Ashley Akapo focuses her practice on a wide range of complex matters, including high-stakes commercial litigation and government investigations concerning allegations of corporate and individual misconduct. She has experience preparing and managing cases in both state and federal courts through all…

Kelly Almeter focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience litigating a wide variety of issues, including representing insurers in coverage and bad faith matters. Kelly regularly advises carriers on coverage issues under environmental and pollution,…

Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law, Rick Alvarez is a trial lawyer with versatility and experience in cases involving unique issues, troublesome facts, or both, such as catastrophic torts, corporate liability and risk management, complex commercial disputes, computer spying, and…

Ethan Anderson is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, including constrictive eviction, breach of contract, and certification for class action lawsuits.

Brian Bagley brings more than 15 years of experience representing companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters. He has successfully tried cases in state and federal court in addition to advocating for clients during arbitration. Brian focuses his practice on commercial…

Bryce Benson litigates complex disputes for a broad range of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, mid-size companies, and individuals. His experience spans a variety of sectors, including financial services, energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Bryce has substantial experience…

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…

A highly skilled civil, criminal, and appellate litigator, Joel Bertocchi handles appeals in state and federal courts and represents clients in connection with criminal and regulatory investigations and proceedings, providing counsel on compliance policies and related issues. He has argued cases in…

Angad Singh Bhai focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He represents private and public companies in state and federal courts, defending and prosecuting actions involving contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts (including fraud, tortious interference, and unfair…

With more than 20 years of experience litigating complex financial matters, Keith Blackman has successfully defended some of the nation’s largest multinational institutions in commercial disputes. Keith is a fierce advocate for his clients, and while prepared to litigate any case to trial and…

Danya Blair represents clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including the defense of employment claims brought under state and federal statutes, trade secret and non-compete claims, workplace investigations, injunctive proceedings, appeals, commercial litigation, and defense of…

As an experienced business litigator, James Bombulie’s practice focuses on navigating real estate and commercial disputes in state and federal court as well as in arbitration. James has a wealth of experience representing public and private real estate companies, developers, financial companies,…

Christopher Boyett focuses his practice on commercial and civil litigation. He has experience with antitrust litigation involving alleged price fixing and anticompetitive non-poaching agreements, multi-district employment litigation, and real estate investment litigation, among other complex…

William Brandyburg is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation.

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…

Sara Brubaker's practice focuses on complex commercial, real estate, and construction litigation with an emphasis on contract and business disputes, including franchisor-franchisee disputes and intellectual property disputes. Prior to joining Akerman, Sara interned with the in-house counsel…

Thomas Bullock focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients in regulatory and compliance matters and internal investigations.

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…

Michael Carr focuses his practice on real estate litigation with an emphasis on real estate operations and landlord/tenant lease litigation. Michael regularly advises some of New York City’s largest landlords, developers, and managers to address their ever-changing real estate operational needs. He…

Christopher Carver supervises and conducts all aspects of federal and state civil litigation at trial and appellate levels, including case management, motions and pleadings, oral argument, depositions and written discovery, mediation, and trial. Areas of practice include arbitration, admiralty and…

Paige Cham is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. She navigates complex litigation matters, including administrative hearings. Paige represents municipal authorities, private corporations, financial institutions, and individuals, in all areas of general commercial litigation, real estate…

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…

Alberto Chávez focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware's federal and state courts, with a special emphasis on the Court of Chancery. He draws on his comprehensive background in corporate law, procedural rules, and eDiscovery to devise effective strategies that cater…

Ginny Childs is the Orlando Office Managing Partner. She is a commercial litigator with significant experience in business torts, complex commercial foreclosures, non-compete agreements, creditors' rights, and real estate and lender liability. Clients turn to Ginny for help with their most…

Sean Cichowski focuses his practice on resolving energy, employment, intellectual property, construction, and commercial disputes in litigation and arbitration. Sean uses his first chair and solo trial counsel experience to give his clients a complete perspective of the risks, benefits, and costs of…

Eric Coleman handles a wide variety of complex business litigation matters, including commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, business torts, personal injury, and shareholder derivative actions. Eric’s practice spans various industries and includes representation of clients in federal…

A former Chief Judge of Florida's Third District Court of Appeal and member of the court for 22 years, Gerald Cope is the chair of Akerman's Appellate Practice. He represents clients in appellate litigation at the state and federal levels. Ranked by Chambers USA, peers say “He’s superb and doing…

