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Jim Prichard is Ball Janik LLP's Managing Partner and maintains a broad practice in all aspects of construction law. He is a leader in the firm’s growing regional and national practice, prosecuting and defending design and construction defect claims. As plaintiff’s counsel, he has been instrumental in achieving some of the largest settlements in Oregon. He represents a wide range of clients in the Western states and Florida, including owners of single family residences, townhomes,...

Michael J. Bittman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Michael J. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Bittman 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 Michael J. Bittman is held by other lawyers.

Phil Calandrino is an Orlando business attorney and founder of Forward Law Firm . He moved from Illinois to Florida with his parents in 1984 and graduated from the first graduating class of Dr. Phillips High School. Inspired by his uncle’s legal career and his family’s entrepreneurial background, Phil pursued business and law to help business owners address legal issues throughout the life of their companies. Phil earned his business degree from The George Washington University in...

Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law. Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and retaliation, civil rights, disabilities, family and medical leave, military leave, employment p...

Rose M. Perdomo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Rose M. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Rose M. Perdomo since 2027. 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 Rose M. Perdomo is held by other lawyers.

Kyla O'Brien Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kyla O'Brien practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kyla O'Brien Baker 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 Kyla O'Brien Baker is held by other lawyers.

Alan C. Sheppard, Jr. has wide-ranging experience in commercial real estate finance and development, with a particular emphasis on mortgage and construction financing, lease financing, mezzanine lending as well as asset-based finance and working capital loan transactions. His structured finance experience includes sale/leasebacks, synthetic leases, conduit lending, syndicated loans, Rule 144(a) exempt offerings and securitizations. Alan's practice has included both lender and borrower represe...

Described in Chambers USA as “an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer,” Jules Cohen represents banks and other lenders as secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in all types of businesses. He has represented clients in notable bankruptcy proceedings, including, the billion dollar Chapter 11 case of Braniff Airlines, serving as the court appointed examiner of the Sheraton Twin Towers case, and representing a lender group with a $114 million secured claim in the Gencor Industries case...

Todd is a litigation shareholder in GrayRobinson’s Orlando office. With more than 37 years of trial and appellate court experience, Todd focuses his practice on both state and federal civil litigation, real estate and contract litigation, securities and corporate governance disputes, class action defense, trust and estates litigation, and intellectual property litigation throughout Florida. With a mission focused entirely on client service, Todd has a successful track record handling be...

Mayanne Downs represents corporate and individual clients in high-stakes litigation matters involving significant financial, business, and personal interests. Based in Orlando, Florida, she advises clients through complex disputes with a practical, strategic approach focused on protecting their objectives, reputations, and long-term interests. At DownsAaron PLLC , Mayanne’s practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation , Commercial Litigation, and Family Law . She handles a broad range o...