Business Today has named Akerman attorneys Kirk Davis and Martin Dix to its list of "Florida’s Top 10 Influential Healthcare Lawyers Making Waves in 2023." The list features lawyers known among their peers and clients for their outstanding work, knowledge, and business acumen while serving physician groups, healthcare providers, private equity firms, and others in the industry.

A partner in Akerman's Tampa office, Davis represents hospitals and health systems in complex regulatory compliance issues and disputes, with a focus on medical malpractice and peer review hearings. His work includes representing clients in alternative dispute resolutions in various healthcare-related matters.

Dix is a partner based in Akerman's Tallahassee office where his practice is primarily focused on pharmacy and drug distribution law. He counsels clients on pharmacy and healthcare-related licensing, regulatory, HIPAA, Medicaid and Medicare, contract, and reimbursement issues. He also represents clients before state and federal regulatory agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Florida Board of Pharmacy.