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1. Stephanie Crane Lieb
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006 Law Review, William Crowe Award, Graduated in top 10% of class
College: Tulane University (B.S. in Business; B.A. in Spanish, 2003)
Admitted: Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006 Law Review, William Crowe Award, Graduated in top 10% of class
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Insolvency; Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association - Board of Directors, 2013-present•The Florida Bar, Business Law Section - Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, 2008-present - CLE Subcommittee Chair, 2013-present - Social Media Vice Chair, 2013-present - View from the Bench, Steering Committee, 2008-present - Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee, 2011-present•American Bankruptcy Institute•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association•J. Clifford Cheatwood Inn of Court

2. William Bert McBride
Title: Associate
Law School: University Of Florida Levin College of Law,, J.D., cum laude, 2014; - Book Award: - Insurance Law
College: Stanford University,, B.A., Economics, 2010; - Dean's List, 2011-2014; - Torts; - Medical Technology; - Kappa Sigma Fraternity Member; - Cardinal Highland Athletic Club Co-Founder
Admitted: University Of Florida Levin College of Law,, J.D., cum laude, 2014; - Book Award: - Insurance Law
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: •The Florida Bar •Hillsborough County Bar Association

3. Aaron Reichelson
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law,, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2016; Stetson Law Review, Senior Associate; Teaching Assistant for Civil Procedure and Construction Law
College: McGill University, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1998
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law,, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2016; Stetson Law Review, Senior Associate; Teaching Assistant for Civil Procedure and Construction Law
Practice Area: Construction; Government Contracting; Qui Tam / Whistle Blower Claims; Mediation and Arbitration
Membership: •The Florida Bar•American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry•Dispute Review Board Foundation•Florida Transportation Builder's Association

4. Suzanne Eldridge Ward
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012 Notes and Comments Editor, Stetson Law Review; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2013 Student Editor, Florida Tax Review
College: Bates College, B.A. in English, 2003
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012 Notes and Comments Editor, Stetson Law Review; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2013 Student Editor, Florida Tax Review
Practice Area: Private Client Services; Business Transactions; Tax
Membership: •American Bar Association •The Florida Bar •Business Law Section •Real Property, Probate Law Section •Tax Section •Hillsborough County Bar Association •The Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers •The Estate Planning Council

5. Marvin E. Barkin
Title: Founding Member
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1958
College: Emory University, B.A., Political Science, 1955
Admitted: Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1958
Practice Area: Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Appellate; Commercial Litigation; Employment; Securities; Class Actions; Financial Institutions Litigation; Representation of Professionals including Malpractice; Securities Administrative Investigations; Arbitration and Mediation; Probate Litigation
Membership: •Eleventh Circuit Committee on Lawyer Qualifications and Conduct, Chair, 1993-present•American Arbitration Association•Neutrals Panel•American Law Institute•American Bar Foundation•Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Chair, 1982-83•National Conference of Bar Examiners, Chair, 1993-94•Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section of The Florida Bar, Chair, 1974-75

6. Robert H. Buesing
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: University of Wisconsin, B.A., with distinction, 1974
Admitted: University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction; Eminent Domain and Property Rights Litigation; Mediation and Arbitration
Membership: •Hillsborough County Bar Association, Construction Law Committee, Co-Founder and Past Co-Chair•Florida Bar Association, Eminent Domain Committee•American Arbitration Association, Panel of Construction and Complex Commercials Arbitrator•American Bar Association, Construction Industry Forum

7. D. Michael O'Leary
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1979; University of Florida College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1987
College: Miami University, B.S., Accounting, magna cum laude, 1976
Admitted: Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1979; University of Florida College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1987
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Private Client Services; Business Formation and Entity Selection; Corporate, Partnership and LLC Taxation; Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts; General Corporate Representation; Income Tax Planning for Estates and Trusts; Individual Taxation; State and Local Taxation; Tax Controversies; Tax Exempt and Charitable Organizations
Membership: •The Florida Bar - Tax Section, Past Assistant Director - Subcomittee of Federal Tax Division, Tax Comments, Past Chair - Tax Certification Committee•American Bar Association - Tax Section•Hillsborough County Bar Association - Tax Section, Past Co-Chair•Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council•Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - West Coast Chapter, Past President

