Brooksville, FL

Charles S. Philips

With over 30 years of legal experience, Charles S. Philips brings unique knowledge to his clients of having worked on behalf of insurance companies. He is a former insurance defense attorney who defended insurance companies against personal injury claims. His practice is dedicated to victim representation in Personal Injury Law and insurance coverage issues. He was a Former Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County and an associate with a private defense firm practicing insurance defense. He also led the Personal Injury Division of a large firm's Pasco office for 7 years.

James Wayne Holliday

James Wayne Holliday has been practicing law since 1995. He is a 'Best Attorney' Lifetime Charter Member in Florida, an honor awarded to less than one percent of the nation’s lawyers. He has earned a reputation as a relentless trial lawyer due to his work ethic and thorough preparation. He was awarded an ROTC scholarship to Stetson University, served in the US Army, and graduated with honors from Stetson University College of Law in 1994. He is also a member of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

James Martin Brown

Attorney James Martin Brown has over 48 years of experience in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. He served as Deputy State Attorney, Chief of Major Crimes Division, and Chief of Homicide Division. He has handled 200 jury trials and over 7,500 bench trials, with extensive experience in various criminal and family law cases. He is a member of The Florida Bar, The District of Columbia Bar, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jeffrey P. Cario

Jeffrey P. Cario founded the firm more than 20 years ago. He has practiced in the areas of family law and criminal defense since 1987 and is certified by The Florida Bar as a marital and family law specialist. He is also a Supreme Court of Florida certified mediator. He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, has been recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer in the Tampa Bay Area and has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list in 2006, 2008-2011, and 2020-2024.

Sarah Barkley Raaymakers

Sarah Barkley Raaymakers began her legal career interning at the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Charlottesville, Virginia, and working for a solo practitioner handling Social Security Disability claims. While in law school, she interned at the Pinellas County Public Defender’s office and clerked for a Tampa Bay firm where she became an attorney and partner, practicing personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability. She co-founded the Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers to help victims with personalized representation.

Jonathan N. Zaifert

Jonathan N. Zaifert is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and has been recognized for his extensive experience in the courtroom. He has represented clients throughout Florida in auto accident, wrongful death, premises liability, insurance coverage, and Personal Injury Protection matters, among others. Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys spending time with wife and two daughters.

Mike Butash

Mike Butash is a Tampa Bay attorney who graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. He served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit before founding Michael G. Butash, P.A. in 2002. With over 28 years of experience, he has defended thousands of individuals in various criminal cases, including 1st Degree Murder, DUI Manslaughter, Sexual Battery, Drug Trafficking, and Misdemeanor cases.