• ​Undergraduate: University of Florida
• Juris Doctorate: Cleveland Marshall College of Law
• Practice Areas: Family Law / Civil & Business Litigation
  

​Ingrid Hooglander

In 2008 after gaining years of experience under the watchful eyes of her predecessors, including the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office, and multiple privately-owned companies, Ms. Hooglander made the decision in 2008 to open her own private practice that has grown into what Brandon Legal Group is today.

Ms. Hooglander has not only spent significant time in the courtroom, but in the classroom as well.  Ms. Hooglander is an accomplished professor who has taught at the University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, Hillsborough Community College, and Saint Leo University.  She has taught courses in the areas of business administration, criminal justice and paralegal studies.

Ms. Hooglander does not just sit behind a desk all day and sleep at night.  She enjoys physical fitness and her weight lifting and kick boxing training has even contributed to a reputation as a "force of nature" in both her personal life and her presence in the court room.  

• ​Undergraduate: FSU
• Juris Doctorate: FSU
• Practice areas: Criminal / Family Law

​David Faulkner​

​Prior to joining Brandon Legal Group, David was an FBI Special Agent assigned to the Public Corruption Unit in Miami.  Today he uses that "other side of the fence" experience as a practicing lawyer for over 21 years. He has extensive experience representing clients in both federal and state criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder.  Mr. Faulkner also represents clients in various types of family law cases and has a Florida Class C Private Investigator License.  

Mr. Faulkner has many other accomplishments outside of just the court room.  He is also an accomplished public speaker and has co-authored several books on different legal issues.  

Although Mr. Faulkner spends a lot of time in the courtroom and is all business, he also enjoys partaking in a good tennis match at a local park or a round of golf when he finds the time.    

• Undergraduate: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• Juris Doctorate: Thomas M. Cooley Law School
• Practice Areas: Family Law

​Luke Mattson​

​​After receiving his Juris Doctorate, Mr. Mattson quickly relocated from the Midwest to Florida where he became a member of the Florida Bar in 1998.  Mr. Mattson identified his niche in Family Law and has focused his practice in that area since 2000.

In particular, Mr. Mattson often handles matters involving divorce, timesharing, parenting plans, child support, alimony, paternity, and civil domestic violence.  He also drafts, enforces, and defends matters involving both prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Mr. Mattson’s extensive experience allows him to litigate matters from the beginning through trial.

Mr. Matson might look like he’s all business, but you'd be surprised to discover the incredible fun loving attitude he brings to the practice.  When outside the court room, Mr. Mattson can often be found watching a Lightning game or riding his bike around downtown Tampa.

• ​Undergraduate: Albright College
• ​Juris Doctorate: Temple University School of Law
• ​Practice Areas: Personal Injury / Workers’ Compensation / VA Benefits

​​​Donelle White​​

Ms. White is the newest member of the Brandon Legal Group team.  Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Ms. White attended law school in Philadelphia and shortly after passing the bar exam began practicing law in Philadelphia. She moved to Florida in 1993 where she decided to make Brandon her home.  Since graduating from law school, Ms. White has concentrated in the areas of Personal injury and Workers’ Compensation cases.  

When she has the time, Ms. White enjoys finding her way to the golf course, and working with various organizations around the community including the Kiwanis Club, Charity Chicks and Seeds of Hope.