Charles H. "Chuck" Carver

Martin E. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Martin E. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Martin E. Burke since 2021. 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 Martin E. Burke is held by other lawyers.

Dayle Van Hoose is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Dayle practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Dayle Van Hoose 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 Dayle Van Hoose is held by other lawyers.

Kirk Davis is the chair of the Healthcare Practice Group, a multidisciplinary team recognized nationally for representing sector participants in regulatory compliance, insurance, and transactional issues. An accomplished litigator, Kirk represents hospitals and health systems in complex regulatory compliance issues and disputes with a focus on medical malpractice and peer review hearings. Kirk has decades of experience in the peer review process and has been involved in all aspects of hearing...

Brian Gaudet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Brian practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Gaudet 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 Brian Gaudet is held by other lawyers.

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...

Kevin Darken is a federal litigator and trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in white-collar criminal defense, False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, health care fraud matters, and complex federal investigations. Based in Tampa, Florida, Kevin serves clients through Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP, representing individuals, physicians, executives, whistleblowers, and businesses in civil and criminal proceedings in federal court. Kevin’s practi...

A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Tampa office, Stuart Jay Levine focuses on business litigation with emphasis in construction and commercial litigation. He also serves as Partner-in-Charge of the Tampa office. Previously, Stuart served as a managing shareholder of the firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2025. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Stuart has represented individuals and all forms of entities involved in the construction process in drafting documen...

Rhett Parker focuses his practice on litigation. His trial and litigation experience includes premises liability, traffic accident, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense and insurance coverage. He also practices in construction litigation for engineers, contractor and developers and is licensed to practice in all Florida state and federal courts, including the northern, middle and southern districts. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Rhett served as an assistant public defender in t...

Since starting with the Firm in 1988, Michael’s practice has concentrated on bankruptcy and insolvency related Litigation. Michael has represented corporate and individual debtors, secured creditors, equipment lenders, landlords, creditor’s committees, trustees and petitioning creditors in involuntary bankruptcies. Michael also has substantial experience in receivership cases.

Amanda Biondolino is a Florida employment lawyer who represents employees in workplace disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, whistleblower claims, accommodations, medical and military leave, unpaid wages, noncompete, severance agreements, and employment contract issues. She advocates for workers throughout Florida in litigation, arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings, and civil service hearings. Drawing on her prior experience rep...