If you have been accused of a crime, do not talk to the police before you speak to a lawyer. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can protect your rights and make sure that the authorities do not force a confession or build up evidence against you. Your lawyer can also investigate your case and find out if there are any ways to get the charges dropped.
DUI/DWI
For more than 20 years, our lawyers have helped people get compensation for a wide range of incidents, including...
Wrongful Death
Our Firm's personal injury litigation department is lead by Senior Partner, David B. Pleat. Mr. Pleat has 26 years experience litigating injury claims for Plaintiffs and Defendants. Along with representing the interests of injured persons, Mr. Pleat and his team have been hired by various insurance companies to represent defendants in injury claims. Our Firm represents injured individuals and families who have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one. We handle personal injury claims on a contingency basis. If there is no recovery, there is no fee to pay. Call for a free consultation to determine if you need an experienced personal injury lawyer team to represent your interests.
Sex Crimes
Criminal Law - Our lawyers have experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases, including minor infractions and misdemeanors and the most serious felony indictments, such as drunk driving (DUI), drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny, white collar fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, arson, conspiracy, and violation of probation.
White Collar Crimes
Theft
Misdemeanors
We handle all types of criminal cases, from minor infractions and misdemeanor crimes to the most serious felony indictments. Some of the accusations we assist with include
Business formation: The entity chosen for a new venture can have implications for every aspect of its future. Our firm assists our clients in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, or "S" corporation.
Business Disputes
If you would like to meet one of our lawyers about an issue involving personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, business law or another one of our practice areas, please feel free to call us at
Limited Liability Companies
Our Firm represents numerous businesses, banks, corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and limited liability companies in areas of initial business formation, general counsel, business/commercial litigation and advice to Boards. We recognize that providing sound counsel that incorporates strategy for business success while understanding the need to keep legal expenses as ecumenical as possible for the business.
Litigation and Appeals - Our firm represents and advises clients who are, or might become, involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute in such areas as personal injury and employment claims, contract disputes, and family law and commercial matters.
Real Estate - Our law firm handles all types of real estate litigation, real estate and developer contracts, 1031 Exchanges, construction litigation, foreclosures, deed issues, reservation programs, and escrow accounts. Our Destin office can handle residential and commercial closings quickly and efficiently.
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Law: litigation, developer contracts, commercial and residential real estate closings, foreclosures, deeds, 1031 tax exchanges, construction litigation, condominium and homeowner association law
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm offers complete real estate transaction closing services. We have one of the most experienced closers serving as closing agents --- Jenny MacDonald (Destin office).
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Land Use, Planning and Zoning – The firm provides private interests representation relating to land use, comprehensive planning, zoning, variances, special exceptions, conditional uses and code enforcement before local government agencies and its subdivisions, as well as post administrative litigation when indicated.
Condominium Law
Ms. Perry relocated to Florida in 1999 and was admitted to the Florida Bar that same year. Ms. Perry's primary practice areas include litigation, real estate, condominium law, business law, personal injury, and corporate law.
Our firm is supported by experienced paralegals and assistants and handles general civil litigation, personal injury, real estate, insurance, domestic, commercial and criminal litigation.
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury - Our Destin, Florida, injury attorneys represent people alleging a wrong or damage to their person, rights, reputation or property resulting from automobile/boating accidents, slip and falls, dog attacks, medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, defective products, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct and negligence, and other incidents.
Pleat & Perry has many years of experience representing Association Boards and individual homeowners with Association related legal matters. Our representation includes litigation, insurance issues, hurricane damage claims, claims of lien, legal opinions and foreclosure defense.