SEPTEMBER 2026 | SPECIAL AWARDS SECTION
PALMETTO SARASOTA BRADENTON ANNA MARIA LAKEWOOD RANCH OSPREY VENICE NOKOMIS
2026 ELITE TOP ATTORNEYS LEGAL GUIDE | FIRST EDITION
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WELCOME
2026
From courtrooms to conference rooms, the Sarasota and Bradenton Area is home to some of Florida’s most respected legal minds. Each year, SRQ Magazine presents the Elite Top Attorneys program, a peer-nominated guide that shines a spotlight on outstanding legal professionals across the region, from Anna Maria Island and Lakewood Ranch to Downtown Sarasota, Venice, and Nokomis. We asked attorneys to nominate the colleagues they most respect, those they trust to stand beside them or challenge them across the aisle, and the response was overwhelming. Peer recognition is one of the highest forms of professional praise, especially in a field built on trust, intellect, and advocacy. This year’s honorees have earned the confidence of their fellow attorneys through years of dedication, sharp legal acumen, and unwavering ethical standards. In the 2026 Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide and awards section, you’ll meet the individuals whose work helps shape outcomes for clients and sets a high bar for the legal profession. Many are also leaders in our community, lending their expertise to causes and organizations that uplift our region. The law is more than a profession, it’s a pillar of a just society. The attorneys honored here are stewards of that ideal, ensuring that disputes are resolved with fairness, contracts are honored with clarity, and justice is pursued with integrity. We’re proud to share this year’s honorees with you. Join us in celebrating the 2026 Class of SRQ Magazine’s Elite Top Attorneys.
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 verification, and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process. 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. 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. 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. Only one ballot per person was accepted for each entry year. Nominators were asked to vote for a professional only if they had personally witnessed his/her skill and expertise. If a nominator voted for themselves in any category, they were also required to vote for at least two candidates outside of their practice in that same category. All nominators and nominees must be actively practicing within the Sarasota and Bradenton Area region. For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.
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LISTINGS ADOPTION LAW
2026
Paul J. Consbruck Paul J. Consbruck Attorney at Law 871 Venetia Bay Blvd, Ste 202 Venice, FL 34285 941-218-2705 Debra M. Salisbury Law Office of Debra M. Salisbury PA 3293 Fruitville Rd, Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-1616 APPELLATE LAW
Jesse R. Butler Butler Legacy and Litigation PLLC 2025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Ste 201 Bradenton, FL 34211 941-254-6611 Andrea Flynn Mogensen Law Office of Andrea Flynn Mogensen PA 677 N Washington Blvd, Ste 128 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-955-1066 Jennifer Anne Gore Maglio Mctlaw 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-952-5242 David A. Wallace Legacy Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030 ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
Kimberly Bonner Kim Bonner Mediation 5020 Clark Rd, Ste 152 Sarasota, FL 34233 941-479-9262 Stephen G. Brannan West Coast Mediators PO Box 2008 Sarasota, FL 34230 941-792-1695 John Chapman The John Chapman Law Firm PA 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 870 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-732-9577 Steven J. Chase Legacy Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2708 W. Drew Clayton Jr. Clayton ADR 5077 Fruitville Rd., Ste. 109 Box 111 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-265-1123
Larry K. Coleman Law Offices of Larry K. Coleman 4230 Riverview Blvd Bradenton, FL 34209 941-747-1234 Mark A. Haskins Upchurch Watson White & Max 5244 Siesta Cove Dr, Ste 230 Sarasota, FL 34242 800-264-2622 John Hawkins Grimes Galvano PL 1023 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0151 Leslie Telford Kettring Mediation Services of Southern Florida Inc PO Box 1948 Sarasota, FL 34230 941-957-3004 Gary H. Larsen Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680 Robert G. Lyons Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Richard B. Perlman Richard B. Perlman Esquire PO Box 8242 Longboat Key, FL 34228 941-228-8580 ATTORNEYS FOR NONPROFITS
Malcolm J. Pitchford Legacy Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2705 BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT
Laurie Blanton Holland Law Group PA 1401 Manatee Ave W, Ste 1010 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-744-5450 R. John Cole II Legacy Cole & Cole Law PA 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 24 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-4055 Richard J. Cole III Cole & Cole Law PA 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 24 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-4055 Richard V. Ellis Richard V. Ellis Law 2187 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237 941-841-1210 Mark D. Hildreth Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2747 James Jackman James D. Jackman PA 5008 Manatee Ave W, Ste A Bradenton, FL 34209 941-747-9191
Pamela Fields Legal Aid of Manasota 1900 Main St, Ste 302 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0038
Sherri L. Johnson Johnson Legal of Florida PL 2937 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 1 Sarasota, FL 34239 941-926-1155
Janella Leibovitz Legal Aid of Manasota 1900 Main St, Ste 302 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0038
Richard Loudermilk Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34230 941-364-2784
Christine Ann Neilson Hope Family Services PO Box 1624 Bradenton, FL 34206 941-747-8499
Kelly Roberts Roberts Law PLLC 2075 Main St, Ste 23 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-444-9783
BANKING AND FINANCIAL
BUSINESS LAW
Peter T. Currin Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2030
Morgan R. Bentley Legacy Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030
Zachary B. Buffington Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-893-4000 John M. Compton Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 Lori M. Dorman Dorman Law PA 1215 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-375-3565 Daniel J. Jackson Sandberg Phoenix 22 S Links Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0115 Matthew J. Lapointe Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100 Jodi M. Ruberg Trenam Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 320 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-263-8143 Jenifer S. Schembri Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100 Justin P. Senior Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2792 Michael E. Siegel Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3775 Yuliya V. Swaim Dominko & Swaim Law Group PLLC 6571 Palmer Park Cir Sarasota, FL 34238 941-394-0183 Brian L. Trimyer Harllee & Bald PA 202 Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205 941-744-5537 Steele T. Williams Steele Williams PA 1381 McAnsh Sq Sarasota, FL 34236 941-378-1800
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LISTINGS 2026
CIVIL LAW LITIGATION
Sara Castro Castro Potts Law Firm PLLC 1990 Main St, Ste 750 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-300-9595 Aaron Crittenden Harllee & Bald PA 202 Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205 941-744-5537 David J. Fredericks Anderson Givens & Fredericks PA 3665 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34233 941-866-4348 Bill Galvano Legacy Grimes Galvano PL 1023 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0151 Steven D. Hutton Legacy Hutton & Stall 2639 Fruitville Rd, Ste 302 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-364-9292 Adria Maria Jensen Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2739 Andrea M. Johnson Law Office of Andrea M. Johnson PA Po Box 14432 Bradenton, FL 34280 941-741-8224
Hunter G. Norton Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2771
Katlyn N. Craig Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030
Amanda R. Kison Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030
George Parpas Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6626
Daniel J. DeLeo Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2740
Jason A. Lessinger Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Bonnie Lee Polk Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-5548
Charles W. Denny IV Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680
Patrick J. Reilly Snyder & Reilly Trial Lawyers 355 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 941-485-9626 Michael Schuchat Lutz, Bobo & Telfair PA 2 N Tamiami Trl, 5th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-951-1800 Mark A. Schwartz Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6621 David Shapiro Shapiro Delgado 308 Cocoanut Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941-340-1667 CIVIL LAW TRANSACTIONAL
David S. Maglich James D. Gibson Legacy Gibson Kohl PL Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 1800 2nd St, Ste 777 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-362-8880 941-957-1900 Scott D. McKay McKay Law Firm PA 1904 Manatee Ave W, Ste 300 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-251-4951
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Caroleen B. Brej Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030
Michael P. Murphy Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680
Scott H. Carter Sandberg Phoenix 22 S Links Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0115
Christopher M. Nigro Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6633
Corinna S. Coser Bentley Goodrich Kison 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030
Przemyslaw L. Dominko Dominko & Swaim Law Group PLLC 6571 Palmer Park Cir Sarasota, FL 34238 941-394-0183 Michael A. France The Law Office of Michael A. France 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 230 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-888-7795
