What is Mediation?

Mediation is a process during a divorce whereby a neutral third party, known as the “mediator”, helps a divorcing couple negotiate and settle their case without the necessity of going to trial.

The parties and their lawyers meet with the mediator to discuss and try to settle their case. Mediation allows the spouses to reach a binding agreement as to all aspects of their divorce, including, not limited to: Read more..

Does Cheating Matter in a Florida Divorce?

By Attorney Vanessa Cotto

The infidelity of one spouse is a common reason why many marriages crumble. However, Florida is considered “no fault” divorce state. This means that a spouse who is seeking a divorce does not have to show any wrongful conduct of the other spouse and a court will not get involved in the details of why a marriage deteriorated. The spouse seeking a divorce simply needs to state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” and not capable of being repaired.

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Pastor Angel Perez Press Release [07132012]

Once again, the Kissimmee Police Department (KPD) has taken to accusing first and asking questions later. In their latest attempt to vilify Mr. Angel Perez, KPD obtained a warrant for his arrest on allegations of fraud, without fully investigating the matter. The Kissimmee Police Department has apparently sought a warrant against our client based on only one side of the story, then forwarded the information to the Orlando Sentinel without ever attempting to contact Mr. Perez, or his attorneys. Read more..

Do I need a lawyer for a first time DUI?

The short answer is, if you want the best possible outcome, yes.

If you have been pulled over and accused of DUI there are numerous deadlines and requirements that must be met. Not properly meeting these deadlines and requirements can have severe consequences. The truth of the matter is without legal representation your odds of getting a fair shake are slim to none. Read more..

Why You Should Hire an Attorney in a Criminal Case?

By Attorney Mark Longwell

Many people facing a criminal charge seek advice on how to avoid jail or minimize consequences. It is often the case that there is much at stake professionally and personally. The best advice I can give in such case is to tell them to hire an attorney. What can an attorney do for you? Read more..

Pastor Angel Perez Press Release [05252012]

Pastor Angel Perez is represented by Longwell Lawyers regarding the allegations made against him. Longwell Lawyers has filed documents with the court denying the allegations and asking the State to turn over any evidence it has. Read more..

Angel Perez Press Release [05232012]

Longwell Lawyers has the honor of representing Mr. Angel Perez regarding the reported allegations of criminal activity. Mr. Perez denies the false and baseless allegations. To be clear, Mr. Perez never engaged in any inappropriate conduct. Furthermore, he never made any statements indicating that he engaged in such conduct. The manner in which this was reported is misleading and irresponsible. The reported activity and statements are nothing more than Read more..

Matthew Scheidt Statement [03062012]

At this time, Longwell Gentle, P. A. no longer represents Matthew Scheidt in his ongoing case in Osceola County. We have worked closely with Matthew and we wish him the very best in the future. We will fully cooperate to make this a smooth transition to his new attorneys. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Mark L. Longwell

J. David Gentle

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How Much Should I Tell My Attorney?

Clients often fear that if the attorney representing them knows all of the negative facts of the case, it would cause the attorney to judge the client and perhaps be disappointed with the client. Many times the client believes that since negative facts cannot help the case, they do not need to be disclosed to the attorney. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH. Read more..

Tips on How to Hire a Lawyer

By Attorney Mark Longwell

Many people assume that all lawyers are equally qualified to handle their case. In their minds, the decision on which lawyer to hire comes down to finding the one that offers the lowest fee. However, just because someone is a lawyer, doesn’t mean that they are the right lawyer for you, regardless of the fee. While price is important, you should consider many more factors when choosing an attorney. Read more..