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5720 Central Avenue
St.Petersburg, FL 33707

Phone:727-344-LAWS
Fax: 727-344-6653
Toll Free: 866-909-LAWS

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Service Areas:

Tampa Bay Area,

Tampa,

St. Petersburg,

Lakeland,

Gulfport,

Largo,

St. Pete Beach,

Spring Hill,

Clearwater,

New Port Richey,

Bartow,

Brooksville,

Orlando,

Ft. Myers,

Naples,

Sarasota,

Bradenton

Citrus County,

Collier County,

Hernando County, Hillsborough County,

Lee County,

Manatee County,

Orange County,

Pasco County,

Pinellas County,

Polk County,

Sarasota County,

Brevard County,

Lake County,

Seminole County

Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, P.A.

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Charles Reiger Gallagher III

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Experienced Representation

Our attorneys are admitted to practice before all the courts in the State of Florida and are members of the Florida Bar.

Our litigation experience encompasses litigating cases through both the trial and the appellate process.

Additionally, we recognize that many cases do not necessarily require the drawn-out process of litigation. We also have experience and training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration.

In many cases, we can resolve your issue without the need to file a lawsuit. If, however, your circumstances necessitate a lawsuit, we are fully prepared and eager to proceed forward with litigation.

Charles R. Gallagher III, Esq
crg@attorneyoffices.org
Managing Partner
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Mr. Gallagher graduated from Stetson University College of Law. After graduation he began practice with a large Tampa firm focusing on insurance litigation. Additionally, Mr. Gallagher served as a Federal Judicial Intern for Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the U.S. Middle District of Florida. Mr. Gallagher has experience in both litigation and transactional matters. His current practice focuses on insurance litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation and consumer law. He has experience in both real estate transactions, probate, family law and employment litigation.

While at Stetson, Mr. Gallagher was the Director of the Legal Writing Clinic, President of the Christian Legal Society, a Teaching Fellow for Legal Research and Writing classes, a Teaching Assistant for Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation classes, and an Honor Court Attorney. Mr. Gallagher was awarded the Calvin Kunzel Award in 2000 by a vote of the student body for campus leadership. Additionally, Mr. Gallagher was awarded the Judge Stanley Millage Award at graduation for academic excellence by a vote of the faculty. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Gallagher worked as a paralegal with a large Orlando law firm. In 1995, Mr. Gallagher graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park Florida with a degree in Politics, where he currently sits on the Alumi Association's Board of Directors. Mr. Gallagher is an Agent/Member of Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc.

Mr. Gallagher is currently admitted to practice before all courts within Florida as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida and the U.S. Tax Court.

Mr. Gallagher is a member of The Florida Bar, the St. Petersburg Bar Association the Clearwater Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Gallagher is involved with a variety of pro bono and community service activities including the Community Law Program, Relay for Life, Breast Cancer 3-Day. Mr. Gallagher is a graduate of the 2009 Class of Leadership St. Pete and selected as a Rising Star in the 2010 edition of Florida Super Lawyers.

Erika T. Mariz, Esquire
Attorney-at-Law
erika@attorneyoffices.org
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Ms. Mariz graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 2006. At Stetson, she was awarded a full academic scholarship and a Dean’s List student. At graduation she received the Attorneys Title Insurance Fund Award. While at Stetson she formed the International Legal Professionals Organization. She was also selected to compete in the Carlton Fields First Year Advocacy Program.

Ms. Mariz graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Florida. While at USF she was a member of the Honors Program and a Dean’s List student. Additionally, Erika studied abroad in France while at USF.

Erika has experience with two area firms where her practice included real estate, leasing issues and probate/estate issues. Ms. Mariz is currently admitted to practice before all courts within Florida. Ms. Mariz is a member of The Florida Bar and the St. Petersburg Bar Association. Erika frequenly lectures on Estate Planning and Probate Litigation.

Erika's practice focuses on insurance litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation and consumer law.
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Joseph F. Milligan
Attorney-at-Law
joe@attorneyoffices.org
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Mr. Milligan recently joined the firm and has over twenty-four years experience. Joe graduated from St. Louis University School of Law and Georgetown University.

