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Tony Villegas needs a florida divorce lawyer. Can you help?

Tony Villegas Needs A Florida Lawyer

I’m licensed in Florida, but I don’t live there so I’m not a solution; if I were I’d step up to the plate. If you are a lawyer who lives in Florida and can handle a divorce case, then Tony Villegas needs you.

Can he pay? I have no idea although I suspect the answer is yes.

Why should you do this? Because this guy Villegas needs help in his divorce from Debra Villegas who worked for a man charged in a gargantuan financial swindle. Without a lawyer, Tony, who sits in jail might get taken advantage of.

Why should you help a guy who has been charged with murder, get a fair shake in his divorce? Well because Tony just might be the wrong guy; he has been charged with first degree murder of a woman that many others could have wanted dead. There are so many other people with a better motive than Tony that it isn’t even funny. This whole story has Hollywood written all over it. But aside from your fifteen minutes of fame, how about because justice is why most of us started on this path to law school and the practice of law. And how about because honest lawyers care that the legal system works fairly for those who find themselves wrapped up in it.

Bob Norman from Broward-Palm Beach has been blogging nonstop about this case and how Villegas’ wife worked for the law firm that was headed by Scott Rothstein, who was recently arrested by the FBI for allegedly running a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme.

How do you get involved? Villegas vs. Villegas is a good place to start.

What’s with the murder case? The murder he’s accused of committing is of Melissa Britt Lewis. I’ve written about Ms. Lewis, a promising young lawyer who worked in the law firm where Scott Rothstein was the principal shareholder. I questioned whether she knew too much, was too honest and those raking in the hundreds of millions didn’t want her blowing the whistle. What did Tony have to gain with murdering Lewis? Nothing that I can see.

Court filings in the Melissa Britt Lewis Estate can be found by following the link. The attorney who is handling the estate appears from the court records to be Jill Robin Ginsberg.

Broward County Case Number: PRC080003556	State Reporting Number: 062008CP003556A001CE
Court Type: Probate	Case Type: Petition For Administration
Incident Date: N/A	Filing Date: 07/11/2008
Court Location: Central Courthouse	Case Status: Pending - PR
Magistrate ID / Name: N/A	Judge ID / Name: 60J Grossman, Mel

Style: In Re Estate Of: Lewis, Melissa Britt

Did Tony Villegas kill Lewis? I have no idea, but after 30 years of practicing law I have my doubts. The motive that is being asserted is so weak and the evidence against him so flimsy that reasonable doubt is the frosting on this criminal defense cake. Add in the mega-Ponzi scheme that was going on at the time Tony’s wife was the office manager at RRA, along with Lewis being as honest as the day is long and reasonable doubt looks like a slam dunk. So if Tony gets off on the criminal charges he’s going to need help putting his life back together. And if his ex-wife is charged and convicted in the Ponzi scheme where does this extended family turn for legal help? If it isn’t us lawyers then who is it?

Right now no one has been convicted, only charged and the facts surrounding Villegas have to be enormously confusing and overwhelming. So if you’re a young lawyer looking to do some good work in Florida or even just getting your 15-minutes of fame, get in touch with Tony Villegas to see if you can help him out in his divorce case.

You can read more at this linked blogs.

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10 Comments to "Tony Villegas needs a florida divorce lawyer. Can you help?"

Ryan: Aside from making overbroad generalizations what do you know about the case that would add to provable facts? Anything? Or are you just spouting off because you don't want me asking questions about the possibility of there being another person involved?

Posted by Steve Lombardi on December 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM

There is more than sufficient evidence to prosecute Tony Villegas for the cold blooded murder of Michelle Britt Lewis. This psychopath saw her as reason for his wife starting her own divorce proceedings and for the loss of his wife's substantial remuneration. He has been playing the "mental incompetence" card for ages and not has been finally ruled fit to stand trial. I find it amusing that you feign compassion for this man and your tired reasoning of everyone being entitled to a fair shake and not be overwhelmed by the other side with their connections in the legal community. I think you are merely arranging for your own "15 minutes" of limelight with the ensuing publicity

Posted by Ryan Graham on December 26, 2011 at 09:12 AM

I wish for you.you find out a good lawyer as soon as possible. Nice Post , keep your posting.

Posted by divorce mediator on June 13, 2011 at 03:55 AM

I'm no expert, but it sounds like he could probably do with a criminal lawyer more than a divorce lawyer.

I'm guessing by now someone has stepped up to the plate, so whether it's his marriage or his freedom, I hope he gets a fair deal.

Nice post

Posted by Family Law Solicitors Leeds on January 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM

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Posted by Lemon Law Help on November 30, 2010 at 08:02 AM

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Posted by Georgia Lemon Law on November 26, 2010 at 08:09 AM

If he was in San Diego California, maybe I could have helped. Just hang on there Mr. Villegas, the truth shall set you free.

Posted by San Diego Divorce Lawyer on October 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM

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I am hereby requesting your firm to assist in collecting the balance from him. He is willing to pay me the balance but I would appreciate if your office handles the collection process from my ex to avoid further delays or litigate this matter if he fails to pay as promised.
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Posted by Houston Divorce Lawyer on July 24, 2010 at 09:37 PM

Tony Villegas does need all the help he can get. It is obvious that Debra Villegas was well connected with judges and the legal system through Scott Rothstein.

Posted by anonymous on December 7, 2009 at 08:20 PM