Akerman Remembers Our Friend and Colleague, Hank Raattama We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hank Raattama, a longtime partner in our Miami office, on April 13, 2023. Hank has been an integral part of the Akerman family for almost 30 years. He was a renowned tax lawyer who devoted his career…

Matthew Raby focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and securities transactions. He also provides ongoing general corporate counsel to portfolio companies and other businesses in complex commercial transactions and corporate governance matters.

Tara Raghavan is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. Her practice includes representing clients within the real estate and hospitality sectors, including owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, investors, and developers. She has experience representing clients in real estate, hospitality,…

Samuel Ramos focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and securities transactions. He represents public and private companies and private equity funds in a variety of complex corporate transactions and general corporate matters. Prior to joining Akerman, Samuel…

Having spent nearly a decade working for a national biopharmaceutical company, including five years in management, Tom Range possesses invaluable experience in the biotechnology sector, which allows him to better serve his broad client base.  Because he has worked in facilities regulated by the…

Eric Rapkin serves as Chair of Akerman’s Real Estate Practice Group, one of the nation’s top-ranked real estate legal teams representing developers, investors, and other real estate end users in complex transactions, development and redevelopment projects, public-private initiatives, loan…

Wendi Raymond is the Chief Financial Officer for Akerman, overseeing all financial activities for the firm and working with leadership to further strengthen the firm's financial performance. Wendi joined Akerman in 2001 and served as Akerman's Director of Financial Services for seven years…

Todd Reed serves as managing partner of the Austin office. He represents private and public companies in a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private offerings of debt and equity securities, the negotiation of credit facilities, the structuring…

Bryan Reese specializes in finance and financial restructuring, and has strong capabilities in capital markets, leveraged finance, mergers and acquisitions, private credit and special situations investing, and private equity. He represents administrative agents, lenders and borrowers in domestic and…

Peter Rehm focuses his practice on international tax matters, including transactional analysis for inbound and outbound tax matters, tax controversy related to contesting penalties imposed on corporate and individual taxpayers, foreign tax credits, the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act…

Jerry Reichelscheimer chairs Akerman’s Retail Leasing and Development Practice and has practiced law for more than 30 years. He focuses his practice on negotiating and completing complex retail, warehouse, office, and industrial leases and ground leases, and in representing clients in negotiating…

Gideon Reitblat practices in the areas of insurance coverage and good faith claims handling. Gideon routinely advises carriers on compliance with good faith claim handling duties, including developing effective strategies to deal with proactive tenders, time-limit demands, multiple claimant/insured…

Amanda Rementeria focuses her practice on complex corporate finance matters, including acquisitions, securities regulations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and secured transactions. She also has extensive knowledge in cross border finance, transactional drafting, public and private…

Adam Remillard is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. He represents clients in construction defect, professional malpractice, and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. He also has experience advising clients on matters of liability and other insurance coverage issues.

Paul Repper is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Paul represents private corporations, financial institutions, and individuals in all areas of general commercial litigation in federal and state courts. Previously, Paul represented insurers in complex coverage litigation, with a…

Riya Resheidat focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, routinely representing individuals and businesses of all sizes in actions pending in federal and state court. She has experience handling all stages of litigation through trial and appeal in a broad array of matters, including…

Daniel Rico is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. Daniel focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and general corporate transactions. 

Jose Riguera defends lawyers and law firms in professional malpractice actions. He also handles commercial litigation disputes. With more than 30 years of experience, Jose has represented clients in state and federal court proceedings, arbitrations, and appeals in cases involving claims for breach…

Joshua Rinesmith focuses on real estate development, with a concentration in land use and zoning law and related transactional matters. He advises property owners, developers, architects and engineers on New York City zoning compliance and the development potential of property throughout the city.…

David Ristaino is Akerman’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing the business, financial, and administrative operations of the firm. A former practicing lawyer, David has a strong background in legal and operational management. Prior to his return to Akerman as COO, David served as Vice…

