Established in 1944, Scruggs & Carmichael is one of the oldest law firms in Gainesville, Fla. It offers a range of representation services for individuals, and commercial and government clients. Its practice areas include bankruptcy, probate, land use and zoning, personal injuries, trial practices, estate and trust administration, and civil and real estate litigations. The firm also handles matters related to commercial, corporate and criminal law. Scruggs & Carmichael assists clients in issues that include guardianship, medical negligence, creditors rights, and family and timber law. It employs a staff of more than 15 attorneys. Scruggs & Carmichael s attorneys are members of the Florida Bar Association, Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association and American Bar Association.