SRQ Magazine | Elite Top Attorneys September 2023

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The Sarasota and Bradenton Area region is home to a robust cadre of legal minds. As part of the annual SRQ Magazine Elite Top Attorneys program, we invited attorneys from Anna Maria and Lakewood Ranch down through Downtown Sarasota, Venice and North Port to nominate the peers who had garnered their utmost respect—whether on the same or opposite side of the negotiating table—and they answered. The respect of one’s peers, especially in the discerning legal profession, reflects a defining level of great achievement. We are humbled by the overwhelming number of thoughtful nominations we received from this community of professionals this year and are pleased to share the results with you, our readers.

In SRQ Magazine’s 2023 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide and awards section you will meet this year’s honorees whose skills have helped their clients realize their goals. Many of our honorees share their expertise with the community as noted by their philanthropic and leadership contributions. The legal profession is part of a proud and long lineage that has been vital in establishing our modern world. The quality of a society can be judged in part by the measure of fairness manifested in how individuals are treated by our system of laws. Conscientious and skilled litigators are the reliable engines of our legal system, and the smart, skilled men and women represented in this peer-review program ensure the inevitable conflicts of human life can be dealt with in a manner that is equitable and honest. We hope you enjoy meeting SRQ Magazine’s 2023 Elite Top Attorneys—congratulations are in order.

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ADOPTION LAW

Consbruck, Paul J. Paul J. Consbruck, Attorney at Law

871 Venetia Bay Blvd | Ste 202

Venice, FL 34285

866-558-7285 | Lic.#845442

Salisbury, Debra M.

Law Office of Debra M. Salisbury PA

3293 Fruitville Rd | Unit 101

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-1616 | Lic.#973769

Schipani, Philip J. Schipani, Norman & McLain PA

1605 Main St | Ste 1110

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-499-8154 | Lic.#557528

Stockham, Susan L.

Law Office of Susan L. Stockham PA

4017 Swift Rd

Sarasota, FL 34231

941-924-4949 | Lic.#342521

APPELLATE LAW

Butler, Jesse R. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232-6438

941-366-4680 | Lic.#84058

Christian, Benjamin A.

Maglio Christopher & Toale

Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#1033821

Gore Maglio, Jennifer Anne

Maglio Christopher & Toale

Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#88013

Mogensen, Andrea Flynn

Law Office Of Andrea Flynn Mogensen PA

677 N Washington Blvd | Ste 128

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-955-1066 | Lic.#549681

FEATURED HONOREES

Wallace, David A. Bentley Goodrich Kison

783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-9030 | Lic.#608386

ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

Brannan, Stephen G. West Coast Mediators PO Box 2008 | Sarasota, FL 34230

941-792-1695 | Lic.#521442

Brown, Alvin K. Brown, Brown & Kuhn 1001 3rd Ave W | Ste 375

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-953-2825 | Lic.#139394

Coleman, Larry K.

Law Offices of Larry K. Coleman 4230 Riverview Blvd W

Bradenton, FL 34209

941-747-1234 | Lic.#126642

Hammersley, Philip N.

Legacy

Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA

1819 Main St Ste 610

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-469 | Lic.#280887

Haskins, Mark A. Upchurch Watson White & Max 2801 Fruitville Rd | Ste 230

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-281-4000 | Lic.#881627

Hawkins, John D. Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano PL 1023 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0151 | Lic.#277691

Icard Jr, Thomas F.

Legacy

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-953-8132 | Lic.#162741

Larsen, Gary H. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232-6438

941-366-4680 | Lic.#266906

Lugar, Donna

Donna Lugar Mediation & Arbitration Services

5020 Clark Rd Ste 514 Sarasota, FL 34233

941-600-9431 | Lic.#964565

Lyons, Robert G.

Legacy

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-953-8138 | Lic.#234230

O’Day, Sharon

O’Day Resolutions

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 110 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-228-8571 | Lic.#415472

Snyder, W. Russell Snyder & Reilly

355 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285

941-485-9626 | Lic.#176232

Telford, Leslie Mediation Services of Southern Florida Inc PO Box 1948 Sarasota, FL 34230

941-957-3004 | Lic.#212644

Watts, Dana J. Ulrich Scarlett Watts & Dean PA

713 S Orange Ave | Ste 201

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-955-5100 | Lic.#292141

ATTORNEYS FOR NON PROFITS

Bailey, Crystal

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

1534 Mound St

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-5731 | Lic.#69010

Fields, Pamela

Legal Aid of Manasota

1900 Main St | Ste 302

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0038 | Lic.#37015

Harradine, Linda

Legal Aid of Manasota

1900 Main St | Ste 302

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0038 | Lic.#139645

Hecker, Susan Barrett Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6625 | Lic.#948380

Leibovitz, Janella

Legal Aid of Manasota

1900 Main St | Ste 302

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0038 | Lic.#194824

Marshall, Elizabeth C. Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6614 | Lic.#440884

Mroczkowski, Tina M. Bowman, George, Scheb, Kimbrough, Koach & Chapman PA 2750 Ringling Blvd | Ste 3

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-5510 | Lic.#96629

Pennewill, Betsy Community Foundation of Sarasota County

2635 Fruitville Rd

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-556-7152 | Lic.#156140

Stover, Robin Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc

1112 Manatee Ave E | 2nd Fl

Bradenton, FL 34208

941-746-6151 | Lic.#64494

BANKING AND FINANCIAL

Grimes, Michele B. Williams Parker Attorneys At Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6611 | Lic.#264393

Messick, Robert E. Legacy Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#314773

Norton, Sam D. Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA

1819 Main St | Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-4691 | Lic.#484105

Pitchford, Malcolm J. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2705 | Lic.#175403

Sandoval-Badger, Tammie Sabal Trust Company

1800 Second St | Ste 103 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-0760 | Lic.#88814

BANKRUPTCY

WORKOUT

Blanton, Laurie Holland Law Group PA

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1100Tamiami Trl S | Ste C Venice, FL 34285

941-493-6577 | Lic.#54483

Ellis, Sherry F. Sherry F. Ellis Law PLLC

1834 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236

941-363-0800 | Lic.#146668

Ellis, Richard V. Richard V. Ellis Law

2187 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237

941-841-1210 | Lic.#288322

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FIRST EDITION Recognizing the attorneys in the region who garnered the respect of their professional peers as honorees for the 2023 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide.

Gensmer, Timothy W. Timothy W. Gensmer PA

2831 Ringling Blvd | Ste 202A

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-952-9377 | Lic.#586242

Hildreth, Mark D.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2747 | Lic.#454893

Johnson, Sherri L. Johnson Legal of Florida PL

2937 Bee Ridge Rd | Ste 1

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-926-1155 | Lic.#134775

Roberts, Kelly Roberts Law PLLC

2075 Main St | Ste 23

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-444-9783 | Lic.#83804

BUSINESS LAW

Arroyo, Erik Arroyo McArdle

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 26

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-539-8646 | Lic.#123485

Band, Gregory S. Band Law Group

1 S School Ave | Ste 500 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-917-0509 | Lic.#869902

Buffington, Zachary B. Williams Parker

Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-893-4000 | Lic.#87748

Caswell, Christopher

Legacy Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#371211

Cejka, Jason

Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#1011255

FEATURED HONOREES

FIRST EDITION

Compton, John M. Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA

1819 Main St | Ste 610

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-4691; Lic.#128058

DeLeo, Daniel J.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2740 | Lic.#14268

Harnden, Sarah J. Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0115 | Lic.#92299

Jackson, Daniel J.

Rising Star

Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0115 | Lic.#1015499

Moran, John A.

Legacy

Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Suite 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0115 | Lic.#718335

Ruberg, Jodi M.

Lawrence Advisory PLLC 1800 2nd St | Ste 888

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-479-8500 | Lic.#99985

Schembri, Jenifer S.

Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#154458

Siegel, Michael E.

Shutts & Bowen LLP

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-3775 | Lic.#821845

Whitney, Jonathan P.

Lutz Bobo & Telfair PA

2 N Tamiami Trl | 5th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236-5574

941-951-1800 | Lic.#14874

Recognizing

Wilson, Michael J. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2043 | Lic.#641502

CIVIL LAW

LITIGATION

Castro, Sara Castro Potts Law Firm PLLC

1990 Main St | Ste 750 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-300-9595 | Lic.#1010197

Chin, Warren H. Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBose PA

1626 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-8888 | Lic.#124960

Crittenden, Aaron B. Harllee & Bald PA

202 Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205

941-744-5537 | Lic.#112878

Dorman, Lori M. Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA

6853 Energy Ct Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

941-306-4730 | Lic.#75401

Douberly, Andrew L. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232-6438

941-366-4680 | Lic.#88193

Francis, Matthew S. Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law

1515 Ringling Blvd | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-957-1900 | Lic.#91083

Galvano, Bill Legacy

Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano PL

1023 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0151 | Lic.#966487

Guarnieri, Daniel C. Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#914401

Hanson, Mark

Lobeck & Hanson PA

2033 Main St | Ste 403

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-955-5622 | Lic.#472182

Jensen, Adria Maria

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2739 | Lic.#11690

Johnson, Andrea M. Law Office of Andrea M. Johnson PA Po Box 1283

Bradenton, FL 34206

941-896-7215 | Lic.#802751

Kessler, Bryan Berg & Kessler

1872 S Tamiami Trl | Ste D

Venice, FL 34293

941-493-0871 | Lic.#97974

Norton, Hunter G. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2771 | Lic.#30534

O’Connell, Meghan E. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#1039402

Perron, Andre R. Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron & Shea PLLC

3119 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-741-8224 | Lic.#628425

Polk, Bonnie Lee

Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-5548 | Lic.#30678

Reilly, Patrick J. Snyder & Reilly Trial Lawyers

355 W Venice Ave

Venice, FL 34285

941-485-9626 | Lic.#125109

Rudge, Timothy Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 1oth Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2739 | Lic.#98105

Schuchat, Michael E. Lutz Bobo & Telfair

2 N Tamiami Trl | Ste 500

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-951-1800 | Lic.#85382

Schwartz, Mark A. Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6621 | Lic.#664367

Spivey, Barry F. Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6627 | Lic.#130660

Williams, Steele T. Steele T. Williams Esquire

1381 McAnsh Square Sarasota, FL 34236

941-378-1800 | Lic.#79995

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Bald, Kimberly Legacy

Harllee & Bald PA

202 Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205

941-744-5537 | Lic.#434190

Bentley, Morgan R. Bentley Goodrich Kison

783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-9030 | Lic.#962287

Bowen, Jill M. Rising Star Bentley Goodrich Kison

783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-9030 | Lic.#1019549

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the attorneys in the region who garnered the respect of their professional peers as honorees for the 2023 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide.

