China Ikpeama received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The Columbia College-Chicago. During the course of his studies Mr. Ikpeama realized Columbia College was an excellent school, but not too far from campus in downtown Chicago was a homeless shelter with many people with many needs. Mr. Ikpeama made brown bag lunch packs and distributed them freely. Mr. Ikpeama then worked for the Circuit Court Clerk of the City of St. Louis Missouri and soon after, attended Florida A&M University College of Law where he earned his J.D.. While at Florida A&M University College of Law, he participated in the Housing Clinic by providing legal advice to citizens in the community who could not afford legal representation. After earning his law degree, attorney Ikpeama served his community by working as a prosecutor for the Office of the State Attorney in downtown Orlando. Today, attorney Ikpeama continues to serve his community by volunteering at The Coalition for the Homeless in downtown Orlando. The reoccurring theme in Mr. Ikpeama's life has been to attend to the needs of those around him by serving his community and the public interest. Attorney Ikpeama believes that there is a binding relationship between law and society, and that the work of the legal profession is inherently related to the public. Inspired by Justice Louis Brandeis, and his desire to help improve the everyday life of men and women, Mr. Ikpeama founded The United Law Firm. We are dedicated to defending you and defending your interests...it's about you, it's about us, United...You and Us.

Scott E. Simmons is a co-founder and founding partner of Lawson and Simmons, PLLC, where he focuses exclusively on criminal defense throughout South Florida. A lifelong South Florida native, Scott has dedicated his career to defending individuals facing serious and high-stakes criminal allegations. Before founding Lawson and Simmons with Susan Lawson, Scott spent more than three years practicing at another premier criminal defense firm in South Florida. While the firm was well regarded, Scott chose to leave and build his own practice to provide a more thoughtful, strategic, and individualized approach to criminal defense, one that prioritizes people, long-term consequences, and creative legal strategies over case volume. Scott is a trial-tested criminal defense attorney with experience handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including offenses punishable by life imprisonment. He has tried numerous cases to verdict across Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County. Scott has received multiple Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Hat Trick Awards for achieving three not guilty verdicts in a single year, as well as a Double Hat Trick Award for achieving six not guilty verdicts within one year. In addition to trial advocacy, Scott has built a strong reputation for sophisticated pretrial motion practice, including successful motions to suppress evidence and statements that have resolved serious cases before trial. Scott personally conducts Strategy Sessions and remains actively involved in every case he handles.

Michael Bryan Sanchez is the Managing Workers Compensation Attorney with The Pendas Law Firm. His practice is focused on workers compensation, personal injury and workplace discrimination. Mr. Sanchez was originally born in Boston and was raised in Orlando. Michael graduated high school from Winter Park High and was accepted into Virginia Polytechnical and State University. At Virginia Tech, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Shortly after, he chose to attend The University of South Carolina School of Law in order to pursue a law degree. While in law school, Mr. Sanchez worked for The South Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Control. During his time at DEHC, he was part of a team that handled all permit appeals. Prior to joining The Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Sanchez was a defense attorney primarily in the areas of workers compensation and bodily injury. Mr. Sanchez has a strong focus on case management. His experience as a former defense counsel has served as an integral part of his career by exposing him to the inner workings of the insurance industry.

If you are looking to hire a lawyer in Florida, David Jacquot will be happy to help you.David Jacquot is a practicing lawyer in good standing in the state of Florida.Mr. Jacquot handles cases in many areas of the law, including Estate, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Divorce & Family Law.Our office is based in Orlando FL. However, we serve all of Orange county and the surrounding area in FL.

Duane A. Crooks, Esq. is a trusted attorney known for passionately advocating for his clients. After earning honors from the University of Miami School of Business, Mr. Crooks continued his academic journey at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, excelling in his studies and paving the way for a successful legal career. After graduating, Mr. Crooks gained valuable experience working at several law firms specializing in personal injury and worker’s compensation. In 2003, he took a bold step and founded his personal injury law firm where he dedicated himself to recovering millions for his clients. Recognized for outstanding achievements, Mr. Crooks is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. His commitment to justice and pursuit of excellence have solidified his stellar reputation. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Crooks enjoys exploring game theory and testing his strategic skills at the poker table. Contact Mr. Duane Crooks if you’re looking for an attorney who will prioritize your needs and fight for the best possible outcome.

James has been a lawyer for over 20 years and has dedicated his practice to personal injury. He has worked in some of the highest recorded cases in the state.

Rosemarie Wildman is a seasoned legal professional with two decades of experience in the intricate world of law. Graduating from the esteemed University of Florida College of Law, Rosemarie has honed her expertise across various practice areas, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Her proficiency spans contracts, family law, business formation, and civil dispute showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge and now brings her expertise to being a real estate agent. In addition to her professional pursuits, Rosemarie has also served as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, where she imparted invaluable wisdom in the field of business law. Her commitment to education underscores her belief in the power of knowledge and the importance of nurturing future legal professionals. Beyond her impressive legal acumen, Rosemarie is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community service. Her heart for mentoring the next generation shines through her dedicated efforts to guide aspiring young minds towards success in the legal profession. She firmly believes in giving back to the community and actively engages in philanthropic endeavors aimed at making a positive impact on society.

ttorney Carlos Cabral is a Magna Cum Laude graduate (top 18% of his class) from Michigan State University College of Law, from where he was awarded 4 book awards for academic excellence and earned him the opportunity to intern for Judge Patrick Murphy Meter at the Michigan Court of Appeals, an opportunity only very few students are offered. While interning With the Michigan Court of Appeals, Carlos had the opportunity to draft an appellate decision for Judge Meter on a sensitive issue of housing discrimination in the State of Michigan. Carlos is an Experienced litigator with over 17 years of litigation experience in the areas of Family Law and Civil Litigation. His Family Law experience has included complex marital asset and alimony trials involving expert witnesses on valuation and apportionment of marital and non-marital valuations of assets and liabilities. His Civil Litigation experience has included Construction Litigation, Defamation Litigation and other Tort Litigation and Business Litigation. When Carlos isn’t in the office working hard at the practice of law, he enjoys the outdoors. Carlos is an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoys hiking and ATV off-roading during the off-season . Carlos is fluent in Spanish and conversational Portuguese.

Michael Delgado is an associate attorney with the firm. He is from Miami, FL, and attended the University of Miami where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree of Business Management, earning magna cum laude distinction. Michael obtained his Juris Doctorate from the St. Thomas University School of Law, graduating in the top 20% of his graduating class. He has been practicing law for over 15 years, and has experience in real estate transactions, civil litigation, premises liability, insurance defense, residential and commercial real estate closings, and real property litigation. Michael is licensed to practice in Florida. Michael is known to be extremely organized and disciplined and enjoys working directly with clients. He is bilingual and is a second-generation Cuban immigrant. Michael enjoys spending time with his family, and volunteering with local charities and organizations that assist those who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death Barbra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland in 1995. Since graduating law school from the University of Miami in 1998, Barbra has practiced in the area of civil litigation. During her first five years of practice, she worked as a defense attorney focusing on products liability and insurance defense. She subsequently worked for 12 years primarily in medical malpractice where she was a partner for a boutique medical malpractice defense firm. Barbra currently is of counsel at Gordon & Partners where her main practice area is medical malpractice and wrongful death.