April 23, 2024
Law
Hill Ward Henderson, TAMPA
Anisha Patel, an attorney at Hill Ward Henderson, was sworn in as president of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division on June 23, 2023. Patel's term is for one year. Patel plans to address a variety of issues during her tenure, with a focus on professionalism in practice and providing young lawyers and law students the tools they need to excel in the legal profession.
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Published on 7/5/2023
Shumaker, Tampa
Shumaker lawyer Sean P. Bevil has been elected President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association's (HCBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD), where he was sworn in June 15, 2023. Sean will serve a one-year term leading the YLD Board, which promotes professionalism and ethical conduct, provides support and educational opportunities to new lawyers and encourages community involvement.
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Published on 6/28/2023
Holland & Knight LLP, Tampa
Robert J. Grammig has been elected Chair and CEO and will succeed Steven Sonberg when he steps down in 2024. He is a partner in the firm's Tampa office and is co-leader of the firm's Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group. He was chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce from 2017-2019 and currently serves as chair of the Chamber's International Business Council.
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Published on 6/28/2023
Holland & Knight LLP, Miami
Tiffani G. Lee has been named Deputy Managing Partner and is part of a three-person leadership team that will succeed Steven Sonberg when he steps down in 2024. She is a partner in the firm's Miami office and has served as the firm's Diversity Partner since 2008. In the community, she is a member of the Orange Bowl Committee and the Florida Justice Institute board of directors.
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Published on 6/28/2023
Shutts & Bowen LLP, Orlando
Paul Scheck, a Labor and Employment partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP's Orlando office, was sworn into his role as Chair of the Executive Council of The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section on June 23, 2023, during the Annual Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton. He has served on the Executive Council since 2016.
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Published on 6/28/2023
McArdle Franco PLLC, Miami
McArdle Franco PLLC is pleased to announce that Victor Arca has joined the firm as a senior associate. Arca focuses his practice on complex commercial and real estate litigation.
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Published on 6/21/2023
TA PLLC, Miami
TA PLLC is pleased to announce that firm partner Javier Alvarez has been ranked in the 2023 edition of Chambers & Partners USA, an annual listing of the leading law firms and attorneys in the world. This is the fourth consecutive year that Alvarez has been recognized by Chambers USA for Banking & Finance, a true testament to his impressive transactional capabilities.
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Published on 6/7/2023
Hill Ward Henderson, TAMPA
Jason Lambert is Board Certified in Construction Law, advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers throughout FL. His work includes assisting with contractor licensing applications and complaints, helping resolve payment disputes and construction liens, addressing defective work claims, and drafting contracts. He attended Stetson University College of Law.
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Published on 6/7/2023
TA PLLC, Miami
TA PLLC is pleased to announce that firm partner Ari Tenzer has been ranked in the 2023 edition of Chambers & Partners USA, an annual listing of the leading law firms and attorneys in the world. Tenzer's recognition was a nod to the breadth and strength of his international hospitality practice as he was ranked in the "Nationwide" category of "Leisure & Hospitality."
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Published on 6/7/2023
Shutts & Bowen, Fort Lauderdale
Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce that Jeremy B. Shir has joined its Fort Lauderdale Office as a partner in the Land Use & Zoning Practice Group, an addition that will further expand the firm's ability to address every facet of our clients' real estate needs. Shir focuses his practice in the areas of real estate, land use and zoning.
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Published on 5/31/2023
Shumaker, Sarasota
Shumaker Partner Brett M. Henson has been appointed to the Construction Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) for the Stock Development Department of Construction Management at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering of Florida Gulf Coast University. The Stock Development Department of Construction teaches students the skills needed to manage, coordinate, and supervise construction projects from start to finish, including scheduling, budgeting, and managing materials and people.
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Published on 5/24/2023
Shutts & Bowen, Tallahassee
Ben Gibson, Managing Partner of Shutts & Bowen LLP's Tallahassee office, was recently elected Chairman of the State Board of Education by his fellow Board members. “It's truly an honor to serve as Chairman of Florida's State Board of Education as we work to ensure that the next generation is equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed,” said Ben.
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Published on 5/23/2023
Shumaker, Sarasota
Shumaker has added Associate Andrew R. Marsh to its Litigation and Disputes Service Line as a member of the Broker-Dealer Litigation and Arbitration Team. Marsh works with financial firms and advisors and is part of a team that advises employees and financial institutions regarding compliance with Restrictive Covenants. Prior to joining Shumaker, Andrew attended New England Law in Boston.