8. Zachary J. Chauhan
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014 Order of the Coif, Book Award: Real Property Law
College: University of Florida Warrington College of Business, B.A., Business Administration, cum laude, 2008
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014 Order of the Coif, Book Award: Real Property Law
Practice Area: Hospitality; Real Estate and Lending Transactions
Membership: •The Florida Bar

9. Lara Roeske Fernandez
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1996 Notes and Comments Editor, Emory Law Journal
College: Emory University (B.A. in Economics/History, 1993)
Admitted: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1996 Notes and Comments Editor, Emory Law Journal
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Insolvency; Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, Member (1998-present) - Past Chair and President (2011-2013) - Executive Board (2009-2013) - Board of Directors (2007-2013)•American Bankruptcy Institute, Member (2004-present) - Advisory Board, Judge Alexander L. Paskay Seminar (2013, 2014) - Speaker at American Bankruptcy Institute•International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, (2012-present) - Florida Network Member - Speaker•The Florida Bar, Business Law Section•Hillsborough County Bar Association

10. Diana L. Hayes
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008 Graduated top 5% of class, Florida Law Review, Executive Research Editor, Order of the Coif, Book Awards in Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Drafting, Sales, Property Law, and Evidence
College: University of Florida, B.S. in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, with honors, 2000; University of Florida, B.S. in Psychology, with honors, 2001
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008 Graduated top 5% of class, Florida Law Review, Executive Research Editor, Order of the Coif, Book Awards in Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Drafting, Sales, Property Law, and Evidence
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Technology; E-Commerce and Intellectual Property; Securities
Membership: •The Florida Bar Association•Hillsborough County Bar Association•American Bar Association•International Trademark Association

11. Cameron Kruger Pariseau
Title: Associate
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2012; Law and Business Certificate, Recipient of VULS Scholastic Excellence Award, i.e. the book award in Professional and Ethical Considerations in Corporate Practice, Vanderbilt Bar Association, Class Representative
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., Economics/Psychology, minor in Corporate Strategy, magna cum laude, 2009 Alpha Kappa Psi
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2012; Law and Business Certificate, Recipient of VULS Scholastic Excellence Award, i.e. the book award in Professional and Ethical Considerations in Corporate Practice, Vanderbilt Bar Association, Class Representative
Practice Area: Business Transactions; ERISA, Employee Benefits and Compensation; Health Care; Health Care Audit Defense; General Business Matters; Business Formation and Entity Selection; Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Raising; Employment and Consulting Agreements; State and Federal Regulation of Health Care Industries; HIPAA Compliance; Health Care Provider Overpayment Audit Defense; Health and Welfare Plans; Cafeteria -Section 125- Plans; ERISA and Employee Benefits
Membership: •The Florida Bar•Hillsborough County Bar Association•American Bar Association

12. Anne C. McAdams
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010 Florida Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor, Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Appellate Advocacy
College: Wake Forest University, B.A., cum laude, in Psychology, 2007
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010 Florida Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor, Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Appellate Advocacy
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: •The Florida Bar•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers•J. Clifford Cheatwood Inn of Court

13. Catherine "Cat" M. DiPaolo
Title: Associate
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009 Stetson Law Review, William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Outstanding Chair for Habitat for Humanity, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic, Games Ltd., London, England, Program Intern
College: University of Central Florida, B.A. in English Literature, 2004
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009 Stetson Law Review, William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Outstanding Chair for Habitat for Humanity, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic, Games Ltd., London, England, Program Intern
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment
Membership: •The Florida Bar - Young Lawyers Division (YLD) - Assembly Delegate to American Bar Association YLD, 2012-present - Law Student Division Mentoring Program, Mentor, Spring 2012•American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division - Star of the Quarter, Fall 2012 and Midyear 2014 - Conference, Programs & Products Director 2014-2015 - New Partner Team, Team Lead, 2013-2014 - National Conferences Team, 2012-2014 - Vice-Chair, 2013-2014 - Inaugural Wellness Series Instructor, Fall 2012 - Diversity Team, 2011-2012 - Litigation Committee, 2010-present - Vice-Chair, 2012-2013 - Interim Vice-Chair, 2011-2012 - Awards and Subgrants Team, Associate Judge, 2010-2011 - YLD Touch 10,000 Ambassador, 2010 (Inaugural year)-present•American Bar Association, Section of Litigation - Commercial and Business Litigation Committee - Young Lawyers Sub-Committee - Pretrial Practice and Dis

