# DHW Law, P.A.

> Family-owned Florida law firm serving clients throughout the entire State of Florida, celebrating 25 years of practice. Real estate counsel from David H. Walkowiak (Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar — only ~2% of Florida attorneys hold board certification), Supreme Court–certified civil and family mediation, and representation in estate planning, immigration, personal injury, consumer debt defense, and civil litigation. Two partners — David H. Walkowiak (Florida Bar 1997) and Gwen Walkowiak (Florida Bar 2002) — who personally handle every matter.

## Firm facts
- Legal name: DHW Law, P.A.
- Office: 24714 State Road 54, Lutz, Florida 33559
- Phone: 813-962-3176 (local) · 877-349-7252 (toll-free)
- Fax: 813-962-3872
- Founded: 2005
- Partners: David H. Walkowiak (Board Certified Real Estate Law, The Florida Bar; Supreme Court of Florida Certified Circuit Civil and Family Law Mediator), Gwen Walkowiak
- Service area: The entire State of Florida
- First meeting: Initial consultation — in person, by video, or by phone
- Languages: English

## Core pages
- [Homepage](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/): Firm overview, partner bios, featured practice areas.
- [About DHW Law](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/about): Firm history, two-partner model, community involvement.
- [All practice areas](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/practice-areas): Seven practice areas overview.
- [Contact](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/contact): Address, phone, inquiry form, office map.
- [Schedule a consultation](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/schedule): Online booking for an initial consultation — in person, by video, or by phone.

## Attorneys
- [David H. Walkowiak](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/attorneys/david-walkowiak): Partner. Board-certified real estate attorney and Supreme Court–certified mediator. Twenty-nine years of Florida practice. Former Assistant Public Defender. J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law (honors, 1997); B.S., SUNY (1988).
- [Gwen Walkowiak](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/attorneys/gwen-walkowiak): Partner. Estate planning, real estate, immigration. Twenty-four years of Florida practice. Board director, Christian Social Services and Angel of Hope Memorial Gardens. J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law (2001); B.S. Marketing, University of South Florida (1989).

## Practice areas
- [Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/real-estate-attorneys): Florida purchases, sales, title, closings, and foreclosure defense handled by David H. Walkowiak, Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar. Florida gives homeowners 20 days from service of a foreclosure complaint to file a response.
- [Estate Planning & Probate](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/estate-planning-attorney): Wills, trusts, advance directives, Florida homestead planning, and probate administration.
- [Civil & Commercial Litigation](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/civil-and-commercial-litigation): Contract disputes, business litigation, non-competes, collections.
- [Consumer Debt Defense](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/consumer-debt-defence): Defense against creditor lawsuits, debt negotiation and settlement, wage garnishment defense, and FDCPA remedies against abusive collectors.
- [Personal Injury](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/personal-injury): Representation for Florida accident victims. Florida's statute of limitations for negligence actions is two years (reduced from four years in March 2023 under HB 837).
- [Civil Court Mediation](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/mediation): Supreme Court–certified mediation for family, civil, and commercial disputes.
- [Immigration](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/immigration): Green cards, naturalization, and family-sponsored petitions.

## Service-area pages
- [Lutz attorneys](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/lutz-attorneys)
- [Wesley Chapel attorneys](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/wesley-chapel-attorneys)
- [Land O' Lakes attorneys](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/land-o-lakes-attorneys)
- [Tampa attorneys](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/tampa-attorneys)
- [New Port Richey attorneys](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/new-port-richey-attorneys)

## Spanish-language pages
- [Inmigración](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/es/inmigracion)
- [Contacto](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/es/contacto)
- [Programar consulta](https://www.dhwpalaw.com/es/programar-consulta)

## Compliance
DHW Law content is published under The Florida Bar Rules of Professional Conduct 4-7.11 through 4-7.22. Information on this site is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. David H. Walkowiak is the responsible attorney.