Welcome to the Law Offices of Dorman & Gutman

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Dorman & Gutman, P.L. is a law firm of experienced, proven attorneys dedicated to the practice of law. Our firm's founders, Mary J. Dorman and Jack N. Gutman, have forty five (45) years of combined trial experience and represent clients in both civil and criminal matters throughout Florida. Tampa Bay Magazine included Mr. Gutman and Ms. Dorman among Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers for 2010. Ms. Dorman is named in the 2011 Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Both Mr. Gutman and Ms. Dorman are AV rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating service. The AV rating represents the highest peer rating available for both legal ability and professionalism. In addition to being attorneys, Ms. Dorman and Mr. Gutman are both Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil mediators, qualified arbitrators, and have been approved to participate as mediators in the Florida Supreme Court's Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Program.

The attorneys at Dorman & Gutman, P.L. take a practical approach to solving problems and always put the client's best interest first. Our attorneys will stand by you through trying times when help is needed with an eminent domain matter, debt relief or bankruptcy advice, a real estate or construction dispute, a divorce or custody case, or defending against criminal charges. We can also give you guidance to help you prevent problems down the road for your small business or personal matter. Many problems can be fixed without ever filing a lawsuit. Our experienced attorneys make every effort to negotiate a solution before resorting to litigation which can be both costly and time-consuming. However, if you are best served by going to trial, our lawyers are both ready and able to aggressively pursue or defend your case in either State or Federal court.

Our Practice Areas:
 

Eminent Domain: Pre-Suit Acquisition and Planning Suit Filing Order of Taking Mediation and Negotiation Valuation Trial Supplementary Proceedings Appeal
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Creditor Harassment: Chapters 7 & 13 Consumer Credit Protection Act Violations/Collections Debt Relief Foreclosure Defense Small Claims Matters
Real Estate/Construction: Boundary Disputes Construction and Professional Services Liens Contract Drafting, Review and Litigation Landlord/Tenant Matters Mortgage Foreclosure Quiet Title Actions
Small Business Matters: Business Entity Formation Administrative Licensing & Disciplinary Matters Debt Collection Contract Drafting Contract Disputes and Litigation
Criminal Law: All criminal matters in both State and Federal Court, including bond reductions, violations of probation, records sealing and expungements.
Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage (Contested or Uncontested) Custody Alimony Child Support Post Judgment Modifications

Legal Disclaimer: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This website is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended as professional legal advice, and should not be relied on as such.