Cocoa, FL

Bill “The Lawman” Umansky as he is known by other lawyers in Florida has over thirty years of experience offering “Second Chances” to clients who have either been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or who have, unfortunately, been charged with a crime. Bill discovered his passion for law through personal experience. Growing up in a broken home, he experienced pain at an early age and felt the powerlessness people feel when they suffer trauma through no fault of their own. Angry at his situation and feeling powerless, he began to hate authority, experimented with drugs and alcohol and was thrown out of at least three schools. Before leaving for college, he felt broken, dejected and like a victim. Fortunately for him, several mentors came into his life that showed him that he could take charge of his life, be accountable for his actions and move forward always in a positive direction. Later faith taught Bill that he deserved a second chance, and that he could give that second chance to others. As a result, Bill decided to become a lawyer. He wanted to find justice for clients, protect them against the vast power of government prosecution in criminal cases and help them obtain fair compensation for the injuries they suffered through no fault of their own. In every case, he personally handles, Bill wants to make sure he is giving power back to the client and to move them always forward in a positive direction. Bill graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and obtained a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. During law school, Bill was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team and received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the University of Florida Law School. He also received top of his class award in Mediation, Negotiations and Dispute Settlement. Mr. Umansky also went to the Tulane Institute of European Legal Studies in Paris France. After law school, Bill knew he wanted to get in front of a Jury as much as he could. Bill honed his skills in the courtroom by trying over one hundred cases as a prosecutor in Brevard County Florida. He tried all kinds of cases and became a Domestic Violence Division Chief. He also served as the City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando where he also was a Police Academy Instructor. After working for two other prominent Central Florida Personal Injury firms, he opened his own law firm in 1999. He is now the Managing Partner of the Umansky Law Firm where he runs a team of lawyers dedicated to obtaining outstanding results. The Umansky Law handles all kinds of all personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, sex abuse, negligent security, slip and fall and premise liability cases. Additionally, Bill has helped numerous people who have become entrenched in the Criminal Justice system after being caught making a mistake. He makes it his mission to provide his clients with the second chance they deserve by getting the charges dropped, reduced or mitigation of the sentence when all else fails. He and his team has handled all types of Felony, Misdemeanor and Ordinance charges including cases involving drunk driving, drug sale or possession, trafficking, prostitution, mortgage fraud, theft, shoplifting, false imprisonment, suspended licenses, battery, domestic violence, obstruction charges and sex offenses and murder. He has appeared or been quoted in many national media outlets including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, People Magazine, NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX affiliates around the country. He speaks all around the country and is the author of several books including a best-selling Amazon Law Practice Book called Tiger Tactics. He also is the host of a podcast geared toward lawyers called “The Lawman’s Lounge”. Bill has received many awards from his peers and has been recognized as an AV rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, Super Lawyer and Florida Legal Elite. Believing as a lawyer you must always give back, Bill is active in the Orlando community. He is serving or has served on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Bar Association, Teen Court and Teen Alternatives, Inc, YMCA of Central Florida, Orange County Legal Aid Society and Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association. He is a past president of the Avalon Park Rotary Club and current President of an education foundation he founded called Second Chance of Florida. Bill has been a volunteer and coach for youth soccer, basketball and football teams in the Orlando area. Bill is married to his beautiful wife Zahra Umansky, who is also an accomplished criminal trial lawyer, and he is the proud father of two great sons Zak and Jake. He lives and breathes the motto “Everyone Deserves a Second Chance”!

James Cunningham

James Cunningham is an experienced and aggressive Florida auto accident lawyer who has been fighting for personal injury clients since 1977. He is Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy and as a Civil Trial Specialist by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has won numerous professional awards and is known for his tireless work ethic and commitment to obtaining recoveries for his clients.

Nicholas Norden

Nicholas “Nick” Norden is an Orlando personal injury lawyer who has represented the injured in personal injury cases for over a decade, beginning in 2011. Before representing accident victims, he defended insurance companies and large corporations. After years of gaining experience on the defense side of personal injury law, Nick decided that he was tired of helping insurance giants and large corporations and wanted to help those who were seriously injured and impacted by others’ negligence. He spent several years as lead trial counsel for a national personal injury firm and then opened Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law, an Orlando injury law firm serving throughout Florida. Nick is licensed in multiple States, including Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Washington DC, and New Mexico, and he has successfully tried cases in 3 of the five jurisdictions. Nicholas Norden would be honored to represent and help you during this difficult time.