14. R. Andrew "Drew" White
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Estates and Trusts Society Member, Estates and Trusts Certificate Recipient; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2012 Recipient of Book Awards in Corporate Taxation I and II
College: University Florida, B.A., cum laude, in History, 2008
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Estates and Trusts Society Member, Estates and Trusts Certificate Recipient; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2012 Recipient of Book Awards in Corporate Taxation I and II
Practice Area: Private Client Services; Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts; Tax Planning; Business Transactions
Membership: •The Florida Bar•Hillsborough County Bar Association•American Bar Association

15. Paul D. Bain
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1993 Florida Law Review, Senior Research Editor, Legal Research and Writing Teaching Fellow
College: John B. Stetson University, B.A., 1990 Mortar Board, University President's Leadership Cabinet, Crew Team, Founding Member
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1993 Florida Law Review, Senior Research Editor, Legal Research and Writing Teaching Fellow
Practice Area: Eminent Domain and Property Rights Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate and Lending Transactions
Membership: •The Florida Bar - Eminent Domain Committee, 1994-present•Hillsborough County Bar Association - Eminent Domain Committee, 1994-present - Vice-Chair, 2003-2004•CLE International 13th Annual Florida Eminent Domain SuperConference, Program Co-Chair, 2009•CLE International 7th Annual Florida Eminent Domain SuperConference, Program Co-Chair, 2003•International Council of Shopping Centers, Associate Member•Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association, Member•Florida Self Storage Association, Member

16. Dustin D. Deese
Title: Attorney
Law School: Stetson Law Review University of South Florida, B.S., Accounting/Finance):; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., Dana Foundation Merit Scholarship Law Review, summa cum laude, 2002
College:
Admitted: Stetson Law Review University of South Florida, B.S., Accounting/Finance):; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., Dana Foundation Merit Scholarship Law Review, summa cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Business Law
Membership:

17. J. Alan Asendorf
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Boston University, J.D., 1983 G. Joseph Tauro Scholar
College: University of Central Florida, B.A., Psychology, 1977
Admitted: Boston University, J.D., 1983 G. Joseph Tauro Scholar
Practice Area: Real Estate and Lending Transactions; Asset-Based Lending; Public Finance including Housing Bonds; Real Estate Lending-Construction, Interim and Permanent; Workouts and Restructuring; Real Property Transactions and Investments
Membership:

18. John Daniel Goldsmith
Title: Member
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1984
College: University of South Florida (B.A., 1980; M.A., summa cum laude, 1982)
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Complex Litigation; Class Actions; Corporate Bankruptcy; Civil Rights; Products Liability
Membership:

19. Robert G. Stern
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D. with honors, 1990
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D. with honors, 1990
Practice Area: Real Estate
Membership:

20. J. Eric "Tate" Taylor
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1990
College: University of Florida, B.S., 1987
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1990
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Private Client Services; Wealth Transfer Planning & Wealth Preservation; Estate and Tax Planning, Wills and Trusts; Estate and Trust Administration and Litigation; Business Transactions and Succession Planning; Family Foundations and other Tax Exempt and Charitable Organizations
Membership: •The American Bar Association, Tax Section•The American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section•The Florida Bar, Tax Section - Former Executive Council Member•The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section - Former Executive Council Member•Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council - Former Member of Board of Directors

21. Mary H. Quinlan
Title: Member
Law School: Stetson University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: University of South Florida, B.S., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: Stetson University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Real Estate-Commercial Law; Mortgage Law; Lease Law
Membership:

22. David R. Brittain
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1982
College: Furman University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1978; University of Florida Warrington School of Business, M.B.A., 1982
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1982
Practice Area: Real Estate and Lending Transactions; Construction
Membership: •The Florida Bar: Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, Executive Council Member•Co-Chair of the Legal Opinions Committee of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar•Author of portions of the Report on Standards for Third-Party Legal Opinions of Florida Counsel issued by the Legal Opinion Standards Committee of the Business Law Section and the Legal Opinions Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar.

