In a nutshell, my passion has always been in public service. At the age of 18 I was working my first job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the City of New Chicago, Indiana. I was only on the job for 6 months, when I was in the back of an ambulance delivering a baby. I went on to become a police officer in New Chicago; and after battling frost bite for a few years, I accepted a position as Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. During my time there I was assigned to the Patrol Division, Fugitive Division and Tourist Policing Division; I received numerous awards and honors, which I am very proud of today. I met a young woman recently at a hospital where a careless driver caused her to lose her unborn baby. The careless driver was clearly at fault, the insurance company for the careless driver never offered an apology or offered money to help with any medical bills. They only called and asked permission to inspect her car to make sure she was somehow not at fault for the accident. I met a husband and wife not long ago who were badly injured in a car accident. Their car was totaled and they were both out of work. The insurance company refused to pay for a rental car even though the accident was clearly not their fault. I talk with mothers and fathers, nurses and teachers, construction workers and police officers, people from all walks of life everyday who have been injured at no fault of their own– people who are looking for justice, fairness and help for the challenges they face each day after an accident. In each of these conversations I’m reminded why I became a trial attorney: Everyday injury and accident victims need and deserve a champion, and I would be honored to be that champion for you!

At Maranatha Law, personal injury representation isn’t just about legal results. It’s about restoring what’s been taken from you. We serve individuals and families across Florida who are hurting, overwhelmed, and looking for someone who will truly fight for them. Led by founding attorney Tim Shanahan, Maranatha Law combines a unique blend of sharp legal strategy and deep personal compassion. Tim is a husband, father of four, and a servant-leader who approaches every case with a fierce sense of purpose. He understands what it means to carry burdens and is committed to helping clients rise above life’s hardest moments. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a lawyer. You’re partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your future and will fight for what’s right, no matter the odds. We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching. Tim Shanahan has trained under some of the country’s most successful personal injury attorneys and has been representing clients across Florida since 2015. A graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Tim brings both deep legal knowledge and a hands-on, client-centered approach to every case. Our firm investigates thoroughly, negotiates fearlessly, and isn’t afraid to go to trial when necessary. Whether your injuries are minor or life-altering, we pursue every avenue for maximum compensation because anything less is a loss. While we’re not the biggest firm in Florida, we take pride in delivering results that rival firms with ten times our budget. Our clients matter to us, and that shows in our work.

Cooperation and full understanding produce the best results. I look forward to helping you resolve your issues or achieve your objectives.

Thomas Grajek is a Lakeland criminal defense attorney at Grajek Trial Attorney at Law. We offer aggressive representation for various criminal defense cases in Florida. We handle misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, juvenile offenses, and more. With offices in Lakeland and Tampa, we are committed to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes throughout the Tampa Bay area.