Constance R. Barnhart

Ronald Kornreich is a partner in Akerman’s Real Estate Practice Group and a member of Akerman’s Chambers USA - nationally recognized Hospitality Sector Team . He is a highly versatile transactional lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience representing clients in a wide range of commercial transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, license agreements, and general real estate and corporate matters. Ron advises his clients on all facets of hospitality i...

Janine Kalagher-McGuire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Janine, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joel D. Maser focuses his practice on structuring and negotiating complex real estate joint ventures and investments and general corporate transactions. He regularly represents developers and investors in real estate joint ventures. Joel also advises on Florida state and local tax matters. Joel is an active member and current Chair of the Florida Bar Tax Section. Joel has lectured extensively and prepared educational programs on tax issues including: issues related to Florida Sales Tax, feder...

Tamara Savin Malvin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Insurance Law. Tamara Savin, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tamara Savin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan S. Marcus is chair of the firm's Residential and Master Planned Communities Team. His practice includes residential community and commercial acquisitions, sales and development. Mr. Marcus currently represents many residential real estate developers, including several of the largest in the United States and South Florida, together with large local and national retail companies in the negotiation and drafting of complex purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, assorted easem...

Brent M. Reitman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brent M., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James R. George practices in the areas of fiduciary litigation, including litigation arising from estates, trusts and guardianships. Mr. George often serves as an expert witness and as mediator in trust and estate matters. Mr. George earned his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and his J.D., with Honors, from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Mr. George is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Est...

Jeffrey A. Weissman is a Principal/Shareholder of the law firm of Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1994). Mr. Weissman is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale- Hubbell. He is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is also a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and is formally trained in Collaborative Law. Mr. Weissman was rece...

Joshua R. Levenson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Joshua R., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, Scott Rostock has more than a decade of litigation experience in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. Scott’s practice is devoted to construction disputes, with particular emphasis on construction defects, Chapter 558 proceedings, and lien litigation on behalf of owners, developers, landlords, tenants, contractors, and subcontractors. Scott’s versatile experience also encompasses real estate litigation, busines...