1.
G. Matthew BrockwayTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of Florida (B.S., Civil Engineering, 2003; M.Eng., 2004)
Admitted: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Zoning, Planning and Land Use; Commercial Real Estate Development; Intellectual Property Litigation; Intellectual Property Portfolio Management; Intellectual Property Licensing
Membership: American Intellectual Property Law Association (Member: Licensing and Management of IP Assets Committee; Patent Law Committee; Patent Litigation Committee).
2.
Michael CochranTitle: Member
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Ohio State University, B.S., 1994; Embry Riddle, M.S., 1997
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Toxic Tort; Construction Law; Landlord and Tenant Law
Membership:
3.
Stacy Dillard-SpahnTitle: Member
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., with Environmental/Natural Resources Law Statement of Completion, 1994
College: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A., Psychology with High Distinction, 1990
Admitted: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., with Environmental/Natural Resources Law Statement of Completion, 1994
Practice Area: Land Use; Zoning Law; Environmental Law; Administrative Law; Commercial Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Litigation
Membership: The Florida Bar.
4.
Todd D. KaplanTitle: Member
Law School: Quinnipiac University, J.D., cum laude, 1998; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 2002
College: Siena College, B.A., with honors, 1995
Admitted: Quinnipiac University, J.D., cum laude, 1998; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 2002
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Trusts and Estates; Taxation; Wills; Probate; Corporate Law; Business Law; Business Transactions
Membership: The Florida Bar; (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law); Sarasota County Bar; Manatee County Bar.
5.
David M. LevinTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1979; University of Miami, LL.M., in Ocean/Coastal Law, 1980
College: Trinity College, B.S., in Biology, 1975
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1979; University of Miami, LL.M., in Ocean/Coastal Law, 1980
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Waterfront Development; Land Use Law; Governmental Law; Waterfront Property Law
Membership: The Florida Bar.
6.
Robert G. LyonsTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University, J.D., 1976
College: St. Louis University, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Mediation; Arbitration
Membership: Sarasota and Macomb County Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan; The Florida Bar; Michigan Trial Lawyers Association; The Florida Association of Trial Lawyers; American Board of Trial Advocates; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
7.
William W. MerrillTitle: Retired
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1954
College: University of Minnesota, B.S.L., 1952
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1954
Practice Area:
Membership: Sarasota County (President, 1977-1978), Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
8.
Robert E. MessickTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1979
College: High Point College and University of Florida, B.A., with honors, 1975
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1979
Practice Area: Real Property Law; Banking Law; Creditor Bankruptcy Law; Commercial Law; Trial Practice; Business Law
Membership: Sarasota County, The U.S. Virgin Islands and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Corporation, Banking and Business Law; Bankruptcy-UCC Committee; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law).
9.
J. Geoffrey PflugnerTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1972
College: Davidson College, A.B., 1969
Admitted: Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law; Real Estate; Real Estate Taxation; Ad Valorem Taxation; Title Insurance Law; Insurance Law; Real Property Exchanges
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Taxation Law); Florida Planning and Zoning Association.
10.
Stephen D. ReesTitle: Senior Counsel
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1971
College: Brown University, A.B., Political Science, 1969
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1971
Practice Area: Real Property Law; Administrative Law; Governmental Law
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
11.
Richard S. Webb, IVTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Kentucky, J.D., 1973
College: University of Kentucky, B.B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Kentucky, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Business Law; Real Property; Mobile Home Law
Membership: The Florida Bar; Kentucky Bar Association.
12.
Jaime L. WallaceTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1983
College: University of Florida, B.A., 1975
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1983
Practice Area: Family Law; Marital Agreements; Family Mediation; Trial Practice
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
13.
Charles J. BartlettTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1978
College: Florida State University, B.S., with honors, 1976
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1978
Practice Area: Business Law; Commercial Litigation; General Practice; Trial Practice; Foreclosure Law; Commercial Real Estate Law
Membership: Sarasota County (President, 1993-1994; Young Lawyers Section, 1982-1986; President, 1985-1986) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Section; Chairman, Young Lawyer's Section; Member, 12th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 1985-1988).
14.
Paul D. BeitlichTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, B.S., with highest honors, 1979
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Real Property Law; Banking Law; Business Law; Corporate Law; Foreclosures; Commercial Real Estate Development; Residential Real Estate Development; Real Estate Finance; Real Estate Secured Lending; Title Insurance Law
Membership: Sarasota County, Illinois State and American (Member, Sections on: Business Law; Real Estate; Banking; Corporate) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Real Property; Probate; Business Law).