Nancy Copperthwaite litigates complex disputes, including class actions and appeals, and advises employers on employment law issues. She has handled more than 300 appeals and has argued in five of Florida’s six district courts of appeal (DCA) as well as in the United States Court of Appeals for the…

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…

With more than 20 years of experience, Kanika Corley has developed a thriving practice in broad-based, complex commercial and intellectual property litigation with a focus on the sports, entertainment, and media industries. She has worked with and provided legal assistance for a wide array of…

Will Craven focuses his practice on complex litigation, strategy, and risk transfer matters. His clients often call on him for their toughest legal and business challenges, with Will representing insurers and insureds in high exposure defense litigation and claims management. Will’s practice also…

With more than 40 years of continuous experience, Charles Critchlow focuses his practice on export antitrust matters. Chuck counsels clients on competition law applicable to joint venture export corporations, and also advises on antitrust exemptions and a broad range of corporate-related…

Rola Daaboul is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney who focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, business torts, and personal disputes in state and federal courts. She advises clients on a wide range of matters including intellectual property, employment, real estate, construction,…

Jessica L. Dagley focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation matters. She represents public and private companies, small businesses, and individuals in business transactions and disputes, professional liability/malpractice matters, contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty matters,…

Donald David is a litigator with experience in real estate, entertainment, estates, close corporations and partnerships, intellectual property and financing disputes. His clients include the estate of an internationally known rap artist (as well as other entertainers), the widow of the owner of one…

Wes Davis is a commercial litigator focusing on insurance coverage and construction disputes. His insurance coverage practice encompasses first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters throughout the United States. Wes advises insurance companies on policy coverage issues during the claim…

Julian is a trial attorney, commercial litigator, and legal counselor with more than 15 years of experience operating in the full gamut of high-stakes legal domains. With a focus on emerging technologies and other dynamic environments, Julian combines well-honed legal judgment with robust risk…

Sarah DeFranco draws from more than 20 years of experience to provide on-call advice and counseling to employers of all sizes regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, such as the FMLA, ADA, Title VII, ADEA, and FLSA. Both public and privately held companies rely on…

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…

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

John Dicks has a robust and diverse practice, in litigation, land use, and bankruptcy. As a litigator, John has experience in a wide variety of cases, but focuses primarily on business litigation and legal malpractice defense. Other litigation experience includes fraudulent transfers, D&O…

A skillful trial attorney, Amy Doehring represents clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts across the country as well as in arbitration. Her legal practice focuses on the defense of clients in several industries such as healthcare, food and beverage,…

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…

Andrew Dominguez’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation as well as cross-border disputes and international litigation and arbitration, with special emphasis on disputes that involve Latin America or parties located in this region. His background is in commercial litigation and he has…

Aissa Dorange is a practice group attorney for the Litigation Practice Group. Aissa focuses her practice on first party insurance coverage, including property and casualty claims, complex property policies disputes, and bad faith litigation. Her experience includes drafting and arguing motions and…

Peter Dourvetakis is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation.

Christopher Duke serves as managing partner of Akerman's Palm Beach County Offices. With a diverse practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Chris represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local…

Serving as office managing partner of Akerman's Wilmington office, Andrew Dupre guides clients in navigating the complexity of Delaware corporate law and the Delaware Court of Chancery. A corporate litigator with national and international experience representing limited partnerships, limited…

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…

Amy Errichiello focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, representing corporate and institutional clients in a range of business litigation matters, including mass tort claims, labor and employment, securities, finance, intellectual property, and construction litigation. She also has…

Benjamin Escobar is a first chair trial lawyer with a background in chemical engineering. He brings a combination of technical know-how and deep sector experience to the complicated landscape of energy litigation. Ben's work encompasses upstream, midstream, downstream processes, with an emphasis on…

Allison Etkin is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience handling a broad range of complex civil disputes. Her practice spans various areas, including construction, real estate, products liability, subrogation and recovery, contract and business disputes, professional liability,…

An experienced healthcare litigator and go-to trial lawyer, Noam Fischman is a trusted guide for healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, life sciences companies, and related healthcare vendors, leading clients through cases in federal and state courts, government investigations, and matters…

Irene Bassel Frick serves as the managing partner of Akerman's Tampa office. A trial lawyer with experience in state and federal court, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, Irene has a multifaceted litigation practice encompassing contractual disputes, class action defense, fiduciary duty…

