Wayne Wald focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, including capital formation and M&A transactions, with a strong emphasis on middle market deals. Wayne is the Corporate practice group leader in the firm’s New York Office and he is the founder and Chair of the firm’s…

With experience across all types of cross-border and domestic financing transactions, Will Walker is a skilled lending attorney serving financial institutions, corporate borrowers and private equity groups. On both the borrower and lender side, he represents key players in food and agriculture,…

Rob focuses his practice on representing entities and individuals in complex tax matters. Specifically, he advises clients on matters related to federal and state tax laws and how to minimize the impact of taxes on transactions and transfers. He advocates on behalf of clients before the…

Nancy Wallace is a partner with the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group, which is among the largest national legal teams supporting consumer financial service providers. Nancy has successfully represented the practice group's clients in over 1000 appeals, ranging…

Focusing his practice on all aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development transactions, Andrew Wamsley works with developers, corporate users, and owners of industrial properties, office buildings, mixed-use developments, and hotels.

Scott Wasserman is Co-Deputy Chair of Akerman's Corporate Practice Group and Chair of its Automotive Retail Practice. With vast experience in a range of corporate and M&A matters, Scott structures and negotiates complex business transactions, including M&A, leveraged buyouts,…

Angela Webster represents clients in all aspects of litigation, from inception to resolution in the trial court and on appeal. Angela has first and second chair trial and arbitration experience, and she has handled appeals for both appellants and appellees. Angela’s practice focuses on insurance…

Asha Wedemier-Allan is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on commercial, fiduciary, and white-collar litigation.

Philip Weingold focuses his practice on federal, state, local, and international tax and corporate matters. He represents limited liability companies, partnerships, public and private corporations, joint ventures, and individuals in a variety of industries and commercial sectors, including media,…

Elissa Weiss concentrates her practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including industrial, office, and retail leasing and development, as well as the acquisition and disposition of office buildings and shopping centers in various states such as Florida, North Carolina,…

Michael Weiss guides clients through complex disputes, including real estate litigation, commercial and business disputes, and complex insurance insolvency matters. His real estate litigation experience includes multimillion dollar easement, entitlement, and contract disputes on behalf of Fortune…

Rob Weitzel has significant experience in all aspects of litigation, including strategy development, fact investigation, taking and defending depositions, discovery (including eDiscovery in complex matters), motion practice, preparing fact and expert witnesses, negotiating favorable settlements,…

A well-rounded complex commercial litigator, Bryan West handles matters emanating from Latin American business transactions and has litigated and arbitrated, in both English and Spanish, numerous multi-million dollar disputes involving Argentina, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica,…

Gary Whitlock represents major financial institutions in a broad range of transactions. He routinely represents lenders making commercial and real estate loans, and has assisted his clients with loan restructurings and workouts. Gary also has significant experience working on loans to companies in…

Bruce Wiener serves as managing partner of Akerman's Tallahassee office. Board Certified by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education in Real Estate Law, he focuses his practice on transactional real estate law, commercial lending, and land use. He represents buyers and sellers in…

Richard Wilkes focuses his practice on contract and business tort litigation, and professional malpractice.

A seasoned attorney, leader, and executive advisor, Jeremy Williams represents clients in all aspects of litigation and arbitration. Drawing on his almost two decades of experience as a law firm trial lawyer and deputy general counsel of a multi-billion dollar holding company with operating assets…

A complex commercial litigator with experience in all aspects of litigation, trial, and appellate work, Ryan Williams represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals. Ryan focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation matters involving contract disputes, tortious…

With a focus on real estate development and finance, hospitality, and commercial and residential real estate transactions, Ben Wilson represents national builders and developers of master planned, condominium, single family and multifamily residential communities; mixed-use developments; and…

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…

A well-rounded trial attorney, Kenway Wong is an emerging industry leader focusing his practice on products liability, commercial, real estate, and international disputes, with an emphasis on contract and business litigation. While maintaining a practice in Florida, Kenway represents clients with…

John Busey Wood advises public and private companies on real estate acquisitions, facilities management, construction and development, commercial, hospitality, retail, and ground leasing, commercial property management, and brokerage. For more than 45 years, John has represented owners in the design…