Gainesville, FL Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Firm

The Law Office of Silverman & Vorhis

703 North Main Street Suite B Gainesville, Florida 32601 USA

 (352) 240-1973 or (866) 663-4902
 (352) 505-6188

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At The Law Office of Silverman & Vorhis, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. We handle legal issues that strike at the heart of an individuals rights and interests, including family law, criminal defense, personal injury law, and general civil litigation.

In each of our practice areas, we are dedicated to providing personal, aggressive and comprehensive legal representation. If you need to speak with an attorney, we are pleased to offer a free consultation. To contact our Gainesville law office, call 352-240-1973, or contact us toll free at 866-663-4902.

Our attorneys, Joshua Silverman and Adam Vorhis, are both former prosecutors. We have handled thousands of cases, with an emphasis on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation . As skilled negotiators and trial lawyers, we have the ability to protect your rights and to represent your interests.

We are ready to put our knowledge and experience to work for you. If you need an attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible result in your case and passionately defend your rights, contact The Law Office of Silverman & Vorhis in Gainesville, Florida.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Uncontested Divorce

Just because you have reached an agreement about property division and child custody does not mean that it is a wise decision to get a divorce without the representation of an experienced divorce lawyer. Even if you are seeking an uncontested divorce in which both parties have reached an agreement on all major issues, it is important to have an attorney prepare all the necessary documents and filings with the court and advise you about any potential issues that you may not have considered.

- Child Custody and Visitation

Nothing is more important to a parent than their child. If you are getting a divorce or you are involved in a post-divorce custody or visitation dispute, the attorney you choose is important. You want an attorney who will take the time to understand the family dynamics involved in your case and work tirelessly to protect your rights. If you are getting a divorce in Gainesville or the surrounding areas, you can find the dedicated legal representation you need at The Law Office of Silverman, Vorhis & Doan. As former prosecutors, our attorneys are up to the challenge of a difficult legal battle.

- Child Support

Child support can become a heated issue in a contested divorce. While the formula for calculating support is typically a fairly straight forward matter, child support awards are nevertheless a hot-button issue that can become a source of significant controversy in a divorce proceeding.

- Alimony/Spousal Maintenance Claims

Alimony, sometimes called spousal maintenance or spousal support, is another hot-button issue in divorce. When a husband or wife is already going through the emotional trauma of losing their marriage, it can be particularly difficult to learn that they may also be losing their sense of financial security.

- Paternity

There are a number of legal issues that must be addressed when an unmarried couple have a child. If you are an un-wed parent in need of legal representation in Gainesville or the surrounding areas, the family law attorneys at The Law Office of Silverman, Vorhis & Doan can help.

- Draft and Review of Prenuptial Agreements

Asking your future husband or wife to sign a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic thing in the world, but it may be necessary for the protection of your future welfare. People can never predict the future, but we can help you prepare for the future and protect yourself. Given the amount of power a court has to divide marital property, protecting your rights now may be your safest bet.

- Modification of Custody/Visitation/Support

We all know that life changes over time. This is especially true when a married couple get a divorce and they start to head in new directions. After a divorce, a husband or wife may decide to seek a new job, move to a new location, go back to school to improve their job opportunities, or find a new spouse.

- Divorce and Family Law Appeals

If you got a bad result in a divorce or other family law proceeding, the attorneys at The Law Office of Silverman, Vorhis & Doan can help. We understand how upsetting it can be when you feel you have gotten a raw deal. We handle divorce appeals, child custody appeals and other contested family law appeals. We are located in Gainesville, Florida, and represent clients throughout North Central Florida. To contact our law office about a family law appeal, contact us at 352-240-1973, or toll free at 866-663-4902.

- Domestic Violence Injunction

Florida law allows any family or household member to seek a domestic violence injunction against any other family or household member. "Family or household member" is a term specifically defined by Florida law, and it covers not only spouses and former spouses, but many other domestic relationships as well. For a complete definition of "family or household member,"

- DUI Defense

The state of Florida aggressively prosecutes drunk drivers. Even if this is your first offense, you face the possibility of significant penalties, including the possibility of jail time, probation, driver's license suspension, community service and court fines. As with any criminal charge, the penalties for a second or subsequent DUI increase significantly. A third DUI within 10 years of a previous DUI conviction is a felony and all fourth DUI charge are a felony.

- Drug Charges

Having an experienced criminal defense attorney in any criminal case is important, but having competent legal representation in a drug case is absolutely essential. Drug charges often are based on questionable evidence, including drugs that were found as a result of an unreasonable search and seizure, audio tapes or video tapes that are hard to decipher, and testimony from drug dealers or confidential informants that may have a motive to provide false testimony.

- Domestic Violence

You may think that your argument was a minor incident, but don't assume that the state has the same opinion. Even if you think your charge for domestic violence is ridiculous, it is critical that you take your charges very seriously. What may have started out as a simple argument could result in a criminal conviction that carries serious penalties.

- Theft Charges

If you have been charged with a theft offense, protect your rights by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney. Even a misdemeanor theft conviction can cost you your job and hurt your future employment opportunities. A felony theft charge could result in significant jail time.

- Criminal Appeals

If you were convicted of a crime, the experienced criminal appeals attorneys at The Law Office of Silverman, Vorhis & Doan can help. We are located in Gainesville, Florida and handle criminal appeals for clients throughout the area. We are local attorneys that are very knowledgeable about criminal law and the appeals process. In addition to handling criminal appeals, we handle extraordinary writs and post- conviction relief services.

- Construction and Real Estate Law

Partner, Robert E. Doan, is a Board Certified Construction Attorney. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 24 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.

- Auto Accidents

Every day, auto accidents are responsible for countless injuries and deaths across the country. Typically, these accidents are due to someone's negligent driving and the injured victims are stuck with having to fight for their rights against lawyers and insurance companies. If you have been a victim of a car crash or auto accident in the North Central Florida area, don't become a victim for the second time.

- Wrongful Death Claims

Nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. However, when you have lost someone due to the negligence or purposeful acts of another you will want them to be held accountable. Wrongful death lawsuits can be a long, drawn out procedure. Unfortunately, there is usually little other option to make the victim's families made whole again.

- Medical Malpractice

Injuries resulting from medical malpractice are commonly misunderstood. These types of injuries can take place in a doctor's office, in a hospital, at the scene of an accident, or even in your own home. Anywhere that medical care is given, these types of claims can arise. When a person suffers an injury due to a doctor's negligence, the victim may have a claim. The negligence can occur in a wide variety of circumstances and if you believe that you have been the victim in such a circumstance, you should speak with our attorneys to discuss the possibilities of your case.

- Slip and Fall

When injuries are suffered while on someone else's property, these cases are often generalized as "slip and fall" cases. However, premises liability can exist due to a variety of accidents or acts of negligence that involve no slipping or falling. Premises liability is a form of negligence with its own set of standards and legal definitions. The reason for the term "slip and fall" is that the most typical premises liability cases involve injuries sustained from a fall resulting from the property owner's negligence.

- Dog Bites

Dog attacks often result in personal injuries to innocent victim's who require serious medical attention. Every year aggressive dogs cause injuries that account for a large amount of civil litigation. If you have been the victim of one of these attacks, do not let your injuries go without compensation and do not try to move forward without personal injury representation.

Attorneys

	Mr. Robert E. Doan Attorney Construction Law, Homeowners Association, Mediation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Real Estate		Mr. Joshua Silverman Attorney Child Support and Custody, Child Visitation, Criminal Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence
	Mr. Adam Vorhis Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Personal Injury

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