Palm Coast, FL

Michael J. Politis

Born in Queens, New York, Attorney Michael J. Politis grew up in a Greek family and became fluent in both the Greek and English language. He made his way down to Florida at a young age and eventually became a state prosecutor. He rose from a misdemeanor prosecutor to chief of the homicide division, where he had a 100% conviction rate. He now lends his honed court experience and legal skills to his career as a Daytona Beach personal injury lawyer at Politis & Matovina, P.A. Mr. Politis boasts a long, and distinguished career. He has been practicing law for over 25 years and in that time has been invited to speak before the FBI National Academy, State Attorney Office, and Florida Justice Association. For his contributions to the community, he has been awarded the Periclean Award from the Order of Ahepa, and the Business of the Year Award from the American Cancer Society. His work has even achieved national acclaim, earning him numerous television appearances on Current Affair, TruTV, and Oxygen channels.

Kelly Chanfrau

In practice since 2001, Kelly Chanfrau is a board-certified personal injury lawyer and employment law attorney representing clients from Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palm Coast, FL, and beyond. She says she became a lawyer because of her foundational love for helping others. Kelly believes large corporations and insurance companies should treat regular people like you fairly-she’ll fight hard to ensure you receive the full amount your case is worth. Since 2001, Kelly Chanfrau has represented individuals, businesses, and governments in state and federal cases, focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, and employment law. A board-certified attorney, Kelly co-owns Chanfrau & Chanfrau and previously partnered at a national defense firm, offering clients a unique perspective. Recognized as Lawyer of the Year multiple times and ranked among Florida's Top 50 Female Lawyers, Kelly was also recently chosen by the federal judiciary to serve on a merit selection panel to nominate the next federal magistrate for the Middle District of Florida, the only plaintiff's lawyer selected from the state.

Mark A. Matovina

As a former private investigator, Attorney Mark Matovina knows how important it is to utilize every detail that may be helpful to a case, and he has the skills to uncover those details. Mr. Matovina is a member of the Florida Justice Association a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has become a dedicated personal injury lawyer in Daytona Beach. His experience and success in courtroom proceedings have resulted in invitations to lecture on the jury selection process and Florida PIP Law. Clients have praised Mr. Matovina for his on-hands approach to their cases. While studying and strategizing on their cases, Mr. Matovina strives to keep his clients up to date on any news or updates that will affect their proceedings. Even opposing counselors have lauded him for his integrity and high ethical standards. The success and respect he has garnered in the legal community have earned him Martindale-Hubble’s top tier “AV” rating, the highest ranking they award for legal ability and ethical standards. Having handled cases in automobile accidents, boating accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury, Mr. Matovina has become a prominent, experienced, and trusted Daytona Beach personal injury litigation attorney.

David A. Shekhter

Attorney David Shekhter has displayed competence in every area of law he practices. As a personal injury litigator and criminal defense attorney, clients have found him informative and efficient, guiding them through the process and taking special care for those who have zero experience in the legal realm. In this effort, Mr. Shekhter does his utmost to keep his clients informed. He has helped clients through various cases involving citizenship, deportation, criminal defense, and automobile accidents. Your case can leave you with a lot of questions, and he wants you in the loop. David Shekhter is a Daytona native. Born to Russian parents, he has fluent knowledge of both the English and Russian languages. A Florida resident all his life, he attended various schools in the state and finished off with a Juris Doctorate of Law from Stetson University College of Law. Not long after, Mr. Shekhter joined Politis & Matovina, P.A. in 2010 as a Daytona Beach personal injury attorney, where he also practices criminal defense and immigration law. He is recognized as a lifetime member of Million Dollar & Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a member of the Florida Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

W. M. Chanfrau, Sr.

Personal injury attorney W. M. Chanfrau, Sr., tells us about the beginnings of his career. He was drawn to helping individuals who otherwise would not be able to resume their lives in a normal way following accidents. He dedicates himself to his client's needs. William Chanfrau, Sr. began his legal career in defense law in 1973, but felt a strong calling to help individuals over corporations. In 1976, he founded a law firm focused on representing plaintiffs and built a strong reputation for justice and results. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mr. Chanfrau earned numerous accolades, including Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, Martindale-Hubbell's AV Rating, and recognition among the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

William M. Chanfrau, Jr.

Attorney William Chanfrau, Jr., explains that when you hire him and his firm, you are receiving direct and genuine support. He takes care to connect with clients on a personal level. He strives to ensure that each client feels more than satisfied with their representation and results. William M. Chanfrau, Jr. is the managing partner at Chanfrau & Chanfrau, where he has been a key figure since joining in 2001. He began his legal career in 1997 at the State Attorney's Office, successfully handling hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases through both trials and plea negotiations. In 2001, he transitioned to Chanfrau & Chanfrau to work alongside his father, W. M. Chanfrau, Sr., and became managing partner in 2007. Today, he focuses primarily on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. He has received numerous recognitions, including being named one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys in 2017.

William J. Bosch

Partner at Chiumento Law, with over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer. He holds a BA, MA, and JD (with Honors) from the University of Florida. He has served in various governmental legal roles and has been recognized multiple times for his pro bono work, including "Pro Bono Attorney of the Year" in 2012. He is the Managing Partner for the firm’s Litigation and Family Law Department.