Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A.
Business Law | Serving Cocoa, FL
321-639-1320Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A., a reputable Business Law firm representing clients in the Cocoa, Florida area.
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Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A. is a premier full-service law firm that has been serving the Florida area since 1984. With offices in Cocoa and Palm Bay, their legal team brings over 180 combined years of legal experience to assist individuals, families, and businesses. Deeply rooted in the local community, their attorneys are dedicated to building long-term relationships built on client service and mutual trust. Additionally, the firm offers accessible representation by providing services in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Animal Bites
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Business & Commercial
- Business Organizations
- Car Accident
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Divorce
- Drug Violations
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Immigration
- Litigation & Appeals
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Real Estate
- Sex Offenses
- Traffic Violation
- Trucking Accidents
- Trusts
- White Collar Crimes
- Wills
- Wrongful Death
Call 321-639-1320 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Mitchell Scott Goldman
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1984
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1987
Education:
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D. - 1984
- Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
- A.B. - 1981
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Economics / Western European Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Founding Member and Past President of Rockledge Rotary Club
- Past Attorney for Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Attorney Matthew J. Monaghan
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1998
Education:
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- J.D. - 1998
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
- M.S. - 1994
- Major: Taxation
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
- B.S.B.A. - 1992
- Major: Accounting
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Member
Attorney Jay R. Thakkar
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2010
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2012
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- J.D. - 2010
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- B.S. - 2007
- Major: Finance
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Brevard County Legal Aid, Board of Directors , 2014 to Present
- Asian American Store Owners Association , Legal Counsel , 2013 to Present
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers , Treasure, 2013 to Present
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inns of Court , Associate, 2012 to Present
- Brevard County Bar Association , Director, 2015 to 2016
- Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division , President, 2014 to 2015
- Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division , President-Elect , 2013 to 2014
- Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division , Treasurer, 2012 to 2013
- Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division , Director, 2011 to 2012
Languages Spoken:
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Attorney Bradly Roger Bettin Sr.
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1983
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- J.D. - 1982
- Law Review, University of Florida, Board Member
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- B.S. - 1979
- Major: Business Administration
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Katie Rallo
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2013
- Connecticut, 2009
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2011
Education:
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 2009
- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Minor: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member of Florida Bar Association
- Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2017 to Present
- Brevard County Association for Women Lawyers
- Brevard County Bar Association, Present
- Brevard County Bar Association, Board of Directors 2022
- Federalist Society, Member, Present
- Former Member of the Connecticut Bar Association
- Former Member of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Former Member of CCDLA Liaison Committee with Connecticut Department of Corrections
- Former Member of Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (CCDLA)
Attorney Kevin P. Markey
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1988
Education:
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- J.D. - 1988
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Journal, Land Use & Environmental Law, Article and Notes Editor, 1987, 1988
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- B.S. - 1985
- Major: Finance
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Monica Pritchard
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2012
Education:
- Howard University School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. - 05/2011
- Honors: Merit Scholarship Recipient
- Honors: Am Jur Award Pretrial Litigation
- Honors: Howard Energy and Environment Law Society, President
- Honors: Howard Fair Housing Clinic, Student Attorney
- Honors: Family Law Society
- Honors: Hispanic Bar Association, Washington, D.C.
- Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 05/2007
- Honors: Anthropology Club
- Honors: Dean's List (Fall 2006)
- Honors: Honorable Academic Mentions (2002 - 2007)
- Honors: President's List (Summer 2002)
- Honors: Zora Neale Hurston Award for community service (Spring 2007)
- Major: Anthropology
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Stephanie Parsons
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2019
Education:
- St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida
- J.D. 2018
- University of Central Florida
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2015
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Health Sciences
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Young Lawyer’s Division of the Florida Bar, Member
- Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
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