Brian Max Monk

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      Brian Max Monk

      Lakeland, Florida
      17 years of experience

      Biography

      Attorney Brian Monk has lived in the Central Florida area nearly his entire life. In 2000, he graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Management and a B.A. in Political Science. Thereafter, Brian earned a Law degree, a Master’s of Education degree and Specialist degree in counseling from the University of Florida. While in law school, Brian earned a Certificate in Family Law and was named a Fellow of the UF Law Center on Children and Families. Following law school, Brian worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Ocala, Florida, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases and handling nearly fifty (50) jury trials as the lead prosecutor. Brian’s legal writing has been published in the Florida Bar Journal (November, 2013 Volume 87, No. 9). Brian also has several reported appellate decisions in the area of marital and family law. Mr. Monk is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal Court in Florida. Brian utilizes his unique training and experience in his practice of marital and family law as well as in his handling of criminal defense and personal injury matters. Brian Monk appears as a frequent speaker on the weekly FM radio program, Law 2020, addressing current family law and criminal defense topics. Mr. Monk strives to give back to the community through his various pro bono charitable efforts. He spends his free time with his wife, Fran, and their two athletic boys. Brian is actively involved in his Church community and enjoys coaching his boys’ little league teams.

      Practice Areas

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Domestic Violence

      Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

      Criminal Law

      Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

      DUI & DWI

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Credit Cards Accepted

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Florida, Since 2005

      Professional Experience

      Assistant State Attorney (Prosecutor) State Attorney's Office of Marion County, Florida

      Year: 2006 - 2009

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      Associate Attorney Hoyt & Bryan, LLC

      Year: 2005 - 2006

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      Associate Attorney Sessums Law Group, P.A.

      Year: 2009 - 2013

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      Owner/Attorney Monk Law Firm, PLLC

      Year: 2016 - Current

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      Associate Attorney Boyette, Cummins & Nailos

      Year: 2013 - 2015

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      Associate Attorney Edward T. LeFever, P.A.

      Year: 2008 - 2009

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      Professional Associations

      Florida State Bar &nbsp# 14563 Member (2005 - Current)

      Publications

      A Wrinkle In Time: Personal Jurisdiction’s Evolution—Pleading, Proving and Defending Personal Jurisdiction Issues Florida Bar Journal (November, 2013)

      Awards

      • Nation's Top 1% of Attorneys

        National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015.0

        Note: Attorney Brian Monk was voted to membership in the Nation's Top 1% of attorneys in 2015.

      Education

      • University of Florida J.D. | Law

        Year: 2001 - 2004

        Honors: -Former Prosecutor-Treasurer of the Family Law Society.-Intern for a Federal Magistrate Judge.-Intern for a family law Circuit Court Judge. -Fellow with Center on Children and Families.-Member, UF Law Honor Committee.-Member, Middle District of Florida.

      Websites

      Monk Law Firm, PLLC

      Address:

      1102 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803

      Monk Law Firm, PLLC

      Address:

      329 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870

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