James E. Lynch Harllee & Bald PA 202 Old Main St Bradenton, FL 34205 941-744-5537 Declan P. Mahoney Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-957-1900 Fred E. Moore Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Matthew S. Francis Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Meghan E. O’Connell Sarasota, FL 34236 Rising Star 941-957-1900 Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA Martin Garcia 2033 Main St, Ste 600 GarciaDell Sarasota, FL 34237 1819 Main St, Ste 300 941-366-8100 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-960-8101 James D. O’Donnell Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP Conrado Gomez Jr. 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Bentley Goodrich Kison Sarasota, FL 34236 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 941-364-2725 Sarasota, FL 34239 941-556-9030 Meghan O. Serrano Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP Brian D. Goodrich 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Bentley Goodrich Kison Sarasota, FL 34236 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 941-364-2783 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-9030 Tyler B. Stall Hutton & Stall Aidan Anton Gross 2639 Fruitville Rd, Ste 302 Shutts & Bowen LLP Sarasota, FL 34237 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 941-364-9292 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-274-8892 Forest Sutton Syprett Meshad Daniel Guarnieri 1900 Ringling Blvd Lutz, Bobo & Telfair PA Sarasota, FL 34236 2 N Tamiami Trl, 5th Flr 941-365-7171 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-951-1800 Andrew Van Ness Rising Star Charles F. Johnson Bentley Goodrich Kison Legacy 783 S Orange Ave, Ste 300 Blalock Walters PA Sarasota, FL 34236 802 11th St W 941-556-9030 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
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Daniel P. VanEtten Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Timothy J. Rudge Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2785
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Richard T. Sommers Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2727
Michael A. Fant Jr. Gurley Fant PA 1800 2nd St, Ste 714 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-1489 Christopher C. Fiore Gurley Fant PA 1800 2nd St, Ste 714 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-1485 Alex Gurley Gurley Fant PA 1800 2nd St, Ste 714 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-1492 David E. Gurley Gurley Fant PA 1800 2nd St, Ste 714 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-586-1266 Philip N. Hammersley Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 Erik M. Hanson Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3774 Joseph M. Herbert Herbert & Associates Law PA 2033 Main St, Ste 502 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-444-0300 Andrew J. Oppenheim Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 813-221-7159 Ryan W. Owen Adams and Reese LLP 2001 Siesta Dr, Ste 302 Sarasota, FL 34239 941-316-7640 Anya L. Pardy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-893-4003 E. Zachary Rans Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3787
Christopher A. Staine Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2718 Alan E. Tannenbaum Hill Tannenbaum Legal 1990 Main St, Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236 866-863-0603 Christian T. Van Hise Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2711 J. Ben Vitale Vitale Law PA 5214 Paylor Ln Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941-552-7887 Douglas E. Walker Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-5545 CONSUMER LAW
Thomas L. Avrutis Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co LPA 201 Fletcher Ave Sarasota, FL 34237 941-263-4758 Sherry Ellis Sherry Ellis Law PLLC 1834 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236 941-363-0800 CORPORATE COUNSEL
Rian Elizabeth Davis At Home Auto Glass 6425 15th St E Sarasota, FL 34243 941-294-2664 Alisa Marie Heedy Northern Trust 1515 Ringling Blvd, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-316-4439 Telese L. Zuberer Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
CORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Amanda K. Fantauzzo Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-263-1520 Benjamin R. Hanan Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2788 Trevor J. Johnson Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-867-2374 Peyton A. Kreuscher Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6602 Mallory D. Osteen Rising Star Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6617 Christa L. Sullivan Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2750 CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Allan Baily Law Offices of Baily & Baily PA 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 18 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-9997 Courtney Benson CMB Law 546 12th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-4440 David Bouziane Knowles Bouziane & Shaffer Law LLC 2812 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-432-4953 Derek Byrd The Byrd Law Firm 2151 Main St, Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-954-3400 Adam Dunn The Dunn Law Firm PA 49 N E Ave Sarasota, FL 34237 941-866-4352
James Fowler Jr. Fowler Law Group PA 2075 Main St, Ste 38 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-404-8909 Jennifer Lea Fury FuryLaw LLC 433 8th Ave W Palmetto, FL 34221 941-900-9153 Colleen M. Glenn The Law Office of Colleen M. Glenn PA 1017 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-746-8800 Daniela Gomez Gomez Legal PLLC PO Box 102 Bradenton, FL 34206 941-666-2038 Kevin Griffith McIntosh Law 766 Hudson Ave, Ste B Sarasota, FL 34236 941-299-0701 Jacob Grollman Grollman Law 544 12th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-896-6775 Andrew T. Hibbert Glenn and Hibbert PA 100 Wallace Ave, Ste 360 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-357-1775 Brett McIntosh McIntosh Law 766 Hudson Ave, Ste B Sarasota, FL 34236 941-299-0701 Scott Miller The Miller Law Firm PA 5283 Office Park Blvd Bradenton, FL 34203 941-877-5587 Daniel D. Nawara The Law Offices of Daniel D. Nawara PA 1767 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Ste 303 Bradenton, FL 34211 941-920-5514 Andrew Pouget Fowler Law Group PA 2075 Main St, Ste 38 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-404-8909 William C. Price IV Law Offices of William C. Price IV PA 522 12th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-8001
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WILLIAM H. DRUMM, ESQ. HONOREE | FAMILY LAW
HONOREE
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF/YOUR FIRM William “Bill” Drumm is a seasoned family law attorney who brings a rare combination of empathy and tenacity to every case. With over 25 years of experience and bar admissions in Florida, New York, and North Carolina, he is known for navigating high-stakes divorce, custody, and support battles with precision and heart. Bill advocates fiercely for his clients while maintaining integrity. A former banker with a strong financial background, he is strategic in the courtroom and compassionate in person. He fights for fair outcomes and helps families move forward with strength and dignity. WHAT SETS YOUR YOU/YOUR FIRM APART FROM OTHERS? At Berlin Patten Ebling, we build long-term relationships by helping clients navigate some of life’s most important legal moments with confidence and clarity. Our team stands out for its collaborative approach, prompt communication, and genuine compassion. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, WILLIAM “BILL” DRUMM is a family law attorney at Berlin Patten Ebling with a focus on divorce and paternity cases. Drawing on his background in corporate finance, he skillfully handles complex financial issues, including equitable distribution, alimony, and child support, often working with forensic accountants
we craft innovative legal strategies designed to meet each client’s goals, whether they are buying a home, managing a family transition, or protecting their legacy. We believe in working together, staying accessible, and always putting people first.
to uncover hidden assets and value businesses. Bill also addresses custody
SHARE A CLIENT TESTIMONIAL “Bill Drumm is the most
matters, collaborating with psychologists and guardians ad litem in high-conflict
honest, decent, dedicated, ethical and responsible lawyer I
cases. Known for his empathy, Bill believes effective advocacy in family law starts
have ever known. He worked in my divorce with kindness and
with understanding. With over 25 years of experience and a strong track record in
generosity. I will be eternally grateful to him for his big heart and
both negotiation and litigation, he brings seasoned judgment and a compassionate
humanity. I have recommended him to everyone in need of an
approach to every case.
excellent lawyer.” — E. M.
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION July 20, 2000 DEGREES Bachelor of Science, Juris Doctor
PRACTICE AREAS Family Law Divorce Paternity Stepparent Adoption LAW FIRM Berlin Patten Ebling
CONTACT 3700 S. Tamiami Trail | Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34239 941.954.9991 bdrumm@berlinpatten.com berlinpatten.com
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MATTHEW S. FRANCIS HONOREE | COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
2026 HONOREE
WHAT SETS YOUR YOU/YOUR FIRM APART FROM OTHERS? Fergeson Skipper stands apart because we believe every client deserves personalized legal counsel backed by experience and responsiveness. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we take the time to understand each client’s objectives and provide practical strategies tailored to their needs. Our collaborative approach allows clients to benefit from the collective knowledge of attorneys across multiple practice areas. For 50 years, our firm has built a reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and exceptional client service. HOW DO YOU REPRESENT, PROTECT AND SUPPORT YOUR CLIENTS? At Fergeson Skipper, we represent our clients with deep experience, strategic advocacy, and unwavering commitment. We protect our clients’ interests through thorough preparation, proactive planning, and skillful negotiation or litigation, whether in real estate disputes, business matters, estate planning, or civil litigation. We support them as trusted long-term advisors, delivering clear guidance and responsive MATTHEW S. FRANCIS is a shareholder with Fergeson Skipper whose practice focuses on business litigation, construction litigation, real property litigation, and civil litigation. He enjoys working closely with individuals, families, and business
communication so they can move forward with confidence. Our goal is always practical solutions that safeguard what matters most: their families, businesses, and peace of mind.
owners to help them navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity.
