Marraffino Law Firm - Gainesville, FL
Marraffino Law Firm is a trusted Gainesville, Florida practice led by attorney Lawrence J. Marraffino, providing over 40 years of direct, personalized counsel in divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, probate, and personal injury.
Personalized Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Probate Advocacy in Gainesville, Florida
When major life events threaten your emotional well-being, family unity, or financial freedom, placing your trust in an anonymous high-volume law firm can leave you feeling like an ordinary file number. Located on West University Avenue just minutes from the University of Florida campus, Marraffino Law Firm provides direct, personalized, and compassionate legal representation for individuals and families across Gainesville and North Central Florida. Founded by attorney Lawrence J. Marraffino, who brings over four decades of active Florida courtroom and dispute resolution experience, the firm guarantees that your case is handled directly by an experienced attorney from start to finish. When you need to hire a family law attorney or seek debt relief through consumer bankruptcy, the firm delivers accessible, dedicated advocacy focused on real solutions.
Core Legal Practice Areas
Attorney Lawrence J. Marraffino leverages extensive trial and mediation experience across several essential areas of Florida civil law:
- Divorce and marital dissolution: Guiding clients through contested and uncontested divorces, equitable distribution of assets and debts, spousal support, and post-divorce enforcement.
- Child custody and visitation: Establishing legally sound parenting plans, timesharing schedules, and child support determinations that protect parental bonds and the best interests of children.
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy and debt relief: Helping honest debtors eliminate overwhelming credit card debts, medical obligations, and personal loans under federal bankruptcy law while preserving exempt Florida homestead and personal assets.
- Probate and estate administration: Assisting personal representatives and grieving families in navigating formal and summary probate administration in Florida circuit courts with minimal delay and expense.
- Wills and estate planning: Drafting clear last wills and testaments, durable powers of attorney, living wills, and healthcare surrogate designations to safeguard family wishes.
- Personal injury and car accident recovery: Advocating for victims suffering physical injuries due to automobile crashes, motorcycle collisions, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death negligence.
Decades of Trial Certification and Academic Leadership
Attorney Lawrence J. Marraffino has earned recognition as a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. His standing in the legal community is further evidenced by his service as an adjunct law professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he has instructed future attorneys in legal practice skills. Unlike advertising firms that spend heavily on billboards and pass cases down to paralegals, Marraffino Law Firm prioritizes direct attorney-client relationships, ethical practice, and fair, transparent pricing.
If you need to find an experienced family lawyer in Gainesville or require trusted guidance for probate, estate planning, or bankruptcy, contact Marraffino Law Firm today. Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your legal options with an attorney who genuinely cares about your future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the bustling West Gainesville area along the active West University Avenue corridor, near the University of Florida campus.
Building Location
This is a one-story commercial office building. The building is easy to find near the beautiful Loblolly Woods South nature park and is situated down the street from the Burrito Famous restaurant.
Parking Details
A convenient on-site surface parking lot is available directly in front of the building, offering free parking for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by RTS Route 5 (Oaks Mall); nearest stop is at Westgate Plaza.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the front door of the one-story building. The law office features direct ground-level step-free access from the main entrance with a wheelchair-accessible entryway.