Alex graduated cum laude from University of South Florida, and with high honors from Florida State University College of Law in 1993. He was a member of the Law Review and the Order of the Coif. Alex joined the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, where he became Lead Trial Attorney. During his five year tenure as an assistant State Attorney, he tried countless jury trials—including prosecuting in the Felony Domestic Violence Specialty Division. Alex is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and The Florida Bar. Alex has published various articles regarding family law issues. Alex is Rated AV by Martindale-Hubble.

Current Employment Positions:

Shareholder

Areas Of Practice:

100% of Practice Devoted to Family Law

Certifications/Specialties:

Marital and Family Law, Florida Bar Board of Certification, 2004 to present

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1993

Education:

Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL., 1993

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence with High Honors

Honors: Order of the Coif

Law Review: Member, Florida State University Law Review

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL., 1990

B.A. in Criminology and Psychology

Honors: Cum Laude

Honors: Dean's List

Honors: Admitted with Distinction

Published Works:

Domestic Violence Injunctions in Divorce Cases, Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine, December, 2000

How Long is The Bridge for Bridge The Gap Alimony, Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine, November, 2001

Factors in Determining Attorney Fees Awards, Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine, May, 2002

Real Property vs. Personal Property-Do Titles Make a Difference?, Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine, June 2004.

What Defines Income Under F.S. Ch. 61: From a Business Perspective., Co-written with Ingrid Anderson, Esq., The Florida Bar Journal, November 2004.

Presentations:

Speaker, "Legal, Emotional & Ethical Issues: Our Role in Helping Clients Through the Divorce Process," Tampa Bay Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, April 2001.

Program Co-Chair, "Solutions to Discovery Roadblocks," The Florida Bar Family Law Section, April 2003.

Speaker, "Marital Agreement" and "Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice," Family Law Update Seminar, May 2003.

Speaker, "Rotating Custody," Hillsborough County Bar Association, February 2004.

Speaker, "Family Law Update," Florida Law Update seminar, The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar, June 2004.

Speaker, "Fees and Costs in Family Law- How to Get Awards and Avoid Pitfalls," The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, October 2004.

Speaker, "Mechanics of the Matrimonial/Family Law Certification Exam," The Florida Bar Family Law Section, December 2004.

Progam Co-Chair, "Child Support and Alimony; Investigating the Numbers," Florida Bar, Family Law Section, March 2005

Speaker, "Family Law Update," Florida Law Update seminar, The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar, June 2005.

Program Co-Chair, "Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Seminar," The Florida Bar Family Law Section, August 2005.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Family Law Section - Executive Council Member

Chair of Long Range Planning Committee, Family Law Section

Former Chair of the Education/Articles Committee, Family Law Section

Former Member of Editorial Staff, Family Law Section, Newsletter

Former Chair of Interdisciplinary Committee, Family Law Section

The Florida Bar

Executive Council Member, Family Law Section (2003 - Present)

Member, Florida Board of Bar Examiners (2003- present)

Chairperson, Grievance Committee (June 2002-June 2003)

Member, Grievance Committee (May 2000-June 2002)

Continuing Legal Education Committee of Family Law Section (2002-2003)

Secretary, Continuing Legal Education Committee of Family Law Section (2003-2004)

Vice Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee (2004-2005)

Co-Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee (2005 - Present)

Inns of Court

Member, Family Law Section (2001-2004)

Appointed as Special Prosecutor for Family Law Contempt Proceedings in Hillsborough County

Comunity Affairs

Rough Riders Civic Organization 1994-2002

The Tampa Connection 1999-2000

Past Employment Positions:

Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office, Lead Trial Attorney, 1993-1995; 1995-1999

Fowler, White, Gillen, Boggs, Villareal and Banker, P.A., Tampa, Florida, Attorney, 1995