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    Heather Staskiel, Attorney

    A native of St. Louis, Missouri, and graduate of the University of Denver and Florida State University College of Law, Heather joined Hill & Ponton after working two legislative sessions with the Florida Senate where she drafted legislation relating to criminal law and child welfare. She always wanted to use her law degree to help people and welcomed the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of veterans with her colleagues at Hill & Ponton.

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