David Ackerman defends law firms in professional malpractice and legal ethics actions. In addition, David litigates a variety of commercial matters, including class actions, real estate, and business disputes. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, clients value his litigation experience…

David Bayne litigates complex, high profile commercial disputes and arbitration matters with a focus on professional liability defense, general commercial, and employment litigation. His clients include law firms, manufacturers, insurers, investors, information service providers, educational…

Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors' rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court. Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his…

Mark Bernstein serves as managing partner of Akerman's Chicago office. He represents business interests in complex disputes with a focus on financial services and manufacturing companies. Mark is often retained to resolve disputes that are a threat to a company’s existence or that could have a…

Jessica Bober Rosenthal concentrates her practice in business litigation, legal ethics, and professional liability. She is experienced in managing and advocating for clients in large and complex cases. She is co-chair of the Education Committee for the Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court, the…

A high stakes litigator and expert counselor, Richard Brosnick represents U.S. and international companies in antitrust litigation and counseling, financial services and securities litigation, and commercial contract litigation and arbitration. His clients span numerous sectors, including financial…

Andy Cao focuses his practice on commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation in state and federal courts. He advises clients on matters in trial courts, bankruptcy courts, as well as appellate matters. In his commercial litigation practice, Andy counsels a variety of clients…

Robert Chaskes is an esteemed trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including jury and bench trials in state and federal courts across the United States. Among other matters, Mr. Chaskes has defended numerous class actions and has tried…

Steven Cordero focuses his practice on commercial litigation in federal and state courts, mediations, and arbitrations. He defends and prosecutes on behalf of a wide range of clients, including law firms and businesses, actions pertaining to commercial, professional liability, directors and officers…

A first chair litigator and trusted counselor to business executives, owners, entrepreneurs, and investors, Megan Costa DeLeon has achieved landmark victories, set precedent, and impacted the business landscape for her clients, including global Fortune 500 companies, private equity funds and their…

Martin Domb is a first chair trial and appellate lawyer serving businesses engaged in commercial and corporate litigation. Companies spanning many sectors retain him to handle high stakes, complex disputes, in courts and in arbitrations. His experience includes banking and finance, corporate and…

Formerly counsel at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Raye Curry Elliott works with financial institutions, national retailers and other companies in state and local tax controversy matters throughout the United States. Her experience includes refund actions, audit defense, administrative…

Joel Forman defends financial services companies and professionals in securities litigation and government investigations concerning allegations of corporate and individual misconduct. His litigation experience includes federal and state court trials and appeals, arbitrations and mediations…

An experienced business litigator with a national practice and deep local roots, Christian George serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Jacksonville office and on the firm's national board of directors. He devotes his practice to protecting the rights of Fortune 500 companies and small businesses,…

A former vice president and senior legal counsel for the credit card and retail services division of HSBC, Eric Gribbin possesses deep knowledge of the financial services sector. He represents banks, finance companies, securities broker-dealers, insurance brokers, investment advisors, and other…

Howard "Jay" Harrington is a litigation partner in Akerman's Jacksonville office, with a civil litigation practice focusing on commercial litigation and creditors' rights. He routinely represents financial institutions and other lenders, as well as all types of businesses and individuals, in all…

Peter Haveles represents and counsels financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in litigation matters related to the financial services industry and markets and distressed assets. Clients seek Peter's advice and representation on breach of contract, lender liability claims, enforcement…

Alicia represents U.S. and international companies and financial institutions in a wide variety of legal disputes. She focuses her practice on financial institution and real estate litigation, corporate governance and partnership disputes, intellectual property, trade secret, and non-compete…

Michael Kelly defends companies and individuals in criminal and civil enforcement actions covering a wide variety of issues. He has helped clients respond to allegations concerning securities fraud, accounting fraud, wire fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, money laundering, health care fraud,…

Kathy represents broker-dealers in arbitration, state and federal court litigation, and regulatory and self-regulatory organization investigations and enforcement actions. She counsels national and regional securities brokerage firms, clearing firms, and officers, employees, and independent…

Elpitha Lambros focuses her practice on a wide range of complex matters, including high-stakes commercial disputes and white collar investigations. Elpitha represents clients in both federal and state courts through all phases of litigation and across  various industries including aerospace,…

Julia Lissner loves partnering with clients to navigate and tackle complex business problems through litigation. Julia represents public and private companies and individuals in a wide range of business disputes in state and federal courts nationwide. She has extensive experience in preparing cases…

With broad litigation experience in business and real estate disputes, Josh Mandell devotes his practice to all aspects of commercial litigation, including breach of contract matters, fraud claims, lender liability issues, and business torts. He represents financial institutions, secured lenders,…

Jason Margolin represents businesses and individuals in resolving controversies through court proceedings, trials, alternative dispute resolutions, and administrative proceedings. As a business litigator, Jason has experience successfully advocating for his clients in a wide variety of cases…

Jim McCann has devoted his career to helping clients resolve individual and business disputes. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation, he is recognized for his experience in bench and jury trials, appeals, and dispute resolution across a wide variety of cases for clients in the…

Scott Meyers serves as Akerman’s Chairman and CEO, leading the strategic direction and growth of the firm. Working within the firm’s collaborative, inclusive, and high-trust culture, Scott drives initiatives that empower Akerman’s lawyers and professionals to deliver effective, creative, and sound…

Alexandra Mora is a litigator whose practice focuses on all aspects of commercial and real estate litigation in state and federal court. Alexandra’s practice has an emphasis on business disputes, business torts, real estate litigation, commercial foreclosures, corporate litigation, class…

A commercial and business litigator, Kimberly Lopez Narbona appears on behalf of clients in courts across the state of Florida and in U.S. district courts across the nation. She prosecutes and defends claims for trademark infringement, deceptive business practices, fraud, antitrust, tort, and…

David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling. A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S. Bank, Venus Fashion, and…

A versatile commercial litigator, Noelle Pankey litigates complex real estate, lending, and business disputes in state and federal courts throughout Florida. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, private lenders, developers, and owners in all types of real estate…

A former branch chief in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and a former assistant independent counsel, Douglas Paul represents individuals and companies in government investigations and enforcement actions covering a variety of areas. He has assisted clients in responding to allegations of…

Jeff Pertnoy is a versatile litigator, trial lawyer, trusted counselor, and problem solver. Jeff represents clients in high stakes business disputes and class actions. He has a wide-ranging practice spanning multiple sectors, including telecommunications, consumer goods and services, banking,…

Larry Rochefort is the chair of Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, a leading team of trial lawyers advising companies in complex litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America. Larry is recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America and as a…

With three decades of trial experience before courts and arbitrators, Bruce Stanfill has built a robust career counseling and representing clients in complex commercial matters worldwide, as well as advising clients with trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and unfair competition disputes. Business…

Shawn Taylor is a litigator and trial attorney who represents companies, private equity firms, and individuals on matters both big and small. His practice focuses on complex commercial and securities litigation and class action defense.  He represents clients in federal and state courts,…

Steve Wirth is a commercial and business litigator focusing a large percentage of his practice on corporate bankruptcy matters. He has participated in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in the United States, including WorldCom, Enron Corporation, Global Crossing Limited, Refco, Inc., Lehman…