MISSION: We are a full-service law firm. The attorneys at Ferg-
As part of Fergeson Skipper’s collaborative team, he is proud to contribute to
eson Skipper believe that relationships matter most. We provide
the firm’s 50-year approach of delivering trusted legal counsel with integrity,
detailed legal analysis, personal attention, and skill in finding solu-
professionalism, and personalized service to clients.
tions for a wide range of legal matters.
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION July 20, 2000 DEGREES University of Florida, Levin College of Law, JD Warrington College of Business
PRACTICE AREAS Litigation & Dispute Resolution Business, Contract and Commercial Litigation Construction & Design Defect Litigation Estate and Trust Litigation Real Estate Claims and Disputes Consumer Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
LAW FIRM Fergeson Skipper P.A. CONTACT 1515 Ringling Blvd. | 10th Floor | Sarasota, FL 34236 941.957.1900 | mfrancis@fergesonskipper.com fergesonskipper.com
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LISTINGS 2026
Jason Reid The Reid Law Firm 912 7th Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 941-920-5662
Edwin M. Boyer Boyer & Boyer PA 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 21 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-2304
Richard Charles Reinhart Law Offices of Richard C. Reinhart PC 538 12th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-1492
Sierra A. Butler Butler Legacy and Litigation PLLC 2025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Ste 201 Bradenton, FL 34211 941-254-6611
AnneMarie Rizzo The Law Place 1414 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-444-4444 Drew Solnoki The Byrd Law Firm 2151 Main St, Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-954-3400
Melissa Casanueva Butler Legacy and Litigation PLLC 2025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Ste 201 Bradenton, FL 34211 941-254-6611 Erika Dine Dine Elder Law 1161 E SR 70, Unit 110-822 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-746-3900
Erika Valcarcel Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer PA 2170 Main St, Ste 204 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-212-1791
John L. Ferrari Jr. Ferrari Elder Law 7100 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34238 941-960-1676
Brice Van Elswyk Van Elswyk Law PLLC PO Box 417 Nokomis, FL 34274 941-841-0132
James E. Johnson II James E. Johnson II 410 43rd St W, Ste N Bradenton, FL 34209 941-747-1871
Dustin Wagner Lightning Law PLLC 1201 6th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-993-4226
Gregory A. Kaiser Wills, Trusts, Probate & Elder Law Firm 6751 Professional Pkwy, Ste 104 Sarasota, FL 34240 941-914-9145
Mark R. Zimmerman Zimmerman & Zimmerman Law Firm 2055 Wood St, Ste 118 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-364-8503 EDUCATION LAW
Christopher A. Likens Christopher A. Likens PA 1800 2nd St, Ste 971 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7838
Jane Elizabeth Windsor Windsor Law LLC 1990 Main St, Ste 750 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-487-7527
Neil T. Lyons Luhrsen Goldberg LLC 6954 Professional Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34240 941-212-2600
ELDER LAW
Rebecca J. Proctor Proctor Elder Law PA 3639 Cortez Rd W, Ste 108 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-251-6969
Jeanne Bennett O’Brien & Bennett PA 2750 Ringling Blvd, Ste 3 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-316-9200 Teresa K. Bowman Teresa K. Bowman PA 3277 Fruitville Rd, Ste D-2 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-735-5200 Andrew R. Boyer Boyer & Boyer PA 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 21 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-2304
Tammie M. Sandoval-Badger Bank OZK 3705 53rd Ave E Bradenton, FL 34203 941-924-2116 Lindsey J. Segarra Bach, Jacobs & Byrne PA 2033 Main St, Ste 505 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-906-1231
Daniel Hooper Smith Advocates in Aging Law Office of Wiesner Smith 328 N Rhodes Ave Sarasota, FL 34237 941-242-7270 Kevin G. Staas Staas Law Group 801 E Venice Ave, Ste 2 Venice, FL 34285 941-408-8555 Bishop L. Toups Law Offices of Daily Montfort & Toups 249 Nokomis Ave S Venice, FL 34285 800-291-4881 Jami Worley Worley Elder Law PLLC 4916 26th St W, Ste 152 Bradenton, FL 34207 941-448-1302 EMINENT DOMAIN
Paul A. Blucher Blucher Law Group PLLC 7300 Delainey Ct Sarasota, FL 34240 941-361-1145 S. William Moore Moore Bowman & Reese PA 551 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-365-3800 Michael R. Whitt Legacy Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3516 FAMILY LAW
Nicole A. Behar Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680 Deborah J. Blue Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680 Adam Bragg Bragg Law Firm PLLC 2055 Wood St, Ste 209 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-893-1555 Faith Z. Brown Brown Brown & Kuhn 1001 3rd Ave W, Ste 375 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-953-2825
Heather Byrd The Byrd Law Firm 2151 Main St, Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-954-3400 Ryan Chapman Chapman Law 3859 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34233 941-922-0828 Peter Collins The Collins Law Group 1800 2nd St, Ste 785 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-9800 William H. Drumm Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991 Carmen R. Gillett Carmen R. Gillett PLLC 1845 Morrill St Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-9826 Paul F. Grondahl Paul F. Grondahl PA 3027 Manatee Ave W, Ste D Bradenton, FL 34205 941-730-9333 Jeffrey M. Guy Guy Law Group 2170 Main St, Ste 205 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-822-8869 Kathi Busch Halvorsen Legacy Kathi B. Halvorsen PA PO Box 1866, Ste 406 Sarasota, FL 34230 941-953-2612 Erin Ann Itts Itts Law PLLC 355 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 941-451-8074 Dana Keane Keane & Keane Attorneys at Law 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 5 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-7255 Amanda M. King Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171 Lisa J. Kleinberg Family Law Office of Lisa J. Kleinberg 1990 Main St, Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-306-4126
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BARBARA H. GORMLEY, ESQ. HONOREE | PERSONAL INJURY
HONOREE
OVER THE LAST 27 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. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR FIRM 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 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 Admitted to the 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® 2014 to present Member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION April 16, 1999 DEGREES Juris Doctor, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center
PRACTICE AREAS Motor Vehicle Accidents Trucking Accidents Motorcycle, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents Negligent Security Resulting in Injury Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents Nursing Home and ALF abuse
LAW FIRM Law Office of Barbara H. Gormley, P.A. CONTACT 2831 Ringling Blvd. | Suite 214E | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.366.1290 | barbara@barbarahgormleypa.com barbarahgormleypa.com
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Chrystal R. Koch Teresa K. Bowman PA 3277 Fruitville Rd, Ste D-2 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-735-5200
Kenneth M. Poole Jr. Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171
Peter J. Krotec Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171
Sean M. Powers Sean M. Powers Legal 437 10th Ave W Palmetto, FL 34221 941-518-6280
Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus Loftus Law 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 110 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-444-7278
Stephanie Baptiste Sandaire SB Florida Law 11161 State Road 70 E, Unit 110-967 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-404-5775
Lynette Mancuso Mancuso Mediation 1776 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-780-5001
Philip J. Schipani Schipani Law Group PA 1605 Main St, Ste 1110 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-499-8154
Paul M. McDermott McDermott Law Offices PLLC 6151 Lake Osprey Dr, 3rd Floor Sarasota, FL 34240 941-837-5071 Libby A. McNary McNary Law PLLC 1904 Manatee Ave W, Ste 200 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-345-1662 Lindsey A. Meshberger Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Stephanie L. Murphy The Murphy Law Group 2127 Ringling Blvd, Ste 102 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-282-5914 Colleen Norman Law Office of Colleen Norman PLLC 3293 Fruitville Rd, Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-390-0172 Sharon O’Day O’Day Resolutions 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 110 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-228-8571 Dan Policastro The Law Office of Dan Policastro PL 355 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 941-882-4367 Jillian Polk Rising Star Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171
Bianca N. Senior Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Jaime L. Wallace Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Juliana Ghiraldello Da Silva State Attorney’s Office 12th Circuit, Florida 1112 Manatee Ave W, 6th Flr Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-3077
Kristy Zinna The Law Office of Kristy Guy Zinna PL 433 8th Ave W Palmetto, FL 34221 941-209-1511
HEALTHCARE LAW
GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Ivan Alvarez State Attorney’s Office 12th Circuit, Florida 1112 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-3077 Kelly M. Fernandez Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA 6853 Energy Ct Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941-306-4730
Edward B. Sobel Edward B. Sobel PA 4900 Manatee Ave W, Ste 206 Bradenton, FL 34209 941-746-1203
David M. Levin Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Jaclyn R. Soroka Betras Kopp LLC 6320 Venture Dr, Ste 104 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 813-333-9420
Michael R. McKinley Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-316-8867
Kyle Stalnaker Stalnaker Law PA 6704 Professional Pkwy Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941-359-7825
Maggie D. Mooney Persson, Cohen, Mooney, Fernandez & Jackson PA 6853 Energy Ct Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941-306-4730
Paola Stay Stay Law Office PLLC 520 12th St W, Ste 204 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-900-7249 Angela D. Tobaygo Angela Tobaygo Law 100 Wallace Ave, Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-404-1333 Monica Villaverde The Law Offices of Monica Villaverde PLLC 1990 Main St, Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-284-4985
