...

Rating: 8.0

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Coyne’s experience litigating for and against governmental and corporate entities provides him with a unique ability to defend your rights. Whitney C.Coyne specializes in general civil litigation and criminal defense. Mr. Coyne received his Ju...

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Debt Collection

Bio: Michael E. Schuchat received his B.B.A. from the University of Iowa and his Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School. While attending Drake University Law School, Michael interned for a state senator and also interned for an Iowa lobbyist....

Rating: 7.4

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Manatee County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Board-Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(941) 877-5240

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