Recommended Attorney/Child Rights Advocates List
Very often when a person is experiencing emotional or behavioral problems, there are situations that can arise in school and in life which require legal assistance.
The list below is of Recommended Attorneys/Child Rights Advocates that many people have found helpful in finding competent help with the subject of mental and/or behavioral health. CCHR provides this list as a public service on a ‘buyer-beware’ basis, you must use your own judgment in deciding which one will best serve your specific needs, and you do so at your own risk.
Mark Kamleiter
As a long-time advocate for the rights of children with disabilities, Mark is the President of Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. Mark also serves on the board of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. A frequent national speaker and presenter on issues related to the education of children with disabilities, Mark represents children with disabilities in due process and in Federal Court, advocating for their appropriate education in public school systems.
2509 First Avenue S.
St. Petersburg, Fl., 33712
Tel: (727) 323-2555
Fax: (727) 323-2599
mkamleiter@flspedlaw.com
www.flspedlaw.com
Kimberley Spire-Oh
Gelpi & Spire-Oh P.A. represents families of children with special needs in obtaining services and supports in the educational system. We work with parents to find solutions that are in the best interest of the child. We assist with initial consultations and strategies, IEP meetings, 504 proceedings, due process hearings, disciplinary actions and court cases. Sliding scale fees. (Atendemos en Español.)
Gelpi & Spire-Oh, P.A.
4440 PGA Boulevard, Suite 600
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tel.:(561)307-9620
Fax: (561) 537-7034
Work e-mail: kimberley@gsolawfirm.com
Stephen Alfred Talmadge, Jr. PhD, JD
Mr. Talmadge has a prior background as a clinical and forensic psychologist and practices law in Gotha, Florida. He is experienced with involuntary commitment law and the issues that surround it. He has an extensive background in teaching and in writing and is educated on issues surrounding mental health.
Stephen Talmadge, Jr. PhD, JD
The Law Offices of Stage and Associates, P.A.
7635 Ashley Park Court, Suite 503-T
Orlando, FL 32835
Tel: 321 293-4215
Fax: 321.445.9857
Work e-mail steve.talmadge@stagelaw.com
www.bakeractlawyer.com
Gary W. Lyons
Mr. Lyons is a Clearwater, Florida, attorney with over 30 years experience in addressing the needs of elderly clients and concerns of their families, including those issues which result from improper use or excessive administration of medications, such as psychotropic drugs.
Gary W. Lyons, Esq.
McFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan & Hogan, P.A.
311 South Missouri Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Telephone: 727-461-1111
FAX: 727-461-6430
Email: lshuman@mcfarlandgouldlaw.com
David J. Shestokas
Attorney David J. Shestokas has been a licensed attorney since 1987, when he was admitted to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court. He was admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court in 2004. He has also been admitted by the Federal District Courts of Northern Illinois and the Middle District of Florida. He is a former state prosecutor and trial attorney.
He is the Senior Associate at the Law Offices of J. Patrick Buckley. He is well versed in the abuses of the Baker Act and the misuse of the act for improper commitments for psychiatric evaluation.
Key West Professional Centre
1342 Colonial Blvd., Suite H-60
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Email: Shestokas@jpbesq.com
Phone:239-278-7700
Fax:239-278-7701
Articles on Involuntary Commitment, written by David Shestokas, Esq. : http://david-j-shestokas.suite101.com/floridas-baker-act-involuntary-exams-for-mental-health-a406009