Jason K.S. Porter, Esquire, has earned an excellent reputation among clients and peers for his legal skills and dedication to his clients. He has been awarded a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating in both personal injury and criminal defense. His high-quality professional service has been recognized by his peers with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. These awards are testimony to his personal standard of excellence in the legal field. He has many devoted and grateful clients. Mr. Porter graduated cum laude from the Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both political science and Spanish. Before graduation, he was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa fraternity for academic achievement and the nationally recognized Omicron Delta Kappa fraternity for leadership. He earned his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After law school, Mr. Porter moved to Jacksonville, where he accepted a position as Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting cases in Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. As a prosecuting trial lawyer, he handled a wide range of cases, from misdemeanor DUI cases to the felony crime of murder. In his current private practice, Mr. Porter’s experience as a prosecutor gives us an edge for the benefit of our clients.

Michael was born and raised in Florida. He spent much of his youth working in orange groves and watermelon fields in Central Florida. Michael knows the roots of this community and works hard to help people in all circumstances. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Utah State University in 2008, Michael pursued a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. He graduated in 2011 and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Michael is also licensed to practice law in Georgia. While in school, Michael interned with the State Attorney's Office and went on to work as an Assistant State Attorney. He learned the criminal justice system first hand and found his passion for criminal defense. In addition to his background working on criminal cases, Michael also has experience in resolving family law and civil litigation.

Law Office of Andrew Winston represents individuals, families, and small businesses who have been injured or have incurred losses due to the actions or negligence of another party. The lawyers at the Law Office of Andrew Winston are trial lawyers, and as such, we aggressively pursue compensation from those who have caused you harm, whether an individual, corporation, institution, or insurance company. To better work on behalf of the injured, we ensure that our services are attainable to all by working on a contingency basis, which means that you don’t owe us a cent unless we recover the damages you are due. Though many personal injury firms will seek to settle your case outside the courtroom, Andrew Winston will work diligently and tirelessly to ensure that your compensation is just and appropriate. If a settlement is not in your best interests, we will take your case to court, no holds barred. This is an important distinction to bear in mind when considering the many attorneys and law firms who are competing for your trust. When you choose a law firm, you want to be sure that they have the experience and the resources to successfully prosecute complex matters and to take on large corporations and insurance companies. Be aware that there are personal injury firms who are quick to settle, even when it’s not in your best interests. Choose experienced, proven trial lawyers for your best result. The Law Office of Andrew Winston has depth of experience and expertise in cases involving auto accidents and taxi cab accidents; premises liability (such as slip and fall instances, casino accidents, and negligent security); product liability (dangerous or defective products); wrongful death; and insurance claim disputes. We also have abundant resources and a compassionate staff willing to see your claim through to a satisfactory resolution. We believe that every injury is significant, as is every insurance claim and every client, and it is this philosophy that drives our victories, and ultimately, successful claims on behalf of our clients. Our areas of practice are: Americans with Disabilities Act Claims (ADA Violations) Auto Accidents Bicycle Accidents Bus & Limo Accidents Casino Accidents Dog Bites (Animal Attacks) Drunk Driving (DUI) Accidents Hotel Accidents Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Motorcycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Premises Liability (Slip & Fall Accidents) Property Damage Claims Taxi Cab Accidents Truck Accidents Uber Ride Sharing Accidents Wrongful Death To learn more about The Law Office of Andrew Winston, our attorneys, and our track record of success with verdicts and settlements, we invite you to browse our website for information about the firm, or Call 954-606-6606. A consultation is free, and we generally work on a contingent fee basis, so you owe us nothing until we recover money for you. The Law Office of Andrew Winston has lawyers and case managers have the experience to make sure that you receive justice and fair compensation. The sooner you call, the sooner your path to recovering your losses can begin.

Rick Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. Rick Jacobs was admitted to the Florida Bar and served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade before private practice.

Alex is the managing partner and founder of Almazan Law and has been licensed to practice in Florida since 1999. Alex has represented clients across a platform of legal matters including general liability, workers compensation defense, real estate transactional and title insurance, and general commercial litigation matters. As a licensed title agent with Old Republic/Attorneys Title for 18 years and now also First American, Alex has issued over $2 Billion in owners and lenders title insurance policies in his legal career.

