Atty. Nelson Tomas Pena
Nelson Tomas Pena is a lawyer practicing criminal law, plaintiffs personal injury, criminal and 3 other areas of law. Nelson received a B.A. degree from Florida International University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Nelson Tomas Pena is a Member based in Miami Lakes, Florida, practicing at Peña & Lavandera. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1990) and Florida International University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Miami Lakes, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nelson Tomas Pena is a lawyer practicing criminal law, plaintiffs personal injury, criminal and 3 other areas of law
- Nelson received a B.A. degree from Florida International University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Nelson practices at Peña & Lavandera in Miami Lakes, FL
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Nelson Tomas Pena is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Nelson Tomas Pena is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami Lakes are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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