23. Michael P. Maguire
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law,, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: University of Florida,, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law,, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Real Estate and Lending Transactions
Membership:

24. Joseph Garcia
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1957
College: Loyola University, B.A., 1952
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1957
Practice Area: Real Estate and Lending Transactions
Membership: •The Florida Bar•Hillsborough County Bar Association

25. Richard K. Fueyo
Title: Senior Member
Law School: University of Florida College of Law School, J.D., with honors, 1994 Barbara W. Makar Writing Award, Published in the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy - "Normative Considerations of Asset Forfeiture Under the Drug Abuse Control Act", Moot Court Team member
College: University of Florida, B.S. in Business Administration, 1984
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law School, J.D., with honors, 1994 Barbara W. Makar Writing Award, Published in the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy - "Normative Considerations of Asset Forfeiture Under the Drug Abuse Control Act", Moot Court Team member
Practice Area: Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Commercial Litigation; Probate Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Surety Defense
Membership: •The Florida Bar•Federal Bar Association•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Tampa Hispanic Bar Association, Board of Directors•American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law - Subcommittee on Exemptions and Immunities - Vice-Chair, 2011-2013 - Contributing Editor, 1997-2013

26. Alicia H. Koepke
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006 Stetson Law Review, Moot Court Board, Suzanne Armstrong Memorial Award for excellence in legal writing and professionalism
College: University of Central Florida, B.S. in Psychology, cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006 Stetson Law Review, Moot Court Board, Suzanne Armstrong Memorial Award for excellence in legal writing and professionalism
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment
Membership: •The Florida Bar•American Bar Association•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers

27. Dawn A. Carapella
Title: Member
Law School: Stetson University, J.D., 1987
College: University of South Florida, B.S., 1985
Admitted: Stetson University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Civil Litigation; Appellate Practice
Membership:

28. John J. Trenam
Title: Member
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29. William C. Frye
Title: Member
Law School: New York University, LL.B., 1964
College: Columbia University, A.B., 1959
Admitted: New York University, LL.B., 1964
Practice Area: Construction Contract Law; Commercial Litigation; Products Liability Law
Membership:

30. Albert C. O'Neill, Jr.
Title: Founding Member
Law School: Harvard Law School, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1965 Harvard Law Review, Executive Editor
College: University of Florida, B.A. in Political Science, with high honors, 1962 Phi Beta Kappa, Florida Blue Key
Admitted: Harvard Law School, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1965 Harvard Law Review, Executive Editor
Practice Area: Business Transactions; ERISA, Employee Benefits and Compensation; Securities; Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts; Corporate, Partnership and LLC Planning and Taxation
Membership: •American Bar Association, Section of Taxation - Chair, 1992-1993•The Florida Bar, Tax Section - Chair, 1975-1976 - Tax Certification Committee, Initial Member•American Bar Retirement Association - Board of Directors, 1995-2004 - President, 2000-2001•Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council, 2001-2003

31. Harold W. Mullis, Jr.
Title: Member
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1968
College: Emory University, B.A., 1965
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1968
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Transactions; Corporate Planning
Membership:

32. William Knight Zewadski
Title: Senior Partner
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1969 First in his class, Florida Blue Key, University of Florida Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
College: Emory University, B.A. in History with high honors, 1966
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1969 First in his class, Florida Blue Key, University of Florida Law Review, Editor-in-Chief
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Insolvency; Commercial Litigation; Creditors' Committees; Lender Liability; Workouts and Restructuring; Asset Planning
Membership: •The Florida Bar, 1969-present - Business Law Section, Chair, 1984-1985 - Business Section, Executive Council, 1979-1996 - Bankruptcy Creditor's Rights Committee, Chair, 1979-1982•Editor, Florida Bankruptcy Casenotes, 1980-2001•Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, Member, 1990-present - Former Director•American Bar Association, 1969-present - American Bar Foundation fellow, 1985-present, Life Member - Bankruptcy Litigation Subcommittee, Chair, 1992-1994, 1999-2008 - Creditors' Rights Subcommittee, Chair, 1994-1998•American Law Institute, Life Member, 1987-present•American Bankruptcy Institute, 1985-present•Fellows of American Bar Foundation

