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Out of well over 1000 civil trial attorneys in North Florida, Michael Fox Orr was recognized by Attorney-at-Law Magazine as one of the “top 8 civil litigators.” Michael tries civil jury and bench trials primarily in the area of complex commercial and civil litigation with significant damages at issue. Most of his cases involving situations where the company could be bankrupted or an individual stands to lose their net worth. His experience and success as a civil trial lawyer has l...

Donald W. St. Denis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Donald W. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Donald W. St. Denis 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 Donald W. St. Denis is held by other lawyers.

Robert Schrader is a shareholder in the firm and has over 25 years of state and federal litigation experience. He concentrates his practice in the areas of general litigation and trial advocacy. He serves a diverse client base and maintains an active caseload throughout Florida in matters involving premises liability, general liability, automobile personal injury defense, trucking liability, negligent security, wrongful death, and products liability. Mr. Schrader has tried numerous jury and n...

René Fix is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. René practices law in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized René Fix 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 René Fix is held by other lawyers.

Lauren Weisman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Lauren practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Weisman since 2024. 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 Lauren Weisman is held by other lawyers.

Thomas S. Edwards, Jr. is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, the highest specialty recognition given by The Florida Bar for attorneys who handle litigation of civil litigation. His honors include:Best Lawyers in America – 2012 Jacksonville Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year“AV” by Martindale Hubbell Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite Florida’s Super Lawyers Florida Bar Award, Top Legal Writing Best Lawyers 2012 &...

Christian George serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Jacksonville office. Christian has a statewide practice focusing on commercial litigation and creditors’ rights in all courts, including bankruptcy court. Christian routinely represents financial institutions and other lenders, shareholders, members and partners in professional corporations, LLCs and partnerships, as well as all types of businesses, individuals and families in all areas of commercial litigation. Additionally...

Neil L. Henrichsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Neil L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Neil L. Henrichsen 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 Neil L. Henrichsen is hel...

Laura Jacqmein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Laura practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Jacqmein 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 Laura Jacqmein is held by other lawyers.

David advises clients on corporate and real estate matters, helping them navigate even the most complex deals across the Sunshine State. Prior to joining the firm, David founded his own practice in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters. Prior to founding his own firm, David was an associate in the corporate and securities group at a large firm based in Nashville, where ...