Phone: 727-344-5297 
Not Just Good Lawyers, Good Counsel.
5720 Central Avenue
St.Petersburg, FL 33707
727-344-LAWS (5297) Fax: 727-344-6653
866-909-LAWS
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.
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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.
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Charles R. Gallagher III
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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, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, business law and consumer law.
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 currently admitted to practice before all courts within Florida as well as 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.
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Erika T. Mariz, Esquire Attorney-at-Law erika@attorneyoffices.org Extension 212
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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Jason A. Cox Mr. Cox has over ten years experience as a paralegal and law firm administrator. Jason is a graduate of |
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Ginny Keeter-Bodkin 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 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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Lauren D. Lief Ms. Lief is a current student at Stetson University College of Law, focusing on businesses and corporate litigation. She excelled in her first year of law studies, placing her on the honor roll and serving as a leader on campus. During the summer of 2011, she interned with the in-house counsel for The Home Shopping Network. Previously, she provided research assistance and composed articles for legal blogs during her employment as a summer intern for The Law Firm of Charles Jamieson. Lauren was recognized as the 2010 recipient of the Douglas Lee Endowed Scholarship for her strong academic credentials and devotion to public service. As a recent graduate of Stetson University, cum laude, Ms. Lief has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in finance and business law. Lauren focuses on foreclosure litigation, consumer law, real estate & insurance law and business litigation. |
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W. Jay Hornbeck, III Law Clerk jay@attorneyoffices.org Extension 203
W. Jay Hornbeck, III is a St. Petersburg native who has accomplished his entire education in the St. Petersburg area. He received his bachelor’s degree majoring in English Literature at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg in 2007. There he became a charter member of the English Honor Society, and he continues to ardently read, and write, poetry and prose. He received his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University, College of Law, in Gulfport in 2011, where both his father (Bill Hornbeck) and brother (John Hornbeck) graduated. Most of his work and volunteer experiences have also taken place in St. Petersburg, and consequently, he has established a vast array of relationships here over the years. |
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