Terri Buchalter was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Florida in 1977 with honors. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Law School in 1980. That same year she was admitted into the Florida Bar. Terri specializes in personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, slip and fall and negligent security cases. Terri has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases. Terri possesses outstanding legal and negotiation skills which she uses to maximize recoveries for her clients. Outside of the office Ms. Buchalter was awarded the Women's American Ort award for human achievement through technology and training. Terri Buchalter believes her clients deserve a tough and tenacious advocate who will work tirelessly to achieve her clients best result.

Richard Hoffman graduated from the University of Miami Law School with a Juris Doctor degree in 1980, after graduating from Cornell University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1980, continuously practicing personal injury law on behalf of accident victims throughout Florida. Primarily a sole practitioner for his first ten years, Mr. Hoffman formed a lasting partnership with Terri Buchalter in 1990. Kenneth Dorchak has been a welcome partner since 2000. The firm is a close knit group, with a longstanding, appreciated staff, all dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured. Mr. Hoffman has always made a point of meeting new injury clients at their convenience, as he still routinely makes home and hospital visits. Examples of immediate client needs that Mr. Hoffman will sit down and address are arranging following-up medical care, securing medical and loss of income benefits, and resolving auto repair and rental claims. Mr. Hoffman has helped thousands of accident victims ultimately receive lump sum awards for their lifelong damages. From pre-suit settlements to complicated litigation, he provides personal attention and professional expertise from start to finish.

Before founding Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in 2012, Matt Baggett began his practice defending Fortune 500 companies at two of the largest and most prestigious firms in Northeast Florida. Matt's successes in the courtroom have led him to win significant settlements for his clients, earning him a number of accolades, including an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and recognition by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2009. Matt obtained his law degree from Florida State University in 2005 and his skills were recognized by winning first place in the 2003 Wayne Hogan Trial Competition. Currently, he spends his professional career helping victims of accidents and their families to fight for fair compensation and settlements.

Peter received a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of North Florida. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008, he is a VA-accredited attorney, a former Assistant State Attorney for the Florida 4th Circuit and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Peter brings a wealth of experience when representing your case. He is a former White House Policy Advisor and served on the National Security Council. He is a PMI-certified Project Manager and a 2019 Graduate of the prestigious Naval Postgraduate School Executive Leaders Program in Monterey, California. Peter is a member of the Jacksonville and St. Johns County Bar Association and serves on the Military and Veteran Affairs Committee. Peter Jennison is a retired U.S. Army Aviation Lieutenant Colonel with over 30 years of military service to include 3 combat deployments to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He served as Special Assistant and Military Advisor to FEMA Administrator Brock Long during hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria as well as the devastating California wildfires in Coffee Park and Paradise. Peter led multiple deployments to South America in support of the State Partnership Program and responded to numerous natural disasters impacting Florida from 1993-2023. Peter's awards include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), The Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award), The Air Medal (2nd Award) and the Florida Distinguished Service Medal (2nd Award).

Kenneth Dorchak is a life long resident of South Florida. Mr. Dorchak graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami in 1988 and graduated with Honors from the Florida State University School of Law in 1991. In addition to being a member of the Florida Bar since 1991, Mr. Dorchak is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District and has been admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. During his 26 years of practice Mr. Dorchak has practiced in the areas of personal injury and automobile, homeowner’s, health and disability insurance disputes with a focus in trial practice. Mr. Dorchak has worked to protect the rights of individuals and medical providers as co-counsel and court appointed class counsel in several statewide insurance class actions which were brought against large automobile insurance companies. Mr. Dorchak has also handled appellate matters including an important precedent setting case wherein Mr. Dorchak successfully defended the rights of individuals to an award of attorney’s fees against insurers who failed to pay insurance benefits. Mr. Dorchak has protected the rights of injured clients not only against large insurance companies but also against large chain retail stores, utility companies, amusement parks, apartment buildings, municipalities, construction companies, and trucking companies, among others. When not working Mr. Dorchak enjoys playing golf, travel with his family and is an avid music and sport fan.