15.
Michael L. ForemanTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1969
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Real Property Law; Probate Law; Guardianship Law; Estate Planning Law; Trust Administration Law
Membership: Sarasota County (President, 1986-1987) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member: Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee, 1978-1987; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section Executive Council Circuit Representative, 1980-2010; Guardianship Law Committee, 1980-2010, Chairman, 1992-2001; Durable Power of Attorney Committee, 1980-2010, Chairman, 1992-2001; Economics of Law Practice Section; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section Annual Service Award relating to Durable Power of Attorney Legislation, 1993-1994).
16.
Michael J. FurenTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1966
College: University of Florida, B.S. in B.A., with honors, 1962
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1966
Practice Area: Land Use Law; Real Property Law; Administrative Law; Governmental Law; Environmental Law
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
17.
Arthur D. GinsburgTitle: Senior Counsel
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1960
College: University of Florida, B.S. in B.A., 1955
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1960
Practice Area: Marital Law; Family Law
Membership: Sarasota County Bar Association (President, 1981-1982); The Florida Bar (Chairman, Family Law Section, 1976); The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, 1980-1981; Florida Chapter).
18.
Thomas F. Icard, Jr.Title: Shareholder
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., 1973
College: Mercer University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Construction; Commercial Litigation; Mediation; Arbitration
Membership: American Bar Association (Chair, Forum on the Construction Industry, 1989-1990, Member, Governing Committee, 1985-1990); The Florida Bar (Executive Council, Trial Lawyers Section, 1995-1996; Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Section, 1981-1983; Hillsborough County Bar Association (President, 1986-1987; Member, Executive Board, 1982-1985; President, Young Lawyers Section, 1981).
19.
Mark C. DunganTitle: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1996
College: University of South Florida, B.A., cum laude, 1992
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1996
Practice Area: Land Use; Commercial Litigation; Appellate Practice; Family Law; Personal Injury
Membership: Sarasota County Bar Association; The Florida Bar.
20.
Robert K. LincolnTitle: Member
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1993
College: New College of the University of South Florida, B.S., Political Science, 1983
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1993
Practice Area: Land Use; Zoning Law; Litigation; Real Estate
Membership:
21.
Bruce P. ChapnickTitle: Senior Counsel
Law School: West Virginia University, J.D., 1974
College: West Virginia University, B.S., 1969; The Ohio State University, M.A., 1970
Admitted: West Virginia University, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Business Planning; Corporate Planning; Retirement Planning; Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Sarasota County, Ohio State and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Law; Business Law; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations; West Virginia State Bar (Inactive Member); The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section).
22.
Robert (Tad) A. DreanTitle: Associate
Law School: Vermont Law School, J.D., 2008
College: University of Central Florida, B.A., Political Science, Criminal Justice, 2003
Admitted: Vermont Law School, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates; Trust Litigation; Estate Litigation; Guardianship; Civil Litigation; Probate
Membership: The Florida Bar.
23.
Steven R. GreenbergTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1982
College: University of Florida, B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, 1979
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Real Estate Law; Real Property Law
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property and Probate Law Section); Sarasota Association of Realtors (Panel Member, Sarasota Realtor/Attorney Joint Committee).
24.
F. Thomas Hopkins, IIITitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1976
College: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1969; University of Southern California, M.S., 1973
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1976
Practice Area: Real Estate Law; Trusts and Estates; Business Law
Membership: Sarasota County Bar Association (President, 1992-1993); The Florida Bar.
25.
Troy H. Myers, Jr.Title: Shareholder
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1974; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 1979
College: Texas A. & M. University, B.A., 1967
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1974; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 1979
Practice Area: Taxation Law; Tax Planning; Estate and Gift Tax Law; Probate Law; Estate Planning Law; Corporate Law; Asset Protection; Offshore Entities; Foreign Investment in United States Property; Immigration Law
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
26.
John Jay WaskomTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1992
College: University of Tennessee (B.S., with high honors, 1979; M.B.A., 1983)
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1992
Practice Area: Estate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Estate Planning; Estate Administration; Appellate Practice; Probate; Real Estate; Asset Protection
Membership: The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section).
27.
