Brandon S. Vesely

Mary Jo Carney is a real estate attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing developers, property owners, landlords, tenants, and investors in commercial real estate matters throughout Florida. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, she serves clients through Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP, where her practice focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions, financing, leasing, development, redevelopment, and sales. Mary Jo regularly advise...

Mark S. Roman is the founding partner of Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers in Clearwater, Florida, which he established in 1996. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1986, he has practiced exclusively in personal injury law for four decades. Mr. Roman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a designation held by fewer than two percent of Florida attorneys and one that requires substantial trial experience, peer review, and a written examination. He holds an AV Preeminent rating...

Thomas B. Smith is a part of the Johnson Pope Health Care Team, and has been involved with the health care industry for more than thirty-five years. Tom is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar. After receiving his Master in Business Administration specializing in hospital administration, he served in senior administrative positions with several hospitals in Florida for seven years, including serving as Assistant Director for a major 600 bed teaching hospital. He then received his ...

Matthew S. Carney, a legal professional based in Clearwater, Florida, is recognized for his contributions to the field of personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. As a prominent figure at Carey Leisure Carney, Matthew has garnered respect and admiration for his dedicated service to his clients. Revered for building strong client relations and advocating passionately for justice, he offers a reliable presence in complex legal scenarios. Starting his journey in law with an unwavering...

Colby S. Hearn, who practices law in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area Colby is a trial lawyer, a Florida Qualified Arbitrator, and strategic advisor who practices in state and federal court. He repres...

Joan M. Vecchioli joined Johnson Pope in 1986 upon graduating with honors from Stetson University College of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and competed on the Moot Court Board. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of William and Mary. Since joining the firm, Joan has gained experience in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial real estate transactions, education, and labor and employment law. Currently, her practice focuses on labor and...

James B. Soble is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James B. practices law in St. Petersburg, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized James B. Soble since 2013. 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 James B. Soble is held by other lawyers.

Ben Diamond serves as the managing partner at The Diamond Law Firm PA, situated in St. Petersburg, Florida. He focuses his legal practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary litigation. Clients recognize Ben for his meticulous attention to detail, thorough preparation, and adeptness in addressing complex challenges. Ben is well-versed in all areas of fiduciary litigation and has been involved in numerous cases, defending against will contests and breach of fiduc...

Timothy B. Perenich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Timothy B. practices law in Clearwater, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy B. Perenich 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 Timothy B. Perenich is held by other lawyers.

Colleen joined Johnson Pope in 2002 after practicing for five years in Chicago. Colleen practices in the areas of labor and employment law, public sector law and commercial litigation. In addition to representing employers in all aspects of employment litigation, Colleen advises clients on day to day employment and personnel policy issues. Colleen has extensive experience defending property owners from Title III ADA access cases. She also represents governmental entities not only in employmen...