Our Team

Skilled Support at Plotnick Law, P.A.

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Marc F. Plotnick, Founding Attorney

Founding attorney Marc F. Plotnick is in the legal field because he loves helping people. He also finds the challenge of putting his client in the best possible position to be extremely rewarding. As a second-generation attorney, Attorney Plotnick grew up around the law and learned from his father’s example that through dedication and hard work, a lawyer can give their client the tools they need to improve their lives.

As a committed attorney in St. Petersburg, Attorney Plotnick feels that the most rewarding aspect of his job is when he is able to help a good person who made a poor decision. When our firm is able to prevent a conviction, sometimes even sealing or expunging that person’s record, we are happy knowing that their mistake will not haunt them for the rest of their lives.

Career

• Former Assistant State Attorney
• Former Child Abuse Division Prosecutor
• Former Domestic Violence Division Prosecutor
• Practiced as a State Attorney in Felony, Misdemeanor & Traffic Court
• Former Lead Trial Attorney, State Attorney’s Office

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree From Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida
• Law Degree (J.D.) from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida

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Paul S. Horning, Associate Attorney

A life-long resident of the Tampa Bay area, Paul brings years of trial and litigation experience to Plotnick Law, P.A. where he specializes in criminal defense, family law, and appellate practice. A tireless advocate for his clients, Paul heads Plotnick Law's family law practice and represents clients in divorce, paternity, modification proceedings, and domestic violence injunctions.

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Ashley N. Wagner, Paralegal

I started working with Mr. Plotnick and Mr. Horning in 2011 which was a complete career change from real estate for 10 years. After a few months, I realized that I have a passion for the legal field. I decided to pursue a Bachelor of Science at the University of South Florida majoring in Criminology minoring in Legal Studies. I received my paralegal A.A.S. May of 2014. I truly enjoy my job every single day, never a dull moment! I have learned so much from both Marc and Paul it is such a pleasure to be a part of Plotnick Law, P.A.

Education

• Criminology, M.A., University of South Florida – 2019
• Criminology – Legal Studies, B.S. - University of South Florida, 2015
• Paralegal Studies A.S. - University of South Florida, 2014
• Business Administration - Business Management, B.S. - Southern New Hampshire University

Associations

• Southern Criminal Justice Association
• American Jail Association (AJA)