1. Mark D. Hildreth
Title: Partner, Financial Institutions Practice Co-Administrator
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., 1984
College: Florida State University, B.A., 1981
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Insolvency and Creditors' Rights; Commercial Litigation; Federal Court Litigation; Financial Institutions; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership: •American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) •Florida Bankers Association (FBA) •Florida Bar Business Law Section, Bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code Committee •Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association •The Foundation for Church of the Palms Presbyterian (U.S.A.), Board of Directors, 2009-2010; Board President, 2011-2014 •Gulf Coast Leadership Institute, Class of 2013

2. Deirdre F. Aretini
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
College: New York University, B.A., Art History, 1999
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Litigation; Financial Institutions; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association

3. Walter A. Trauner
Title: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2014
College: University of Florida, B.A., Economics/Political Science, summa cum laude, 2011
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

4. Cathleen E. Wells
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1988
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., Marketing, 1985
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Construction; Healthcare; Real Estate; Zoning and Land Use; Hospitality and Leisure
Membership: •The Florida Bar •Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Tampa Bay •Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Board of Directors (Treasurer - 2011 & 2012 Festival Years; Co-Chair 2009-2010) •National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) •National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Chapter #36, Board of Directors, 2008-2010 •Tampa Bay Builders Association (TaBBA) •Urban Land Institute (ULI), Tampa Bay Region •City of Tampa's Barrio Latino Commission, Vice-Chair •Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Policy Council

5. Rachel Goodman
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: Transylvania University, B.A., Political Science/Art History, magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: Stetson University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Bankruptcy; Insolvency
Membership:

6. Kyle C. Horth
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2013; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M., with honors, 2014
College: University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., with high honors, 2009
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2013; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M., with honors, 2014
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates; Corporate Law / Business Organizations; Taxation; Estate Planning
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association; Foundation for Youth Development, Pop Warner Football, Assistant Coach (2007-2010); Sarasota Area Sports Alliance, Board Member

7. James S. Savalli
Title: Associate
Law School: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2015 Certificate in Real Estate Law
College: University of Florida, B.S., Building Construction, cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2015 Certificate in Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Construction; Litigation
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association •American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law and Young Lawyers Division •New Jersey State Bar Association, Construction Law Section •New York County Lawyers' Association, Construction Law Section •New York City Bar Association, Non Resident Member •Gulf Coast Builders Exchange •U.S. Green Building Council, LEED AP •Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Sarasota Community Board

8. Maris K.V. Snell
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2016
College: University of Florida, B.S., Public Relations, 2013
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2016
Practice Area: Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Data Breach; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership:

9. Brandon M. Taaffe
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2015
College: Trinity College, B.A., History/Political Science, 2012
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Data Breach; Commercial Litigation; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions; Securities
Membership:

10. Ryan S. Nichols
Title: Associate Attorney
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Tulane University, B.A., Communications, 1999
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Banking and Financial Institutions; Securities; Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Litigation; Data Breach
Membership: •Leadership Manatee, Board of Governors and Class of 2015 Graduate •Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division •Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Engage Sarasota and 2015 and 2016 Judging Panel for Small Business Awards •Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance •Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch of Sarasota County YMCA, Board of Directors •Child Protection Center, Inc., Men, Whiskey & Watches Planning Committee 2016

11. Michael D. Bressan
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 2004
College: Gannon University, B.S., with honors, 2001; Pepperdine University, Dispute Resolution, 2004
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 2004
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions; Securities
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•American Bar Association, Advisory Committee

12. Douglas A. Cherry
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2000
College: University of Florida, B.S., 1997
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Computer; Internet and Technology; Commercial Litigation; Federal Court Litigation; Franchise and Distribution; Litigation; Technology; Educational / Religious Organizations; Environmental; Public Law and Public Finance; Healthcare; Media; Nonprofit Organizations; Real Estate; Sports and Entertainment; Transportation and Distribution
Membership: •Computer & Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, Past-Chair•Intellectual Property Committee of The Florida Bar•Business Law Section (BLS) of The Florida Bar, Executive Council•The Florida Bar BLS Civil Rules Subcommittee on Electronic Discovery, Chair•Florida Statewide E-Filing Committee and Records Workgroup, Past BLS Representative•The Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, Webmaster•Suncoast Technology Forum, Director•Sarasota County Bar Association, President-Elect•Sarasota County Bar Young Lawyers Division, Past-President•Sarasota County Bar Technology Committee, Past-Chair•Sarasota County Bar E-Filing Committee, Past-Chair•Sarasota County Bar's monthly newspaper,The Docket,Past Editor, 2004-2005•Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Past Member of Small Business Council

13. Charles A. "CJ" Wood, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2015
College: Boston College, B.A., Economics/Communication, 2010
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2015
Practice Area: Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Data Breach; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions; Securities
Membership:

14. Tyler A. "Ty" Hayden
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Ohio University, B.A., Political Science, 2009 Public Advocacy
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership:

