Laurie R. Chane

Laurie R. Chane established Chane & Eble, P.A., a family and criminal defense law firm in Pasco County, with William K. Eble, Sr. in 1997. Prior to joining the firm, Chane served as an Assistant Public Defender for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, State of Florida, representing representing indigent people charged with a crimes ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. Her extensive experience in the courtroom made the transition into family law natural.

Laurie R. Chane is a Florida native and a graduate of the University of South Florida. She earned her J.D. from the law school at the University of Miami in 1989. She was admitted to the bar in Florida in 1990.

Ms. Chane is married and has two children. She enjoys practicing law in the company of her beloved dog, who is often in the office with her.

Accomplishments

• Co-authored "Parricide,"Government Lawyer Section Magazine, September 1994
• Co-authored "Review of the Avoid Arrest Aggravating Circumstance" Florida Defender, Spring 1995
• Authored Mock Trial Problems for Florida Law Related Education
• Attorney of the Year, Florida Law Related Education Association, 2001
• Outstanding Victim Advocacy, Sunrise of Pasco, 1998

William K. Eble, Sr.

In 1997, William K. Eble, Sr. established the Chane & Eble, P.A., family and criminal defense law firm with Laurie R. Chane. Prior to that, Eble represented thousands of citizens accused of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases as public defender for more than 18 years.

In addition to defending adults and juveniles accused of crimes, he also represents clients in family law cases, and some select serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

William K. Eble, Sr. graduated with a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1976 and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1979. He was admitted to the bar in Florida in 1980.

Mr. Eble has been active in supporting youth athletic programs in East Pasco County. Eble and his wife, Patricia, a native of Pasco County, are parents of five and grandparents of four. His youngest child recently began her first year of college.

Accomplishments

• Adjunct Profesor, St. Leo University - Substantive Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, 1993 - 2009
• Co-Authored "Parricide": Government Lawyer Section Magazine, September 1994
• Co-Authored "Review of the Avoid Arrest Aggravating Circumstance," Florida Defender, Spring 1995.
• Authored Mock Trial Problems for Florida Law Related Education Association's statewide high school mock trial competitions
• Past Vice President and Treasurer of East Pasco Youth Soccer League, Inc.
• Past President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer Pasco County Bar Association
• Past Member of Florida Law Related Education Association
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

Sandra K. Dunlap - Paralegal

Ms. Dunlap has been a paralegal for more than 18 years. She has worked extensively in the area of family law since 2002. She has an A.S. in paralegal studies and is fluent in German.

Ms. Dunlap is married with a daughter in college.

Gabriella Rivera - Legal Secretary

Ms. Rivera has been a legal secretary since 1995. She has experience in family law, criminal law and commercial litigation. She is fluent in Italian.

Ms. Rivera is married with two children.