Allison Gallagher litigates commercial disputes in both state and federal courts. She represents clients in all aspects of commercial disputes, including business and contractual disputes, commercial and residential mortgage foreclosures, consumer protection defense, and business torts. In addition…

Evelina Gentry is an accomplished commercial and bankruptcy litigator, known for her strategic counsel and innovative solutions to complex legal challenges. She specializes in high-stakes commercial litigation, corporate disputes, bankruptcy litigation, antitrust matters, and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR)…

An experienced business litigator with a national practice and deep local roots, Christian George serves as the current president of the Jacksonville Bar Association, the managing partner of Akerman’s Jacksonville office and on the firm's national board of directors. He devotes his practice to…

Alexandra N. Getsos is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Alexandra focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation matters, including regulatory investigations, real estate litigation, complex commercial disputes, and white collar criminal defense. Alexandra has experience…

A multifaceted litigator, Jennifer Glasser focuses her practice on complex commercial disputes, business torts, private equity litigation, and civil theft cases. She represents local, national, and international companies in the hospitality industry, providing strategic advice on day-to-day…

Andrew Gold has extensive experience litigating cases in and outside of Florida. He focuses on complex commercial litigation with particular emphasis on private equity, corporate governance, post-merger & acquisition disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, and restrictive covenants. Andrew…

Erica Gomer assists, advises, and represents businesses ranging from closely held companies and family-owned operations, to large corporations and private equity firms, in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters, including business torts, contract disputes, corporate shareholder disputes,…

Today’s disputes are global and require vision to understand the interaction among the different geographic, cultural, and legal systems to find solutions to complex domestic and international problems. Ilana Gorenstein has developed an expertise in dealing with the growing internationalization of…

Darryl Graham is a federal and state litigation practitioner, and regularly arbitrates domestic and international disputes before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). His nationwide trial and…

Pia-Milan Green focuses her practice on complex insurance coverage matters and commercial litigation.

Fortune 500 companies, privately held businesses, and not-for-profit organizations turn to Valerie Greenberg, a veteran litigator and courtroom strategist with a national reputation in high-stakes litigation, to resolve complex business disputes. Previously a reporter and editor at the Miami Herald…

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…

Elizabeth Halperin is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters.

William Handle is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. William represents financial institutions, business owners, and individuals in a variety of federal and state civil matters, including complex commercial litigation, fraud claims, and disputes involving city, county and local…

Darcy Hansen represents major financial institutions, film studios, and other multinational clients in a wide array of complex litigation before federal and state courts, and international arbitrations before arbitral tribunals. He has experience in all phases of litigation and arbitration,…

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…

Catherine Bentley Harris focuses on assisting companies in formation, governance, and general corporate law as well as the selection, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property assets. She also helps companies with labor and employment issues including the negotiation of employment…

Walker Helms focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters. He has experience resolving state administrative matters, investigating employee and collections claims, facilitating corporate transactions, and negotiating and preparing contracts.

Xakema Henderson focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She has experience litigating high-stakes matters in state and federal court and has litigated a wide range of issues, including insurance coverage and bad faith matters; data breach, privacy, and cybersecurity matters; and…

Michael Hess is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on complex commercial and business litigation matters. Michael combines his strong written and oral advocacy skills with an energetic, detail-oriented and creative approach to every case his clients entrust him with no matter the size…

A trial lawyer with well over a decade of experience, Dustin Hillsley acts as lead counsel in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, with emphasis on private equity, commercial real estate, M&A, bet-the-company, shareholder and partnership matters (including business divorce),…

Michelle Hogan focuses her practice on complex commercial and tort litigation in state and federal courts, including matters involving breach of contract, product liability, business torts, and various federal statutes, such as the Helms Burton Act, Title VII, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act…

Shelby Raye Holt focuses her practice on insurance coverage litigation and appellate law. Shelby counsels primary, umbrella, and excess insurers in first and third-party coverage litigation and advises insurers on coverage issues under commercial liability, environmental liability, commercial…

Elizabeth Izquierdo focuses her practice on legal malpractice defense. She also has experience in the areas of complex commercial litigation, securities fraud, and professional liability with a focus on accounting malpractice defense, as well as appellate practice.

