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Principal Attorney – Michelangelo Mortellaro

Michelangelo Mortellaro received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix in 2003. He received his Juris Doctor from Florida International University and graduated with honors in 2006. Mr. Mortellaro’s practice areas include: Estate Planning, Probate, Medicaid Asset Protection and VA Benefits.  The Law Office of Michelangelo Mortellaro P.A., helps families with their estate planning, probate and elder law legal needs.
Michelangelo services clients in Tampa, Hillsborough County and throughout the adjoining counties. With 13 years experience in elder law, Michelangelo devotes his time and resources to educate the community and his clients on elder law affairs.
 

Mr. Mortellaro is active in a variety of community and civic activities including being a member of the Rough Riders, serving on the Ethics Committee of Gulfside Regional Hospice, and extensive Pro Bono work with the ALS Foundation and the Small ALF Coalition. Mr. Mortellaro is also a contributor for both Fox News and ABC Action News.

Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida

Juris Doctor – 2006 with Honors

Honors: With Honors

University of Phoenix – 2003 with Honors

Bachelor of Science – 2003

The Rough Riders, Member

Ethics Committee of Gulfside Regional Hospice, Member

Elder Counsel, Member, 2012 – Present

ALS Foundation

Small ALF Coalition

Children’s Cancer Center

Regular Contributor and Speaker for multiple Senior Care Organizations in Tampa

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Associate Attorney Roy Wilkes

Roy has more than 45 years of experience in estate, tax, medicaid planning and financial planning. In addition to his private legal practice, Roy has held supervisory positions with International and Regional C.P.A.firms and in private industry. Roy has held a securities license issued by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Roy is a frequent lecturer on medicaid planning, estate planning, financial planning and taxation. He has taught college level business law, tax and ethics courses and is frequently engaged as a consultant for other law, financial planning and accounting firms. 

Roy has been married to his wife Brenda for 46 years. They have been blessed four children together. Roy is active in his church and when he is not practicing law, he restores cars and motorcycles.

Mr. Wilkes received his accounting degree from the University of Central Florida, passing the C.P.A. exam, and received his law degree, Cum Laude, from Oral Roberts University.

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Jason D Berger ESQJason D. Berger, Esq. Managing Attorney, Treasure Coast Office

Jason D. Berger is committed to doing right by you and your family. Mr. Berger is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney, the highest available rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.

In his family law, personal injury and estate planning practice, Mr. Berger has tempered his vast courtroom and trial experiences with his common sense and people skills, while remaining committed to serving his clients with the utmost diligence, professionalism, and devotion as he did while serving the people of the State of Florida.

In 1998, Mr. Berger graduated from the University of Florida, College of Law with honors. He proudly served the people of the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney for 11 years, 8 years of which he served as a supervising attorney.

Mr. Berger believes in actively supporting his community. Mr. Berger has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the 19th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission, he has been appointed by the Chief Judge for the United States Southern District of Florida to serve on the local Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel and he has been appointed by the President of the Florida State Senate to serve on the State of Florida Commission on Ethics.
Mr. Berger has served as the Chair of the Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission and he has served as the Chair of the Nineteenth Circuit Bar Grievance Committee (B). He has served as a director/officer of multiple non-profit organizations, including the Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of Court, the Port St. Lucie Police Foundation, Safe Space, Inc., and the YMCA of the Treasure Coast. Mr. Berger has also served as the President of the Martin County Bar Association, the President of the Hundred Club of St. Lucie County, the President of the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition and the President of Leadership Martin County Alumni, Inc.

Through his experiences, Mr. Berger has garnered a tremendous amount of courtroom skills, management skills, people skills, and problem-solving skills. He is committed to fighting for clients seeking a just outcome.

Mr. Berger has been honored with various distinguishing awards and / or achievements. In 2001, he was recognized by the Orange County Teen Court with the Thomas S. Kirk Founders Award. In 2005, he authored and generated the idea for Florida Statute 316.193(12), a statute which is committed to protecting Florida’s citizens from repeat DUI offenders. In 2008, he was one of three prosecutors in the State of Florida awarded the M.A.D.D. outstanding DUI prosecutor of the year award. Mr. Berger also received the honor of serving as the Keynote Speaker at the 2013 Keiser University Port St. Lucie Campus Commencement Ceremony.
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