Joseph J. Polzak Polzak Shamsey Mladinich PLLC 111 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 23236 941-263-6980 Marisa J. Powers Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100 John K. Shamsey Polzak Shamsey Mladinich PLLC 111 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 23236 941-263-6980
Jennifer Grosso Sarasota Memorial Health Care System 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34239 941-917-9000 John L. Moore Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6620 Alexis Rosenberg Rosenberg Law PA 1895 Floyd St, Ste B Sarasota, FL 34239 941-373-6777 Bruce Rosenberg Rosenberg Law PA 1895 Floyd St, Ste B Sarasota, FL 34239 941-373-6777 Robert S. Stroud Fox Rothschild LLP 2 N Tamiami Trl, Ste 400 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-308-2674 Gregory A. Zitani Alpha Law Group PLLC 2101 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-304-1500 IMMIGRATION LAW
Andres Coballasi Durand Kenyon Law Group PLLC 1215 Manatee Ave W, Ste 105 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-894-1234 Daisy Delatorre Pathway Legal Group PLLC 3711 Cortez Rd W, Ste 130 Bradenton, FL 34210 941-265-8595 P. Christopher Jaensch Jaensch Immigration Law 2199 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-9841 Victoria Jaensch Karins Jaensch Immigration Law 2199 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-9841
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ALAN PEREZ,ESQ. PARTNER
HONOREE
HONOREE | PERSONAL INJURY
ALAN PEREZ brings the perfect blend of legal mastery, innovative thinking, and personal dedication to every case he handles. Board Certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in Civil Trial Law—a distinction held by less than 1% of attorneys eligible to practice in the State of Florida—Alan has proven himself at the highest level of courtroom excellence. With a fierce commitment to justice, Alan represents injury victims across Florida in cases involving auto accidents, falls, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and institutional physical and sexual abuse. Known for his dynamic presence in the courtroom, he integrates advanced technology into every phase of litigation and trial—creating compelling visuals, leveraging data, and presenting evidence with clarity and impact. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR FIRM For over 25 years Mallard Perez, PLLC, has been dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured individuals, providing them with aggressive legal representation to secure maximum compensation for their damages. With years of experience in handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and medical malpractice, our team of skilled attorneys is committed to providing personalized attention and clear communication throughout the legal process. We believe in holding negligent people and businesses accountable and ensuring our clients receive the justice they deserve.
Alan is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, the Federal Middle District
HOW DO YOU REPRESENT, PROTECT AND SUPPORT
of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme
YOUR CLIENTS? Clients trust Alan not just for his legal skills,
Court. His excellence has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
but for his personal investment in their stories. He offers each
every year since 2012— a testament to his integrity skill, and results. Fully bilingual
client direct, one-on-one attention, building relationships that
in English and Spanish, Alan serves a broad range of clients, ensuring that language
fuel powerful advocacy and generate consistent referrals.
is never a barrier to justice.
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION November 4, 2008 DEGREES J.D. University of Dayton B.A. St. Mary’s University
PRACTICE AREAS Car, Truck, Motorcycle, and Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Slip & Fall Injuries Child Abuse Nursing Home/ALF Abuse Medical Malpractice
LAW FIRM Mallard Perez, PLLC CONTACT 889 N. Washington Blvd. | Sarasota, FL 34236 941.952.1682 | alan@mallardperez.com mallardperez.com
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James G. Martin Law Office of James G. Martin PA 100 Wallace Ave, Ste 380 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-953-3900
Gail E. Farb Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-2557
Jackson Boone Boone Law Firm 1001 Avenida del Circo Venice, FL 34284 941-488-6716
Anthony Edward Olson Anthony Olson PA Immigration Law Firm 2020 Cattlemen Rd, Ste 100 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-362-7100
Jennifer M. Fowler Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-2558
G. Matthew Brockway Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Jason P. Ramos Law Offices of Jason P. Ramos PLLC 306 N Rhodes Ave, Ste 109 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-876-5454 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Douglas A. Cherry Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2738 Adam B. Portnow Law Office of Adam B. Portnow PL 100 Wallace Ave, Ste 310 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-373-1797 Elizabeth M. Stamoulis Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-5546 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Marisa S. Agganis Rising Star Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-2562 Anne Willis Chapman Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100 Jason A. Collier Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2791 Jennifer B. Compton Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2754 Patrick J. Duggan Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2735
Ryan M. Guerin Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2704
Casey Colburn The Colburn Firm 7321 Merchant Ct, Ste A Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941-928-6801
Nikhil N. Joshi Hultman & Joshi PA 2055 Wood St, Ste 208 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-218-2800
Stacy Dillard-Spahn Law Office of Robert K. Lincoln PA 1549 Ringling Blvd, Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-681-8700
Frank Michael Malatesta Malatesta Law Office 871 Venetia Bay Blvd, Ste 235 Venice, FL 34285 941-256-3812
Caleb J. Grimes Legacy Grimes Galvano PL 1023 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0151
Christine Sensenig Sensenig Law Firm PA 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 230 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-953-2828 Kimberly Page Walker Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6628 Barbara J. Welch Essenson Law Firm 100 Wallace Ave, Ste 310 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-954-0303 LAND USE ENVIRONMENT
Charles D. Bailey Jr. Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6609 Charles D. Bailey III Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-5551 Mark P. Barnebey Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
N. Macaire King Rising Star Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Robert K. Lincoln Legacy Law Office of Robert K. Lincoln PA 1549 Ringling Blvd, Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-681-8700 William W. Merrill III Legacy Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Stephen D. Rees Jr. Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-907-0006 Scott E. Rudacille Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100 Patrick Seidensticker Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Leah M. West Rising Star Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE
Patricia D. Crauwels Eastmoore Crauwels & Dubose PA 1626 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-8888 Ralph L. Marchbank Jr. Dickinson & Gibbons PA 401 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-366-4680 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFF
Theodore C. Eastmoore Legacy Eastmoore Crauwels & Dubose PA 1626 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-8888 James Horne James Horne Law 9040 Town Center Pkwy Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-541-3446 Patrick S. McArdle Arroyo | Mcardle 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 26 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-404-5987 Derek A. Reams Q Law Injury Attorneys 607 7th St E Bradenton, FL 34208 941-748-1358 Charles W. Telfair Lutz, Bobo & Telfair PA 2 N Tamiami Trl, 5th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-951-1800 PERSONAL INJURY
Alyson Battaglia Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP 2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-299-0308 Drake Buckman Buckman, Buckman & Castellano PA 2023 Constitution Blvd Sarasota, FL 34231 941-304-4154
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DAMIAN MALLARD, ESQ. MANAGING PARTNER
HONOREE
HONOREE | PERSONAL INJURY
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR FIRM For over 25 years Mallard Perez, PLLC, has been dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured individuals, providing them with aggressive legal representation to secure maximum compensation for their damages. With years of experience in handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and medical malpractice, our team of skilled attorneys is committed to providing personalized attention and clear communication throughout the legal process. We believe in holding negligent people and businesses accountable and ensuring our clients receive the justice they deserve. SHARE YOUR MISSION: Our mission at Mallard Perez, PLLC, is to passionately advocate for the rights and justice of our clients through expert trial representation. We strive to provide a supportive and empathetic environment for our team, fostering collaboration, growth, and the highest standards of legal excellence. Together, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected. SHARE A TESTIMONIAL: After two long years, my case has been settled. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude DAMIAN MALLARD is the Managing Partner of Mallard Perez, PLLC. He has
for all the hard work and dedication that Damian has done for me.
practiced law for 35 years, beginning his career for 22 years working for Insurance
Damian and his team went above and beyond to help me with my
Companies defending Personal Injury cases. He is a Board-Certified Trial Lawyer,
case and get things done. Thank you for pouring so much effort
a distinction held by less than 1% of attorneys eligible to practice in the State
and energy into everything you did for me. Your hard work truly
of Florida. He has tried cases all over Florida and handles Catastrophic Auto
made a difference, and it is greatly appreciated. I would highly
Accident cases, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Institutional Child
recommend Mallard Perez to anyone who needs the help. There is
Abuse cases statewide.
no question that Damian is the best at what he does!!
