Business Details
42 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Legal Representation in Kissimmee, FL
Draper Law Office was founded in 1984 with a focused commitment to providing exceptional legal representation in personal injury and family law matters. Our boutique firm operates in Kissimmee and Orlando, Florida, serving clients throughout central Florida with a dedication to personalized service and concentrated expertise. We believe that specializing in limited legal areas allows us to deliver superior results, staying attuned to legal developments that impact our clients' cases.Our team, many of whom have been with us for over a decade, combines extensive experience with a client-centered approach, ensuring transparent communication, prompt responses, and clear explanations of legal fees. We prioritize individual attention, preparing clients for court proceedings when necessary while measuring our success through client satisfaction and the successful resolution of their cases.
Services
Trucking Accidents
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Insurance Disputes
Dog Bites
Slip and Fall
Wrongful Death
Family Law
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on personal injury and family law for deeper expertise
- Our attorneys have over 35 years of combined experience in Florida courts
- Direct attorney communication without case managers or intermediaries
- Bilingual staff available to serve Spanish-speaking clients
- Proven track record in complex cases involving severe injuries and wrongful death
What people say
Personal high quality service
Compassionate knowledgeable representation
Kept informed throughout process
Exceeded expectations
Felt like family
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury practice handles cases arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and dog bites. We prove negligence to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain suffering. Our attorneys leverage decades of experience to counter insurance company tactics and secure maximum settlements for clients with severe or permanent injuries.
Family Law
We specialize in dissolution of marriage, child custody, and support matters. Our attorneys handle equitable distribution of assets, alimony determinations, and domestic violence injunctions. With focused expertise in Florida family law, we guide clients through contested divorces and modify existing agreements while prioritizing children's best interests.
Trucking Accidents
This practice area addresses collisions involving commercial vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds. We investigate violations of federal trucking regulations and hold negligent carriers accountable for crashes causing severe injuries. Our team analyzes accident data and coordinates with experts to prove liability in cases involving driver fatigue, improper loading, or equipment failure.
Wrongful Death
We represent families seeking compensation for losses from preventable deaths. Our attorneys prove negligence in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice. We recover damages for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while navigating complex legal standards required to establish liability in wrongful death claims.
Motorcycle Accidents
This service focuses on collisions involving motorcycles and other vehicles. We counter common biases against riders to prove liability in cases involving lane splitting, impaired drivers, and road hazards. Our attorneys calculate long-term damages for catastrophic injuries like spinal trauma and traumatic brain injuries while challenging insurance company attempts to reduce settlements.
People
Charles B. Draper
Managing Partner/Shareholder
Licensed since 1984, Charles Draper specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases involving vehicle accidents and premises liability. He graduated from Rollins College (B.A.) and SUNY Buffalo Law School (J.D.). A member of the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, he focuses on maximizing client compensation through aggressive litigation against insurance companies.
Linda Gruszynski
Attorney
Licensed in Georgia and Florida, Linda Gruszynski handles family law matters including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence injunctions. She earned her J.D. from Georgia State University after graduating from Emory University. Her practice emphasizes equitable distribution and spousal support negotiations while representing clients in contested domestic relations cases.
Michelle Incandela
Attorney
Michelle Incandela focuses on personal injury litigation, bringing experience from insurance defense work to plaintiff representation. After graduating from City University School of Law in 1997, she practiced in New York before transitioning to Florida. Her background includes handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all motor vehicle accident cases including cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Our practice also covers slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, pool drownings, and wrongful death claims throughout central Florida.
How does Florida's no-fault insurance law affect my case?
Florida's no-fault system requires using your own insurance for medical bills regardless of fault. We help clients pursue third-party claims when injuries meet the state's 'serious' threshold, proving negligence to recover compensation beyond insurance coverage.
Can you help with out-of-state accidents?
While we primarily serve Florida residents, our attorneys can assist with cases involving accidents that occurred in other states through attorney associations or pro hac vice admissions to ensure proper legal representation.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The free consultation includes case evaluation, explanation of legal options, and strategy discussion. Attorneys assess liability evidence, discuss potential compensation, and outline procedural timelines while answering client questions about the litigation process.
How are legal fees structured?
Personal injury cases operate on contingency fees (percentage of settlement), while family law matters require hourly billing with upfront retainer deposits. We provide clear fee agreements detailing costs and payment expectations before representation begins.
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