At Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole, in Melbourne, we fight for the results that are most important to you. When you are up against a difficult legal problem, you are at war, and you should insist on representation that is ready to fight for you. That is a description of the lawyers at Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole. In family law, this means divorcing on the terms you want in the division of property, child custody, child support or alimony.
In personal injury, it means obtaining full compensation for your losses due to negligence. In criminal law, it means getting through the experience with minimum pain, penalty and loss of freedom. Principals Jack Platt and Billie Jo Hopwood, along with the rest of the team, are respected litigators throughout Brevard and the surrounding counties. We come to litigation prepared, fully armed with the motions and arguments to achieve your objectives.
Our lawyers know Florida law - not just the statutes on the books but the voluminous amount of case histories surrounding every case we take.
In personal injury, it means obtaining full compensation for your losses due to negligence. In criminal law, it means getting through the experience with minimum pain, penalty and loss of freedom. Principals Jack Platt and Billie Jo Hopwood, along with the rest of the team, are respected litigators throughout Brevard and the surrounding counties. We come to litigation prepared, fully armed with the motions and arguments to achieve your objectives.
Our lawyers know Florida law - not just the statutes on the books but the voluminous amount of case histories surrounding every case we take.
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The Melbourne FL lawyers at Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole are known for two things: the successes they achieve in litigation and their willingness to go to battle for clients.
The two are related.
By going into litigation armed with motions, evidence and powerful arguments against evidence, we send the message that we are not there to lose.
Opponents and prosecutors know we are not pushovers, and that we know the law not just on paper but through the huge volume of case law, one ruling of which may have specific application to the case at hand.
The two are related.
By going into litigation armed with motions, evidence and powerful arguments against evidence, we send the message that we are not there to lose.
Opponents and prosecutors know we are not pushovers, and that we know the law not just on paper but through the huge volume of case law, one ruling of which may have specific application to the case at hand.
Mr. Jack Platt is a Brevard County native and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and giving back to the community he was raised in.
Mr. Platt is often asked to MC and speaks at various charities the firm sponsors.
Throughout his more than twenty-two years as a licensed attorney Mr. Platt has mastered the art of defending his clients in the area of criminal law and representing his clients in personal injury matters.
Mr. Platt examines each case as what it is, a unique situation that has a significant impact on someone's life.
Mr. Platt is often asked to MC and speaks at various charities the firm sponsors.
Throughout his more than twenty-two years as a licensed attorney Mr. Platt has mastered the art of defending his clients in the area of criminal law and representing his clients in personal injury matters.
Mr. Platt examines each case as what it is, a unique situation that has a significant impact on someone's life.
Billie Jo Hopwood is a lifetime resident of Melbourne, Florida.
She attended Johnson Middle School and Eau Gallie High School, as did both of her children.
Upon graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's in Legal Studies Ms. Hopwood began her seventeen-year career as a paralegal.
Beginning her legal career as a paralegal allowed Ms. Hopwood to gain extensive experience in multiple areas of law, including family, criminal and personal injury.
After earning her J.D. and practicing as an attorney in all three areas Ms. Hopwood has found her home in family law.
She attended Johnson Middle School and Eau Gallie High School, as did both of her children.
Upon graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's in Legal Studies Ms. Hopwood began her seventeen-year career as a paralegal.
Beginning her legal career as a paralegal allowed Ms. Hopwood to gain extensive experience in multiple areas of law, including family, criminal and personal injury.
After earning her J.D. and practicing as an attorney in all three areas Ms. Hopwood has found her home in family law.
Tiffani focuses her practice in the area of marital and family law, representing clients in actions involving dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, child time sharing and visitation, child support, alimony, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
Tiffani attended Florida Institute of Technology, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2010.
Before returning to her native Melbourne, she received her juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University.
Tiffani attended Florida Institute of Technology, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2010.
Before returning to her native Melbourne, she received her juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University.
Mr. Russell was recently named as a third partner in the Platt Hopwood firm due to his success in the practice of criminal law.
In 2013 Mr. Russell became Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law and is a specialist in Criminal Trial practice.
His previous employment at the office of the Public Defender has given Mr. Russell extensive trial experience in numerous area of criminal law.
Whatever your criminal issue is Mr. Russell is prepared to fully dedicate himself to your unique case and fight for your legal rights.
In 2013 Mr. Russell became Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law and is a specialist in Criminal Trial practice.
His previous employment at the office of the Public Defender has given Mr. Russell extensive trial experience in numerous area of criminal law.
Whatever your criminal issue is Mr. Russell is prepared to fully dedicate himself to your unique case and fight for your legal rights.
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