Shorstein, Lasnetski & Gihon was formed in 2008 when originating partners Paul Shorstein and Jeremy Lasnetski began a small, boutique criminal defense and personal injury law office. Jeremy brought his experience as a prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office, serving as a division chief and on the homicide unit. Jeremy is board certified by the the Florida bar in criminal trial law. In addition to criminal law, Jeremy practices immigration law. He has served on the board of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter and has lectured on immigration at conferences and seminars throughout Florida.
Paul brought his experience as both a prosecutor in Atlanta, Georgia and as a personal injury attorney at Pacjic & Pacjic in Jacksonville. Paul practices criminal law and personal injury law. He is licensed in Florida & Georgia.
Within a year of the firm’s formation, Paul’s dad, Harry Shorstein joined the office. Mr. Shorstein is one of the most experienced attorneys and recognizable names in Jacksonville. A Vietnam Veteran with a bronze star, he was elected as the State Attorney for Duval, Clay and Nassau counties and he served in that capacity for 18 years. He has served in many roles throughout his career and has handled many high profile cases.
John Gihon was the next key addition to the office. When John joined the firm, we opened a new office in Altamonte Springs (Orlando). John was a former prosecutor in Jacksonville practicing criminal law and then he became an ICE prosecutor in Orlando practicing immigration law. John brings a unique perspective to the firm as he has an inside view of how the government works within the immigration system. He has trained ICE agents, USCIS officials, and other attorneys on immigration law. John is board certified in immigration law. John has served on the board of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter and he is a common guest on news media outlets as an expert in immigration law.
Deborah Townsend is “of counsel” to Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon. Like John Gihon, she is a board certified attorney in immigration and nationality law. She focuses on business immigration including H-1B, E-1/E-2, L-1, O/P, R, TN, PERM/Labor certifications, EB-5, National Interest Waivers, and much more. Deborah has more than 30 years experience handling business and employment immigration cases.
Areas of Law
Admiralty & Maritime
Boating Accident
Criminal Law
Arson
Assault
Battery
Bribery
Burglary
Child Abuse
Child Pornography
Computer Crime
Controlled Substances
Credit Card Fraud
Criminal Defense
Drug Crime
DUI
DWI
Embezzlement
Expungements
Felonies
Fraud
Homicide
Identity Theft
Juvenile Crime
Manslaughter
Money Laundering
Murder
Narcotics
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape
RICO
Robbery
Sex Crimes
Sexual Abuse
Shoplifting
Criminal Law
Theft
Weapons
White Collar Crime
Wire Fraud
Divorce
Alimony
Child Custody & Visitation
Child Support
Separation
Employment
FLSA Overtime Claim
Workers Compensation
Ethics
Malpractice
Professional Liability
Professional Malpractice
Family Law
Domestic Violence
Paternity
Pre-nuptial Agreement
Government
Administrative Law
Health Care & Social
Medical Malpractice
Insurance
Insurance Fraud
Litigation
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Litigation
Financial Litigation
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Product Liability Litigation
Motor Vehicles
Bus Accidents
Motor Vehicles
Car Accident
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident
Railroad Accidents
Rollover Accident
Truck Accident
Personal Injury
Animal Bites
Asbestos Mesothelioma
Back & Neck Injury
Bicycle Accident
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Burn Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries
Construction Accidents
Construction Injuries
Defamation, Libel & Slander
Defective Products
FELA Railroad Injuries
Industrial Injuries
Mass Tort
Negligence
Nursing Home Abuse
Pedestrian Accident
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Slip & Fall
Spinal Cord Injury
Torts
Toxic Mold
Toxic Torts
Workplace Injuries
Wrongful Death