Bressan, Michael D.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2717 | Lic.#11092

Chapman, John

The John Chapman Law Firm PA

1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 870

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-404-6709 | Lic.#846820

Chase, Steven J.

Legacy

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2708 | Lic.#210277

Dart, Thomas H.

Legacy Adams and Reese LLP

1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-316-7603 | Lic.#228788

Dominko, Przemyslaw L.

Hutton Dominko & Swaim

2639 Fruitville Rd | Ste 302

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-9292 | Lic.#74143

France, Michael A.

France Litigation Group

1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 230

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-3600 | Lic.#521345

Gibson, James D. Gibson Kohl PL

1800 2nd St | Ste 777

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-362-8880 | Lic.#709069

Goodrich, Brian D. Bentley Goodrich Kison

783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-9030 | Lic.#106948

Gregory, Tommy E. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2036 | Lic.#374120

FEATURED HONOREES

FIRST EDITION Recognizing the attorneys in the region who garnered the respect of their professional peers as honorees for the 2023 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide.

Gurley, Alex Gurley & Associates

601 S Osprey Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-1492 | Lic.#126321

Hall III, M Lewis Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2032 | Lic.#249513

Hutton, Steven D. Legacy Hutton Dominko & Swaim

2639 Fruitville Rd | Ste 302

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-9292 | Lic.#342221

Johnson, Charles F. Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#898937

Kison, Amanda R. Bentley Goodrich Kison

783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-9030 | Lic.#96151

Lessinger, Jason A. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#91601

Lynch, James E. Harllee & Bald PA

202 Old Main St

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-744-5537 | Lic.#46219

Mohammadbhoy, Adam Harllee & Bald PA

202 Old Main St

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-744-5537 | Lic.#137367

Moore, Fred E. Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#273480

Parpas, George Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6626 | Lic.#1018371

Senior, Justin P. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2792 | Lic.#1004223

Serrano, Meghan O.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple | Ave 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2783 | Lic.#53124

Stall, Tyler B. Hutton Dominko & Swaim

2639 Fruitville Rd |Ste 302

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-9292 | Lic.#116074

Swaim, Yuliya V Hutton Dominko & Swaim

2639 Fruitville Rd | Ste 302 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-9292 | Lic.#100406

Trimyer, Brian L. Harllee & Bald PA

202 Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205

941-744-5537 | Lic.#183792

VanEtten, Daniel P. Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#126227

Wilson, Andrew C. Adams and Reese LLP

1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 700

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-316-7636 | Lic.#103203

Zelitt, Jessica S. Rising Star Adams And Reese LLP

1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 700

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-316-7634 | Lic.#1039702

CONSTRUCTION

Abate, Anthony J. Legacy

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple | Ave 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2707 | Lic.#289558

Fant Jr, Michael A. Gurley & Associates

601 S Osprey Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-1489 | Lic.#100713

Gurley, David E. Legacy Gurley & Associates

601 S Osprey Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-1480 | Lic.#402214

Hanson, Erik M. Shutts & Bowen LLP

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-3774 | Lic.#98529

Henson, Brett M. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2752 | Lic.#84259

Herbert, Joseph M. Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA

1819 Main St | Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 | Lic.#84260

Murphy, Michael P. Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680 | Lic.#40207

Owen, Ryan W. Adams and Reese LLP 1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-316-7640 | Lic.#29355

Preston, David S. Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34232

941-366-4680 | Lic.#23973

Rans, E. Zachary Shutts & Bowen LLP

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-3787 | Lic.#316740

Sanchez, Albert A. Sanchez Law PLLC 2055 Wood St | Ste 220 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-241-0017 | Lic.#267953

Scro, Salvatore G Ball Janik LLP 2033 Main St | Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-807-8800 | Lic.#784941

Staine, Christopher A. Lloyd Jones, LLC 660 Golden Gate Pt | Apt 31 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-914-3726 | Lic.#572861

Tannenbaum, Alan E. Tannenbaum Lemole & Hill

614 S Tamoamo Tr Osprey, FL 34229

941-308-3157 | Lic.#259144

Tomlinson, Mark S. Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd |Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680 | Lic.#112225

Walker, Douglas E. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-5545 | Lic.#713031

CONSUMER DEBT

Avrutis, Thomas L. Hodges Avrutis & Foeller 201 Fletcher Ave Sarasota, FL 34237

941-955-7300 | Lic.#369365

CORPORATE COUNSEL

Zuberer, Telese Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#179371

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CORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Hanan, Benjamin R. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2788 | Lic.#89559

Lapointe, Matthew J. Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#16138

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Bender, Marjorie

Law Offices of Marjorie Bender PA

2151 Main St | Ste 100

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-2235 | Lic.#985988

Bouziane, David

Bouziane & Shaffer

Attorneys at Law LLC

2170 Main St | Ste 103 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-404-4940 | Lic.#58865

Byrd, Derek

The Byrd Law Firm

2151 Main St | Ste 201

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-954-3400 | Lic.#81167

Darville, Wyndel G.

The Law Office of Wyndel G. Darville

49 N E Ave | Sarasota, FL 34237

941-564-5319 | Lic.#110736

Dunn, Adam

The Dunn Law Firm

49 N E Ave | Sarasota, FL 34236

941-866-4352 | Lic.#107323

Finebloom, Darren

Finebloom & Haenel PA

200 N WashingtonBlvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-2622 | Lic.#336660

Fowler Jr, James

Fowler Law Group PA

2075 Main St | Ste 38

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-900-3100 | Lic.#55830

FEATURED HONOREES

Fury, Jennifer L. Fury Law

433 8th Ave W

Palmetto, FL 34221

941-900-9153 | Lic.#371830

Glenn, Colleen M.

The Law Office of Colleen M. Glenn PA

1017 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-746-8800 | Lic.#635588

Griffith, Kevin McIntosh Law

766 Hudson Ave | Ste B

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-306-3230 | Lic.#102647

Hibbert, Andrew T. Glenn and Hibbert PA

100 Wallace Ave | Ste 360

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-357-1775 | Lic.#91470

McIntosh, Brett Brett McIntosh PA

766 Hudson Ave | Ste B

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-306-3230 | Lic.#993972

Miller, Scott The Miller Law Firm PA

308 B Cocoanut Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-275-2489 | Lic.#975796

Pouget, Andrew Fowler Law Group PA

2075 Main St | Ste 38

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-900-3100 | Lic.#1013551

Powers, Sean M. McNary Powers PLLC

1904 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-253-0529 | Lic.#125730

Reid, Jason Attorney Jason Reid

912 7th Ave E

Bradenton, FL 34208

941-920-5662 | Lic.#28307

Rizzo, AnneMarie

Finebloom & Haenel PA 200 N WashingtonBlvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-2622 | Lic.#35007

Shaffer, William Bouziane & Shaffer Attorneys at Law LLC

2170 Main St | Ste 103 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-404-4940 | Lic.#65952

Soler, Joseph E. Soler & Simon Law

2151 Main St | Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-444-5128 | Lic.#62044

Solnoki, Drew

The Byrd Law Firm

2151 Main St | Ste 201

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-954-3400 | Lic.#661341

Taylor, Leland

Leland Taylor Esq PL

532 12th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-896-2777 | Lic.#52905

Van Ness, Varinia

Van Ness Law Group

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 9 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-362-3560 | Lic.#910848

Wagner, Dustin S. Lightning Law PLLC

1201 6th Ave W | Ste 100

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-993-4226 | Lic.#98164

Zimmerman, Mark R. Zimmerman & Zimmerman PA

2055 Wood St | Ste 118

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-8503 | Lic.#911666

EDUCATION

Windsor, Jane Elizabeth Windsor Law LLC

2014 4th St | Sarasota, FL 34237

941-584-9510 | Lic.#86988

ELDER LAW

Barry, Matthew D

Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison PA

1605 Main St | Ste 1111

Sarasota, FL 34236-5809

941-444-6407 | Lic.#104886

Bennett, Jeanne O’brien & Bennett PA

1800 2nd St | Ste 819

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-316-9200 | Lic.#32881

Bowman, Teresa K. Teresa K. Bowman PA

3277 Fruitville Rd | Ste D-2

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-735-5200 | Lic.#21453

Boyer, Andrew R. Boyer & Boyer PA

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 21

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-2304 | Lic.#35409

Boyer, Edwin M.

