Trish MacAskill focuses her practice on domestic and international franchise and distribution laws, as well as business transactions. Trish applies her significant general counsel experience when advising clients, providing practical legal solutions to her clients’ business goals. She…

Edward Machado focuses his practice on securing patent protection for client innovations. He has facilitated hundreds of patent applications from drafting, through office actions and examiner interviews, to issuance. He has handled patent applications across various industries, including related to:…

Kristofer Machado is a real estate development lawyer. He represents clients in all aspects of land development, with a focus on complex land use and regulatory matters. Builders, investors, lenders, and property owners turn to Kristofer for guidance with their most challenging and often high…

James Macpherson focuses his practice on corporate matters. He represents domestic and international clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other complex business transactions. James also provides securities compliance, corporate governance, and…

Erin Maddocks focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, fiduciary dispute resolution, and litigation involving contested trusts and estates. She has litigated in state and federal courts and has experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial matters, including breach of…

Nicolas Maetta focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and various corporate transactional matters. He also advises clients on a variety of corporate governance and general corporate matters. 

Thomas Maira advises real estate private equity funds, investors, buyers, developers, borrowers, sellers, and lenders in connection with joint venture and preferred equity investments, acquisitions, development, mortgage and mezzanine loans, workouts and dispositions in connection with various asset…

Jorge Maldonado Vargas is an associate in the Tax Practice Group. He has experience in a broad range of domestic and international tax and corporate matters and has advised international and domestic companies. Among his areas of expertise, Jorge focuses on the tax and corporate aspects of cross…

Spencer Malley focuses his practice on advising national healthcare organizations to grow and manage their real estate portfolios. Spencer understands how healthcare laws impact real estate transactions and assists clients in developing processes to proactively mitigate risk and produce outcomes…

Tammy represents businesses and individuals primarily in the U.S. gaming and hospitality sectors, as well international entities sued in the United States. She routinely advises resort, hotel, casino, and pari-mutuel owners and operators, local and foreign, on regulatory and other operational…

With broad litigation experience in business and real estate disputes, Josh Mandell is a versatile and skilled litigator, trial lawyer, trusted counselor, and problem solver. Josh devotes his practice to all aspects of business litigation, including breach of contract matters, fraud claims, and…

Tom Mandler represents employers on a nationwide basis in the full spectrum of issues dealing with their employees, whether or not they are employed at-will, pursuant to an employment agreement, or represented by a union. A substantial portion of his practice is devoted to advising employers on how…

Caroline Mankey is a seasoned trial lawyer representing diverse clients in the entertainment, arts, fashion, retail, and technology sectors, including motion picture studios and production companies, major media companies, film libraries, actors, comedians, television personalities, musicians,…

Samuel Mann represents financial institutions, corporations, hedge funds, and corporate executives in a wide range of complex litigation and regulatory matters. He has significant experience in federal and state court litigation and arbitration across securities, antitrust, complex commercial,…

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…

Mario Marin litigates commercial disputes in both state and federal courts. He represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation and arbitration, including contractual disputes, business torts, and False Claims Act and qui tam actions. In addition to his commercial litigation…

Gabe Marinaro focuses his practice on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation. He regularly counsels publicly traded and privately held companies, tax-exempt organizations, and governmental entities on a variety of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Gabe…

D. Brett Marks represents troubled companies, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, private equity groups, trustees, and creditors' committees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, and litigation matters. Brett also has significant experience representing and…

Serving as Office Managing Partner of Akerman's Houston office, Scott Marrs is a formidable trial lawyer litigating high profile matters in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations in the United States, South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Scott focuses on legal issues in virtually…

LaKeisha Marsh serves as the chair of Akerman’s Government Strategies Practice Group. She leads a team of professionals providing strategic counsel on policy and regulatory issues in the United States. With a comprehensive legal background serving the higher education sector, including as an NCAA…

A nationally recognized first-chair trial lawyer and trusted business advisor, Michael Marsh is the go-to counsel for Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms facing their most complex legal and business challenges with combined exposure in the billions of dollars. Clients turn to Michael in…

Diana M. Martinez partners with clients to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of employment laws in California. She has extensive experience representing employers in single plaintiff matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration for claims of discrimination, retaliation,…

Nora Martins concentrates her practice on New York City zoning and land use, Her work ranges from zoning due diligence and consultation with regard to development potential to the preparation and management of discretionary land use applications for all types of projects, from multifamily buildings…