33. Richard M. Leisner
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 1970
College: Hamilton College, A.B., History, cum laude, 1967
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 1970
Practice Area: Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law
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34. Richard H. Sollner
Title: Member
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., with highest honors, 1970
College: Florida State University, B.A., 1967
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., with highest honors, 1970
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance; Real Estate-Commercial Law; Loan Workouts
Membership:

35. William G. Scott, III
Title: Member
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977
College: Duke University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1974
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Real Estate-Commercial Law; Lease Law; Mortgage Law
Membership:

36. Stanley H. Eleff
Title: Member
Law School: Harvard University, J.D., 1975
College: Harvard University, A.B., magna cum laude, 1969
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Litigation; Franchise Law; Covenants Not To Compete
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37. Gary I. Teblum
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 1979 Law Review, editor
College: University of Delaware,, B.S., with high honors, 1976 Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 1979 Law Review, editor
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Securities
Membership: •American Bar Association•Hillsborough County Bar Association•The Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section - Corporations, Securities and Financial Services Committee, Past Chair - Legislation Committee, Chair - Florida Third-Party Opinions Report, Co-Reporter

38. John S. Vento
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1974; University of Michigan Law School, LL.M. in International Law, 1979; Yale Law School, National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, 1980
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.A., cum laude, 1971; Michigan Scholar for highest academic achievement
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1974; University of Michigan Law School, LL.M. in International Law, 1979; Yale Law School, National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, 1980
Practice Area: Construction Law & Government Contracting; Qui Tam / Whistleblower Claims; Federal Government Contracting; Private, Public and Federal Construction Contracting; Private, Public and Federal Construction Disputes; International Law; Commercial Litigation; Arbitration and Mediation; Medical Health Care Fraud
Membership: • American Bar Association• - Forum on the Construction Industry - Governing Committee, 2011-2014 - Division 8 Steering Committee, 2005-2011 - Governing Committee Liaison to the Membership, Technology and Diversity Committees, 2011-2014 - Division 8, International Contracting, Chair, 2007-2009 - Division Chairs, Membership and Technology Committees, 2006-2011 - Special Committee on Communications, 2007 - Section of Litigation - Construction Litigation Committee, Co-Chair, 1994-1996•American Arbitration Association - Construction and Large Complex Panels, 1982-present•Hillsborough County Bar Association - Construction Law Committee, Co-Founder and Co-Chair, 2006-2008•Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association, 2007-present•National Hispanic Bar Association, 2011•Associated Builders and Contractors, Associate Member, 2005-present•American I

39. Don B. Weinbren
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1981
College: University of Cincinnati, B.B.A., Accounting, summa cum laude, 1978
Admitted: University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Health Care; Closely Held Business; Medicare; Trusts and Estates
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40. George E. Nader
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1982 Law Review
College: University of South Florida, B.A., Mass Communications, 1976
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1982 Law Review
Practice Area: Casualty / Personal Injury Defense; Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury; Mediation and Arbitration
Membership: •The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section - Business Litigation Committee, past member - Evidence Code Committee, past member•Hillsborough County Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section - Mediation and Arbitration Section, past co-chair - Civil Rules of Procedure Committee, past member

41. Roberta A. Colton
Title: Shareholder
Law School: College of William and Mary, J.D., 1982; Law Review, National moot court finalist, Recipient of Weber Diploma, given to the law school graduate with the greatest professional promise, 1982
College: University of Virginia, B.A. in Commerce, with distinction, 1979
Admitted: College of William and Mary, J.D., 1982; Law Review, National moot court finalist, Recipient of Weber Diploma, given to the law school graduate with the greatest professional promise, 1982
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Insolvency; Commercial Litigation; Federal Bankruptcy (creditor and debtor representation); Bankruptcy Litigation; Foreclosure/Lender Liability; Creditors' Committees; Bankruptcy Trustee Representation; Bankruptcy Asset Sales
Membership: •American College of Bankruptcy (2001-2014) - Eleventh Circuit Regent (2011-2015)•United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Local Rules Committee, Chair, (2000-2014)•United States District Court, Middle District of Florida - Grievance Committee, Former Chair•The Florida Bar - Business Law Section, Former Chair - Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, Former Chair•Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association - Former President and Former Chair•Hillsborough County Bar Foundation, Board of Trustees (2001-2014)•Commercial Bar Association (London), Honorary Overseas Member (1997-2014)•American Bankruptcy Institute•Turnaround Management Association

