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Robert E. Puterbaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Robert E. practices law in Lakeland, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Puterbaugh since 2006. 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 Robert E. Puterbaugh is held by other lawyers.

Brad is an experienced litigator who has handled a wide array of business, intellectual property, and class action disputes. He is consistently recognized by his peers as one of the leading business litigators in Florida. Brad is also a trusted advisor to clients who regularly turn to him to navigate complex business issues.

Alan F. Wagner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Alan F. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alan F. Wagner since 2006. 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 profe...

Ricardo “Rick” Duarte is the founder and managing attorney of The Duarte Firm PA in Tampa, Florida. He represents businesses, manufacturers, and individuals in commercial litigation and complex business disputes throughout Florida. Before founding The Duarte Firm PA, Rick was a partner at an Am Law 200 law firm and practiced in what is now the Miami office of a global law firm. His experience includes representing manufacturers in multimillion-dollar personal injury and wrongful d...

Scott H. Jackman, a partner in our Tampa office, is a member of the firm’s Community Association Group and focuses on litigation defense of claims against condominium, homeowner and community associations and their officers and directors, to include civil and administrative claims based on the governing statutes, employment and housing discrimination claims, actions for breach of vendor contracts, as well as personal injury and other common law claims. Mr. Jackman also handles malpracti...

Luis Santos has a unique understanding of the administrative and legal challenges faced by clients in industries like hospitality, retail, restaurant, and grocery. His previous experience as a hospitality and grocery employee gives him a particularly unique insider’s perspective. Prior to attending law school, Luis worked for many years in hospitality management. He began as a front desk clerk and worked himself up to the position of assistant hotel manager. Luis also worked as a grocer...

H. Web Melton III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Community Association Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. H. Web practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized H. Web Melton III 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 H. Web Melton III is held by other lawyers.

Bill serves on the firm’s board of directors. He is a board certified specialist in the area of business litigation. His practice focuses on business litigation and trial practice, including securities litigation and arbitration, professional malpractice litigation, director and officer litigation, employment litigation, restrictive covenant litigation and intellectual property litigation. Bill served as President of the Florida Bar for the 2016-2017 term. He is also a member of the boa...

A. Brian Albritton concentrates his practice on “white collar” criminal defense; False Claims Act and Qui Tam litigation; defending regulatory enforcement actions brought by government agencies, including unfair/deception trade practice actions brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general; regulatory compliance; and complex commercial litigation, including the prosecution and defense of claims relating to trade secret theft, non-competition agreements and ot...

Brian D. Agliano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Brian D. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian D. Agliano 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 Brian D. Agliano is held by other lawyers.