Andrew A. Steadman

Eric T. Halsey is an accomplished trial lawyer whose practice at Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen focuses on medical malpractice. Prior to joining the firm, Eric worked extensively in all types of tort litigation including wrongful death, medical malpractice, slip and fall, cruise line negligence, landowner negligence, negligent security, and motor vehicle accidents. He also worked as a trial lawyer for a highly regarded South Florida law firm defending health care providers in medical malpractice c...

Jose R. Riguera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jose R. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jose R. Riguera since 2022. 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 Jose R. Riguera is held by other lawyers.

Jim Polkinghorn is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office and heads the litigation practice there. He is an experienced trial attorney, having tried more than thirty cases to juries in state and federal courts throughout the state of Florida and elsewhere in the United States. Jim has extensive experience litigating cases of all levels of complexity, from single-plaintiff discrimination claims to multi-party class and collective actions arising under state and federal labor and employment la...

Kristy Armada is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kristy practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kristy Armada 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 Kristy Armada is held by other lawyers.

Charles Caulkins is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office and a member of the firm's Management Committee. Since 1977, he has represented employers nationally in labor and employment law matters. He advises employers on the development and implementation of preventive labor relations programs, including management education and training, to avoid charges and lawsuits, protect trade secrets, and resolve disputes. He regularly counsels employers on union-related matters. He also handles emplo...

Peter J. Forman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Peter J. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Peter J. Forman since 2008. 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 Peter J. Forman is held by other lawyers.

D. David Keller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants. D. David practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized D. David Keller since 2008. 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 D. David Keller is held by other lawyers.

Gregg Hollander is a leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorney serving all of Florida, with offices in Boca Raton , Fort Lauderdale , and West Palm Beach . For over 30 years, Gregg has provided compassionate and effective legal representation to accident victims and their family members, achieving tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on their behalf along the way. When you suffer an injury or lose a loved one unexpectedly because of another person’s neg...

Leslie Tomczak serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Fort Lauderdale office. She is a construction attorney, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law, whose practice focuses primarily on the representation of lenders, developers, owners, landlords, contractors, subcontractors, architects and other design professionals, in a wide range of complex construction contract, project administration, lien, and construction litigation matters. Leslie is also a LEED® Accredited...

Martin Burkett serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice. Martin represents public and private companies and private equity funds in a variety of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. Martin’s practice includes structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, going private transactions, venture and growth capital investments, debt and equity fi...