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION April 30, 1991 DEGREES J.D. Stetson University College of Law, 1990
PRACTICE AREAS Car, Truck, Motorcycle, and Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Slip & Fall Injuries Child Abuse Nursing Home/ALF Abuse Medical Malpractice
LAW FIRM Mallard Perez, PLLC CONTACT 889 N. Washington Blvd. | Sarasota, FL 34236 941.952.1682 | damian@mallardperez.com mallardperez.com
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LISTINGS 2026
Nicholas J. Castellano II Buckman, Buckman & Castellano PA 2023 Constitution Blvd Sarasota, FL 34231 941-304-4154
Christopher Hallet Mallard Perez PLLC 889 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-952-1682
Warren H. Chin Eastmoore Crauwels & Dubose PA 1626 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-8888
Courtney Isop Mallard Perez PLLC 889 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-952-1682
Karly R. Christine Christine Law PA 5531 Marquesas Cir Sarasota, FL 34233 941-548-9555
Patrick Iyampillai Hale Law 2803 Fruitville Rd, Ste 240 Sarasota, FL 34237 800-800-1414
Dan Dannheisser Dannheisser Injury Law 1834 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236 941-842-0840
Rose Kasweck Hale Law 2803 Fruitville Rd, Ste 240 Sarasota, FL 34237 800-800-1414
Jim L. Delgado Shapiro Delgado 308 Cocoanut Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941-340-1667
Amy Kimberly Kenyon Kenyon Law Group PLLC 1215 Manatee Ave W, Ste 105 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-225-2616
E. Keith DuBose Eastmoore Crauwels & Dubose PA 1626 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-8888
Alexander J. Kompothecras Alpha Law Group PLLC 2101 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-304-1500
Chase J. Englelbrecht Alpha Law Group PLLC 2101 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-304-1500
Kennedy Legler Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP 2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-299-0308
Stephen Fernandez Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh 2822 University Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34243 941-842-2231
Danielle M. Lindauer Becker & Lindauer LLC 11023 Gatewood Dr, Ste 103 Bradenton, FL 34211 941-200-4822
Christina A. Goldberg Luhrsen Goldberg LLC 6954 Professional Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34240 941-212-2600 David Goldman Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh 2822 University Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34243 941-842-2231 Barbara H. Gormley Law Office of Barbara H. Gormley PA 2831 Ringling Blvd, Ste 214E Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-1290 Patrick M. Hale Hale Law 2803 Fruitville Rd, Ste 240 Sarasota, FL 34237 800-800-1414
Daniel Murphy Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh 2822 University Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34243 941-842-2231
Michele Stephan-Arsenault Mctlaw 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236 888-952-5242
Alan L. Perez Mallard Perez PLLC 889 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-952-1682
Cameron W. Allen Rising Star Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 8433 Enterprise Cir, Ste 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-954-9991
Alicia A. Piro The Law Offices of Alicia A. Piro PL 7719 Holiday Dr Sarasota, FL 34231 941-925-4800 Bill Robertson The Robertson Law Firm 330 S Pineapple Ave, Ste 110 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2455 Maxwell Shrem Rising Star Hale Law 2803 Fruitville Rd, Ste 240 Sarasota, FL 34237 800-800-1414 Bernard Walsh Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh 2822 University Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34243 941-842-2231 F. Scott Westheimer Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171 PRODUCT LIABILITY
Julie S. Luhrsen Luhrsen Goldberg LLC 6954 Professional Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34240 941-212-2600
Michael J. Cowgill Mctlaw 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236 888-952-5242
Damian Mallard Mallard Perez PLLC 889 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-952-1682
Altom M. Maglio Mctlaw 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236 888-952-5242
Anthony J. Manganiello III Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Ilyas Sayeg Justice Law 49 N East Ave Sarasota, FL 34237 954-515-5656
Kelli Martinez Guardian Legal Counsel PA 8433 Enterprise Cir, Ste 100 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-466-4529
Tamara J. Spires Mctlaw 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34236 888-952-5242
REAL ESTATE
Katherine Andrews Rising Star Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 8470 Enterprise Cir, Ste 201 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-366-8100 Maury Azerad Properties Title LLC 5218 Paylor Ln Sarasota, FL 34240 941-260-9221 Joseph B. Battaglia Battaglia Law PLLC 9040 Town Center Pkwy Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-677-0088 Michael J. Belle Law Office of Michael J. Belle 2364 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34237 941-955-9212 Evan N. Berlin Legacy Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991 Jill M. Bowen Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2775 Kathryn Angell Carr Legacy Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2709 Nancy E. Cason Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171 Erin Hope Christy Trenam Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 320 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-278-4305
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KYLE STALNAKER HONOREE | FAMILY LAW
HONOREE
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF/YOUR FIRM Stalnaker Law dedicates its practice to the areas of Family Law and Personal Injury. In 2022, the firm opened its doors in Lakewood Ranch, Florida — the same town Kyle Stalnaker and his family call home. Since then, Stalnaker Law has been honored in SRQ Magazine’s “Best Legal Firm” awards every year—first earning Gold, then Platinum twice, and this past year Bronze—all as a solo practitioner law firm. Kyle has also been named to SRQ Magazine’s “Elite Top Attorneys” list three times. WHAT SETS YOUR YOU/YOUR FIRM APART FROM OTHERS? Every client deserves an attorney who treats their case like it’s the only one that matters. Stalnaker Law combines aggressive advocacy with genuine accessibility — clients speak directly with their attorney, get honest answers, and are kept informed at every step. The firm has built its reputation on preparation, results, and KYLE STALNAKER brings a relentless competitive drive to every case he handles.
relentless dedication to the client. Whether your matter calls for
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and Stetson University Col-
a hard-fought trial or a strategic settlement, Stalnaker Law brings
lege of Law, Kyle has spent over 14 years earning his clients’ trust through tena-
the same intensity to every case. Your fight becomes our fight.
cious advocacy and an unwavering commitment to results. Clients turn to Kyle not only for his aggressive courtroom presence, but for his accessibility — he believes
SHARE YOUR MISSION Stalnaker Law exists to provide every
responsive, honest communication is the foundation of effective representation.
client focused, fearless representation. Rooted in the Lakewood
Whether negotiating a favorable settlement or arguing at trial, Kyle approaches
Ranch community and serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties,
each matter with preparation, resolve, and a singular focus: fighting for his clients.
we combine relentless advocacy with direct communication and
When your case matters, experience and dedication make the difference.
total dedication. Our mission is to guide families and injury victims
Kyle Stalnaker delivers both.
through life’s hardest moments toward the justice they deserve.
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION June 12, 2012
PRACTICE AREAS Family Law Personal Injury
DEGREES UC Berkeley (Undergrad) and Stetson Law
LAW FIRM Stalnaker Law, P.A.