42. Karen E. Lewis
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1985 Stetson Law Review Dana Scholar
College: University of Central Florida, B.A., with honors, 1981
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1985 Stetson Law Review Dana Scholar
Practice Area: Marital and Family; Private Client Services; Probate and Trust Litigation; Estate and Trust Administration; Estate Planning; Guardianships; Income Tax Planning for Estates and Trusts; Child Custody; Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage; Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: •Hillsborough County Bar Association•American Bar Association•Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers - Past Member of Board of Directors, - President, 1995-1996•Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council - Board Member, 1992-1994

43. Richard M. Hanchett
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1987
College: University of Massachusetts, B.A., History, magna cum laude, 1973 Harold W. Carey Prize in history
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law & Government Contracting; Employment; Environmental; Health Care; Health Care Audit Defense; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Noncompete and Restrictive Covenants; Organ and Tissue Procurement Law; Products Liability - retail, commercial, industrial - Litigation
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44. Michael K. Green
Title: Member
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., with highest honors, 1988
College: Bowling Green State University (B.A.C., 1981; M.A., 1982)
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., with highest honors, 1988
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Securities Litigation; Trade Regulation; Construction Litigation
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45. Laura E. Prather
Title: Member
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 1990
College: University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Class Actions and Complex Litigation, General Employment Litigation, Wage and Hour, Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail and Consumer Goods
Membership: Professional Associations and Activities, American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section , Federal Bar Association, Board of Directors (2008-2011) , Florida State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section , Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers , Hillsborough County Bar… Read more Professional Associations and Activities, American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section , Federal Bar Association, Board of Directors (2008-2011) , Florida State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section , Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers , Hillsborough County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, Co-Chair (2007-2009) Read less

46. Stephen Tabano
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1980
College: Florida State University, B.A., with honors, 1975; University of Florida, M.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Eminent Domain; Inverse Condemnation; Real Property Litigation; Ad Valorem Tax Litigation
Membership:

47. Nelson T. Castellano
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 1992
College: Florida State University, B.S. in Finance, 1988
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Securities; Technology; E-Commerce and Intellectual Property
Membership: •American Bar Association - ABA Small Business Section Task Force on Private Placement Broker Dealer Registration, Co-Chair•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Vistage Group 2095, 2002-present•Young Presidents Organization (YPO), 2010-present

48. Thomas D. Aitken
Title: Senior Counsel
Law School: University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1964; New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1965
College: University of Oklahoma, B.B.A. in Accounting, 1961
Admitted: University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1964; New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1965
Practice Area: Private Client Services; Business Transactions; ERISA; Employee Benefits and Compensation
Membership: •Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council•Past President and Board Member

49. Patrick John Poff
Title: Member
Law School: Mercer University, J.D., 1995
College: University of South Florida, B.A., English, with honors, 1992
Admitted: Mercer University, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Employment Law
Membership:

50. Marla DeVicente Bohlander
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009 Received Estates and Trusts Practice Certificate, Journal of Law and Public Policy, Executive Research Editor, Earned Book Awards in Estates and Trusts and Appellate Advocacy; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2010
College: University Florida, B.S.B.A., cum laude, in Finance, 2006
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009 Received Estates and Trusts Practice Certificate, Journal of Law and Public Policy, Executive Research Editor, Earned Book Awards in Estates and Trusts and Appellate Advocacy; University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2010
Practice Area: Private Client Services; Wealth Planning and Preservation; Estate and Tax Planning, Wills and Trusts; Probate and Trust Administration; Business Transactions
Membership: •American Bar Association, Tax Section•American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section•Florida Bar, Tax Section•Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council

51. Douglass A. Farnsworth
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005 Certificate in health law
College: Concordia College, B.A., 1997; University of Phoenix, M.B.A., 2000
Admitted: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005 Certificate in health law
Practice Area: ERISA; Employee Benefits and Compensation; Health Care; Business Transactions
Membership: •Joint Committee on Employee Benefits - ABA Health Law Section CLE Liaison 2014-2015•American Bar Association, Health Law Section - Employee Benefits Special Interest Group - Chair 2014-2015 - Vice Chair 2012-2014 - HITECH and HIPPAA Omnibus Rules Taskforces - Business Associate Templates Subcommittee - Employer Plan Compliance Subcommittee•American Health Lawyers Association•The Florida Bar

