Lawrence J. Marraffino | Gainesville Bankruptcy Attorney

Mr. Marraffino has been an attorney for over 27 years.  He is ready to help you with your legal problems including car accidents, Social Security disability, debt problems and bankruptcy, family law, divorce and child custody, wills and estates, and business law.  If you are losing your home in foreclosure, he will explain your options in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.  He is here to help you!

About Our Firm

At the Law Offices of Lawrence J. Marraffino, your case will always be handled by an attorney, not a legal assistant or paralegal. When you first call, you will have the opportunity to speak with Mr. Marraffino himself and he will try to answer as many questions as he can about your legal issue. Free initial consultations are offered on auto accident, personal injury, social security, and bankurptcy cases. All fees and costs are fully explained during this first meeting, and there is no obiligation. You can expect to be treated with respect and kindness from your first phone call to the conclusion of your case.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Adjunct Professor	University of Florida College of Law	Gainesville, Florida	2001-present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Florida Levin College of Law	JD	Law School	1984
University of Florida	BA	Psycholgy	1981

State / Court	Date
United States District Court-Northern District of Florida	1997
United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit	1985
United States District Court-Middle District of Florida	1985
United States District Court-Southern District of Florida	1985
Florida	1984

• Florida Justice Association; Eighth Circuit Bar Association; National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys;

• Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 2003.  Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 24 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.

• Prominent Cases: Mr. Marraffino represented a group of parents in a class action lawsuit against the Palm Beach County School Board for building a school close to high tension power lines due to the increased cancer risk from electromagnetic field radiation. It was the first case in Florida and only the second nationally to judicially recognize the cancer risk from electromagnetic radiation from powerlines. Mr. Marrafifino has also brought lawsuits against major retailers such as Target and Eckerd's pharmacy that has resulted not only in settlements to his clients, but changes in the ways the companies maintain safety in their stores.

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