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Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court. Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his clients include local, regional, and national banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, and venture capitalists. Frequently recommended by the federal agencies and Attorneys General fro...

Chad Callahan’s practice is primarily devoted to estate planning, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfers, tax planning, business succession planning, charitable planning, tax controversy matters against the IRS and matters involving the administration of trusts and estates. He is board certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates by the Florida Bar. Chad enjoys working with families to achieve their various estate planning goals, including succession planning for closely held busine...

Aileen Davis represents financial institutions in a range of lending transactions and loan workouts. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for her work, including “Lawyer of the Year” honors for banking and finance law in Tampa. Aileen’s experience includes working on real estate loans for across asset types. She also represents land owners and developers in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and leasing.

Joseph P. Covelli is a Tampa, Florida real estate attorney at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP whose practice focuses on complex real estate, corporate, and finance transactions. He represents developers, investors, lenders, builders, and business owners in matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, entitlements, due diligence, development, leasing, financing, and regulatory compliance. His practice also includes advising clients on the establishment, management...

Giovanni Giarratana represents clients in complex litigation, as well as in civil and criminal investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance matters across a broad range of industries — including healthcare, government contracting, education, manufacturing, and construction. His experience includes defending clients in federal civil and criminal jury trials, representing clients in enforcement actions involving alleged violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and...

Cullan Jones represents management in resolving their complex labor, employment, and related business disputes. Throughout Cullan’s career he has represented employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, with an emphasis on defending employers against class and collective action lawsuits under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act flowing from the conduct of criminal background checks. He also advises employers on compliance with federal and state l...

Kathleen L. DiSanto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Kathleen L. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen L. DiSanto since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in whi...

Scott C. Ilgenfritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Scott C. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Scott C. Ilgenfritz since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott C. Ilgenfritz is held by other lawyers.

Christopher M. Bentley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher M. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Bentley since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher M. Bentley is held by other lawyers.

Frank R. Jakes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Frank R. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Frank R. Jakes since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Frank R. Jakes is held by other lawyers.