52. Lindsay Patrick Lopez
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005 Florida Law Review
College: Wofford College, B.A., double major in English/Sociology, summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005 Florida Law Review
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Appellate; Bankruptcy; Creditors' Rights & Insolvency
Membership: •Hillsborough County Bar•The Florida Bar American Bar Association•Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

53. Eric S. Koenig
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude Law Review, Moot Court, E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for excellence in written and oral advocacy, Evictor O. Wehle Award for trial advocacy
College: Radford University, B.S. in Criminal Justice; Radford University, M.S. in Criminal Justice
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude Law Review, Moot Court, E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for excellence in written and oral advocacy, Evictor O. Wehle Award for trial advocacy
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law & Government Contracting; Employment Law; ERISA, Employee Benefits and Compensation
Membership: •Hillsborough County Bar Association•The Florida Bar•American Bar Association

54. Gregg E. Hutt
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Florida Association of Realtors scholarship University of Florida College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004 Dean's List, 2002-2004, Honor Court, Attorney General, Trial Team, 2003-2004, Book Award, Trial Practice, fall 2003, St. Johns University National Civil Rights Trial Competition Winner, 2004, Trial Team Order of the Barristers Award, 2004
College: University of Florida, B.D., Architecture, with honors, 1991; University of Florida, M.S., Real Estate, 2003
Admitted: Florida Association of Realtors scholarship University of Florida College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004 Dean's List, 2002-2004, Honor Court, Attorney General, Trial Team, 2003-2004, Book Award, Trial Practice, fall 2003, St. Johns University National Civil Rights Trial Competition Winner, 2004, Trial Team Order of the Barristers Award, 2004
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law & Government Contracting; Employment
Membership: •American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry•The Florida Bar•Hillsborough County Bar Association

55. Heather R. Schwarz
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 2002
College: University of Florida (B.S., summa cum laude, 1999; M.A.M.C., 2002)
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Internet Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

56. Natalie Khawam
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2005
College: Beaver College, B.A., 1998; Temple University (M.B.A., 2002; M.S., 2002)
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Health Care; Qui Tam Litigation; Litigation
Membership:

57. Leslie D. Scharf
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Wisconsin, LL.B., 1952
College: University of Chicago, Ph.B., 1948; Marquette University
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, LL.B., 1952
Practice Area:
Membership:

58. Abby Dritz Salzer
Title: Associate
Law School: Ohio State University, J.D., 2002
College: University of Miami, B.S.C., 1999
Admitted: Ohio State University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Intellectual Property
Membership:

59. Nathaniel "Nat" C. Roland
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2002 Journal of Law and Politics, Executive Editor, Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy, Treasurer
College: Williams College, B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, 1999
Admitted: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2002 Journal of Law and Politics, Executive Editor, Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy, Treasurer
Practice Area: Business Transactions
Membership: •Hillsborough County Bar Association•The Florida Bar, Business Law Section•American Bar Association

60. Jason H. Baruch
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 200 Florida Law Review, editor
College: University of Florida, B.A., 2000 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 200 Florida Law Review, editor
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Insolvency; Commercial Litigation; Commercial litigation, including contract, non-compete, banking, and real estate litigation; Bankruptcy adversary litigation; Appellate litigation
Membership:

61. Amy L. Drushal
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001 Stetson Law Review, Articles Editor, Special Service Award as Articles Editor, Outstanding New Associate Award, Fall 2000, Office of the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Intern, Spring 2001, Dean's Award, December 2001
College: Florida State University, B.S., dual major in Political Science/International Affairs, 1998 Office of United States Senator Bob Graham, Intern, Fall 1997, Spring 1998
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001 Stetson Law Review, Articles Editor, Special Service Award as Articles Editor, Outstanding New Associate Award, Fall 2000, Office of the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Intern, Spring 2001, Dean's Award, December 2001
Practice Area: Appellate; Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights & Insolvency; Commercial Litigation; Employment; Mortgage Foreclosure; Multi-District and Complex Litigation; Judgment Collections
Membership: •The Florida Bar•American Bar Association - Law Practice Division - fellow Program, 2012-2013 - YLD Representative, 2012-2014 - Council Member, 2013-Present - American Bar Foundation - fellow, 2013 - present - Section of Litigation - Council Member (YLD Representative), 2010-2012 - Young Advocate's Committee, Subcommittee Chair, 2012-2014 - Young Lawyers Division (YLD) - YLD fellow, 2011-present - Truth in Law School Education (TILSE) Committee, 2011-2013 - Ex-Officio Chair, 2012-2013 - New Partner and In-House Counsel Conference, Vice Coordinator, 2010-2012 - Litigation Committee, Co-Chair, 2008-2010 - Bankruptcy Committee, Vice Chair, 2006-2008 - Florida Delegate, 2010-2011•Hillsborough County Bar Association•Federal Bar Association•Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Fellow: 2011-present -- Leadership Advisory Board, 2011-2013 -- Truth in Law S

62. Justin J. Horan
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: University of Florida, B.A., cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation
Membership:

63. Brenda Edgerton Byrne
Title: Associate
Law School: Univeristy of Florida (J.D., certificate in Estates/Trusts, 2003; LL.M. in Taxation, 2005)
College: Univeristy of Florida (B.S. in Accounting, high honors, 2000; M.Acc. in Accounting, 2000)
Admitted: Univeristy of Florida (J.D., certificate in Estates/Trusts, 2003; LL.M. in Taxation, 2005)
Practice Area: Trusts and Estates; Business Transactions; Taxation
Membership:

64. Charles F. Ketchey, Jr.
Title: Member
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1974
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1970
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

65. Carl T. Berry
Title: Associate
Law School: Cornell University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: University of Illinois, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Cornell University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Taxation; Business Law; Corporate Law; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Corporate Contracts; Executive Compensation; Employee Benefits; Corporate Finance
Membership:

66. Julia S. Lee
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: Wellesley College, B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Membership:

67. Stephanie H. Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., 2007 Moot Court
College: University of Florida, B.S., cum laude, 2004 Florida Blue Key
Admitted: University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., 2007 Moot Court
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

68. Brigid A. Merenda
Title: Member
Law School: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., cum laude, 2000
College: University of South Florida, B.A., summa cum laude, 1997
Admitted: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

69. Nikole D. Garcia
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 2000
College: University of Florida, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Commercial Finance; Leasing
Membership:

70. Rhys P. Leonard
Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 2008
College: Furman University, B.A., with honors, 2005
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., with honors, 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation; Construction Law; Construction Litigation
Membership:

71. Roberta Casper Watson
Title: Partner
Law School: Harvard Law School, Class of 1974, J.D.
College: University of Idaho, Class of 1971, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: Harvard Law School, Class of 1974, J.D.
Practice Area: Pension and Profit Sharing, Health Benefits, ERISA, Employee Benefits
Membership:

72. Mark D. Kiser
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 2000
College: University of Notre Dame, B.S., magna cum laude, 1996
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Law
Membership:

73. Lori V. Vaughan
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1998
College: Eckerd College, B.A., with high honors, 1995
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1998
Practice Area: Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

74. Michael J. Reeves
Title: Shareholder
Law School: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2001 Dean's Scholarship recipient, Certificate in Financial Planning, 2003; Northwestern University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, with honors, 2004
College: University of Kentucky, B.B.A in Finance, 1996
Admitted: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2001 Dean's Scholarship recipient, Certificate in Financial Planning, 2003; Northwestern University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, with honors, 2004
Practice Area: Business Transactions; ERISA; Employee Benefits and Compensation; Securities
Membership: •Hillsborough County Bar Association •American Bar Association, Business Law and Tax Sections

75. Dean A. Kent
Title: Member
Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 2000
College: University of Florida, B.S., with honors, 1996
Admitted: University of Florida, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Noncompete Agreements; Restrictive Covenants; Shareholder Agreements; Shareholder Dispute Resolution; Unfair Competition
Membership:


The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill and Mullis Professional Association. The number of lawyers in Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill and Mullis Professional Association is 96.





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