Ayman Rizkalla focuses his practice on white collar defense and government investigations related to healthcare fraud and financial crimes. Clients turn to him for strategic counsel on regulatory and compliance matters involving anti-corruption, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act…

John Roache focuses his practice on employment law and class action litigation. He represents employers in numerous wage and hour issues arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Illinois wage statutes, including collective and class actions involving claims for off-the-clock work,…

Ellen S. Robbins is Akerman's senior go-to trial lawyer on the West Coast, with extensive experience litigating disputes in both state and federal court on behalf of public and private companies all over the world. She focuses her practice on a wide variety of complex commercial disputes and…

Jonathan Robbins serves as chair of Akerman's Cannabis Practice, counseling clients on the evolving, complex legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the regulated substances industries. Ranked by Chambers USA as a top lawyer in Cannabis Law and recognized in 2018 by the…

Raymond Robin practices in the area of litigation and has substantial experience in legal malpractice litigation, business litigation, insurance, reinsurance, real property, and complex arbitration and litigation matters in state and federal courts. Raymond has represented clients at the trial and…

Andy Robins serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies, including those in the senior living space. His team is extensively involved in the branding of hotels and…

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 Best Lawyers and as a "Litigation Star" by…

Veteran dealmaker Steve Roddenberry advises clients in corporate compliance and governance issues, public and private securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity investments. Described as a “masterful strategist” by Chambers USA, he has built longstanding relationships with…

Thomas Roddenberry is an associate in the Corporate practice.

Ayelén Rodriguez focuses her practice on employment litigation. She advises employers on matters related to various federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, and New York State and City Human Rights Laws. She has represented clients before federal and sate courts and…

Glorimer Rodriguez Sierra is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. Glorimer focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters. 

A versatile lawyer with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, unfair competition, insurance coverage, accounting and legal professional liability and price redetermination proceedings; James Rogers has tried multiple trials and arbitrations in…

Ryan Roman’s practice focuses on protecting his clients in complex, high stakes commercial litigation, arbitration, and trial work. A versatile litigator, courtroom strategist, and entrepreneur, Ryan represents large, sophisticated companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and…

Chris Roper is a land use lawyer focused on real estate development, entitlements, and concurrency. He has experience throughout central Florida representing clients in due diligence, re-zonings, comprehensive plan amendments, vested rights, Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), binding letters,…

David Rosen represents motor vehicle manufacturers, finance companies, lessors, dealership groups, and other automotive industry participants before tax and regulatory authorities across the United States. He helps clients navigate the taxation of transportation technologies and services, and…

Ted D. Rosen is a preeminent corporate lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and securities law. Ted is known as a consummate deal maker with the ability to lead and close deals of all sizes. He is regularly recognized in…

Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, Scott Rostock has more than a decade of litigation experience in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. Scott’s practice is devoted to construction disputes, with particular emphasis on construction defects, Chapter 558…

Carl Roston is ranked as top tier by Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, which notes he does “very sophisticated, high-level deals.” Also recognized on the "Elite Hall of Fame" list by The Legal 500 for Corporate - Middle Market M&A, Carl is one of 30 lawyers…

Max Rudolf represents broker-dealers in arbitration, state and federal court litigation, and regulatory and self-regulatory organization investigations and enforcement actions. Max also focuses his practice on complex civil and commercial litigation, including product liability and mass tort,…

Christina Russo is a partner and serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Capital Markets Practice. With extensive experience representing public and private companies, Christina routinely advises clients on corporate and securities matters, and mergers and acquisitions. Christina also counsels boards…

Paul Russo focuses his practice on commercial real estate matters. He has experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions involving the acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, and development of retail, office, and industrial properties, as well as standalone data centers and data center campuses.…

Paul Rutigliano serves as chair of Akerman's Transactional Risk Practice, which focuses on representing underwriters in connection with transactional risk insurance policies, including representations and warranties insurance, tax insurance, and contingent risk insurance policies. As…