Osprey Observer 2016-10 Brandon

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Former Fox 13 Consumer Lawyer Eric Seidel Wants To Continue To Serve As County Clerk

Candidate In Group 24 Gary Dolgin Prepared To Serve As Circuit Court Judge

“As Clerk, I will Bar and is the only cantruly be able to serve didate for the position the consumers and who is licensed as an all citizens of attorney and has experiHillsborough County,” ence processing legal said Tampa attorney and financial docuEric Seidel, who is ments. He is also admitrunning for ted to practice before Hillsborough County the United States Clerk of the Court on District Court for the November 8. Middle District of Seidel has been Florida. a familiar face in the In addition to his Tampa area as role as an Honorary Consumer Lawyer Hillsborough County Tampa Attorney Eric Seidel, former host Sheriff’s Deputy, he is a and former host of of Fox13’s Ask-A-Lawyer program, is Fox13’s Ask-Arunning for Hillsborough County Clerk member of the Lawyer program for Brandon, Riverview of the Court on November 8. nearly 20 years. He and Plant City calls himself a consumer advocate and Chambers of Commerce and serves as a over the years has offered residents legal volunteer on the Hillsborough Clerk of advice as well as guidance in avoiding Court’s Value Adjustment Board. He scams, frauds and consumer rip-offs. states that his role on the board has pro“As the Consumer Lawyer, I heard vided citizens a forum to address the from many of you over the years who complaints of those who feel the Property had questions and problems assisting Appraiser has over-assessed their themselves through the legal system,” homes or property. He has also served said Seidel, who is a 1991 Doctor of Law on charity boards including Hands Across (J.D.) graduate of the Nova Southeastern the Bay and works with many organizaUniversity. “From collecting on a legal tions serving children with special needs. judgement or filing a small claim in a disHe has also won numerous awards pute, to attempting to file for divorce with- including the Hillsborough County Bar out being able to afford an attorney, I’ve Association’s H.A.V.E. a Heart Award for heard all the horror stories. I want to be outstanding volunteer service and more. able to do more than put the problems on Seidel lives in Tampa with his wife Dayle TV or help folks as a private attorney.” and son Chase. For more info, visit Seidel is a member of the www.EricSeidelForClerk.com or call 712Hillsborough Bar Association and Florida ERIC (3742).

With 26 years of ber of citizens in our experience and the state. Everyone has a expertise that comes friend or family member with being a Board who has gone through Certified Attorney in the process. People want Marital and Family Law, someone who is an Gary Dolgin is uniquely expert in what is going to qualified to serve as a happen with their chilHillsborough County dren, their money and Circuit Court Judge. their property.” Dolgin is running for Moreover, Dolgin judge in Group 24 and has experience in crimiencourages everyone nal law as he served as to vote on or before an Assistant State Gary Dolgin wants to be the first Tuesday, November 8. Attorney in Manatee Circuit Court Judge elected in Hillsborough County who is Board County and an Assistant In Florida, Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. Certification recognizes Public Defender in an attorney’s special knowledge, skill and Hillsborough County. proficiency in a particular area of law. It Dolgin said, “I want to be this comalso recognizes professionalism and munity’s Family Law Judge because the ethics in practice. The minimum stanarea impacts a tremendous number of dards to become Board Certified are people, and citizens deserve a judge who quite rigorous which is why there are only has both the expertise and passion for about 26 attorneys in Hillsborough the law.” County and only 273 in the state of Dolgin has lived almost all of his life Florida who are Board Certified in Marital in Hillsborough County. He has been and Family Law. married to Wendi Towbin-Dolgin, a regisDolgin is the only candidate in Group tered nurse, for 25 years. They have twin 24 to have achieved this distinction. In 18 year olds, a son Corey and a daughter addition, he would be the first Circuit Mallory, and a 12 year old son, Ari. Court Judge elected in Hillsborough Dolgin has been recommended by County who is Board Certified in Marital the Tampa Bay Times, endorsed by the and Family Law. Hillsborough County Firefighters and the According to Dolgin, this makes him Associated Builders and Contractors. qualified because, “Family law is the diviFor more information on Dolgin’s sion that most new judges are assigned. candidacy for Circuit Court Judge in This area of law affects the greatest num- Group 24, visit www.garydolgin.com.

By Kathy L .Collins

By Kathy L .Collins

For Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Group 24

GARY DOLGIN IS MOST PREPARED TO SERVE

A champion for consumers and individuals, serving the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years!

Member: A Champion Hillsborough Clerk’s Value Adjustment Board & Advocate Hillsborough Bar Association for Conserving Tax Dollars! The Florida Bar Honorary Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon, Riverview & Plant City Chambers of Commerce

Please Vote on November 8, 2016

• 26 years of Legal Experience • Board Certified Expert in Marital & Family Law • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator • Owner of successful law practice since 1993 • Former Assistant State Attorney & Public Defender • Member of the Riverview, Brandon and Plant City Chambers of Commerce

The Dolgin Family Corey, Ari, Gary, Wendi, Mallory and “Chester”

Tampa Bay Times Recommends Gary Dolgin:

“He is widely admired as smart, polite and attentive to his clients, all traits that well serve a judge. ...he holds judicial office to the high standards the public expects. His work ethic and sense of fair play would well serve those before him. Dolgin is prepared, punctual and respectful, vital qualities for judges in the clogged court system. And his grasp of family law would help as the courts look for more holistic ways of addressing the impacts of broken families.” - 8/1/16 Endorsed by:

Endorsed by:

Hillsborough County Fire Fighters Local 2294

Associated Builders & Contractors Gulf Coast Chapter

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