After law school he was associated with Buttermore, Millin, Jeremiah and Phillips, the Law Offices of Thomas Connelly and legal department of A.G. Edwards in St. Louisbefore he relocated to Florida. Joe later worked as in house counsel for Tech Data Corporation in Clearwater. Mr. Milligan has also served as an Assistant County Attorney for Hillsborough County.

Mr. Milligan is currently a member of The Florida Bar and the St. Petersburg Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Milligan is a licensed real estate broker, and a licensed title insurance agent.

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Jason A. Cox
Paralegal & Firm Administrator
jason@attorneyoffices.org
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Mr. Cox recently joined the firm and has over ten years experience as a paralegal and law firm administrator. Jason is a graduate of Stetson University where he obtained his degree in business administration. After college, Mr Cox joined the law firm of B. Edwin Johnson, P.A. where he was the lead paralegal and firm administrator.

Mr. Cox has a wide range of legal experience in both civil litigation and transactional matters. He has considerable experience in commercial leasing, tort law, business law, real estate law, contract law and consumer law. Mr. Cox is responsible for preparation of pleadings and discovery, client and witness interviews, legal research and litigation support.

Additionally, Mr. Cox is responsible the firm’s administration and business matters. Jason focuses primarily on insurance litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation and consumer law.

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Alison A. Parker
Attorney-at-Law
alison@attorneyoffices.org
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Ms. Parker graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2007. At Stetson, she served as secretary for the Environmental Law Society and worked with the “Go Green” campaign. She was a member of both Law & Order, which is the criminal law student organization; and Equal Justice Works.

Ms. Parker graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with her Bachelors of Science in Journalism. While at UF, she worked at WUFT-FM as an on-air radio announcer, interned at the Gainesville Sun, and volunteered with the Radio Reading Service. She graduated magna cum laude from Crestview High School in 2000.

Currently, Ms. Parker is a member of The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, and the St. Petersburg Bar Association. She enjoys doing pro bono work for the Community Law Program, Inc. in St. Petersburg.

Ms. Parker’s practice focuses on consumer law, real estate litigation, insurance litigation, and business litigation.

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Ginny Keeter-Bodkin
Senior Legal Assistant
ginny@attorneyoffices.org
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Ms. Keeter-Bodkin joined Gallagher and Associates in June of 2007. She acts as Legal Assistant as well as Office Manager. Ms. Keeter-Bodkin is responsible for client relations, case management, scheduling, preparation of documents and pleadings and litigation support. Ginny is also responsible for the firm's client conflict of interest system. In addition, Ginny maintains the firm's master client database.

She attended Georgia State University and has a degree in Visual Communication. Ms. Keeter-Bodkin has over fifteen years of experience in office administration. In addition to her experience in the legal field, she has worked in the travel industry, traveled extensively in the US and Europe and was a freelance artist in the Atlanta area.

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Christine L. Heise
Legal Assistant
christine@attorneyoffices.org
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Ms. Heise graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Business Administration. She also graduated from the St. Petersburg College with a degree in Business Administration. Ms. Heise has over fourteen years of experience in office administration. In addition to her experience in the legal field, she has worked in medical and educational fields. Ms. Heise is responsible for client relations, case management, scheduling, preparation of documents and pleadings and litigation support. Chris is also responsible for discovery administration.

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Heather V. Dussault
Legal Assistant
heather@attorneyoffices.org
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Ms. Dussault attended St. Petersburg College and is currently pursuing her degree from Everest University in Parelgal Studies. Heather has prior legal experience at a large Tampa insurance defense firm. Additionally, Heather has experience with a litigation support firm which produced trial exhibits. Ms. Dussault is responsible for client relations, case management, scheduling, preparation of documents and pleadings and litigation support.

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Mary K. Moser
Legal Assistant
mary@attorneyoffices.org
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Ms. Moser is a current student at St. Petersburg College's Paralegal Studies Program. Prior to that she worked in both banking customer service and retail management. Additionally, Ms. Moser was an account executive on Wall Street for over ten years. Mary is responsible for review and summarizing depositions, preparation of demand letters, preparation of pleadings, preparation of discovery requests and responses, preparation of case chronologies and litigation support.

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