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,…

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…

Joel Forman defends financial services companies and professionals in securities litigation and government investigations concerning allegations of corporate and individual misconduct. His litigation experience includes federal and state court trials and appeals, arbitrations and mediations…

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)…

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…

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), and other forms of business litigation. Serving as…

Benjamin Joelson is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes in the real estate and hospitality sectors, where he represents a wide range of real estate developers, commercial landlords and tenants, hotel owners and operators, private equity…

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 M. King is called upon by general counsel and corporate leaders to handle their most critical matters. With a national practice in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, he brings proven experience in disputes where the outcome defines both business and reputational stakes. Recognized…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Amanda K. Pooler represents public and private companies and their directors and officers in complex corporate, securities, and fiduciary duty litigation in courts around the country. Her practice focuses on disputes involving corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings. She…

Kathleen Prystowsky is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group whose practice centers on complex commercial disputes in the real estate and hospitality sectors. She represents hotel owners, operators, developers, private equity firms, and family offices in high-value litigation and arbitration,…

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…

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…

Kerry Valdez focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on private equity, M&A, bet-the-company, and shareholder litigation. Kerry also has experience representing clients in both federal and state courts with insurance and legal malpractice defense. In…