Jason A. LessingerTitle: Member
Law School: Stetson University, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: University of Utah, B.S., Public Communication, with honors, 1991
Admitted: Stetson University, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Insurance Litigation
Membership: Sarasota County Bar Association (President, Young Lawyers Division); American Bar Association (Member, Section on Litigation).
28.
Jordan J. RiccardiTitle: Associate
Law School: Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: St. Leo University, B.A., A.S., 2008
Admitted: Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law; Trusts and Estates; Wills; Probate
Membership: The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on Real Property, Probate and Trust, and Business Law); Sarasota County Bar Association, Member; Manatee County Bar Association, Member.
29.
Robert L. YoungTitle: Associate
Law School: Illinois, University of, J.D., cum laude, 2013
College: Miami, University of, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Illinois, University of, J.D., cum laude, 2013
Practice Area: Family Law; Non-Traditional Family Law; Matrimonial Law; Adoptions; Agency Adoptions; Alimony; Annulment; Assisted Reproductive Technology; Child Advocacy; Child Care; Child Custody; Child Custody Mediation; Child Protection; Child Support; Cohabitation Agreements; Collaborative Family Law; Civil Unions; Divorce; Divorce Mediation; Divorce Taxation; Domestic Partnerships; Domestic Relations; Domestic Violence; Equitable Distribution; Family Mediation; Fathers Rights; Gay and Lesbian Family Law; Grandparents Custody; Grandparents Visitation Rights; Independent Adoptions; Interstate Child Custody; Interstate Support; Legal Separation; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Property Law; Marital Property Settlements; Military Divorce; Name Changes; No Fault Divorce; Parental Rights; Parenting Time; Paternity; Post Divorce Modification; Post Nuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Private Adoptions; Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs); Restraining Orders; Same Sex Marriage; Spousal Support; Step Parent Adoptions; Surrogacy Law; Termination of Parental Rights; Third Party Custody; Uncontested Divorce; Visitation Rights
Membership: Florida Bar (Member, Family Law Section and Young Lawyers Division); Sarasota County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section and Young Lawyers Division).
30.
Lindsey A. MeshbergerTitle: Member
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: University of Central Florida, B.S., 2003
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Family Law; Divorce; Adoption Law; Child Custody; Child Support
Membership: Sarasota County and American (Member, Section on Family Law) Bar Associations.
31.
Joseph M. HerbertTitle: Member
Law School: Stetson University, M.B.A., 2010, J.D., with honors, 2010
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 2004
Admitted: Stetson University, M.B.A., 2010, J.D., with honors, 2010
Practice Area: Business Law; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Corporate Law; International Trade; Civil Practice; Appellate Practice
Membership: The Florida Bar.
32.
Kelly Pflugner CauseyTitle: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of Miami, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Real Estate; Ad Valorem Tax; Business Formation; Buying and Selling of Businesses; Business Organization; Leases and Leasing; Estate Planning; Trust Planning
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations.
33.
Bradley J. EllisTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: Florida State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2003
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Civil Practice; Collections; Commercial Law; Construction Law; Governmental Liability; Litigation; Municipal Law; Personal Injury; Property Law; Torts; Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Membership:
34.
Julie A. SimonsonTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Louisville, J.D. Magna Cum Laude, 2011
College: United States Military Academy at West Point, B.S., Star Wreath awardee, 2002
Admitted: University of Louisville, J.D. Magna Cum Laude, 2011
Practice Area: Elder Law; Estate Planning; Veterans Appeals; Veterans Benefits; Veterans Disability Law; Contracts; Civil Litigation; Foreclosures; Real Estate; Military Law; Toxic Torts
Membership:
35.
Alyssa M. NohrenTitle: Shareholder
Law School: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 2000
College: University of Florida, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Residential Real Estate Transactions; Commercial Real Estate Transactions; Real Estate Litigation; Real Property; Foreclosures; Landlord and Tenant Law; Mobile Home Law
Membership: Sarasota County (Member; Board Member, 2005-2010; Treasurer, 2010—) and Massachusetts Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Member, Sarasota Chapter, 2000—; Board Member, 2001-2005; President, 2003-2004; Vice President, 2002-2003); John M. Scheb American Inn of Court (Member, 2002—; Executive Committee, 2004-2010).
36.
Stephen D. ReesTitle: Senior Counsel
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1971
College: Brown University, A.B., Political Science, 1969
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1971
Practice Area: Real Property Law; Administrative Law; Governmental Law
Membership: Sarasota County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.