Legacy

Boyer & Boyer PA

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 21

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-2304 | Lic.#252719

Buckman, Allie R.

Buckman & Buckman PA

2023 Constitution Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34231

941-923-7700 | Lic.#118584

Butler, Sierra

Butler Elder Law PA

11023 Gatewood Dr | Ste 104

Bradenton, FL 34211

941-254-6611 | Lic.#103145

Byrne, Sean M.

Bach & Jacobs PA

240 S Pineapple Ave | Ste 700

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-906-1231 | Lic.#51988

Casanueva, Melissa Butler Elder Law PA

11023 Gatewood Dr | Ste 104

Bradenton, FL 34211

941-254-6611 | Lic.#105788

Dine, Erika

Dine Elder Law PO Box 110463

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

941-746-3900 | Lic.#634581

Ferrari Jr, John L. Ferrari Butler & Moneymaker PLLC

11023 Gateway Dr | Ste 104

Bradenton, FL 34211

941-960-1676 | Lic.#111132

Johnson II, James E Greene Hamrick Schermer & Johnson PA 410 43rd St W | Ste N Bradenton, FL 34209

941-747-1871 | Lic.#61621

Likens, Christopher A. Christopher A. Likens PA 1800 2nd St | Ste 971 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7838 | Lic.#981303

Lyons, Neil T. Luhrsen Goldberg LLC

6954 Professional Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34240

941-740-6159 | Lic.#91826

O’Brien, Gerald F. Legacy O’Brien & Bennett PA 2750 Ringling Blvd | Ste 3 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-316-9200 | Lic.#768820

Pillion, Kevin Life Planning Law Firm PA 1671 Mound St Sarasota, FL 34236

941-914-6000 | Lic.#70288

Proctor, Rebecca J. Proctor Elder Law PA 3639 Cortez Rd W | Ste 108 Bradenton, FL 34210

941-251-6969 | Lic.#629774

Smith, Daniel H. Law Office of Wiesner/Smith PLLC 328 N Rhodes Ave Sarasota, FL 34237

941-242-7270 | Lic.#1006829

Sobel, Donna Irvin Donna Irvin Sobel PA 4900 Manatee Ave W | Ste 206 Bradenton, FL 34209

941-747-0001 | Lic.#370096

Stewart, Alexander A. Stewart & St. Paul Estate Law PLLC 1201 6th Ave W | Ste 100 Bradenton, FL 34205

941-217-7654 | Lic.#122110

Welch, Barbara J. Essenson Law Firm 100 Wallace Ave | Ste 310 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-954-0303 |Lic.#624683

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BARBARA H. GORMLEY, ESQ. HONOREE | Personal Injury

CONTACT 2831 Ringling Blvd., Suite 214E, Sarasota, Florida 34237

941-366-1290 | barbara@barbarahgormleypa.com | barbarahgormleypa.com

Her practice involves personal injury, including serious and catastrophic injuries, wrongful death as a result of automobile and trucking accidents, pedestrians and bicyclists hit by a motor vehicle, motorcycle accidents, trip/slip and fall cases on commercial and residential properties, negligent security resulting in injury cases, as well as nursing home and assisted living facility abuse cases.

Tell us about yourself.

FLORIDA BAR

DATE OF ADMISSION

April 16, 1999

All Florida State Courts and the Federal Middle District of Florida

PRACTICE AREAS

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Trucking Accidents

Motorcycle, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

BIO

Over the last 24 years, attorney Barbara H. Gormley has proudly represented only individuals that have been injured as a result of the negligence of another. Ms. Gormley is rated “AV Preeminent” which is the highest level of peer rating and means that her peers, lawyers and judges, have ranked her at the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. Ms. Gormley has provided the highest quality of legal services both inside and out of the courtroom since 1999 and is known for treating every case as if it is going to trial. She represents clients throughout the State of Florida.

Juris Doctor Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Davie, Florida, Deans List Member of the Nova Southeastern University’s Moot Court Honor Society State Bar of Florida, Admitted 1999 U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida Florida Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section Member Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association Sarasota County Bar Association

Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Since 2014 to the present 2023.

Negligent Security resulting in injury

Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents

Nursing Home and ALF abuse

DEGREES

Juris Doctor, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

24 Years

AV Rated Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association

LAW FIRM Law Office of Barbara H. Gormley, P.A.

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Wiesner, Ira S.

Law Office of Wiesner/Smith PLLC

328 N Rhodes Ave

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-242-7270 | Lic.#222887

Worley, Jami C.

Worley Elder Law PLLC

4916 26th St W | Ste 152

Bradenton, FL 34207

941-448-1302 | Lic.#1003559

EMINENT DOMAIN

Blucher, Paul A.

Legacy Blucher Law Group PLLC

7300 Delainey Ct

Sarasota, FL 34240

941-361-1145 | Lic.#860409

Moore, S. William

Moore Bowman & Reese PA

551 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 100

Sarasota, FL 34232

941-365-3800 | Lic.#157268

FAMILY LAW

Baily, Allan

Law Offices of Baily & Baily PA

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 18

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-518-4322 | Lic.#138241

Bates-Buchanan, Dawn Marie

Bates-Buchanan & Savitsky Law

Group PA

333 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 298

Venice, FL 34285

941-799-3015 | Lic.#179183

Bell, Lisa Ann

Lisa Bell PA

435 12th St W | Ste 216

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-404-4625 | Lic.#97100

Blue, Deborah J.

Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34232-6438

941-366-4680 | Lic.#522030

Boeller, Sara

Boeller Law PA

2190 S Tamiami Trl

Venice, FL 34293

941-315-8598 | Lic.#37190

FEATURED HONOREES

Bragg, Adam Bragg Law Firm PLLC

2055 Wood St | Ste 209

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-893-1555 | Lic.#71542

Brown, Faith Z.

Brown, Brown & Kuhn 1001 3rd Ave W | Ste 375

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-953-2825 | Lic.#11280

Byrd, Heather The Byrd Law Firm

2151 Main St | Ste 201

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-954-3400 | Lic.#76074

Collins, Peter The Collins Law Group 1800 2nd St | Ste 785

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-9800 | Lic.#90875

Delpech, Melinda A Band Law Group 1 S School Ave | Ste 500

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-917-0505 | Lic.#973238

Drumm, William William Drumm PA

434 S Washington Blvd | #200

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-955-1700 | Lic.#288240

Evans, Natalya Your Family Matters PA 3277 Fruitville Rd | Ste F2

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-275-2785 | Lic.#67277

Flaherty, Mark Flaherty Law Firm

2180 Main St

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-706-2860 | Lic.#114472

Fradley, Patricia Law Office of Tricia Fradley PA 435 12th St W | Ste 217

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-750-8002 | Lic.#138983

Gillett, Carmen R. Carmen R Gillett PLLC 1845 Morrill St

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-9826 | Lic.#375446

Guy, Jeffrey M. Guy Law Group

2170 Main St | Ste 205

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-822-8869 | Lic.#92428

Howell, Lora L. Luhrsen Goldberg LLC

6954 Professional Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34240

941-740-6159 | Lic.#38071

Itts, Erin Ann Itts Law LLC

355 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285

941-451-8074 | Lic.#11938

Keane, Dana Keane & Keane Attorneys at Law

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 5 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-7255 | Lic.#30425

King, Amanda M. Syprett Meshad PA

1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7171 | Lic.#78996

Kleinberg, Lisa J. Family Law Office of Lisa Kleinberg

1990 Main S | Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-306-4126 | Lic.#940010

Loftus, Leslie Loftus Law

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 110

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-444-7278 | Lic.#996440

Manos, Bianca N. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#1002500

Marble, Robert The Law Offices of Robert A. Marble PL

2075 Main St | Ste 18

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-213-7485 | Lic.#32924

McNary, Libby A. McNary Powers PLLC

1904 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-345-1662 | Lic.#78327

Meshberger, Lindsey A. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#36451

Murphy, Stephanie L. The Murphy Law Group

2127 Ringling Blvd | Ste 102

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-584-9570 | Lic.#553751

Policastro, Dan The Law Office of Dan Policastro PL 355 W Venice Ave

Venice, FL 34285

941-882-4367 | Lic.#100788

Poole Jr, Kenneth M. Syprett Meshad PA 1900 Ringling Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7171 | Lic.#21223

Resnick, Michael L. Syprett Meshad PA 1900 Ringling Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7171 | Lic.#157765

Rudd, Tinley Marie Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd Esq 2127 Ringling Blvd | Ste 103 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-870-3977 | Lic.#22902

Sobel, Edward B. Edward B Sobel PA 4900 Manatee Ave W | Ste 206

Bradenton, FL 34209

941-746-1203 | Lic.#369888

Stalnaker, Kyle Stalnaker Law

6704 Professional Pkwy W Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941-359-7825 | Lic.#96961

Tobaygo, Angela D. Tobaygo Law

1266 1st St | Ste 9 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-404-8908 | Lic.#706981

Villaverde, Monica

The Law Offices of Monica Villaverde 1990 Main St | Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-284-4985 | Lic.#71014

Wallace, Jaime L. Legacy

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#370665

Wilson, Mark A. Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232

941-366-4680 | Lic.#107431

GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Barnebey, Mark P. Legacy Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#370827

Cohen, Andrew Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA 6853 Energy Ct Lakewood Ranch | FL 34240

941-306-4730 | Lic.#89176

Connolly, Michael A. Fournier, Connolly, Shamsey, Mladinich & Polzak PA 1 S School Ave | Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-906-1199 | Lic.#341959

Dillard-Spahn, Stacy Law Office of Robert K. Lincoln PA 1517 State St | Ste 203 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-681-8700 | Lic.#22496

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MELISSA STRASSNER

BIO

Melissa Strassner is a land use attorney at Berlin Patten Ebling who focuses on land use, zoning, environmental, and development law. Melissa’s knowledge in the field plays a crucial role in guiding clients through the complex landscape of land use regulations and zoning laws. In addition to her legal background, Melissa brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles within an urban planning & engineering firm, a national homebuilding organization, and local government. This diverse background allows her to bridge disparate perspectives and successfully reconcile di ering viewpoints, particularly when community involvement is a factor. Over time, Melissa has honed her ability to fi nd common ground and bring stakeholders together to achieve project goals. One of Melissa’s greatest strengths lies in her ability to strategize and negotiate on behalf of

her clients. She understands land use decisions can a ect property values and development opportunities. Therefore, she works closely with her clients to develop tailored strategies that align with their objectives while adhering to the legal framework. In addition, Melissa’s negotiation skills enable her to secure favorable outcomes for her clients in zoning hearings, public meetings, and administrative proceedings. Melissa also recognizes the importance of fostering positive relationships with local government o cials, planning boards, and other stakeholders involved in land use decisions. She actively engages in the community and builds connections that contribute to her client’s success. Her network and reputation in the field further enhance her ability to advocate e ectively for her client’s interests.