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Published on 5/17/2023
Shumaker, Sarasota
Timothy J. Rudge has joined Shumaker's Litigation and Disputes Service Line as a Senior Attorney. An aggressive and client-focused litigator, Rudge focuses on contract, partnership, business, real property disputes and construction defects. He's tried cases in both jury and bench trials, and his experience includes litigation in Ohio and Florida from filing of the action to trial.
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Published on 5/17/2023
HR Law P.A., Orlando
HR Law, P.A. co-founder Bill Rogner has been named a Fellow of the nationwide College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, which recognizes distinguished members of the legal community in an effort to set standards of achievement for others in the profession. He represents employers, carriers and TPAs and has been responsible for approximately 500 appellate decisions. www.hrlawflorida.com.
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Published on 5/10/2023
Englander Fischer, St. Petersburg
Englander Fischer announces Gabrielle Bacetti will join the Firm's litigation teams. Bacetti will provide bench strength in the firm's business litigation and transactional sections. Bacetti has served as trusted in-house counsel gaining considerable experience in the business transactional world and applying those skills to the business litigation arena.
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Published on 5/3/2023
Englander Fischer, St. Petersburg
Englander Fischer announces Joelle Bordeaux will join the Firm providing further depth to the firm's litigation teams. Bordeaux, a Florida Bar Board Certified specialist in Business Litigation, will handle an extensive variety of commercial and business litigation matters in state and federal courts as well as in administrative agencies.
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Published on 5/3/2023
Englander Fischer, St. Petersburg
Englander Fischer welcomes Kent Whittemore to its business litigation team. Whittemore will work in the group's complex litigation section, from class action to business, commercial, and insurance disputes. Whittemore's extensive leadership credentials include serving as former president of the St. Pete Bar Association and Director of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.
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Published on 5/3/2023
Englander Fischer, St. Petersburg
Englander Fischer announces a new Regulatory and Compliance practice group chaired by Dionne Fajardo. Fajardo has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and 17 years of experience in this specialty. Fajardo will continue to aid investment advisers and broker dealers by revising policies/procedures for compliance with industry rules, regulations and best practices.
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Published on 5/3/2023
Shutts & Bowen, Orlando
Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce the reappointment of Daniel O'Keefe, Co-Managing Partner of the firm's Orlando office, to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. Daniel, who was appointed by the Florida Board of Governors, will serve another five-year term on the Board.
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Published on 4/26/2023
Shutts & Bowen, West Palm Beach
Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce that Brian D. Kennedy has joined its West Palm Beach office as a partner in the Private Client Services Practice Group. Kennedy represents corporate and individual fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts of high-net-worth individuals, modification of trusts and creating Florida domicile for clients moving to Florida.
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Published on 4/12/2023
Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, West Palm Beach
Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, P.C. is proud to announce that Jeanmarie Whalen, Managing Attorney of the West Palm Beach office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Armory Art Center. Whalen is an award-winning attorney with 30+ years of legal experience and has chaired many complex trials and obtained over 35 multi-million-dollar
verdicts for her clients.
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Published on 4/5/2023
DGIM Law PLLC, Aventura
DGIM Law adds Veronica Barthelemy as Director of Client Relations, overseeing all aspects of administration. She brings an invaluable perspective to cultivating relationships with attention and care. She has more than 20 years of experience in legal administration with expertise in financial and administrative management, human relations, legal resources, and leadership.
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Published on 4/5/2023
DGIM Law PLLC, Aventura
DGIM Law adds Jonathan Groth as Partner focused on complex business and commercial litigation, receivership and securities litigation, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, investor and consumer fraud litigation, and cryptocurrency insolvency litigation. As devoted to his community as he is to law, Groth serves as Commissioner and Mayor of the Village of Biscayne Park.
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Published on 4/5/2023
Hunton Andrews Kurth, Miami
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce Wally Martinez, the firm's longest-serving managing partner, will transition into Chief Growth Officer. As Chief Growth Officer, Martinez will work closely with practice leaders on targeted growth opportunities in strategic practices and markets. An accomplished practitioner, Martinez will resume an active litigation practice.
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Published on 3/29/2023