Ildefonso 'Dito' Mas is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. Dito has experience litigating a variety of cases, including class actions, commercial disputes, intellectual property disputes, employment discrimination cases, police misconduct cases, construction litigation matters, and other…

Li Massie is an associate in the Government Strategies Practice Group and focuses her practice on federal regulatory compliance, international trade, and customs law as well as strategizing to strengthen her clients’ competitiveness in the U.S. market.   Li guides clients through all stages of…

Gus Maxwell, chair of Akerman’s cutting edge Cuba practice, helps Fortune 500 and other U.S. companies develop viable business interests on the island. A Cuban-American, clients appreciate his first-hand knowledge and understanding of Cuba’s culture, government, and business climate. Ranked by both…

A business litigator, Jeff has litigated hundreds of disputes, including complex collective and class actions throughout the country. Jeff represents clients in real estate, software, complex scientific and technical contract matters, as well as in select employment litigation. He serves as lead…

Christopher McAndrew focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including copyright and trademark infringement, trademark prosecution, trade secret litigation, and general contract disputes. Christopher also has extensive experience representing clients in proceedings in front of the…

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…

David McConnell is a litigator specializing in property and casualty insurance law, with experience handling both federal and state legal issues. David represents insurers in complex coverage disputes, making initial coverage determinations, and conducting in-depth analyses of claim files and…

Christopher McCranie focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Christopher represents community, regional, and national institutional lenders in permanent and development loan transactions secured by real and personal property, as well as distressed asset loan…

Kristen McDanald focuses her practice on insurance coverage from providing practical advice regarding managing extra-contractual risk exposure to representing carriers in active litigation. Kristen has first and second chair trial experience, in a variety of civil litigation matters, and also has…

Mark McElree focuses his practice on real estate transactions, finance, and oil and gas matters. His clients include real estate developers, owners and investors, national and multi-national corporations and money center banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. Mark also…

For nearly four decades, Rory McEvoy has practiced exclusively in the field of labor and employment law, including litigation in federal and state courts and before federal, state and local anti-discrimination agencies. Rory represents many of New York’s large hospitals and healthcare systems,…

Kevin McGavock focuses his practice on complex business and commercial litigation, handling all aspects of litigation from case initiation to trial, and appeal. Kevin has experience with trust and fiduciary litigation, construction litigation, and civil trial. He is also Board Certified in…

Esther McKean focuses her practice on business bankruptcy, creditor's rights, and commercial litigation. She helps creditors and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings recover assets, obtain relief from the automatic stay, and negotiate plan provisions. Esther also represents debtors in bankruptcy…

Kristen McKeever focuses her practice on commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels, with an emphasis on professional liability and legal malpractice defense. She has represented lawyers and law firms in claims of professional malpractice arising out of business transactions and…

Michael McKinley focuses his practice on project development and real estate, with an emphasis on data centers. Michael has experience representing landlords and tenants in a variety of short and long term build to suit leases, co-location leases, master services agreements and service level…

Kristen McMullen focuses her practice on insurance defense, counseling clients on matters of coverage disputes, and general liability. With extensive experience representing insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of first-party and third-party matters, including breach of contract,…

Jim McNeil is the chair of Akerman's Residential Development Practice, leading a highly experienced team that represents national homebuilders, developers, and private equity funds in the development of master-planned and mixed-use residential communities across Florida and the Southeast, including…

Rachel McRoskey represents clients in a broad spectrum of local and national real estate transactions, ranging from acquisitions and dispositions of diverse real estate asset classes, to leasing and financing work. She is highly skilled in the negotiation and documentation of joint venture…

Michael Meadows is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. Michael focuses his practice on corporate finance and lending. He represents lenders, financial sponsors, and corporate borrowers in domestic and cross-border bank financing transactions, including syndicated credit facilities,…

Swapnil Mehta focuses his practice on mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, private offerings of equity and debt securities, and private equity investments for private clients, small businesses, emerging companies, venture capital funds, and private equity firms and their portfolio companies. He…

Alejandra Mena is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Alejandra focuses her practice on general commercial litigation, arbitration, and white collar and government investigations. 