CONTACT 6704 Professional Parkway W | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941.359.7825 | Stalnakerlawfirm.com
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Natalie G. Coldiron Natalie G. Coldiron PLLC 1990 Main St, Ste 801 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2491 Andrew J. Conaboy Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991 Amy L. Concilio Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2029 Nicole F. Cromie Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-2564 Melanie DeLeon-Thompson Schofield & Spencer PA 1429 60th Ave W, Ste 300 Bradenton, FL 34207 941-755-2674 Scott W. Dunlap Legacy Sandberg Phoenix 22 S Links Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0115 Jamie A. Ebling Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991 Sheryl Edwards The Edwards Law Firm PL 500 S Washington Blvd, Ste 400 Sarasota, FL 34236 800-896-3619 Kyle D. Elliott Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6618 Ryan A. Featherstone Sandberg Phoenix 22 S Links Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0115 Sarah E. Ferlazzo Rising Star Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-953-5315 Christa L. Folkers Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-5554
Alexandra Glauser Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 Crystal Golm Golm Law Firm 1904 Manatee Ave W, Ste 300 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-704-4049 Kirsten Guerin Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 Ryan T. Harris Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
William C. McComb Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991 Lisa Gonzalez Moore LGM Law PLLC 1201 6th Ave W, 2nd Flr Bradenton, FL 34205 941-822-8780 Alyssa M. Nohren Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Sam D. Norton Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691
Michelle Lajoie Hermey Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law John C. Patterson Jr. Legacy 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Shutts & Bowen LLP Sarasota, FL 34236 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 941-957-1900 Sarasota, FL 34236 Julie A. Horstkamp 941-552-3770 Horstkamp Law Firm PLLC 901 Venetia Bay Blvd, Ste 260 Stephen G. Perry Venice, FL 34285 Blalock Walters PA 941-584-2060 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 Michael Infanti 941-748-0100 Infanti Law Firm PLLC 1605 Main St., Suite 1112 Peter J. Pike Sarasota, FL 34236 Pike Law 941-960-8823 4901 26th St W Bradenton, FL 34207 Ann S. Johnson 941-312-2580 SandbergPhoenix 22 S Links Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0115
Gary Kauffman Kauffman Thompson PLLC 1990 Main St, Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-479-3006 Lauren P. Kohl Gibson Kohl PL 1800 2nd St, Ste 777 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-1166 Richard Lawrence Lawrence Advisory PLLC 1800 2nd St, Ste 888 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-479-8500 Thomas B. Luzier Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-893-4005
Nick Roknich IV Rising Star The Roknich Law Firm PA 1800 2nd St, Ste 854 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-404-4540 Patrick W. Ryskamp Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2035 Natasha Selvaraj Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991 Peter Z. Skokos Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 T.R. (Thomas) Smith Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 8433 Enterprise Cir, Ste 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-954-9991 Benjamin Sorrell Syprett Meshad 1900 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7171 Matthew A. Staggs Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Jan W. Pitchford Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2710
Matthew J. Thompson Kauffman Thompson PLLC 1990 Main St, Ste 725 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-479-3006
Matthew R. Plummer Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Amanda C. Tullidge Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Nicole M. Price Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
Janelle VanHoose Esposito Law Group PA 1205 Manatee Ave W, Ste 200 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-251-0000
Cynthia A. Riddell Riddell Law Group 3400 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 304 Sarasota, FL 34239 941-366-1300
Juan C. Villaveces Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2765
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MATTHEW F. TYMPANICK HONOREE | SPORTS LAW
HONOREE
MATTHEW TYMPANICK is a State/Federal Criminal Defense Attorney out of Sarasota, Florida. He has tried over 40 cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to serious felonies. Before starting Tympanick Law, P.A., in November 2021, he was a felony prosecutor for over three years handling thousands of cases. Attorney Tympanick is also a NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor. Attorney Tympanick has appeared on television programs including: 48 hours, Live Now from Fox, Court TV, and many more. He also appears regularly on radio/podcasts discussing sports law issues throughout the country. MISSION: To provide excellent representation that is accessible, transparent and innovative, during a time when people need it most. SHARE A CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “My wife and I highly recommend Matthew Tympanick! Matt is very knowledgeable and kept us informed about our case status with frequent updates. During the formal mediation, Matt was amazing! He is a skilled negotiator. He negotiated a settlement for us that was almost 50 percent higher than the maximum that the insurance company initially said that they were willing to pay.” — Robert W.
FLORIDA BAR DATE OF ADMISSION April 13, 2017 DEGREES Juris Doctor University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth
PRACTICE AREAS Criminal Law Personal Injury Sports Law
LAW FIRM Tympanick Law, P.A CONTACT 1680 Fruitville Road | Suite 519 | Sarasota, FL 34236 888.667.2642 | mtympanick@tympanicklaw.com tympanicklaw.com
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LISTINGS 2026
Clifford L. Walters III Legacy Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Todd D. Kaplan Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-907-0006
John E. Wickman Wickman Law Group PLLC 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 15 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-259-6100
Mary E. King Law Office of Mary E. King PL 3389 Magic Oak Ln Sarasota, FL 34232 941-906-7585
SECURITIES
Jo Ann Koontz Koontz & Associates PL 1613 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-225-2615
Michael D. Bressan Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2717 James E. Fanto Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2764 Worth Graham Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Jarrod J. Malone Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2715 Brandon M. Taaffe Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2773 Charles A. Wood Jr. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2716 SPORTS LAW
Matthew F. Tympanick Tympanick Law PA 1680 Fruitville Rd, Ste 519 Sarasota, FL 34236 888-667-2642 Christina E. Unkel Unkel Law Firm PLLC 5020 Clark Rd, Ste 301 Sarasota, FL 34233 941-219-5842 TAX LAW
David P. Johnson Legacy David P. Johnson Attorney at Law 2201 Ringling Blvd, Ste 104 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-365-0118
Erik J. Arroyo Arroyo | Mcardle 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 26 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-404-5987 Gregory S. Band Band Law Group 1543 Second St Sarasota, FL 34236 941-917-0505 x10 Charla M. Burchett Legacy Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3780
Matthew B. Mayper Sean M. Byrne Legacy Bach, Jacobs & Byrne PA Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 2033 Main St, Ste 505 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Sarasota, FL 34237 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-906-1231 941-957-1900 Allie R.B. Castellano Thomas J. McLaughlin Buckman, Buckman & Castellano PA Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 2023 Constitution Blvd 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34231 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-304-4154 941-536-2042 Jared T. Coldiron E. John Wagner II Norton, Hammersley, Williams Parker Attorneys at Law Lopez & Skokos PA 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2037 941-954-4691 Michael “Mike” J. Wilson Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2043
Elizabeth P. Cottom Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6631
TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL
Robert A. Drean Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100
C. Jade Davis Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2799 TRAFFIC LAW
Darren Finebloom The Law Place 1414 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-444-4444 David Haenel The Law Place 1414 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-444-4444 WILLS
J. Allison Archbold Archbold Law Firm PA 1217 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-960-8825
Douglas J. Elmore Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6637 Katherine M. Fall Boyer & Boyer PA 46 N Washington Blvd, Ste 21 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-2304 Lorenzo A. Fernandez Rising Star Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-231-1204
Christopher J. Fowler Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos PA 1819 Main St, Ste 610 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-954-4691 Rose-Anne B. Frano Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2033 Richard R. Gans Legacy Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-957-1900 Dana Laganella Gerling Affordable Attorney Gerling Law Group 6148 State Rd 70 E Bradenton, FL 34203 941-756-6600 Rodney Duane Gerling Affordable Attorney Gerling Law Group 6148 State Rd 70 E Bradenton, FL 34203 941-756-6600 Whitney C. Glaser Legacy Whitney Glaser Law 3027 Manatee Ave W, Ste B Bradenton, FL 34205 941-241-8266 Jeffrey S. Goethe Barnes Walker 3119 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-741-8224 Cheryl L. Gordon Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2706 Ric Gregoria Legacy Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-536-2031 Scarlett R. Guy Guy Law Group 2170 Main St, Ste 205 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-822-8869 Valerie Lang Hall Lang Hall Law Offices 3639 Cortez Rd W, Ste 106 Bradenton, FL 34210 888-973-5043
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LISTINGS 2026
Michael M. Hamrick Greene Hamrick Schermer & Johnson PA 410 43rd St W, Ste N Bradenton, FL 34209 941-747-1871
John A. Moran Legacy Sandberg Phoenix 6111 Exchange Way Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-366-0115
