Akerman has earned a record 78 individual attorney rankings and 33 practice rankings in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide, the world's preeminent legal ranking publication. It is the firm's strongest showing in the Guide to date, reflecting the breadth and versatility clients expect from Akerman.
This year's results reflect strength across the firm's national platform. Akerman earned nationwide rankings in Cannabis Law, Construction, Franchising, Leisure & Hospitality, and Real Estate. Recognitions extend across the country, including Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and New York.
Chambers and Partners bases its rankings on thousands of in-depth interviews with clients and peers each year — one of the most rigorous and independent research processes in the legal profession. Every ranking is a direct reflection of client experience.
The following Akerman attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide:
Cannabis Law: Eastern United States
Jonathan Robbins (USA – Nationwide)
Cannabis Law: Western United States
Joshua Mandell (USA – Nationwide)
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
William Heller (USA – Nationwide)
Franchising
Warren Lewis (USA – Nationwide)
Leisure & Hospitality
Joshua Bernstein (USA – Nationwide)
Ronald Kornreich (USA – Nationwide)
Andrew Robins (USA – Nationwide)
Banking & Finance: Transactional
William Arnhols (Florida)
Bankruptcy Litigation
Michael Goldberg (Florida)
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Eyal Berger (South Florida)
Jules Cohen (North & Central Florida)
Michael Goldberg (South Florida)
Andrea Hartley (South Florida)
Brett Marks (South Florida)
Esther McKean (North & Central Florida)
Lucian Murley (Delaware)
David Parham (Texas)
Adam Swick (Texas)
John Thompson (District of Columbia)
Steven Wirth (North & Central Florida)
Chancery
Andrew Dupre (Delaware)
Tammy Mercer (Delaware)
Construction
Stacy Bercun Bohm (Florida)
Jeffrey Gilmore (District of Columbia)
Ross Heft (Florida)
Daniel Miktus (District of Columbia)
Leslie Miller Tomczak (Florida)
John Neary (District of Columbia)
Corporate/M&A
Mario Fallone (Upstate New York)
William Hoy (Upstate New York)
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Jonathan Awner (South Florida)
Nathan Balint (North & Central Florida)
David Birke (South Florida)
Martin Burkett (South Florida)
Jed Freeland (North & Central Florida)
Teddy Klinghoffer (South Florida)
Paul Quinn (South Florida)
Stephen Roddenberry (South Florida)
Carl Roston (South Florida)
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Beth Alcalde (Florida)
Environment
Silvia Alderman (Florida)
Richard Leland (New York)
Jason Lichtstein (Florida)
Robyn Neely (Florida)
Sarah Campbell Smith (Florida)
Healthcare
Kirk Davis (Florida)
Martin Dix (Florida)
Robert Slavkin (Florida)
Immigration
Denise Gavica Perez (Florida)
Insurance
Anthony Morris (Georgia)
Matt Schroeder (Texas)
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer
Marcy Levine Aldrich (Florida)
Intellectual Property
Peter Chiabotti (Florida)
Labor & Employment
Arlene Kline (Florida)
Scott Silverman (Florida)
Litigation: Appellate
Joel Bertocchi (Illinois)
Gerald Cope (Florida)
Diane DeWolf (Florida)
Kristen Fiore (Florida)
Litigation: General Commercial
David Ackerman (Florida)
Valerie Greenberg (Florida)
Michael Marsh (Florida)
Jason Oletsky (Florida)
Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Sergio Acosta (Illinois)
Real Estate
Andres Mendoza (South Florida)
Eric Rapkin (South Florida)
Real Estate: Litigation
Dennis Kerbel (Florida)
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Spencer Crowley (South Florida)
Meg George (Illinois)
Neisen Kasdin (South Florida)
Vivien Krieger (New York)
James McNeil (Florida)
Tax
David Blum (Illinois)
Jennifer Lindy (Georgia)
Tax: Controversy
David Blum (Illinois)
Tax: State & Local
Michael Bowen (Florida)
Lorie Fale (Florida)
Stefi George (New York)
Peter Larsen (Florida)
David Rosen (Florida)
About Akerman
Founded in 1920, Akerman is an Am Law 100 firm recognized by Vault among the nation's most prestigious law firms. The firm has more than 700 lawyers and business professionals throughout the United States.