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Kevin Knight received his undergraduate degree with highest honors from the University of Central Florida. While attending law school at Stetson University, he served as Executive Editor of the Law Review and his writing was published in the Stetson Law Review. He was a Dana Scholar and was recipient of the Walter Mann Graduation Award. Kevin has litigated several cases related to personal injury claims, administrative matters, employment matters, real estate contracts, joint ventures, landlo...

Chris Hayes represents developers, homebuilders, and investors in the acquisition, development, and sale of real property in Florida and California. He has overseen numerous complex acquisitions and dispositions. As part of his transactional practice, Chris also represents clients in retail and office space leasing. Additionally, Chris works with investors and owners in acquiring and selling small and mid-market sized businesses, having worked on over 65 auto and motorcycle dealership transac...

Providing thoughtful counsel and practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Florida. Josh Bachman is a Founding Shareholder in DownsAaron PLLC ’s Orlando, Florida office. He represents individuals and business entities in complex civil, commercial, and family law matters throughout the state. Josh’s practice includes litigation involving contract disputes , business torts, landlord-tenant matters, and disputes involving corporations, partnerships, and ...

Brian Hanafin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Brian practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Hanafin 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 Brian Hanafin is held by other lawyers.

Dana Chaaban is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Dana practices law in Maitland, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Dana Chaaban 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 Dana Chaaban is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth Richie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Kenneth practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Richie since 2018. 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 Kenneth Richie is held by other lawyers.

James M. McCrae is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who represents contractors and subcontractors in the area of construction litigation. Most recently, Mr. McCrae represented a floating dock contractor in appeals regarding the bond principal's defense of the surety's claim for indemnification before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Florida Supreme Court. Prior to practicing law, Mr. McCrae worked as a project manager for a local general commercial c...

Michele D. Morales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michele D. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michele D. Morales 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 Michele D. Morales is held by other lawyers.

Christine Zharova is a trial attorney at Paul Trial Group in Winter Park, Florida, with more than 15 years of experience handling medical malpractice litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, and complex civil lawsuits. Christine began her legal career representing healthcare providers and insurance companies in high-stakes litigation matters. Through that work, she developed a deep understanding of defense strategies, medical records analysis, and the litigation process in compl...

Christine A. Wasula is a partner in the firm’s Orlando office. She is an accomplished civil litigation attorney with over twenty-five years of experience. Her background includes tenures at several national law firms, and she also worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the Economic Crimes Division of the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Bob Graham in Washington, D.C., where she advised the S...