Testimonial

“Melissa’s exceptional work ethic and the dedication of the land use team at BPE contribute greatly to our firm’s position as a leading authority in land use law and practice,” stated Attorney Brenda Patten, a founding Partner at Berlin Patten Ebling. “It is an honor to witness Melissa’s remarkable accomplishments. She has quickly become a leader in the firm and mentor to junior attorneys. With her skill, dedication and client successes, Melissa is recognized by clients and her peers as a preeminent land use and development law attorney.”

FLORIDA BAR

DATE OF ADMISSION

August 21, 2014

DEGREES

University of Florida

College of Law, J.D. 2013

Honors, cum laude

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts – 2009

Honors, Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Sarasota County

Bar Association

Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Member

Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce

Florida Real Estate Sales

Associate License

PRACTICE AREAS

Administrative Admiralty and Maritime Banking

Business City/County/ Local Government

Civil Litigation

Commercial Litigation Contracts

Real Estate Trial

LAW FIRM

Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC

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CONTACT 3700 S. Tamiami Trl Ste 200, Sarasota, FL 34239 941.954.9991 | mstrassner@berlinpatten.com
| berlinpatten.com
HONOREE | Land Use Environment

Fernandez, Kelly M

Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA

6853 Energy Ct

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

941-306-4730 | Lic.#676081

Fournier, Robert M.

The City of Sarasota

1 S School Ave | Ste 700

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-906-1199 | Lic.#262730

Kardash, Regina A.

Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA

6853 Energy Ct

Lakewood Ranch | FL 34240

941-306-4730 | Lic.#66381

Menda, Regina

Office of the County Attorney - Sarasota County

1660 Ringling Blvd | Ste 250

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-861-7272 | Lic.#116226

Mooney, Maggie D. Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA

6853 Energy Ct

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

941-306-4730 | Lic.#555924

Petruff, Patricia A. Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff & Pratt PLLC

1206 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-4411 | Lic.#260991

Slayton, Amber L. City of North Port

4970 City Hall Blvd

North Port, FL 34286

941-429-7260 | Lic.#116071

HEALTH CARE LAW

Bazzigaluppi, Sara A. Chapman Law Group

6841 Energy Ct | Ste 120

Sarasota, FL 34240

941-893-3449 | Lic.#1008266

FEATURED HONOREES

Moore, John L. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6620 | Lic.#908118

Rosenberg, Alexis Rosenberg Law PA

1895 Floyd St | Ste B

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-373-6777 | Lic.#335400

Rosenberg, Bruce Rosenberg Law PA

1895 Floyd St | Ste B

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-373-6777 | Lic.#994782

Stroud, Robert S. Blalock Walters PA

2 N Tamiami Trl | Ste 408

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-748-0100 | Lic.#783781

IMMIGRATION LAW

Baptiste Sandaire, Stephanie Black Rock Legal Group PLLC

1215 Manatee Ave W | Ste 101

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-404-5775 | Lic.#52761

Jaensch, P. Christopher

Jaensch Immigration Law Firm

2198 Main St

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-9841 | Lic.#72044

Karins, Victoria Jaensch

Jaensch Immigration Law Firm

2198 Main St

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-9841 | Lic.#47333

Olson, Anthony Anthony Olson PA -

Immigration Law Firm

2020 Cattlemen Rd | Ste 100

Sarasota, FL 34232

941-362-7100 | Lic.#228620

Ramos, Jason P. Law Offices of Jason P. Ramos PLLC

306 N Rhodes Ave | Ste 109

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-876-5454 | Lic.#70388

INSURANCE

Nigro, Christopher M. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232

941-366-4680 | Lic.#56590

Peairs, Jeffrey D. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232

941-366-4680 | Lic.#875260

Rolfes, A. James Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232

941-366-4680 | Lic.#373524

Ross, Vanessa Ross Legal Group

1800 2nd St | Ste 765 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-275-1998 | Lic.#28356

Schadt, Rachel Ross Legal Group

1800 2nd St | Ste 765 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-275-1998 | Lic.#127500

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Cherry, Douglas A. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2738 | Lic.#333130

Phillips, Adrienne C. Rising Star

Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6601 | Lic.#1032800

Portnow, Adam B.

Law Office of Adam B Portnow PL

100 Wallace Ave | Ste 310

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-373-1797 | Lic.#56807

Stamoulis, Elizabeth M.

Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-5546 | Lic.#120765

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Castellano II, Nicholas J. Buckman & Buckman PA

2023 Constitution Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34231

941-923-7700 | Lic.#118601

Chapman, Anne W. Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#828491

Collier, Jason A. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2791 | Lic.#733318

Compton, Jennifer B. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2754 | Lic.#128041

Duggan, Patrick J. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2735 | Lic.#899461

Farb, Gail E. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-2557 | Lic.#619191

Fowler, Jennifer M. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-2558 | Lic.#127442

Hines, Kimbrell J.

Rising Star Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-5547 | Lic.#1026028

Joshi, Nikhil N Hultman & Joshi PA

2055 Wood St | Ste 208

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-260-0770 | Lic.#123803

Malatesta, Frank Michael Malatesta Law Office

871 Venetia Bay Blvd | Ste 235 Venice, FL 34285

941-256-3812 | Lic.#97080

Sensenig, Christine Sensenig Law Firm PA 1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 230 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-2828 | Lic.#74276

LAND USE ENVIRONMENT

Bailey III, Charles D. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-5551 | Lic.#17884

Bailey Jr, Charles D. Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6609 | Lic.#135878

Brockway, G. Matthew Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-953-8125 | Lic.#52626

Colburn, Casey

The Colburn Firm PL 7321 Merchant Ct | Ste A Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

941-928-6801 | Lic.#647551

Ellis, Bradley J. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#50659

Fredericks, David J. Anderson, Givens & Fredericks PA 3665 Bee Ridge Rd | Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34233

941-866-4348 | Lic.#84185

Gray, Victoria S. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6633 | Lic.#1018022

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Recognizing the attorneys in the region who garnered the respect of their professional peers as honorees for the 2023 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide.

MATTHEW B. MAYPER

CONTACT 1515 Ringling Blvd., 10 Floor, Sarasota, Florida 34236

941.957.1900 | mmayper@fergesonskipper.com | FergesonSkipper.com

Art and Whimsy, Inc. His leadership skills and commitment to his craft have also been evident through his past presidency of the Florida State Guardianship Association and as a former member of the Board of Directors of Key Chorale, Inc. and the Board of Trustees of Pines of Sarasota Foundation, Inc. As a tax attorney, Mayper provides comprehensive and customized solutions to his clients. He excels in developing sophisticated estate plans, navigating complex tax matters and facilitating e cient business transactions. His clients greatly benefit from his strategic insights, meticulous approach, and unwavering determination to achieve the best possible outcomes in all their legal matters.

BIO

Board certifi ed in tax law, Matthew B. Mayper is a highly accomplished attorney who is widely recognized for his expertise. A shareholder with Fergeson Skipper, P.A., Mayper’s practice encompasses diverse areas, including estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation, business law, mergers and acquisitions, and guardianships. Mayper’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge make him a sought-after legal professional, while his professionalism and impressive track record have earned him immense respect among his peers. In addition to his pivotal roles in the legal community, having served as the chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Sarasota County Bar Association, Mayper has been appointed as the chair of Tidewell Hospice’s Board of Trustees and is a member of the Board of Directors of Marietta Museum of

When it comes to legal representation, Matthew B. Mayper is one in a million.

MISSION

We are a boutique law fi rm specializing in the areas of federal and state taxation, wills, trusts, and estates. The attorneys at Fergeson Skipper believe that relationships matter most. We provide detailed legal analysis, personal attention, and skill in fi nding options and solutions for a range of legal matters.

FLORIDA BAR

DATE OF ADMISSION

October 7, 1992

EDUCATION

University of Florida

College of Law, Gainesville, Florida: LL.M. in Taxation - 1993

J.D. with Honors - 1992

MAcc. - 1986

B.A. with Honors - 1985

PRACTICE AREAS

Tax & Estate Planning

Business Organization & Transactions

Estate & Trust Administration

LAW FIRM

Fergeson Skipper

Named a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News Best Lawyers Tier 1 Sarasota: Tax, Trusts & Estates Law; Tier 2 Sarasota: Litigation, Trusts & Estates

HONOREE | Tax Law
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Grimes, Caleb J.

Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano PL

1023 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0151 | Lic.#264636

Lewis, Alicia J. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2750 | Lic.#101945

Lincoln, Robert K.

Law Office of Robert K. Lincoln PA

2055 Wood St | Ste 206

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-681-8700 | Lic.#6122

Mapes, Sara

Hamilton Price & Marshall PA

2400 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0550 | Lic.#112618

Merrill III, William W.

Legacy

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#341207

Miller, Mariah

Rising Star

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#1032024

Patten, Brenda L.

Legacy

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#383236

Powers, Marisa J.

Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#795771

Rees Jr, Stephen D.

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-907-0006 | Lic.#17460

FEATURED HONOREES

FIRST EDITION

Rudacille, Scott E.

Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#866121

Seidensticker, Patrick Rising Star

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-907-0006 | Lic.#1018473

Strassner, Melissa Berlin Patten Ebling

3700 S Tamiami Trl

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#111164

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

DEFENSE

Marchbank Jr, Ralph L. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34232

941-366-4680 | Lic.#305571

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFF

Bucha, Sandra L. McCue Reams Bucha & Associates

607 7th St E

Bradenton, FL 34208

941-500-5492 | Lic.#11780

Chalfant, Marjorie

The Nurse Attorney PA

8039 Cooper Creek Blvd | Ste 105

Bradenton, FL 34201

941-210-4220 | Lic.#738611

Eastmoore, Theodore C.

Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBose PA

1626 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-8888 | Lic.#300950

Horne, James James Horne Law

9040 Town Center Pkwy

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-909-1406 | Lic.#98994

McArdle, Patrick S. McArdle Law PA

1023 Manatee Ave W | Ste 411 Bradenton, FL 34205

941-214-7122 | Lic.#99548

PERSONAL INJURY

Battaglia, Alyson

Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP

2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-5599 | Lic.#56548

Brannan, Kamila

Carl Reynolds Law

3030 S Tamiami Trail | Ste 304b Sarasota, FL 34239

941-747-3300 | Lic.#151866

Buckman, Drake

Buckman & Buckman PA

2023 Constitution Blvd Sarasota, FL 34231

941-923-7700 | Lic.#137634

Christine, Karly R. Christine Law PA

5531 Marquesas Cir Sarasota, FL 34233

941-548-9555 | Lic.#91484

Dannheisser, Dan Dannheisser Injury Law

1834 Main St

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7600 | Lic.#248592

Delgado, Jim Shapiro | Delgado | Hofman

308 Cocoanut Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-4000 | Lic.#155446

Denny IV, Charles W. Dickinson & Gibbons PA

401 N Cattlemen Rd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34232-6438

941-366-4680 | Lic.#488615

DuBose, E. Keith

Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBose PA

1626 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-8888 | Lic.#84999

Erjavec, Matthew Erjavec Injury Law

8470 Enterprise Cir | Ste 300 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-907-1133 | Lic.#30262

Fernandez, Stephen Goldman Babboni Fernandez

Murphy & Walsh

2822 University Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34243-2410

941-752-7000 – Bradenton

941-954-1234 – Sarasota Lic.#723673

Goldberg, Christina A. Luhrsen Goldberg LLC

6954 Professional Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34240

941-740-6159 | Lic.#41081

Goldman, David L. Goldman Babboni Fernandez

Murphy & Walsh

2822 University Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34243-2410

941-752-7000 – Bradenton

941-954-1234 – Sarasota Lic.#724300

Gormley, Barbara H. Barbara H. Gormley PA

2831 Ringling Blvd | Ste 214E

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-1290 | Lic.#164747

Hale, Patrick

Hale Law PA

2803 Fruitville Rd | Ste 240

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-735-4529 | Lic.#113304

Harris, Tom Harris Law Group

1226 Fruitville Rd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0860 | Lic.#879614

Iyampillai, Patrick

Hale Law PA

2803 Fruitville Rd | Ste 240

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-735-4529 | Lic.#1001457

Kasweck, Rose

Hale Law PA

2803 Fruitville Rd | Ste 240

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-735-4529 | Lic.#106037

Kenyon, Amy Kenyon Law Group PLLC

1215 Manatee Ave W | Ste 105 Bradenton, FL 34205

941-225-2616 | Lic.#73526

Legler, Kennedy Legacy

Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP 2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-5599 | Lic.#570184

Lindauer, Danielle M. Becker & Lindauer LLC 11023 Gatewood Dr | Ste 103 Bradenton, FL 34211 941-567-6728 | Lic.#44505

Linehan, Gregory Greg Linehan Law 1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 230 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-559-4529 | Lic.#87970

Luhrsen, Julie S. Luhrsen Goldberg LLC

6954 Professional Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34240 941-740-6159 | Lic.#163848

Mallard, Damian Mallard Perez PLLC 889 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236

941-952-1682 | Lic.#882348

Manganiello III, Anthony J. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 | Lic.#52307

Martinez, Kelli Rising Star

Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP 2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-5599 | Lic.#1009766

Murphy, Daniel Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh 2822 University Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34243-2410

941-752-7000 – Bradenton

941-954-1234 – Sarasota Lic.#119576

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GREGORY P. LINEHAN, ESQ. HONOREE | Personal Injury

BIO

Mr. Linehan is a longtime Sarasota resident having lived here for over 55 years. After completing his studies at the University of Florida, he then attended law school in Miami. He worked in Miami for a brief period of time following law school before relocating back to Sarasota in 1997. Upon his return to Sarasota, Mr. Linehan joined a firm where his primary focus was worker’s compensation law. There he was active in advocating for the rights of injured people in the State of Florida. In addition to the practice of worker’s compensation law, Mr. Linehan began practicing personal injury and Social Security Disability. In 2003, he joined a smaller firm to help expand that firm’s areas of practice and to focus more on personal injury law. In 2022, Mr. Linehan formed his own firm, Greg Linehan Law, in order to provide more personalized and supportive services to his clients. Mr. Linehan practices in all State and Federal Courts throughout Florida.

What Sets Your You/Your Firm Apart From Others?

With more than 26 years of experience practicing law, Greg Linehan is prepared to get a client’s case underway immediately. The same attorney and legal assistant work on each case throughout the entirety of the case. When someone becomes a client of Greg Linehan Law, they will have direct contact with their attorney and legal assistant, as the team works together to take the stress o of the client and their loved ones. All successful outcomes at Greg Linehan Law come about through a concerted team e ort. When our firm helps someone with their injury claim or lawsuit, they can count on our entire team to join forces vigorously on their behalf. Our team will work together to deliver the outcome the each client deserves.

How do you represent, protect and support your clients?

Over the decades, Greg Linehan has established many long-lasting relationships with clients and their families, who in turn, refer others to us in times of need. The multiple areas of practice that we o er allow our firm to deliver personalized and integrated legal services that often involve complementary or overlapping areas of law. For example, we may bring a wrongful death claim while simultaneously guiding a family through the process of setting up an Estate. We may help an injured worker secure support through a workers’ compensation appeal, a third-party liability personal injury case and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. We take each individual’s ‘big picture’ and work through their case from the ground up to maximize their recovery.

FLORIDA BAR

DATE OF ADMISSION

September 26. 1996

DEGREES

Juris Doctor, St. Thomas University

Law School

PRACTICE AREAS

Auto Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Workers Compensation

Civil Litigation

Slip & Fall

LAW FIRM

Greg Linehan Law

CONTACT 1515
| greglinehanlaw.com
Ringling Blvd., Suite 230, Sarasota, Florida 34236 941.559.4529 | glinehan@greglinehanlaw.com
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Perez, Alan L.

Mallard Perez PLLC

889 N Washington Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-952-1682 | Lic.#60409

Reeves, Grace Herman & Wells PA

6151 Lake Osprey Dr | 3rd Fl

Sarasota, FL 34240

727-440-3976 | Lic.#119586

Robertson, Bill

The Robertson Law Firm

330 S Pineapple Ave | Ste 100

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2455 | Lic.#436607

Sammons, Trevor

Hale Law PA

2803 Fruitville Rd | Ste 240

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-735-4529 | Lic.#127423

Shapiro, David Shapiro | Delgado | Hofman

308 Cocoanut Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-4000 | Lic.#508764

Telfair, Charles W.

Lutz Bobo & Telfair PA

2 N Tamiami Trl | 5th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236-5574

941-951-1800 | Lic.#883964

Velado, Elizete Mallard Perez PLLC

889 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236

941-952-1682 | Lic.#99668

Walsh, Bernard F. Goldman Babboni Fernandez

Murphy & Walsh

2822 University Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34243-2410

941-752-7000 – Bradenton

941-954-1234 – Sarasota

Lic.#263826

Westheimer, F. Scott

Syprett Meshad PA

1900 Ringling Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7171 | Lic.#100242

FEATURED HONOREES

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Cowgill, Michael J. Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#1010945

Maglio, Altom M. Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#88005

Sayeg, Ilyas Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main S | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#99140

Stephan, Michele S. Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#96628

Williams, Tamara J. Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710

Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#127625

REAL ESTATE

Allen, Cameron W.

