Charlotte L. Warren

Bret Yaw is a Board Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law who devotes his practice to the representation of management in traditional labor and employment law matters. Bret defends employers against a variety of claims, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Bret practices in federal an...

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...

Born in Vero Beach, Florida, Todd W. Fennell is the managing partner of our firm and a valued member of the Estate Planning & Tax Group. He focuses his practice on sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies for high net worth individuals and families. He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer. Mr. Fennell’s areas of practice include tax planning strategies for high net worth ...

David H. Simmons is one of the founding partners of DSK Law Firm in Orlando, Florida. As DSK Law’s financial managing partner, David is responsible for the firm’s overall practice, management, and day to day operations. David Simmons was born in Nashville, Tennessee. David graduated with highest distinction from Tennessee Technological University, where he was first in his class in Mathematics and received both the R. H. Moorman Scholarship and the Mathematics Award. At Vanderbilt...

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.

Judith M. Mercier is a partner in the firm's Orlando office and concentrates in complex business and commercial litigation in trial and appellate courts. She represents companies in a wide range of industries, including technology, sports, financial services, hospitality and news and entertainment. Her practice focuses on contract disputes, business torts, intellectual property, media law and defending consumer claims. Ms. Mercier has defended consumer claims such as breach of fiduciary duty,...

Jonathan M. Perry's practice includes the representation of real estate owners, developers, investment firms, institutional and private lenders, and business entrepreneurs in virtually all phases of commercial real estate transactions such as the acquisition, development, finance and disposition of commercial office buildings, hotels and resorts, transit-oriented developments, mixed-use developments, tax increment, and downtown and historic redevelopment and financing.

Hugo de Beaubien is a Founding Partner of our firm. He was raised in Birmingham, Michigan, and Ormond Beach, Florida. After receiving an undergraduate degree in business from Florida State University in 1970, he was awarded his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University in 1973. At Stetson, Hugo served as Exchequer of Phi Delta Phi and as President of the senior class. Hugo has been active in the Orange County Bar Association through his service as Chairman of the Criminal Law Section and Legal ...

Keegan A. Berry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Keegan A. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Keegan A. Berry 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 Keegan A. Berry is held by other lawyers.

Louis D. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Louis D. practices law in Melbourne, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Louis D. Wilson 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 Louis D. Wilson is held by other lawyers.