15. C. Graham Carothers, Jr.
Title: Partner, Real Estate Practice Co-Administrator, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1994
College: Florida State University, B.S., with honors, 1990
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 1994
Practice Area: Real Estate; Commercial Leasing; Commercial Transactions
Membership: •The Florida Bar•Hillsborough County Bar Association•1Voice Foundation, Board of Directors, a non-profit organization that provides support to the parents and families of children with cancer•Seminole Torchbearers, Board of Directors, Florida State University alumni whose mission is to foster and support the University's student leadership programs and initiatives, and to recognize the accomplishments of extraordinary student leaders•Tampa Connection•March of Dimes, Chair, Signature Chef's Auction, 2012; Host Committee Board, 2013•CEO Direct, 2009-2010•Leadership Tampa, 2011•City of Tampa Variance Review Board, mayoral appointee, 2000 through 2002•Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Planned Development Ordinance Review Committee, 2006•Ybor City Museum Society, Board of Directors, 2003 through 2006

16. Daniel R. Strader
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: University of New Hampshire, B.A., Anthropology, minor in Race, Culture,/Power, magna cum laude; University of New Hampshire, M.Ed.
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Litigation; Labor and Employment
Membership:

17. David L. Wyant, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Memphis, J.D., 2010
College: Wesleyan University, B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of Memphis, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions; Healthcare; Securities; Sports and Entertainment
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division•American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division•Coxswain Coach, Sarasota Crew Rowing Club•Season of Sculpture, Board Member

18. Christopher A. Staine
Title: Partner
Law School: Michigan State University, J.D., cum laude, 2002
College: Texas Christian University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Michigan State University, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Litigation; Construction; Federal Court Litigation; Fidelity, Surety and Specialty Bonds; Litigation
Membership:

19. Richard Q. Lewis, III
Title: Associate
Law School: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2002; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation, 2010
College: University of North Florida, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2002; Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Taxation, 2010
Practice Area: Corporate Law / Business Organizations; Estate Planning; Mergers and Acquisitions and Divestitures; Taxation; Trusts and Estates; Banking and Financial Institutions; Securities
Membership: •Tax Section, American Bar Association and the Florida Bar•Real Property, Trust and Estates Section of the Florida Bar•J. Edgar Murdock Inn of Court, Washington, D.C., 2010•St. Johns River State College, Adjunct Professor, Business Law I, Business Law II, and Legal Terminology•Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County, Board Member, 2005-2006•YMCA of St. Augustine, Board Member, 2007-2009•Character Counts of St. Johns County, Board Member, 2006-2009•St. Johns County Legal Aid, Volunteer Attorney, 2003-2009

20. Jeffrey S. Russell
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1973
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., 1968; New York University
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Real Property Law; Administrative Law; Utility Law; Zoning, Planning and Land Use; Water Utilities
Membership: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County Bar Association; American Bar Association.

21. Ronald L. Collier
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1973
College: University of Maryland, B.S., 1970
Admitted: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Financial Institutions; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council Foundation, Board of Directors•Asolo Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota, former Board Member•Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation, Inc., former Board Member•United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc., Fundraiser

22. Malcolm J. Pitchford
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1974
College: University of Florida, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Real Estate; Business Law; Financial Institutions; Title Insurance; Commercial Lending
Membership: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County Bar Association; Law Society of England and Wales.

23. Cheryl L. Gordon
Title: Partner, Trusts & Estates Practice Co-Administrator
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1978; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, with honors, 1979
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., with high honors, 1975
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1978; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, with honors, 1979
Practice Area: Commercial Transactions; Corporate Law / Business Organizations; Employee Compensation and Benefits; Labor and Employment; Estate Planning; Estate Administration; Financial Services; Mergers and Acquisitions and Divestitures; Public and Private Joint Ventures; Taxation; Trusts and Estates; Healthcare; Nonprofit Organizations
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants•Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. Board of Directors, Chair•Lou Gehrig's Disease Association of Southwest Florida, Inc., Board of Directors•Neuro Challenge Foundation, Inc., formeer Board Member•Small Business Council for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, former Board Member•Downtown Partnership, former President•Sarasota Opera Association, former Board Member and Vice President•Temple Beth Sholom, former Board Member, Vice President and Treasurer•Women's American ORT, former President•Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Foundation, former Trustee•Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation, former Board Member

24. Anthony J. Abate
Title: Partner, Litigation Practice Co-Administrator
Law School: Southern Illinois University, J.D., 1979
College: Northern Illinois University, B.S., with honors, 1976
Admitted: Southern Illinois University, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Construction; Federal Court Litigation; Fidelity; Surety and Specialty Bonds; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership: •Florida Bar Board of Governors, 1999-2003•Florida Bar Board Review Committee on Professional Ethics•Florida Bar Rules Committee•Florida Bar Disciplinary Procedures Committee•Florida Bar Communications Committee•Florida Bar Disciplinary Review Committee•Florida Bar Board Liaison, Computer Law Committee•Florida Bar Business Law Section•Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee•Florida Bar Special Committee on Multi-Jurisdictional Practice•Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit•The 12th Circuit Committee on Professionalism•Chief Justice's Advisory Committee for the 2004 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Awards•Sarasota County Bar Association, former Board of Directors•Better Business Counsel of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, former Legal Counsel•YMCA Youth and Family S