Neil William Scott Legacy Neil W. Scott Attorney at Law 1800 2nd St, Ste 818 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-906-8555
Sarah J. Harnden Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3785
Anthony G. Mowry BKM Attorneys at Law 1872 S. Tamiami Trl, Ste D Venice, FL 34293 941-493-0871
JoAnne “Joleen” K. Searles Shutts & Bowen LLP 1858 Ringling Blvd, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-3773
David B. Heedy Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2794
Tina M. Mroczkowski Bowman, George, Scheb, Kimbrough, Koach & Chapman PA 2750 Ringling Blvd, Ste 3 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-5510
David M. Silberstein Legacy Silberstein Law Firm PLLC 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 860 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-953-4400
Gary W. Peal Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 3700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239 941-954-9991
Alexander A Stewart Stewart & St. Paul Estate Law PLLC 1201 6th Ave W, Ste 100 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-217-7654
Joshua P. Perez Rising Star Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 201 Center Rd, Ste 210 Venice, FL 34285 941-954-9991
Gianna M. Tomeo Rising Star Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6623
Meghan Griffin Persampiere Rising Star Sandberg Phoenix 6111 Exchange Way Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-366-0115
Jeffrey T. Troiano Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-329-6638
Jennifer J. Hensley Hensley Law Offices 5190 26th St W, Ste D Bradenton, FL 34207 941-755-8583 Susan Hines Hancock Whitney Wealth Management 1800 2nd St, Ste 103 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-556-4866 Ashley S. Hodson Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP 240 S Pineapple Ave, 9th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-364-2723 Bryan S. Kessler BKM Attorneys at Law 1872 Tamiami Trl S, Ste D Venice, FL 34293 941-493-0871 Kraig H. Koach Koach Law Firm, P.A. 2639 Fruitville Rd, Ste 302 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-951-1234 Steven W. Ledbetter Ledbetter Cowan Law Group 229 Pensacola Rd Venice, FL 34285 941-256-3965 Matthew J. Matechik The Matechik Law Firm PA 100 Wallace Ave, Ste 310 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-926-6755 Jenna K. Meltzer Blalock Walters PA 802 11th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-748-0100
Jordan J. Riccardi Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 Brandon Robinson Barnes Walker 3119 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-741-8224 Andrew Rosin Law Offices of Andrew W. Rosin PA 1966 Hillview St Sarasota, FL 34239 941-359-2604 Fletcher H. Rush Williams Parker Attorneys at Law 50 Central Ave, 8th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-552-2563 Johnson S. Savary Jr. Sandberg Phoenix 22 S Links Ave, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-0115
Stephen Berlin Berlin Law Firm LLC 200 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-777-7000 Rosemary B. Eure Lancaster and Eure 711 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7575 Mark Flaherty Flaherty Law Firm 2180 Main St Sarasota, FL 34237 941-706-2860 Alex P. Lancaster Lancaster and Eure 711 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-365-7575 Gregory Linehan Greg Linehan Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, Ste 230 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-559-4529 Edward Murphy Legler Murphy & Battaglia LLP 2411 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941-299-0308
Daniel L. Tullidge Fergeson Skipper PA Attorneys at Law 1515 Ringling Blvd, 10th Flr Sarasota, FL 34236 941-957-1900 Matthew D. Unzicker Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC 8433 Enterprise Cir, Ste 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-954-9991 John J. Waskom Legacy Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA 2033 Main St, Ste 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 941-366-8100 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Amanda Annunciata Berlin Law Firm LLC 200 N Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941-777-7000
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MICHAEL INFANTI HONOREE | REAL ESTATE LAW
HONOREE
MICHAEL INFANTI is the founder and managing partner of Infanti Law Firm, PLLC. For more than 25 years, he has represented individuals, businesses, lenders, investors, developers, and Fortune 500 companies in the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and sale of residential and commercial real estate throughout Florida. Whether advising a first-time homebuyer, a family business, or a national developer, Michael is known for delivering practical, business-minded legal counsel tailored to each client’s goals. A third-generation Sarasotan, he has served in leadership roles with various corporate and nonprofit organizations, been appointed by both the Sarasota County and Sarasota City Commissions to civic advisory positions, and remains committed to serving the community he proudly calls home. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR FIRM My practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate and business law throughout Florida. Over the past 25 years, I have represented everyone from first-time homebuyers and family-owned businesses to banks, private investment funds, national developers, REITs, and Fortune 500 companies in the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and sale of real estate. I believe effective legal counsel goes beyond identifying issues—it requires understanding each client’s objectives, anticipating challenges, managing risk, and developing practical solutions that help clients successfully achieve their goals.
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION April 25, 2001
DEGREES
Juris Doctor / MBA
PRACTICE AREAS
Residential and Commercial Development
LAW FIRM
Infanti Law Firm, PLLC
CONTACT 1605 Main Street | Sarasota, FL 34236 | Ste. 1112 941.960.8823 | minfanti@ilfpllc.com infantilawfirm.com
JENNIFER J. HENSLEY HONOREE | WILLS & TRUSTS
JENNIFER’S PASSION FOR SERVING OTHERS began early—shaped by life experiences that reflect the challenges many clients face. With empathy, dedication, and a deep belief in protecting what matters most, she’s built a practice rooted in trust, advocacy, and compassion.
HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION April 15, 2020
DEGREES
MISSION: At Hensley Law Offices, we don’t just draft
Juris Doctorate
documents—we build legacies.
PRACTICE AREAS
CONTACT 5190 26th Street West | Suite D Bradenton, FL 34207 941.755.8583 | Firm@jenhensleylaw.com jenhensleylaw.com
Estate Planning Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney Probate and Trust Administration Litigation
LAW FIRM
Hensley Law Offices, LLC
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JAMES FOWLER HONOREE | CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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 offenses, driver’s license suspensions and traffic cases. He is a 4th generation native of Sarasota County with strong ties to the local community. James served as a prosecutor with the Office 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 Traffic 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, HuffPost, and Business Insider.
HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION 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
LAW FIRM
Fowler Law Group
Contact 2075 Main Street | Suite 38 | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.404.8909 | jfowler@teamflg.com thefowlerlawgroup.com
JOSEPH HERBERT HONOREE | CONSTRUCTION LAW HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION September 23, 2010
DEGREES
Juris Doctor (with honors), Master’s of Business Administration, Board Certification: Construction Law
PRACTICE AREAS Construction Law Business Law Litigation Real Estate Law
LAW FIRM
Herbert & Associates Law, P.A.
FOLLOWING SERVICE IN THE NAVY and a management career, Joseph received his Juris Doctorate and MBA from Stetson in 2010. He has practiced in Sarasota for sixteen years and is a Board Certified expert in Construction Law and published lecturer. He practices in complex litigation, business, real estate, and employment law. Joseph manages a boutique, modern firm efficiently taking on large regional and national firms, focusing on exceptional research and writing, advocacy, and in-court performance. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF/YOUR FIRM. The firm has a top-notch paralegal and two seasoned, highly-skilled associates in addition to the firm president. The firm practices primarily in construction law and litigation. We represent home and condo-owner associations, property owners, contractors, developers, and sureties in a variety of complex business and construction matters. We also provide guidance on business formation and disputes, real estate matters, and related civil matters. CONTACT 2033 Main St. | Suite 502 | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.444.0300 | herbertassociateslaw.com
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ANDREW POUGET HONOREE | CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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 firm’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 firm in the SRQ area.
HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION December 26, 2018
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
LAW FIRM
Fowler Law Group
Contact 2075 Main Street | Suite 38 | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.404.8909 | Andrew@Teamflg.com thefowlerlawgroup.com
KIM BONNER
HONOREE | ABRITRATION & MEDIATION I AM A FLORIDA NATIVE WITH THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Stetson University, a Masters Degree from the University of West Florida, a law degree from Pepperdine School of Law, and a Master of Judicial Studies degree from the University of Nevada Reno. As an attorney, I handled criminal, civil, appellate, and administrative matters. During my years as a trial court judge, I presided over cases in every division of circuit and county court, giving me a unique vantage point from which to assist parties. HOW DO YOU REPRESENT, PROTECT AND SUPPORT YOUR CLIENTS? I started this practice because I wanted to help people navigating the court system. Litigation is expensive, time consuming, and stressful. I try to make the process nonthreatening, cost efficient, and productive. Each case receives individualized attention and all parties and attorneys are treated with respect and professionalism. As an arbitrator, I draw on my years of experience as a criminal and civil trial attorney, as well as two decades deciding cases ranging from routine disputes to highly complex issues. Attorneys and their clients can be confident that they have a neutral fact finder with real-life experience adjudicating cases.
HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION October 22, 1990
DEGREES BA MA JD MJS
PRACTICE AREAS Mediation Arbitration
CONTACT 5020 Clark Rd. | Suite 152 Sarasota, FL 34233 | 941.479.9262 Kim@kimbonnermediation.com Kimbonnermediation.com
LAW FIRM
Kim Bonner Mediation
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COURTNEY ISOP, ESQ. HONOREE | PERSONAL INJURY HONOREE
COURTNEY ISOP has been a trial attorney for over 19 years, representing both plaintiff s and defendants
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in personal injury cases throughout Southwest Florida.
December 26, 2006
Earlier in her career, Courtney served as senior staff attorney
DEGREES
for one of the largest insurance companies in the state of
Albany Law School of Union University, 2004
Florida and represented hundreds of defendants in automobile negligence cases. She became a Plaintiff ’s attorney
PRACTICE AREAS
in 2017 and now exclusively advocates for the wrongfully
Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Slip & Fall Injuries Child Abuse Nursing Home/ALF Abuse Medical Malpractice Construction Injuries Boating Accidents
injured in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. MISSION: At Mallard | Perez, PLLC is to passionately advocate for the rights of our clients leveraging our trial experience and excellent results.
LAW FIRM
Mallard Perez, PLLC
CONTACT 889 N. Washington Blvd. | Sarasota, FL 34236 941.952.1682 | courtney@mallardperez.com mallardperez.com
CHRIS HALLETT, ESQ. HONOREE | PERSONAL INJURY HONOREE
A STETSON UNIVERSITY College of Law graduate, Chris competed on Stetson University’s nationally ranked trial team and won multiple competitions. He continued his
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excellence in trial advocacy during law school studying trial
December 26, 2006
strategies and techniques abroad in Oxford, England, at St.
DEGREES
Hugh’s College. In addition, Chris was a teaching assistant
Stetson University College of Law
in trial advocacy to The Honorable Judge Shawn Crane,
PRACTICE AREAS
work is Chris’ passion, he remained active on campus,
Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Slip & Fall Injuries Child Abuse Nursing Home/ALF Abuse Medical Malpractice
LAW FIRM
Mallard Perez, PLLC
Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit. While trial serving as the American Bar Association’s Diversity Chair. MISSION: At Mallard | Perez, PLLC, is to passionately advocate for the rights of our clients leveraging our trial experience and excellent results. CONTACT 889 N. Washington Blvd | Sarasota, FL 34236 941.952.1682 | chris@mallardperez.com mallardperez.com
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PAUL M. McDERMOTT, ESQ. HONOREE | FAMILY LAW
PAUL MCDERMOTT has practiced law for 25 years. He is the founder of McDermott Law Offices, located in Lakewood Ranch, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. He earned his law degree from Regent University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of WisconsinMadison. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Manatee Bar Association and the Sarasota Bar Association. HOW DO YOU REPRESENT, PROTECT AND SUPPORT YOUR CLIENTS? Our team of dedicated legal professionals provides clients with compassionate and effective legal representation during a difficult time in their lives. We listen to our clients as they identify their specific needs and objectives so we can devise an effective strategy to accomplish their goals. We keep our clients informed as we advance their case. We aim to treat our clients the way we would want to be treated from maintaining meaningful communication to integrity in billing practices. McDermott relies on his 25 years of negotiation, mediation and litigation experience to achieve the best results possible for his clients. We hold in high regard the trust our clients place in us and do everything we can to maintain that trust us and protect their interests.
HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION April 2, 2015
DEGREES
Juris Doctor
PRACTICE AREAS Divorce
Collaborative Law Alimony/Spousal Support LAW FIRM
McDermott Law Offices, PLLC
CONTACT 6151 Lake Osprey Drive | 3rd Flr. | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941.225.2550 | mcdermottlawoffices.com
RIAN DAVIS, ESQ.
HONOREE | BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW RIAN DAVIS is General Counsel at At Home Auto Glass, LLC, a multistate auto glass company, where she leads contracts, employment, real estate, regulatory compliance, and litigation oversight. A graduate of Emory University School of Law, she also holds a B.A. in History from Southeastern Louisiana University. Rian serves the Sarasota County Bar Association as Young Lawyers Division Treasurer and Programs Chair of its Council for Diversity and Inclusion. WHAT SETS YOUR YOU/YOUR FIRM APART FROM OTHERS? As General Counsel, Rian functions as both strategic advisor and primary drafter, embedded directly in the business rather than viewing it from the outside. What sets her apart is a practical, riskaware approach that weighs legal exposure against real business objectives, translating complex regulatory and contractual questions into clear, actionable guidance. She protects the company by building durable legal infrastructure across its corporate, employment, and regulatory needs, anticipating problems before they arise. A trusted partner to executive leadership, Rian represents her client with precision, responsiveness, and an unwavering commitment to integrity and accountability. “Good counsel does more than manage risk; it gives a business the confidence to grow.” — Rian Davis
HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION April 20, 2022
DEGREES
BA History; JD
PRACTICE AREAS
CONTACT 6425 15th Street E. | Suite A Sarasota, FL 34243 | 941.367.0034 rian@ahagoffice.com AtHomeAutoGlass.com
Corporate Governance Corporate and Commercial Contracts Labor and Employment Regulatory Compliance
LAW FIRM General Counsel to At Home Auto Glass LLC
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CYNTHIA RIDDELL HONOREE | REAL ESTATE LAW HONOREE
CYNTHIA A. RIDDELL is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney and 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 an attorney member of the local Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee which conducts legal seminars for the benefit of realtor members of our local Real Estate Association of Sarasota Manatee. She is a former Director of the Board of the Sarasota Bar Association 2022-2025. Ms. Riddell is currently chair of the Solo/Small Firm section of the Sarasota County Bar Association. She is a member of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar. She received her B.A. in History from the 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 practice real estate law with her father, Jeff Riddell, and has managed the firm for the last decade.
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
CONTACT 3400 S. Tamiami Trail | Suite 304 | Sarasota, FL 34239 941.366.1300 | criddell@RLGLAWFIRM.COM | www.RLGLAWFIRM.com
CHRISTINE SENSENIG HONOREE | LABOR & EMPLOYMENT HONOREE
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, 2009-2026 SuperLawyer, 2015-2026 University of Florida National Alumni Leader of the Year, 2009, AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
LAW FIRM
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 CONTACT 1515 Ringling Blvd. | Ste. 230 | Sarasota, FL 34236 941.953.2828 | csensenig@senseniglawfirm.com senseniglawfirm.com
Sensenig Law Firm PA
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CASEY COLBURN
HONOREE | LAND USE, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MR. COLBURN’S Florida-based boutique practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate purchases, sales, development, redevelopment and property rights. Casey assists landowners, developers, investors, and governments with due diligence, zoning, permitting, FEMA’s “50% Rule,” government and environmental regulations, as well as land use approvals and challenges, often involving retail, waterfront, hospitality, residential, mixed-use and environmentallysensitive projects. He also advises on new and revised zoning and environmental rules, cleanup options, energy efficiency, conservation, sustainability, constitutional land use and ethical legal practices. He has lectured on these topics for peers, young lawyers, governments, and—perhaps his favorite audience -- his three daughters’ school civics classes. A longstanding aspect of his practice involves co-counsel relationships with lawyers locally and nation-wide and, of course, advising individuals and their businesses on how to relocate to the Free State of Florida. “Being entrusted by a colleague to help serve their valued client is a real honor. So is being included again this year among such esteemed and talented Suncoast legal professionals. Thank you, SRQ.”
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HONOREE
FLORIDA BAR ADMISSION September 17, 2003 Also licensed in Pennsylvania
PRACTICE AREAS
CONTACT 7321 Merchant Ct. | Suite A Sarasota, FL 34240 941.928.6801 | 850.692.9656 Casey@CaseyColburn.com caseycolburn.com
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
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