Rising Star

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

8433 Enterprise Cir | Ste 200

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-907-9022 | Lic.#1032034

Battaglia, Joseph B. Battaglia Law PLLC

9040 Town Center Pkwy

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-677-0088 | Lic.#58199

Bauer, Mallory

Rising Star

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#1008343

Belle, Michael J. Law Office of Michael J. Belle 2364 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34237

941-955-9212 | Lic.#840882

Berlin, Evan N. Legacy Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#980919

Brej, Caroleen B. Bentley Goodrich Kison

783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-556-9030 | Lic.#93188

Carr, Kathryn Angell

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2709 | Lic.#363618

Cason, Nancy E. Syprett Meshad PA

1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7171 | Lic.#574244

Causey, Kelly

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-907-0006 | Lic.#84567

Chapman Jr, Kenneth D. Bowman, George, Scheb, Kimbrough, Koach & Chapman PA

2750 Ringling Blvd | Ste 3

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-5510 | Lic.#863394

Christie, Nicole F. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-2564 | Lic.#1003223

Christy, Erin Hope

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2732 | Lic.#60510

Coldiron, Natalie Greenberg

Gibson Kohl PL

1800 2nd St | Ste 777

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-1166 | Lic.#99420

Conaboy, Andrew J.

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#114391

Currin, Peter T.

Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2030 | Lic.#190446

Desjarlais, Mary Lynn

Mary Lynn Desjarlais PA

2750 Stickney Point Rd | Ste 201

Sarasota, FL 34231

941-923-3388 | Lic.#347469

Dorrill, Saralyn Abel

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2741 | Lic.#3387

Dunlap, Scott W.

Legacy

Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236 ‘

941-366-0115 | Lic.#471844

Ebling, Jamie A.

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#369284

Edwards, Sheryl

The Edwards Law Firm PL

500 S Washington Blvd | Ste 400

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-363-0110 | Lic.#57495

Featherstone, Ryan A.

Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0115 | Lic.#17824

Fleming, Eric C.

The Law Offices of Eric C. Fleming PA

5011 Ocean Blvd | Ste 305 Sarasota, FL 34242

941-225-8877 | Lic.#60327

Glauser, Alexandra Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St | Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-4691 | Lic.#301997

Golm, Crystal D. Golm Law Firm 4916 26th St W | Ste 132 Bradenton, FL 34207

941-704-4049 | Lic.#14794

Gonzalez Moore, Lisa LGM Law, PLC 9040 Town Center Pkwy Bradenton, FL 34202

941-822-8780 | Lic.#484377

Grosso, Jennifer L. Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030 | Lic.#637815

Hankin, Michael T. Hankin & Hankin 100 Wallace Ave | Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-957-0080 | Lic.#696961

Harris, Ryan T. Rising Star Blalock Walters 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100 | Lic.#1018831

Hermey, Michelle Lajoie Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 1515 Ringling Blvd | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236 941-957-1900 | Lic.#35911

Horstkamp, Julie A. Horstkamp Law Firm PLLC 901 Venetia Bay Blvd | Ste 260 Venice, FL 34285 941-584-2060 | Lic.#149446

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ERIC C. FLEMING

BIO

Eric, a fifth-generation Florida Native, received his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and MBA from Stetson University School of Business Administration in 2008 after earning a B.A. in Business Management and a minor in Leadership Studies from the University of South Florida. In 2012 Eric founded the Law O ces of Eric C. Fleming with the goal of creating a laid-back boutique law firm focused on assisting clients with their real estate, business, and estate planning needs. In addition to his o ce being on Siesta Key, Eric and his wife Jordan also live on Siesta with their amazing children, Sawyer and Sailor. In their free time, they enjoy partaking in all the splendors of Sarasota such as boating, the beach, and amazing restaurant scene.

What Sets Your You/Your Firm Apart From Others?

We pride ourselves on being very involved in the local community and enjoy serving the needs of others. Eric is on the Board of Directors for several business-centric organizations, including the Argus Foundation, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, and the Bay Area Real Estate Counsel, which allows him to provide knowledge and insight for the betterment of the local community. In addition, Eric and his wife Jordan are on the Board of The Payton Wright Foundation, a local charitable foundation that provides financial assistance to families with children su ering from brain and spinal cancer so they can focus on their child’s care.

How Do You Represent, Protect and Support Your Clients?

Despite the laid back feeling of the o ce, as a real estate attorney, I represent, protect, and support my clients by employing a comprehensive approach to their legal needs. I ensure their investments are protected by conducting thorough due diligence, reviewing contracts, and identifying potential risks. I provide guidance and advice, addressing any concerns or uncertainties they may have.

Additionally, I am committed to providing personalized support, maintaining open lines of communication, and navigating any legal challenges that may arise. Ultimately, my goal on every transaction is to have my clients feel confident and satisfied after a smooth, seamless closing.

FLORIDA BAR

DATE OF ADMISSION

November 3, 2008

DEGREES

JD/MBA- 2008 Stetson University

PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate Business Estate Planning

LAW FIRM

The Law Offices of Eric C. Fleming, P.A.

CONTACT 5011 Ocean Blvd | Suite 305 | Siesta Key, FL 34242
941.225.8877 | Eric@SRQesq.com | SRQesq.com
HONOREE | Real Estate & Business
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Infanti, Michael Infanti Law Firm LLC

1661 Ringling Blvd | Ste 3453

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-256-7246 | Lic.#483590

Johnson, Ann S. Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0115 | Lic.#936561

Jordan, Nicole Nicole Jordan PA

9040 Town Center Pkwy

Bradenton, FL 34202

941-388-8232 | Lic.#12365

Kauffman, Gary

Kauffman Thompson PLLC

1990 Main St | Ste 725

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-479-3006 | Lic.#620981

Kohl, Lauren P. Gibson Kohl PL

1800 2nd St | Ste 777 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-1166 | Lic.#155829

Koontz, Jo Ann Koontz & Associates PL

1613 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34236

941-225-2615 | Lic.#29111

Lawrence, Richard Lawrence Advisory PLLC

1800 2nd St | Ste 888

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-479-8500 | Lic.#30463

Luzier, Thomas B. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-893-4005 | Lic.#899194

McComb, William C. Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#87063

McKay, Scott D. McKay Law Firm PA

1904 Manatee Ave W | Ste 300

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-251-4951 | Lic.#187800

FEATURED HONOREES

Najmy, Louis J. Najmy Thompson PL

1401 8th Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-2216 | Lic.#158402

Nohren, Alyssa M.

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#352410

Pflugner, J. Geoffrey

Legacy Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-907-0006 | Lic.#152304

Pitchford, Jan W. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2710 | Lic.#507784

Plummer, Matthew R. Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#51404

Price, Nicole M. Rising Star

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#1008117

Riddell, Cynthia A. Riddell Law Group

3400 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 202

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-366-1300 | Lic.#51456

Rosin, Andrew Law Offices of Andrew W. Rosin PA 1966 Hillview St

Sarasota, FL 34239

941-359-2604 | Lic.#598305

Ryskamp, Patrick W. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2035 | Lic.#178179

Saba, Richard D. Law Office of Richard D. Saba PA

2033 Main St | Ste 400 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-952-0990 | Lic.#175810

Scarlett Jr, Donald W. Ulrich Scarlett Watts & Dean PA

713 S Orange Ave | Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-955-5100 | Lic.#138101

Selvaraj, Natasha

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#124513

Smith, T.R.

Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

8433 Enterprise Cir | Ste 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-907-9022 | Lic.#104549

Sorrell, Benjamin C.

Shutts & Bowen LLP

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-3505 | Lic.#127208

Staggs, Matthew A.

Rising Star

Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#1011118

Thompson, Matthew J.

Kauffman Thompson PLLC

1990 Main St | Ste 725

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-479-3006 | Lic.#28555

Tullidge, Amanda C.

Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#106698

Villaveces, Juan C. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2765 | Lic.#188042

Walker, Adron H. Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron & Shea PLLC

3119 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-741-822 | Lic.#302287

Walters III, Clifford L. Legacy

Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#221971

Wickman, John E. Wickman Law Group PLLC

46 N Washington Blvd | Ste 15

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-259-6100 | Lic.#46884

SECURITIES LAW

Clayton, Drew Legacy

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#739464

Fanto, James E. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2764 | Lic.#1004144

Graham, Worth

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#92417

Taaffe, Michael S. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2720 | Lic.#490318

SPORTS LAW

Unkel, Christina Unkel Law PLLC

5020 Clark Rd | Ste 301

Sarasota, FL 34233

813-816-2775 | Lic.#99203

TAX LAW

Fergeson Jr, James O.

Legacy Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law

1515 Ringling Blvd | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-957-1900 | Lic.#171298

King, Mary E Law Office of Mary E. King PL 3389 Magic Oak Ln Sarasota, FL 34232

941-906-7585 | Lic.#987001

Mayper, Matthew B. Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law

1515 Ringling Blvd |10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-957-1900 | Lic.#956820

McLaughlin, Thomas J. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2042 | Lic.#772291

Wagner II, E John Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2037 | Lic.#167551

TRAFFIC LAW

Haenel, David The Law Place

1414 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239

941-444-4444 | Lic.#494712

TRIBAL LAW

Levinson, Pamela G. Maglio Christopher & Toale Law Firm

1605 Main St | Ste 710 Sarasota, FL 34236

888-952-5242 | Lic.#538345

WILLS

Archbold, Allison J. Allison Archbold Law Firm PA 2389 Ringling Blvd | Ste A Sarasota, FL 34237

941-960-8825 | Lic.#115088

Burchett, Charla M. Legacy Shutts & Bowen LLP

1858 Ringling Blvd | Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-3780 | Lic.#813230

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DAMIAN MALLARD, ESQ.