Christopher Mendez advises investment managers, sponsors, and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and ongoing operation of private investment funds and related vehicles. His practice spans credit, hedge fund, private equity, and real estate strategies. Chris has extensive…

Andy Mendoza represents clients in the areas of joint ventures, private investment funds, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate governance.  Andy focuses his practice on representing clients in real estate joint venture transactions, private placements and real estate private…

Tammy Mercer brings more than 19 years of experience advising boards of directors and private equity clients on complex corporate governance matters. She concentrates her practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Superior Court, handling high-stakes disputes involving mergers and…

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…

Jani Mikel focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. Jani represents public and private companies in a wide range of matters, including data privacy, toxic torts, antitrust and trade regulation, products liability, restrictive covenant violations, employment litigation, and other…

Daniel represents clients in the areas of construction contract drafting and negotiation, construction litigation, and government contract litigation. He has considerable experience representing clients in complex private and public construction and development disputes. Daniel’s construction…

Cathy Miller focuses her practice on business and employment litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts and arbitrations. Her experience includes representing clients in employment, Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…

Sam Miller is a business-focused legal and investigations leader with 20+ years of experience driving complex litigation, fraud investigations, bankruptcy, and large-scale recovery initiatives. As part of his wide-ranging practice, he is recognized for building and leading high-performing teams,…

Scott Miller is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts in matters related to complex civil litigation and white collar matters. Scott represents corporations in internal investigations regarding employee…

Devon Mills represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters, offering strategic guidance through complex workplace disputes and compliance challenges. He defends management in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour…

Richard C. Milstein concentrates his practice on complex, not so complex, and high conflict trust, probate, estate, and guardianship litigation and administration. With Richard’s over four decades of experience in these areas, he ably assists clients and members of families, whether related or not,…

Adam Mocciolo is a veteran litigator with broad experience in complex, multidisciplinary cases across a wide spectrum of legal areas and client industries. His practice spans bet-the-company commercial litigation receiving extensive press coverage, high-profile employment disputes, and…

Joel Mohrman is a trial attorney with more than 40 years of experience handling high stakes business litigation for public companies and privately held businesses. His practice includes healthcare matters, class actions, and intellectual property litigation. Joel is recognized by Super Lawyers, Best…

Keenan Molaskey is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and focuses his practice on commercial matters, including breach of contract claims, business torts, intellectual property disputes, and disputes over company control and valuation. His experience includes drafting pleadings and…

Neema Monfared is an associate in the Litigation practice group, focusing on a wide range of complex commercial disputes and general business litigation. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitrations and mediations, ensuring comprehensive legal strategies tailored to…

Alexandra Mora is a litigator whose practice focuses on all aspects of commercial and real estate litigation in both state and federal courts. She has significant experience handling business disputes, business torts, real estate litigation, commercial foreclosures, corporate litigation, products…

Esther Moreno is a partner and chair of Akerman’s Capital Markets Practice. With broad-ranging experience advising public and private companies, including special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), Esther focuses her practice on complex and innovative…

A go-to resource for complex insurance matters, Antonio Morin represents primary and excess insurance carriers in the defense of breach of contract, statutory and common law bad faith matters, as well as the prosecution and defense of declaratory judgment actions. In addition to matters in…

Anthony Morris focuses his practice on business litigation, in addition to professional ethics and entertainment. He represents some of the world's largest companies, with an emphasis on multi-national insurance companies, in complex litigation matters including class actions. Anthony litigates…

Kristen Morris provides advice to marijuana, hemp, and ancillary business clients in matters such as regulatory compliance, licensure and license defense, commercial contracts, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Kristen advises clients in cannabis business ownership, investment,…

Kourtney Mulcahy focuses her practice on IP counseling and managing domestic and international trademark portfolios. She regularly implements cost-effective trademark clearance, procurement, and protection strategies for her clients. Kourtney has experience in all areas of trademark law, including:…

Nicole Mundell assists the General Counsel in protecting the firm and its clients through risk management, professional liability, compliance, contractual, employment disputes, and ethics counseling.

Mariana Muñoz is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Mariana focuses her practice on commercial litigation, representing clients in federal and state courts.

Luke Murley represents companies and individuals in corporate restructurings, creditor’s rights, and distressed acquisitions. His clients include representing committees and other estate fiduciaries in large, high-profile restructurings as well as middle-market and privately held company cases…

Ed Murphy is an arbitrator and trial lawyer. He has extensive international and domestic experience in litigation and arbitration, as an advocator and arbitrator. He advises clients on maritime operations and chartering matters. He has tried to verdict numerous jury and bench trials throughout the…