Benjamin Joelson litigates complex commercial disputes at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations. His practice focuses on representing real estate developers, commercial landlords and tenants, hotel owners and operators, and construction companies in a…

Robin Johnson focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She has experience litigating in state and federal courts across the country and has litigated a wide range of issues with a focus on insurance coverage and bad faith matters. Robin advises insurance companies not only on policy coverage…

With a passion for defending the reputations of lawyers and law firms, David Keller has devoted more than 25 years to representing lawyers in professional liability matters and counseling law firms on risk management issues. He regularly handles “bet-the-law firm” cases and is frequently engaged to…

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,…

Scott Kessler litigates complex commercial and intellectual property disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. He has tried and argued numerous cases in federal and state courts. His experience encompasses corporate and private equity transactions, trademarks, copyrights, real estate,…

Donnie King is an experienced first-chair trial lawyer with a national practice focused on representing clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. His experience includes high stakes business disputes, class actions, business torts, securities litigation, private equity litigation,…

Arlene Kline is a veteran litigator defending labor and employment matters on behalf of banking, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, media, distribution, transportation, software, law firms, and non-profit sector clients. Clients value her comprehensive practice, including advising on…

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…

Amanda Klopp focuses her practice on bankruptcy and commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, banking and financial services litigation, and judgment enforcement. Amanda represents lenders, creditors, debtors, trustees, and assignees in state and federal court litigation, proceedings…

Ryan Krone defends businesses in all aspects of labor and employment matters, including wrongful terminations, breach of contract matters, discrimination and harassment claims, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases, wage and hour cases, as well…

Gregory Kubly is a commercial litigator with experience in all aspects of litigation, trial, and appellate work. His practice focuses upon real estate, construction, and commercial litigation. He has assisted a broad range of commercial clients involving application of complex state and federal…

A veteran litigator with experience managing commercial disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and intellectual property disputes throughout the United States, including the International Trade Commission, clients rely on Brian Lemon for his versatility and perspective. Well-versed in Delaware…

Julia Lissner is a litigator, trial attorney, and appellate lawyer who 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…

Bringing extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts, Jorge López serves as Akerman's Assistant General Counsel. Jorge focuses on protecting the firm and its clients with risk management, professional liability, compliance, contractual, employment disputes, and ethics issues.…

Cherly Lucien is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group, focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation and shareholder disputes. She has significant experience handling high-stakes business disputes, white-collar defense and investigations, securities enforcement actions, 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…

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…

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…

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…

An accomplished first chair trial lawyer and trusted counselor, Michael Marsh has extensive experience representing Fortune companies and private equity firms in high stakes business disputes and providing strategic input and guidance on business issues. With a wide-ranging litigation practice in…

Genesis Martinez is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. While she has experience in various areas of litigation, she specializes in international litigation. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America. She has coordinated…

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, and other disputes arising under federal law.

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…

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…

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…

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. 

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…

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 focuses his practice in investigating and prosecuting fraudulent conduct on behalf of his clients. With a wide range of experience, he is able to work efficiently and creatively to solve his client’s problems. From representing receivers and Bankruptcy trustees in cases arising from Ponzi…

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…

Adam Mocciolo is a multi-disciplinary business lawyer providing counseling to clients across the United States and outside it in three principal areas: Employment Law Immigration Commercial Disputes Among Adam’s areas of particular experience in the employment arena are complex, reputationally…

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 state and federal court. Alexandra’s practice has an emphasis on business disputes, business torts, real estate litigation, commercial foreclosures, corporate litigation, class action…

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…

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 has tried to verdict numerous jury and bench trials throughout the United States and has participated in the defense of clients in…

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…

A trial lawyer with 30 years of experience, Jason Oletsky concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on private equity, M&A, bet-the-company, and shareholder litigation. Among Jason's high-profile client base are some of the largest private equity firms…

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…

Daniel Pellegrin focuses his practice on insurance litigation matters. Daniel represents and advises insurance carriers on various types of first-party coverage matters, including those involving allegations of bad faith claim handling, breach of contract, and fraud, as well as reinsurance treaty…

Lorayne Perez represents clients in commercial litigation and appellate matters, including in the areas of business torts, breach of contract, real estate litigation, trust and estates, labor and employment, professional malpractice, and arbitration agreements.