25. Steven J. Chase
Title: Partner
Law School: Emory University, J.D., 1975
College: State University of New York at Albany, B.A., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Litigation; Federal Court Litigation; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions; Construction; Real Estate
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•Associated General Contractors

26. Kathryn Angell Carr
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: Iowa State University, B.A., with distinction, 1980
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Real Estate; Commercial Transactions; Commercial Leasing; Financial Institutions; Financial Services; Banking and Financial Institutions
Membership: •The Argus Foundation, Board of Directors, 2006-2013•Animal Rescue Coalition, Board of Directors, 2000-2009•Sarasota County Arts Council, of counsel, 2004-2008•Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Board of Directors, 1992-1996•Florida Association for Women Lawyers, former Board Member, 1989-1991•Sarasota Realtor Attorney Joint Committee, former Chair, 1991

27. Michael S. Taaffe
Title: Partner
Law School: Seton Hall School of Law, J.D., 1983
College: University/College of Cork, Cork, Ireland; University of Rhode Island, B.A., 1980
Admitted: Seton Hall School of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Securities Litigation; Employment Litigation; Trade Regulation; Restrictive Covenants
Membership: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County, New York State, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations.

28. Jan Walters Pitchford
Title: Partner
Law School: Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Florida State University, B.S., 1982
Admitted: Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Financial Institutions; Real Estate Development; Real Estate Acquisitions; Real Estate Finance; Real Estate Secured Lending; Title Insurance; Commercial Lending; Medicaid Planning; Medicaid Qualification
Membership: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County Bar Association; American Bar Association.

29. Saralyn Abel Dorrill
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1993
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1990; University of Paris-Sorbonne, 1987; University of London-Hansard Society of Parliamentary Government, 1989
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Real Estate Acquisitions; Real Estate Development; Condominium Law; Title Insurance; Real Estate Secured Lending; Lender Representation; Commercial Loans; Secured Lending
Membership: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County Bar Association.

30. Christian T. Van Hise
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Dayton, J.D., 1995
College: University of Rhode Island, B.S.C.E., 1990
Admitted: University of Dayton, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction; Fidelity; Surety and Specialty Bonds; Litigation; Environmental; Public Law and Public Finance; Real Estate
Membership: •International Right-of-Way Association•Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council, Board Member (2002-2006)

31. Adria Maria Jensen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: University of Miami, B.A., with honors, 1997
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Litigation, Estate Administration, Litigation, Financial Institutions, Financial Services, Real Estate Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Banking and Financial Institutions, Real Estate
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•Legal Aid of Manasota, Board of Directors (2007-2009)

32. Hunter G. Norton
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Excelsior College, B.S., cum laude, 2000
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Commercial Leasing; Commercial Litigation; Construction; Litigation; Banking and Financial Institutions; Real Estate
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association

33. Jason A. Collier
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 2003
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Civil Litigation
Membership: The Florida Bar; Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bar Associations.

34. Andrea M. Ackley
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2015; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2016
College: University of Florida, B.A., Accounting, magna cum laude, 2012
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2015; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2016
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates; Corporate Law / Business Organizations; Estate Planning; Taxation
Membership:

35. Daniel J. DeLeo
Title: Partner
Law School: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Albertson College of Idaho, B.A., with honors, 1993
Admitted: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction; Litigation; Media; Real Estate; Technology
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•Federal Trial Bar in the Northern District of Illinois

36. Scott A. La Porta
Title: Partner
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2000
College: University of South Florida, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Construction; Labor and Employment; Litigation
Membership: •Sarasota County Bar Association•Manatee County Bar Association

37. Jennifer B. Compton
Title: Partner
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1997
College: University of Florida, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Restrictive Covenants; Employment Law and Litigation
Membership: The Florida Bar; Alabama State Bar.

38. Meghan O'Neill Serrano
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: Boston College, B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Business Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Sarasota County Bar Association; The Florida Bar; Massachusetts Bar Association.

39. Jarrod J. Malone
Title: Partner
Law School: City University of New York School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: University of South Florida, B.A., 2000
Admitted: City University of New York School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration; Commercial Litigation; Labor and Employment; Litigation
Membership:

40. Benjamin R. Hanan
Title: Partner
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1996
College: University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1991; M.P.A., 1993)
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Probate; Business Law; Corporate Law; Taxation; Trusts and Estates; Medicaid Planning
Membership: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County Bar Association; American Bar Association.

41. Michael J. Labbee
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2013
College: University of Central Florida, B.S., Legal Studies, 2010
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2013
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

42. Juan C. Villaveces
Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., 1999
College: Florida State University, B.S., 1995
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Leases and Leasing; Real Estate Acquisitions; Real Estate Development; Real Estate Secured Lending; Condominium Law; Title Insurance
Membership: Sarasota County Bar Association; The Florida Bar.