CONTACT 889 N Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236 941.952.1682 | dmallard@mallardperez.com | mallardperez.com

BIO

Damian Mallard is a BoardCertified Expert Attorney in the field of Civil Trial Litigation with over 32 years’ experience. His law practice includes all types of Negligence cases with a special emphasis on cases involving Nursing Home/ALF abuse, Institutional Child Abuse, Construction Site Injuries, Catastrophic Auto Accidents, and various types of Premises Liability cases. He has an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent rating is only earned through blind peer review evidencing elite legal ability. He is also Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, a distinction held by approximately 2% of lawyers in Florida. He is the Vice President of the Manasota Trial Lawyer’s Board (Sarasota/Bradenton area), an Eagle Member of Florida Justice Association (which advocates for consumer rights) and has been a

Board Member of that organization since 2014. He has tried cases in fourteen di erent cities in Florida and has obtained several million or multimillion-dollar verdicts and/ or settlements for his clients. Mr. Mallard is particularly proud of the fact that he has represented men, women, children, and young adults in claims for Institutional sexual abuse against churches, schools, day care centers and other organizations, most notably, the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Mallard graduated from the Stetson University College of Law in 1990 where he served on the Editorial Board of the Stetson Law Review. He has authored books on Auto Negligence Law, Nursing Home/ALF Abuse, and Child Abuse/Injury cases. He has been married for 29 years and has two daughters.

MISSION

Mallard Perez provides legal services to individuals who have been harmed in Nursing homes, ALFs, Catastrophic Auto Accidents, Institutional Child/ Sex Abuse matters, Construction Injuries, Medical Malpractice and Premises Liability matters. We treat each client with compassion and respect and provide one-one personal assistance and service to each client.

Testimonials

“There are no words to express our overwhelming thanks. May God pour out blessings on every one of you.”

“The Compassion and Professionalism from everyone at your firm helped me get through this most devastating event.”

FLORIDA BAR

DATE OF ADMISSION

April 30, 1991

DEGREES

J.D. Stetson University College of Law 1990.

PRACTICE AREAS

Car & Truck Accidents

Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Slip & Fall Iniuries

Child Abuse

Nursing Home/ALF Abuse

Medical Malpractice

Construction Iniuries

Boating Accidents

COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT

M.A.D.D.

The Salvation Army

Toy Drive each Christmas

The Special Olympics, Many other worthwhile endeavors

LAW FIRM

Mallard Perez, PLLC

HONOREE | Personal Injury
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Drean, Robert A.

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#81685

Elmore, Douglas J. Williams Parker Attorneys At Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6637 | Lic.#20858

Fowler, Christopher J. Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA

1819 Main St | Ste 610

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-954-4691 | Lic.#104085

Frano, Rose-Anne B. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2033 | Lic.#592218

Gans, Richard R. Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law

1515 Ringling Blvd | 10th Fl Sarasota, FL 34236

941-957-1900 | Lic.#40878

Gerling, Dana Laganella

Affordable Attorney

Gerling Law Group

6148 State Rd 70 E Bradenton, FL 34203

941-756-6600 | Lic.#503991

Gerling, Rodney

Affordable Attorney

Gerling Law Group

6148 State Rd 70 E

Bradenton, FL 34203

941-756-6600 | Lic.#554340

Glaser, Whitney C. Whitney C. Glaser PA

3027 Manatee Ave W | Ste B

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-241-8266 | Lic.#59072

Goethe, Jeffrey S. Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron & Shea PLLC

3119 Manatee Ave W

Bradenton, FL 34205

941-741-8224 | Lic.#861420

FEATURED HONOREES

FIRST EDITION

Recognizing the attorneys in the region who garnered the respect of their professional peers as honorees for the 2023 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide.

Gordon, Cheryl L.

Legacy

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2706 | Lic.#284483

Gregoria, Ric

Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236

941-536-2031 | Lic.#908551

Guy, Scarlett R.

Guy Law

2170 Main St | Ste 205

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-822-8869 | Lic.#627623

Hamrick, Michael M.

Greene Hamrick Schermer & Johnson PA 410 43rd St W | Ste N Bradenton, FL 34209

941-747-1871 | Lic.#290556

Heedy, Alisa M. Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-552-2569 | Lic.#119749

Heedy, David B. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2794 | Lic.#119196

Hodson, Ashley S. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

240 S Pineapple Ave | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-364-2723 | Lic.#64883

Jones, Lindsey E.

Bach, Jacobs & Byrne PA

240 S Pineapple Ave | Ste 700

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-906-1231 | Lic.#1003292

Kaplan, Todd D

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-907-0006 | Lic.#613371

Korszen, Dorothy L. Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr & Holmes PA

237 Nokomis Ave S Venice, FL 34285

941-484-1996 | Lic.#765317

Meltzer, Jenna Kyle

Rising Star

Blalock Walters PA

802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-0100 | Lic.#1028517

Najmy, Joseph L. Najmy Thompson PL

6320 Venture Dr | Ste 104 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-907-3999 | Lic.#847283

Payne, David W. The Payne Law Group PLLC

766 Hudson Ave | Ste C Sarasota, FL 34236

941-487-2800 | Lic.#958530

Peal, Gary W. Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC

3700 S Tamiami Trl | Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34239

941-954-9991 | Lic.#438650

Riccardi, Jordan J. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#100363

Robinson, M. Brandon Barnes, Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea & Robinson PLLC

3119 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-741-8224 | Lic.#119364

Savary Jr, Johnson S. Dunlap & Moran PA

22 S Links Ave | Ste 300

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-366-0115 | Lic.#162220

Searles, Joleen Searles & Gornitsky PLLC

1819 Main St | Ste 603 Sarasota, FL 34236

941-417-0096 | Lic.#30591

Silberstein, David M. Silberstein Law Firm PLLC

1515 Ringling Blvd | Ste 860

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-953-4400 | Lic.#436879

Troiano, Jeffrey T Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

200 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-329-6638 | Lic.#31557

Tullidge, Daniel L. Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law

1515 Ringling Blvd | 10th Fl

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-957-1900 | Lic.#106749

Waskom, John J. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA

2033 Main St | Ste 600

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-366-8100 | Lic.#962181

Waskom, Elsbeth Muirhead Gaylor Steves Waskom LLP

901 Ridgewood Ave

Venice, FL 34285

941-484-3000 | Lic.#932140

WORKER’S COMPENSATION

Annunciata, Amanda

Berlin Law Firm LLC

200 N Washington Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-777-7000 | Lic.#115553

Berlin, Stephen Berlin Law Firm LLC

200 N Washington Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-777-7000 | Lic.#44910

Christiansen, Eric M. Lancaster & Eure PA

711 N Washington Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7575 | Lic.#681245

Cromley, Terri F. Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett

714 Manatee Ave E | Ste C Bradenton, FL 34208 9

941-747-3100 | Lic.#118230

Eure, Rosemary B. Lancaster & Eure PA

711 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236

941-365-7575 | Lic.#797782

Ingram, Mark W. Ingram & Bunecky PA

7365 Merchant Ct | Ste 8 Sarasota, FL 34240

941-358-7880 | Lic.#102423

Murphy, Edward Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP

2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

941-748-5599 | Lic.#67792

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FLORIDA BARADMISSION

September 26, 2008

DEGREES

Bachelor of Science, Ferrum College, 2002

Juris Doctorate, Coastal School of Law, 2008

PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal Defense

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Forty Carrots

Key to the Cure Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance

Americans Inn of Court

Sarasota County Bar Association

Manatee County Bar Association

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

JAMES FOWLER

HONOREE | Criminal Defense

CONTACT 2075 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

941.404.8909 | jfowler@teamflg.com | thefowlerlawgroup.com

BIO

James Fowler is the founding partner of Fowler Law Group, P.A. James draws upon his diverse criminal law experiences to defend adults and juveniles involved in all types of criminal law matters, including federal and state crimes, DUI o enses, driver’s license suspensions and tra c cases. He is a 4th generation native of Sarasota County with strong ties to the local community. James served as a prosecutor with the O ce of the State Attorney in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties. As a prosecuting attorney he handled numerous DUI, misdemeanor, felony and juvenile cases and received specialized training from the Florida Tra c Safety Resource Prosecution Program in the areas of drugged drivers and DUI refusal cases and Motion Practice. He has been recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” and “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers Association from 2014 – 2020. He has been named to Super Lawyers Magazine list of “Rising Stars” from 2014 – 2020. James has also been nominated for Judicial Appointment by the 12th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission three times in as many years. James has been featured in numerous publications throughout his career; most notably Forbes, Entrepreneur, Hu Post, and Business Insider.

CHARLES W. TELFAIR, IV

HONOREE | Personal Injury

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

May 10, 1991

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, University of Tampa on a full ROTC scholarship, in 1987

Attended Officer Basic School at Fort McClellan 1988

Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law in 1990, Stanley Milledge Award

Retired from the US Army Reserves as Captain in 2000

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

32 years

LAW FIRM

Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, Trial Lawyers

BIO

Charles W. Telfair IV is a Personal Injury Attorney. Telfair began his career at Holland and Knight back in 1989. Holland and Knight chose to relocate to Tampa and Lutz, Bobo and Telfair opened its doors in April of 1992. Through his career Telfair has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest corporations in the world: Tropicana, Volvo Penta, Stanely Bostich, to name a few. Telfair believes accessibility and honesty are what his clients appreciate the most. Personal Injury law is personal. Telfair puts forth his energy, knowledge and time to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.

