Lake Mary, 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.

Shannon Snedaker

Shannon Snedaker is a trial attorney in Florida, passionate about helping people and seeking justice. She has exclusively practiced accident and injury law throughout her career, gaining insight into insurance company operations from her early career representing them. Her personal experience with her brother's brain injury fuels her empathy and advocacy for clients in various personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. She believes in prioritizing each client's interests and ensuring they are heard. Shannon has been recognized by Martindale Hubbell with an 'AV' rating and inclusion in their directory of Preeminent Attorneys. She was instrumental in forming the Seminole County chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, serving as its inaugural President, and remains active in the organization. Governor DeSantis appointed her to the 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, where she serves until 2024. She received the 2020 Woman Leader in The Law award, was designated a 2020 Super Lawyer in personal injury, and named in the 2020 Edition of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. She also has an AVVO 10 Rating and received the AVVO Client Choice 2019 award. Originally from Arcadia, California, she moved to Florida for her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and attended Barry University Law School in Orlando. She resides in Central Florida with her three children and three stepchildren, enjoying family time and volunteering.

Dante Weston is a Partner at Weston & Pape. He earned his B.A. from Brown University in 2002 and his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2006. He is admitted to practice in Florida and the Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida. His professional memberships include the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Palm Beach County Justice Association, National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, American Bar Association (Trial Evidence Committee), and The Florida Justice Association. He has received accolades such as Super Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Martindale Hubbell AV Rating, and the Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and is listed in Super Lawyers for excellence in General Personal Injury.

James G. Vickaryous

Jim Vickaryous has 30 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer. He is a civil trial lawyer and the managing partner at the Vickaryous Law Firm in Seminole County, Florida. He is a member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors, representing over 2,400 lawyers in Seminole and Brevard Counties (Florida’s 18th Judicial Circuit). Jim writes and lectures throughout Florida, with many of his articles published by The Florida Bar. In 2024, he authored Being A Lawyer, a book exploring the essence of legal practice and the qualities essential for thriving ethically in the profession. Jim attended the University of Miami as an undergraduate on a full U.S. Army ROTC scholarship. He also attended Florida’s premier courtroom advocacy training institution, Stetson University College of Law, receiving both his Juris Doctor and MBA degrees. Jim is recognized as having the highest jury verdict in Seminole County, Florida for a head injury causing a debilitating migraine. Jim is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, having received the NATO Medal for Service in the former Yugoslavia and the prestigious U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal. He is also a past president of both the Seminole County Bar Association and the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association.

Jedediah "Jed" Main

Jedediah "Jed" Main is a personal injury trial lawyer in Central Florida. He gained extensive experience as a prosecutor and later defending insurance companies before opening his own firm in 2010 to represent victims against insurance companies. He has met the eligibility requirements for Board Certification in Civil Trial Law and is known for preparing every case for trial to achieve exceptional results for his clients.

Daniel A. Iracki

Mr. Daniel Iracki is a dynamic, principled and results-driven attorney, combining impressive courtroom prowess with unparalleled attention to detail. Not only is he the youngest named partner in Coker Law’s 45-year history, he is one of the youngest Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers in the state of Florida, a “legal expert” designation marking the highest level of competence and expertise.