Finishing his undergraduate degree at The State University of New York at Oswego, William Galarza went on to St. John’s University to earn his Juris Doctor degree. Admitted in the State of New York in 1986, he’s been practicing law for nearly 30 years, helping hundreds of clients and winning countless cases. In 2001, he was admitted in the State of New Jersey, going on to earn his Master’s Degree in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickenson University. In 2004 he went on to the State of Florida. Along with bankruptcy, Mr. Galarza also specializes in foreclosure defense, DWI and DUI law, criminal law, family and divorce law, trust and estate law, and personal injury law. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge, experience, and versatility. The Sarasota lawyers at Galarza Law Firm are dedicated to bettering the lives of our clients. Open, understanding and willing to do whatever it takes to help, our greatest success is seeing our clients succeed. Whether that means helping them plan for their financial future, giving them a clean start, or helping them get what they deserve, we are always in your corner, ready to serve. We employ some of the most professional and experienced bankruptcy lawyers in the Sarasota, FL area. To give you your best chance, we will discuss your case and your options at no cost to you, so you have the paths laid out in front of you and a law firm ready to walk any of them with you. Contact us today and get a free consultation, and get Sarasota’s leading bankruptcy attorney on your side.

Earning his J.D. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. With more than 30 years of legal experience and 18 years focusing his practice in the most complex areas of litigation representing high net worth individuals and/or institutions involving guardianship, probate, estate, and trust matters. A long standing member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Served as the chairperson of the Probate and Guardianship Practice Committee. He is also a member of the CLE Estate and Probate Law Committees. Admitted to the Florida Bar and is currently a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section; the Probate Law and Procedure Committee; the Trust Law Committee; and the Probate and Trust Litigation Committee.

Jay is a native South Floridian born and raised in Miami and a full-time practicing attorney since 1983. Jay is married with 3 children and resides in Weston, Florida. After graduating early from the University of Florida in 1989 , he went on to obtain his law degree, in only 2 1/2 years from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1992. Jay just could not wait to begin his law career. While in law school, Jay clerked for his father Franklin D. Kreutzer who at the time practiced Civil and Criminal law and specialized in all types of litigation. Jay then went on to become a Certified Legal Intern with the Miami - Dade County State Attorney’s Office where he worked up files daily on all sorts of crimes such as D.U.I., driving while license suspended, assault and battery, and all types of misdemeanor criminal offenses. Jay was involved with preparing cases for trial and resolving cases with defendants and their attorneys. After receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1992, Jay teamed up with an established lawyer in South Miami and handled Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury matters in the Kendall area. After a period of time, Jay began handling all types of Civil and Criminal litigation matters on his own in his own practice. After approximately 5 years, Jay began sharing office space with his father Franklin D. Kreutzer and for the last 25 years, they have been working together on many cases. In addition to handling his regular caseload, Jay has been appointed by various Judges as Guardian ad Litem, Administrator Ad Litem, and Attorney Ad Litem in various Guardianship and Foreclosure cases over the years. Jay has also been appointed by the court as a Curator. Jay resides in Weston, Florida and therefore he is able to handle cases in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami - Dade with ease. Over the years Jay has enjoyed coaching all of his children in their various athletic competitions. Jay currently has a daughter who is a real estate attorney in New York City, a son who is an independent videographer in the surfing industry, and a son in college at Florida State University studying to become a Music Therapist. Family is very important to Jay and therefore he is very close with his wife and children and they all are avid fans of pickleball, the Miami Heat, and United States Soccer.

Anthony Joseph Comparetto is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida who handles Business, Tax, and Estate law.

Keith Park is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida. Attorney Park received his J.D. from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1976.

Marcella A. Taylor found herself drawn to the legal field directly out of high school, working as a paralegal. She then pursued a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She obtained her LL.M in Elder Law from Stetson Law School.

An avid traveler and former NCAA football scholarship athlete, Shawn Hairston came to Miami to launch his legal career and experience everything the city had to offer—from its dynamic legal scene to its legendary beach clubs. As a former defense attorney, he brings firsthand knowledge from working at the very firms he now has a passion for defeating. His experience on both sides of the courtroom gives him the strategic edge to take on corporations, insurance companies, and powerful institutions, ensuring his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. In addition to leading the firm’s Miami practice, Shawn manages the Washington, D.C. office, leveraging his experience on Capitol Hill to navigate complex legal and policy issues. When the big players try to push you around, you need an attorney who knows how to push back—harder.

I believe in the Right to Counsel for all. I am committed to excellence and have been successfully representing my clients since 1998. Whatever your legal needs or questions might be, come to me for comprehensive advice and effective representation. Protecting your rights is what I do bes

Nishad Khan, Esq. is a Central Florida based real estate attorney and business attorney and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate law. Over the course of his career, he has represented thousands of clients in all types of real estate transactions. Mr. Khan is a certified instructor of the Florida Realtor® Association, and a seasoned speaker and instructor for several real estate organizations throughout the state of Florida. More than a real estate lawyer, Mr. Khan is also a licensed real estate broker, giving him an insider’s perspective into all states of the process. He has taught hundreds of classes on topics such as real estate contracts and real estate law fundamentals to thousands of students. In 2007, he started his law firm, NISHAD KHAN P.L., and leads a dedicated team of attorneys and analysts. His firm is well known for its business acumen, real estate prowess, and deep understanding of the revenant laws governing its areas of expertise. With over 17 years of experience in Real Estate Law, Mr. Khan has represented buyers and sellers in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including entity formation, contract and corporate agreement preparation, debt structuring, equity investments, due diligence, and closings. Utilizing his knowledge of the Florida real estate market, Mr. Khan provides clients with accurate, up-to-date information to help them make sound decisions concerning their real estate transactions. Additionally, his knowledge of financing, taxes, titles, and surveys coupled with his proven negotiation skills advantage his clients in every aspect of any real estate transaction. Some of his notable transactions have included a $24 million re-development of agricultural land and a $15 million real estate transaction tied to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The boutique nature of his operation allows Mr. Khan to focus on each client matter with the effort and attention to detail it deserves. He works hand-in-hand with his diligently selected team of attorneys to bring best of class service to each client at all times. In addition, Mr. Khan is also the founder and visionary of TICON TITLE, a forward-thinking real estate title company with a compelling competitive advantage focused on a frictionless transaction process from the moment the listing agreement is signed till a buyer walks through the door of their new home. Nishad is licensed to practice in the State of Florida, and is a member of The Florida Bar Association, The American Bar Association, and The Orange County Bar Association. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator and was selected as the 2012-2013 Fellow of the Real Property Probate and Trust Section of the Florida Bar. Nishad holds board positions on the Central Florida Real Estate Attorney’s Council and is President of the Florida Literacy Coalition, a state organization that promotes Adult Literacy. Nishad is also a title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance. Finally, Nishad is a member of the Ninth Circuit Advisory Team for Attorneys Title Insurance Company (The FUND), a member of the advisory committee for Attorney At Law Magazine, and a frequent speaker for the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, as well as many other real estate related organizations. As a long time resident of Orlando, Nishad also enjoys spending time on the local bike trails and playing basketball or playing squash. When not practicing law, Nishad enjoys spending time with his wife Yasmeen and his children.

Mr. Berg received his JD degree from Hofstra University after receiving an undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit in Martin and St. Lucie counties. He then moved on to criminal defense where he has defended thousands of clients in all manner of criminal cases. Since joining The Ticket Clinic, Mr. Berg continues to defend clients in all traffic and criminal defense matters.