A native of Florida, Raymond O. Bodiford has been representing the people of Florida for more than 25 years. He was born and raised in Miami, FL and attended Killian High School . For undergraduate school, he attended the University of Miami , knowing at an early age he wanted to be involved in advocating.

He received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the age of 20. He attended law school at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated in 1981. During law school, he ... more information

Laura Lee Shields was born in Tampa, FL. She attended high school at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico. For undergraduate school, she attended the University of Florida, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida. She earned a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Advertising. She also earned a minor degree in English. After college, she went to work as a medical records reviewer at the Tampa law firm of Wilkes & McHugh, PA. She attended law school at... more information

Howard G. Butler, Esq. is the founding Senior Partner of the Butler Law Group specializing in civil trial practice and entertainment law. Mr. Butler is a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (National Board of Trial Advocacy) and is AV rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubble. Mr. Butler has been selected for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers In America" and was recently named a Super Lawyer (Florida) which is limited to the t... more information

Dianne Serrano was born in Bronx, NY and spent her life as an Army “military brat” eventually settling with her family in Florida in 1989.  She attended Deltona High School and then moved on to receive her undergraduate degree in Psychology followed by a Masters Degree in Mass Communication from the University of Central Florida. 

She began her legal studies at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg and then transferred to Barry University School of Law in O... more information

Nikki Rodeman is a litigation paralegal for Bodiford Law Group. Ms. Rodeman brings over 17 years of litigation and trial experience to the firm, 7 of which have been in Florida. Her background has consisted ofPersonal Injury, Products Liability, Reinsurance Litigation, Nursing Home Liability, Medical Malpractice, First Party Property Insurance Disputes, Employment Law, Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability.

Ms. Rodeman also handles the office accounting and administration for the t... more information