Christopher P. "Chris" Benvenuto

Kristen H. McMullen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kristen H. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen H. McMullen 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 Kristen H. McMullen is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Duke serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Palm Beach County Offices. With a diverse practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Chris represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local administrative bodies. His clients operate across multiple sectors, including hospitality, travel/recreation, healthcare, retail, financial services, and alternative energy. Chris routinely represen...

Michael J. Pike is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael J. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Pike since 2020. 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 Michael J. Pik...

With 39 years of experience as a trusts and estates lawyer, 37 of them in Naples, Florida, Andrew J. Krause focuses his practice on family wealth transfer planning, plus estate and trust settlement and administration. In particular, Andy applies leading-edge tools and techniques to help Florida residents protect their wealth. With an emphasis on tax-efficiency, Andrew assists individuals, families and multiple-generations of families with their unique estate planning issues, including domicil...

Raised in Palm Beach County, Florida, Herb Uzzi left the sunny shores of Florida’s east coast to attend the University of South Carolina, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Following college, Herb returned to Palm Beach County, where he began his career as a sports journalist, working as a sports reporter for the Palm Beach Post; a producer, as a host, producer, writer and reporter for ESPN Radio West Palm; and as a producer, reporter, and sports news anchor ...

ANDREA A. LEWIS is an experienced trial lawyer who has dedicated her life to fighting for victims who have been injured, abused, or killed by the negligence and wrongdoing of others. She has successfully conducted over 80 jury trials and handled many high-profile cases. Due to her experience, Ms. Lewis has been quoted in numerous national publications and her cases have been covered by media outlets across the country, including USAToday, FoxNews and CNN. Ms. Lewis has a lengthy track record ...

Brian LaBovick is an attorney with LaBovick Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, representing individuals and families in matters involving Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , and Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants . He advocates for people facing serious injuries, workplace accidents, and insurance disputes, helping clients navigate the legal process while seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Brian’s interest in t...

Patricia Lebow is Of Counsel to the law firm of Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun and resident counsel in its newly opened office in Palm Beach where Patricia is a long-time resident. The current focus of Patricia's practice is estate planning, trusts and related litigation. Patricia is best known for having founded the West Palm Beach Office of Broad and Cassel in 1983 which she and her partners grew into a full service law office and where she served as Managing Partner until its acquisi...

Brian Pita is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Pita 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 Brian Pita is held by other lawyers.

Phillip C. Gildan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Phillip C. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip C. Gildan since 2017. 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 Phillip C. Gildan is held by other lawyers.