Family Law

• Divorce
  Take a moment to meet our team of skilled family law lawyers. Our webpage contains more information you can read about the various areas of law that we cover, including family law and divorce law. You can also reach us by calling 850-863-4064 and set up an appointment to speak with our team of family law attorneys.
• Child Support
  There are many reasons an individual may contact us. Do you need to speak with a child support lawyer to find out what options are available to you? A custody attorney can be a real lifesaver in a disputed custody case or extremely difficult divorce proceedings.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  If you are going through a divorce or family dispute, or you need a child custody attorney, you need someone to represent you who understands family and divorce law. Choose a team of attorneys with the know-how, the experience, and the passion to protect your interests from start to finish.
• Adoption
• Paternity
  Mike handles a variety of marital and family law matters, from contested and uncontested divorces, high net worth divorces, paternity cases, child custody and child support matters, and domestic violence injunctions. In addition to being a licensed attorney, Mike is also certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Law Mediator.
• Guardianship
  C. Jeffrey McInnis is a Partner with the firm. Jeff’s practice is focused in the areas of real estate development and closing transactions, guardianship, probate, utilities law, and the representations of local governmental agencies.
• Spousal Support
  Temporary Relief Hearing. At the same time, if the issues of the case need to be resolved on a temporary basis, before the final hearing, the parties can schedule a hearing for temporary relief. The court may then consider any issues in the case, like timesharing, child support, alimony, and others, on a temporary basis until the parties are ready for a trial.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Michael Goodson is a lifelong Florida resident. Mike grew up in Orlando before enrolling at the University of Florida in Gainesville. In 2009, Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance. Mike continued to study music, obtaining his Master of Music in Instrumental Performance from UF before enrolling in the Frederic G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida in 2011. As a law student, Mike was the President of the Family Law Society and received Book Awards in Trial Practice as well as Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiations. In addition to earning his Juris Doctor with honors in 2014, Mike obtained certificates in Family Law as well as Criminal Law. In 2020, while working full time in private practice, Mike continued his education and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Warrington College of Business at UF.
• DUI/DWI
  So, what areas of law will you find a defense lawyer working in? There may be more than you think. A defense attorney may work on DUI or other traffic defenses and drug offenses. They may work with weapon crimes, property crimes, and white collar crimes. They can work on fraud and theft cases. A knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can help you with all state and federal misdemeanor and felonies, including violent crimes, or crimes of a sexual nature. Criminal defense lawyers also handle such things as probation violations, plea agreements, criminal records expunction and sealing, and litigation. If you have been accused of committing a crime or are in the initial stages of being investigated, then you need a criminal defense attorney, immediately. Our team has the experience, the knowledge, and the talent to mount a solid defense on your behalf. We also realize that it is not only serious criminal trials where you might need help. If you are trying to fight a citation that was given to you after getting pulled over, our traffic ticket attorneys can handle that for you too. Many people are unaware that they are allowed to have legal representation when it comes to minor appearances in court. However, it is still a trial, and you are allowed to have representation. Traffic ticket lawyers are excellent at pleading down to lesser charges, or getting tickets thrown out altogether.
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  Timing. The timeline for an uncontested divorce can be very compressed. Depending on the court’s calendar and availability, and other factors, an uncontested divorce can usually be accomplished in less than 3-5 months. You can greatly assist in speeding up the process by having your financial documents ready and fully discussing all the issues with your spouse in advance.
• Sex Crimes
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Tim Shaw and Michael Flowers make up ASG’s Criminal Defense team. Whether someone has been arrested in Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, or Walton County, our team has decades of experience representing clients in Judge trials and Jury trials in all types of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex capital felonies. Our Criminal Defense team is here and ready. Our criminal law practice areas include the following...
• Drug Crimes
  Immediately, we will look into your charges and ensure that your rights have been 100% protected. We will make sure every step of the investigation has been done to the letter of the law. We will examine every document to make sure that is properly filled out and cataloged. We will go where we need to go to find the information that we need for your defense. We will get what we need to provide the best possible defense. A defense needs to be strong and without holes. Your job is to tell us the truth of the matter in as much detail as possible, and we will highlight areas that might look vulnerable to a prosecution attorney. Sometimes, instead of a trial, we may reach a plea bargain. This is generally a lesser charge for admission of guilt and a reduced sentence. We can discuss this option in complete confidence. Our team will be with you from start to finish, before, during, and after the litigation process. As your criminal defense attorneys, we will be on your team. Now is the time to act. Meet our criminal defense team to learn more about our services, and the different areas our firm specializes in. The most common offenses we work with are drug offenses, battery (simple, aggravated, and felony), and fraud. In some cases, records can be sealed or expunged. You can contact us at 850-863-4064 for more information. We are waiting to hear from you. We serve many areas around Okaloosa County including Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Miramar Beach, Crestview, and surrounding areas.
• Probation Violation
• Homicide
• Restraining Order