Zachary Leacox

Zachary Leacox is an Orlando personal injury attorney and a Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law. This is a distinction that only 7% of lawyers in the State of Florida hold. Board certification is Florida’s official, independent determination of a lawyer’s expertise to practice in a specialty field of law. It is the gold standard for Florida lawyers, representing a recognition by a lawyer’s peers that they have attained a level of professional expertise in their chosen fields. Zachary Leacox spent many years representing insurance companies and large corporations. As a defense lawyer he saw firsthand the tactics insurance companies use to deprive injury victims of full and fair compensation and to save money. He now uses that experience and knowledge to help injured people fight insurance companies and large corporations. He focuses his law practice 100 percent on accident and injury law, and getting his clients the compensation they need to pick up the pieces after devastating accidents. Zachary Leacox has represented thousands of clients throughout the State of Florida who have been in an accident or injured. He has had jury trials in 9 different counties in the State of Florida. Zachary was born in Denver, Colorado and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1997 from the University of Denver with a focus in Finance and Statistics. In 2001, he earned both a Juris Doctor degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kansas. If you’ve been injured in Orlando, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Cocoa, or anywhere in Florida, Attorney Zachary Leacox and his legal team at Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law can help you today!

Robert J. Telfer

Robert J. Telfer is an attorney specializing in personal injury, insurance contracts, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. He holds a B.A. from St. Louis University and a J.D. from the University of Florida. His extensive career includes roles as Assistant County Solicitor, Public Defender, State Attorney, and Prosecutor for the City of Titusville, as well as serving as Mayor of Titusville from 1976-1978. He is a founding member of the Vassar Carleton Inns of Court and a past president of the Space Coast Development Commission, Titusville Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Spaceport Rotary Club.

Michael Vaughn

Michael R. Vaughn is a personal injury attorney at the Melbourne office and a Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law, a distinction awarded to attorneys who demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skill, and professionalism in trial advocacy. This certification reflects Mr. Vaughn’s commitment to legal excellence, ethical practice, and advocacy for those most in need. Mr. Vaughn has tried over 80 civil cases in Florida and the United States. Before joining Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law, he served as a trial attorney at the country’s largest personal injury law firm and the largest insurance carrier in the United States, giving him a uniquely well-rounded perspective on civil litigation and strategy. A passionate advocate, Mr. Vaughn is driven by a mission to represent those who cannot advocate for themselves. Before entering the legal profession, he worked in television and film production in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Vaughn also proudly retired as a Captain in the United States Coast Guard, following a distinguished 20+ year career in both operational and legal roles. His service included assignments at U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Southern Command, the Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Offices, Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, and multiple Coast Guard cutters, stations, and sectors. As a qualified Judge Advocate (JAG), he prosecuted numerous courts-martial and advised senior military leaders on complex legal and operational matters, including counter-narcotics enforcement and federal criminal prosecution. He also served as a Trial Attorney in the Admiralty and Maritime Section of the U.S. Department of Justice. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Vaughn leads an active and disciplined life. He is a lifelong surfer and snowboarder, a three-time Ironman triathlete, and a multi-time Boston Marathon qualifier and finisher.

Chad Lucas

Chad Lucas is an experienced personal injury lawyer with 27 years of experience as a trial attorney. He has had the honor of representing individuals in car crashes, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases throughout his career. As a dedicated advocate for victims, prior to working at Norden Leacox, Mr. Lucas built a distinguished career at the largest personal injury firm in the United States, where he honed his expertise in navigating complex legal battles to secure justice and compensation for his clients. He also had the opportunity to represent and defend Fortune 500 corporations in product liability claims and negligence claims and represented major insurance companies. The knowledge he gained through his representation of these companies, allows him to bring a unique understanding and focus when litigating against them on behalf of injured victims who need a respected attorney fighting for them. Known for his strategic approach, compassionate client care, and relentless pursuit of accountability, Mr. Lucas has earned a reputation as a trusted and formidable litigator in the field of personal injury law. Mr. Lucas graduated with his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1992 and graduated law school from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in 1997. He is admitted to practice in Florida, the Northern District of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, the Southern District of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Lucas is also a member of the Florida Bar. Mr. Lucas enjoys playing golf and landscaping during his free time. He is also a strong advocate in erasing childhood cancer.