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Adrian S. Middleton

Founding Attorney, Sword & Shield, PLLC

Criminal Defense | Civil Litigation | Family Law | Appellate Practice | Regulatory Defense | Toxic Tort. With fourteen years of experience representing Floridians, Adrian S. Middleton provides expert legal advocacy across diverse and complex practice areas. He is distinguished by a forensic approach to records and meticulous preparation, ensuring no detail is overlooked in pursuit of a favorable result. Clients rely on his clear, candid counsel and unwavering dedication when facing high-stakes legal challenges.

Attorney Profile Summary

Education
Professional Bar Admissions
  • Juris Doctor, Florida State University; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business, Florida State University.
  • Adrian spent 14 years litigating across Florida, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and toxic torts. His previous role as a Forensic Auditor and Investigator for the Florida Department of Financial Services gives him unparalleled insight into regulatory enforcement and legislative rule-making.
Involvement
Practice Areas

State of Florida; Florida District Courts of Appeal; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida. Member of the Administrative Law Section of The Florida Bar and Secretary of the National Peptide Association.

  • Business and Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. Recognized for his service with the Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Adrian balances legal grit with a deep interest in neuroscience and biochemistry.

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Adrian provides comprehensive legal defense in high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory proceedings throughout the state of Florida.

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