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Disputes
  After law school, Kyle elected to return home and has worked for ASG since his admission to the Florida Bar in September, 2014. He now serves as the City Attorney for the City of Laurel Hill and, in December 2018, the Destin City Council named him City Attorney for the City of Destin. Kyle also serves as the pro bono legal counsel and Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, Inc. In addition to his busy local government practice and philanthropic efforts, Kyle maintains a general civil legal practice focusing in the areas of commercial and business law and litigation, creditor and debtor rights, real estate law, and appeals. Kyle’s appellate practice is particularly busy as he has already served as lead counsel in over 10 cases and argued orally before Florida’s First District Court of Appeal multiple times.
• Business Transactions
  Rick also handles real estate, corporate and business transactions, financing transactions, and shareholder disputes. He represents property owners, developers, and land planners in real property disputes and land use litigation, including permitting through various state, county, and municipal authorities.
• Construction Contracts
  The Florida Construction Lien Law was enacted by the Florida legislature to protect the rights of all parties involved in a construction process; owners, contractors, and sub-contractors. Our team will assist you through all of the drafting and interpretation that goes into the various forms which are included in the Florida Construction Lien Law. Here at ASG Legal, our construction contracts lawyers regularly counsel contractors, sub-contractors, and owners as to what their rights and obligations are where this complex Lien Law is concerned. We offer in-depth understanding and unique perspectives for all business construction professionals that you will find no place else.
• Trade Secrets

Employment Law

• Employment Contract
  You might also find yourself in need of an employment agreement attorney throughout the lifespan of your business. These agreements can be tedious, and one slip up could cost your company in more ways than one. A good employment agreement lawyer will look over contracts before you sign them, so you can have peace of mind knowing that you will be covered.
• Non-compete Agreement
  We can help you protect your business as well. Our commercial litigation attorneys can draft employment contracts for you, as well as non-compete agreements. If you are in competition with a firm with similar products or services, it is wise to make sure that the business you have built is protected from all angles.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  There are four things we ensure will happen when our real estate lawyers handle your legal real estate matters.
• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
  When you are in the construction business, you will inevitably experience filing or enforcing liens. Liens are a powerful solution for non-payment. To proceed correctly, construction liens need to be prepared and filed the right way for them to be enforceable. At ASG Legal, we have many years of experience in all aspects of construction law, which gives us deeper and unique insights into understanding and meeting every client's needs. We are construction litigation lawyers that you can count on to know the law front to back.
• Real Estate Transactions
  In today's environment the purchase and sale of real estate in Okaloosa County are inherently complex transactions. ASG in Fort Walton Beach and Destin, FL. has handled all types of real estate transactions and closings throughout Northwest Florida for over a half century. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to handle all of your transactions and closings.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  The lawyers at ASG have many years of experience in handling all types if landlord tenant matters including the following...

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you have been seriously injured because of the wrongful acts of another, the lawyers at ASG in Fort Walton Beach and Destin, FL. have decades of experience in obtaining compensation for your resulting medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages. Our personal injury practice areas include the following...

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Gresham actively participates as a member of the Okaloosa County Bar Association, the Estate Planning Council of the Emerald Coast, and is a member of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. He is also on the Board of Directors and the Executive Board for the Emerald Coast Foundation, which is a nonprofit charity who provides support, resources, and funding to local children's charities, in order that they may achieve all their goals.
• Wills
  At ASG Legal, our commitment to you begins when you walk through our door. If you are looking for a probate lawyer for wills and trusts, to a complex estate plan, we pride ourselves on our years of experience. We do not have an agenda and are dedicated only to what is right for you.
• Trusts
  The probate lawyers at ASG offer compassionate, efficient and cost-effective legal representation in estate and trust administration during these trying times.
• Power of Attorney
  As time goes by, family members often become ill, disabled or too elderly to take care of their own financial or medical needs. This is the time when a trusted family member, or good friend, can act as durable power of attorney.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Our bankruptcy lawyers understand that a debtor's decision to file bankruptcy is very difficult and is usually the debtor's last resort to obtain relief against creditors' claims.Although the bankruptcy laws are complicated, the bankruptcy lawyers at ASG are experienced and knowledgable in representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and assisting them in navigating this complex procedure.Our practice areas in bankruptcy law include the following...
• Foreclosure
  Rick has a broad-based civil litigation practice in all state and federal courts. His primary practice areas are commercial banking, real estate, business litigation, construction and lien litigation, mortgage and lien foreclosures, and probate litigation.
• Tax Law
• Debt Collection
  Anytime you are enmeshed in financial litigation or banking litigation, you would do well to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney in your corner. We understand the ins and outs of Florida’s complex banking laws as well as national, and international rules and regulations. Our team of debt collection lawyers are well-versed in all matters regarding finance litigation and bank litigation.