Brian Brijbag

Larry is a trial lawyer who has handled many types of cases in state and federal courts, including partner disputes, securities litigation, receiverships, breach-of-contract, non-competes, construction law, white-collar fraud, product liability, and intellectual property matters. Larry joined Johnson Pope in 2023. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation. Before going to law school, Larry worked as a daily newspape...

Stephanie focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. Stephanie represents financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, and corporate clients in a broad range of commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions. She also represents investors in joint venture transactions for a variety of asset types, including retail, multi-family residential, office and industrial space, and has extensive experience advising clients reg...

A prominent business lawyer in Florida, and as President & CEO of Shumaker Advisors Florida, Ron is a hard-working and intensely prepared lawyer with a broad practice comprised of both transactions and complex litigation. Colleagues and clients alike describe him as an indispensable part of their team when they want to get a big deal done, prevail in complicated litigation, or solve a complex problem. Ron has been selected to The Business Journal’s list as one of the Nation’s ...

Daniel Miles concentrates his practice on employment and labor litigation, representing management in claims involving harassment and discrimination in the workplace, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Daniel represents employers on labor and employment disputes under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act and advises clients on proactively navigating both federal and state employment laws to reduce legal risk. Hi...

Mark A. Sessums formed the firm now known as Sessums Law Group, P.A. in April 2008. The firm has five (5) lawyers and represents clients in all types of civil litigation matters throughout the State of Florida and in other jurisdictions. Mr. Sessums has been Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law since 1997 and Civil Trial Law since 2010. Mr. Sessums earned Board Certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2015. Mr. Sessums is recognized for excellence by Best La...

Howard Scholl is a partner based in our firm’s Tampa office and an experienced trial lawyer. He handles cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, trucking defense, hospitality industry defense, medical malpractice, contract disputes including insurance claims, construction defect claims, SIU fraud investigations as well as other general liability issues and claims for professional malpractice. Mr. Scholl is a native Floridian and graduated from the Universit...

Michelle Reiss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Michelle practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Reiss 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 Michelle Reiss is held by other lawyers.

Adam J. Fernandez is a founding member and partner of Berger Fernandez PLLC in Tampa, Florida. He represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice and personal injury matters, with a focus on clients who have suffered injuries because of the negligence of others. Mr. Fernandez handles cases involving motor vehicle , commercial vehicle, and trucking accidents ; motorcycle accidents ; maritime and boating accidents; defective or unsafe products; and trip-and-fall and slip-and-fall hazards . He also...

Chris Johnson defends both local and national employers in litigation and administrative proceedings against all claims arising from the employment relationship. Chris also focuses a significant portion of his practice on litigation prevention efforts including the review and revision or personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving labor and employment laws. He understands where an employer is most vulnerable and works with his clients to eliminate those vulnerabilitie...

Emily Chase-Sosnoff is a principal in the Tampa office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Emily is committed to understanding her clients’ unique business needs in order to help owners, managers, and human resources professionals navigate issues that arise in all stages of the employer/employee relationship. Her experience includes conducting investigations, drafting policies and contracts, and guiding clients through the day-to-day challenges of managing a dynamic workforce. She also helps multi-st...