MISSION Lutz, Bobo & Telfair is an AV rated law firm, by Martindale Hubbell. This means that our peers have given us the highest rating for both ethics and legal ability. Here at Lutz, Bobo & Telfair we are privileged to work with you, and we are honored to share our experience with you. At Lutz, Bobo and Telfair we treat our clients the way we prefer to be treated.

CONTACT 6151 Lake Osprey Drive | Suite 300 | Sarasota, FL 34240 941.951.1800 | cwtelfair.com | lbtlaw.com

ANDREW POUGET

HONOREE | Criminal Defense

CONTACT 2075 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237

941.404.8909 | andrew@teamflg.com | thefowlerlawgroup.com

BIO

Andrew Pouget is a lifelong student of the law and vigilant advocate for justice. He understands that success is earned by hard work, determination, quality legal research, and framing arguments with precision and articulation. His passion for law is the driving force that compels him to take the extra step, and he does not quit until he achieves the best possible result for his clients. Since matriculating in 2018, Andrew has continued the fi rm’s legacy of providing high-quality criminal defense to Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa. Andrew’s depth of legal knowledge and proficiency in legal writing provides an essential element to FLG’s comprehensive approach to criminal defense, and his aptitude for appellate practice sets FLG apart as a full-service criminal defense fi rm in the SRQ area.

CYNTHIA RIDDELL

CONTACT 3400 S. Tamiami Trail | Suite 202 | Sarasota, FL 34239

941.366.1300 | criddell@rlglawfirm.com | rlglawfirm.com

BIO

Cynthia A. Riddell is the managing attorney at Riddell Law Group. She is admitted to practice in Florida as well as the U.S. District Court in and for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in and for the Middle District of Florida. She focuses her practice on transactional residential and commercial Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance. She is a Director on the Board for the Sarasota County Bar Association and a member of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar as well as the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. She received her B.A. in History from University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida and her Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida. Cynthia grew up in Sarasota and returned to the area after law school to join her father, Je Riddell, in the practice areas of real estate, bankruptcy and estate planning. Prior to attending law school, Cynthia worked as a Florida licensed title agent for Riddell Title & Escrow, closing both residential and commercial real estate transactions.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

16 years

DEGREES

University of Detroit Mercy, Suma Cum Laude, Majors in philosophy, political science, and pre-law Detroit College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, Juris Doctorate

Certificates in Trial Practice and Criminal Law

PRACTICE AREAS

DUI Defense, Criminal Appeals

Criminal Law

RECOGNITION

3rd year SRQ ‘Elite Top Attorneys’

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

April 21, 2008

DEGREES

Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Arts

PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate Closings

Title Insurance

Real Estate Litigation

Foreclosure

Short Sales Bankruptcy Law

Probate Administration

Business & Commercial Law

Contracts

Real Estate Law

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of Florida Bar

HONOREE | Real Estate Law

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

January 19, 1979

PRACTICE AREAS

Business Litigation

Construction Litigation

Real Estate Litigation

DEGREES

BA University of Florida; Juris Doctorate UF

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

30+ years

LAW FIRM

Sanchez Law, PLLC

ALBERT A. SANCHEZ, JR. HONOREE

| Business Litigation

CONTACT 2055 Wood St. | Suite 220 | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.366.0001 |

a.com | sanchezlawfl a.com

BIO

Albert Sanchez obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida with High Honors and his Juris Doctorate from UF where he was a Member and Editor of the UF Law Review. He has practiced law in Sarasota for over 30 years. During this period, from 1997-2012, he was also the managing partner of a real estate development and homebuilding company and a licensed contractor. This business experience has given him additional insight into how best to advise his clients when faced with a business, construction or real estate dispute.

Mr. Sanchez is a member of the Florida Supreme Court Business and Contracts Jury Instruction Committee. Practice Areas: Business, Construction and Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

About the firm. Sanchez Law provides legal advice in the resolution of business, construction and real estate disputes based on a two-step process. Initially, Mr. Sanchez performs with his client a thorough review and analysis of the facts relevant to the dispute and the law applicable to the dispute. Once this investigative analysis is performed and the client is advised of how di erent interpretations of applicable law might a ect his/her chances of success, discussions proceed to determine the best strategy for the client going forward. This approach seeks to assist the client in making sound decisions when weighing the costs, risks and rewards of a business, construction or real estate dispute.

CHRISTINE SENSENIG

HONOREE | Labor & Employment

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

February 22, 1996

DEGREES

University of South Florida, B.A., B.A., 1988, and MLA 1992

University of Florida

Levin College of Law, J.D. 1995

RECOGNITION

Florida Trend Magazine

Legal Elite, 2009-2023

SuperLawyer, 2015-2023

University of South Florida

Alumni Leader of the Year, 2009, AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell

LAW FIRM

Sensenig Law Firm

BIO

Christine Sensenig is the managing partner of The Sensenig Law Firm, P.A. She provides human resources and employment law advice as well as litigation defense to employers of all sizes in all aspects of the employment relationship. To build strong long-term relationships with clients, the Firm explores the “why” behind a client’s concerns. In employment law, clients have needs in “real time” and the Firm believes in being an accessible resource to our clients. Christine Sensenig is grateful to have been recognized in her community by colleagues that she respects and admires as a member of SRQ Magazine’s Elite Top Attorneys.

“I do my best because I am counting on you counting on me.”

— Maya Angelou

albert@sanchezlawfl
1515 Ringling Blvd., Suite 230, Sarasota, FL 34236 941.953.2828 | csensenig@senseniglawfirm.com | senseniglawfirm.com
CONTACT

CASEY COLBURN

HONOREE | Land Use, Environmental Law

CONTACT 7321 Merchant Ct. | Ste A | Sarasota, FL 34240

941.928.6801 | 850-692-9656 | Casey@CaseyColburn.com | caseycolburn.com

BIO

Mr. Colburn’s Florida-based boutique law practice is devoted to the acquisition, disposition and redevelopment of real estate. Casey assists landowners with zoning and permitting in the retail shopping center, waterfront, hospitality and residential sectors. He helps property owners and governments to properly apply FEMA’s “50% Rule” and other environmental, wetland, protected species, dock and navigation regulations. He leads due diligence teams for investor, merger, and portfolio deals. Casey also participates in the development and implementation of environmental rules, cleanup actions, renewable energy technologies, ethical practices, conservation and sustainable strategies. He has lectured about his experience with these topics. A significant part of his practice now involves co-counsel relationships with other lawyers and law fi rms from across the country. “Being brought in to assist a colleague’s valued client is a high honor, much like being recognized again this year by my talented local peers. Thank you, SRQ.”

KYLE STALNAKER

HONOREE | Family Law

CONTACT 6704 Professional Parkway W. | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941.359.7825 | Stalnakerlawfirm.com

BIO

Kyle Stalnaker received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his law degree from Stetson Law. Having played collegiate lacrosse at Cal Berkeley, attorney Stalnaker has shifted his aggressive style to the legal representation of his clients. For over 12 years, Kyle has gained his clients’ trust through relentless advocacy, responsive communication, and results driven performance.

What Sets Your You/Your Firm Apart From Others?

Family law and personal injury clients seek out a lawyer because they need help with a divorce, a child related issue, or have been injured in an accident. A keen awareness that these complicated issues require constant communication and compassion is what sets Stalnaker Law apart from other attorneys at the onset. Once the client’s actual case gets going, attorney Stalnaker’s courtroom confidence and sharp legal knowledge results in continued success.

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

September 17, 2003

Also licensed in Pennsylvania

PRACTICE AREAS

Zoning | Land Use

Environmental | Real Estate

Sustainability | Due Diligence

FEMA | Development

Permitting | Wetlands

Green Building | Waterfront

Permitting | Conservation

Riparian Rights | Docks

Contaminated Site Remediation

Redevelopment | Code

Enforcement | Ethics | Copyright

Shopping Center Law

LAW FIRM

The Colburn Firm, PL

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

June 12, 2012

DEGREES

UC Berkeley (Undergrad) and Stetson Law

PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law

Personal Injury

LAW FIRM

Stalnaker Law, P.A.

FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION

September 24, 1998

EDUCATION

Stetson University College of Law and Miami University

PRACTICE AREAS

Charitable 501c3 vehicles and Planned Giving Techniques Compliance with Regulations Concerning Foundations

LAW FIRM Community Foundation of Sarasota County

BETSY PENNEWILL

Honoree | Estate Planning, Trusts, Real Estate BIO

CONTACT 2635 Fruitville Rd | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.556.7152 | cfsarasota.org

Betsy Pennewill serves as General Counsel at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, working with donors and professional advisors to craft planned giving agreements and ensuring compliance with IRC regulations for foundations. She is also skilled in real estate transactions and estate planning matters. Pennewill is a member of the Public Policy Committee of Philanthropy Southeast and the past board chair of Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida.

Tell us about yourself and your firm. Community Impact Powered by Philanthropy: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County unites people and organizations to create opportunities across generations to improve lives. Each one of us has the potential to impact a person, cause, community. Be The One.

METHODOLOGY: To create the list, the magazine contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and Internet research process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verifi cation, and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process. We paired this with an Internet research process to identify success characteristics. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a lawyer’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that lawyer was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify lawyers disciplined for an infraction by the state regulatory board. These entities were excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments. Final note. We recognize that there are many good lawyers who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding lawyers in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet research campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective lawyers may not appear on the list. Disclaimers. DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe. Questions? For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.

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