Crossroads For Florida Kids Appoints Troy Mainzer to Board of Directors, Will Lead Attorney Recruitment and Retention Committee
Crossroads For Florida Kids is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy A. Mainzer, an attorney with Carlton Fields, P.A., to its Board of Directors. In his new role, Mainzer will chair the organization’s Attorney Recruitment and Retention Committee, helping expand and strengthen Crossroads’ network of volunteer attorneys dedicated to serving vulnerable children across Hillsborough County.
A longtime Crossroads volunteer and pro bono attorney, Mainzer has devoted countless hours to representing children as an Attorney Ad Litem through Crossroads’ programs. His commitment to providing legal advocacy for vulnerable youth exemplifies the organization’s mission of ensuring that every child has access to a dedicated advocate and a voice in the legal system.
At Carlton Fields, Mainzer focuses his practice on construction law, litigation, arbitration, and real property disputes. He regularly represents clients in complex commercial and residential matters while maintaining a robust pro bono practice. In addition to his work with Crossroads, he has provided pro bono legal services to veterans, Habitat for Humanity, and the Innocence Project.
Mainzer’s impact as a volunteer attorney was recently highlighted in his story,”A Path Home: How Advocacy Reunited a Family,” which details the meaningful difference legal advocacy can make in the life of a young person facing extraordinary challenges. Readers can view the article here: “A Path Home: How Advocacy Reunited a Family”
“Troy represents everything Crossroads seeks in a volunteer attorney and leader,” said Scott Tolliver, Executive Director of Crossroads For Florida Kids. “He combines exceptional legal skill with deep compassion for children who need an advocate. We are thrilled to welcome him to our Board of Directors and look forward to the leadership he will bring as chair of our Attorney Recruitment and Retention Committee.”
Board President Lisa Kilbride also praised the appointment. “Troy has earned the respect of judges, fellow attorneys, and our organization through his unwavering commitment to children and families,” said Lisa Kilbride. “As Crossroads continues to grow, his experience as both a practicing attorney and longtime volunteer will be invaluable in helping us recruit, engage, and retain the talented advocates who make our mission possible.”
Mainzer joins a distinguished Board of Directors committed to advancing Crossroads’ mission of training and mentoring pro bono attorneys to represent disadvantaged children and young adults in dependency, delinquency, and related legal matters. Since its founding, Crossroads has helped thousands of children by connecting them with dedicated legal advocates who provide both courtroom representation and community support.