Para descargar la biografía en español haga click aqui. Luis A. Perez is the chair of Akerman’s Latin America and the Caribbean Practice, an internationally recognized team providing legal counsel across multiple disciplines. He focuses his practice on dispute resolution and handles commercial…

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,…

Donald Pocock focuses his practice on  business litigation, construction law, creditor’s rights and insolvency litigation, and financial services litigation. Don represents clients in all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, document production, depositions, mediations, motions,…

Maria Priovolos-Gonzalez focuses her practice on commercial litigation and legal malpractice defense. Maria has litigated numerous complex corporate and commercial matters in federal and state courts involving real estate disputes, contract disputes, legal and accounting malpractice, corporate…

Kathleen Prystowsky is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group with a focus on real estate and hospitality. Her practice includes representing clients within both the real estate and hospitality sectors, including hotel owners, hotel operators, family offices, private equity firms, lenders, and…

Elizabeth C. Puccio-Williams is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Elizabeth works on a diverse range of commercial litigation disputes, particularly those arising in the real estate, hospitality, and healthcare staffing industries. She has experience drafting and responding to…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Sean Santarelli focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. He has experience representing clients in matters relating to negligence, misrepresentation, respondeat superior, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. 

Spencer Sater focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients at both the state and federal level. He also serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator.

Thomas Schwab focuses his practice on insurance litigation matters. Thomas represents domestic and foreign insurers in connection with large value first-party property and third-party insurance claims for insured operations based in the United States and abroad. He also helps client's manage and…

Bryan Scott focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, construction law, and creditors’ rights. Bryan handles commercial litigation and creditors’ rights matters covering a range of areas, including contract disputes, collections and foreclosures, lender liability, title issues,…

Sam Scott focuses his practice on insurance defense and litigation. Sam handles insurance coverage issues, breach of contract claims, and bad faith insurance disputes in state and federal courts. Additionally, he has extensive experience analyzing insurance coverage on emerging environmental issues,…

William Sentell focuses his practice on franchise dispute resolution and related corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters. His combination of litigation and transactional experience allows him to provide holistic legal representation to brand owners, distributors, licensors, manufacturers and…

Jamie Shyman is a partner in Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group with significant experience in New York federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Jamie focuses her practice on representing clients in an array of staffing, global procurement, supply chain, and commercial…

A Board of Governors member of the Florida Bar and the National Bar Association and past President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Grasford focuses his national practice on complex commercial litigation matters and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator.…

With more than 15 years of experience, Adam Swick focuses his practice on bankruptcy and complex commercial litigation matters. He has a robust international practice and has filed a multitude of Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases, many of which have resulted in critical opinions that helped shape the…

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,…

Philip Touitou is a partner in the New York office and a member of the firm’s national Litigation Practice Group and Professional Liability Practice. An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Phil regularly represents and defends law firms, including those listed annually in the AmLaw 100 and…

Jonathan Turner is an associate in Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, where he represents and advises clients regarding a wide array of complex commercial disputes. Jonathan represents clients in all stages of litigation, from early phases of case assessment and discovery through final dispute…

Karene Tygenhof focuses her practice on commercial litigation and legal malpractice defense. She has significant experience in both federal and state courts in complex commercial and financial services related litigation, real estate disputes, business torts, contract disputes, and community…

Maria Vernace focuses her practice on business litigation at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts. Maria has significant experience in defending legal malpractice and malicious prosecution cases. 

Nikolas Volosin focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including claims involving securities law violations under Section 10(b), allegations of corporate fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and a variety of related corporate disputes. Nikolas also has experience representing manufacturers in…

George Volsky litigates complex international disputes in U.S. courts (both state and federal), arbitration forums, and before regulatory agencies. With his global experience, clients regularly call upon him to coordinate and manage all aspects of multijurisdictional litigation. His clients include…

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.

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…

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,…

Jade T. White has broad commercial litigation experience. He has successfully represented clients across a variety of industries in business disputes and real estate matters.

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…

Jenna Yoss focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She represents clients at both the state and federal level.

Andrea Zambrano is a member of Akerman's General Counsel's office. She is focused on protecting the firm and its clients with risk management, professional liability, compliance, contractual, employment disputes, and ethics issues.

Samuel Zatz focuses his practice on commercial litigation for medical groups, law firms, accounting firms, real estate brokerages, executives and officers, and other professionals. He has experience representing small, mid-sized, and Fortune 500 companies in various types of litigation,…

Perry Zirpoli focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, including matters of general equity, business disputes and dissolutions, probate, products liability, and class action litigation, among others. Perry also represents clients in the staffing industry, including avoiding and…