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Dedicated litigator and trusted community leader representing private sector clients and governmental entities in intricate disputes. Jeff Aaron is a recognized attorney in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice , Intellectual Property Law , and Technology Law at DownsAaron PLLC . Jeff has been providing legal services in Orlando, Florida since 2021. This recognition reflects his well-established reputation among peers in the geographic and legal practice a...

Courtney M. Keller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Courtney M. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney M. Keller since 2021. 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 Courtney M. Keller is held by other lawyers.

Scott practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors' rights with a long track record of advising corporate debtors, creditors, and distressed investors in all parts of the capital structure. Scott primarily represents chapter 11 debtors in bankruptcy cases, both corporate and individual. Scott is board certified in Business Bankruptcy. In addition to corporate chapter 11 work, Scott has also represented chapter 11 trustees in large fraud or Ponzi Scheme cases including Evergreen Security...

Sara Brubaker’s practice focuses on complex commercial, real estate, and construction litigation with an emphasis on contract and business disputes, including franchisor-franchisee disputes and intellectual property disputes. Prior to joining Akerman, Sara interned with the in-house counsel department of a Fortune 500 international conglomerate, gaining valuable experience that has informed her emphasis on litigating efficiently to minimize costs. Sara represents plaintiffs and defendan...

James M. McCrae is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who represents contractors and subcontractors in the area of construction litigation. Most recently, Mr. McCrae represented a floating dock contractor in appeals regarding the bond principal's defense of the surety's claim for indemnification before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Florida Supreme Court. Prior to practicing law, Mr. McCrae worked as a project manager for a local general commercial c...

Warren S. Bloom is Co-Chair of the Public Finance Practice and began his legal career with Kaye Scholer in New York City in the mid-1980s concentrating on the representation of lending institutions in leveraged buyouts and "going private" transactions. Upon his relocation to Florida in late 1988, Warren began to focus his practice on public finance and the representation of creditor entities in such transactions (e.g., indenture trustees, bondholders, bond purchasers and credit enhancers). Si...

Louis D. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Louis D. practices law in Melbourne, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Louis D. Wilson since 2025. 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 Louis D. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly Lopez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kimberly practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly Lopez since 2026. 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 Kimberly Lopez is held by other lawyers.

Michael K. Bailey is a trial attorney with Paul Trial Group in Winter Park, Florida, representing individuals and families in personal injury litigation and wrongful death matters. His practice has focused for more than four decades on cases involving automobile negligence, medical malpractice , products liability, premises liability, and insurance disputes. Mr. Bailey earned his A.B. degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia in 1978 and received his J.D. from Stetson University...

Chris Roper is a land use lawyer focused on real estate development, entitlements, and concurrency. He has experience throughout central Florida representing clients in due diligence, re-zonings, comprehensive plan amendments, vested rights, Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), binding letters, and special taxing districts, including community development districts (CDD). Chris also has experience in real estate tax appeals.