Craig A. Pugatch

Leah A. Foertsch is Office Managing Partner of Pannone Devereaux & O’Gara LLC's Boca Raton, FL office, and a member of the Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation Team. Her practice focuses on advising individuals and families in all areas of trust and estate planning and probate administration. In addition, she has extensive experience in representing individuals and businesses in asset protection, wealth management and tax strategies, and has managed multimillion-...

Ms. Nutter is a Florida Bar board certified specialist in Marital and Family Law, concentrating her practice in the areas of family law, civil litigation, guardianships, and probate and estate litigation. She is also recognized by the Florida Supreme Court as a certified Family Mediator, certified Appellate Mediator, and certified Guardian Ad Litem. She received her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Law School in 1987 and her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic Universi...

Evan Marowitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Evan practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Evan Marowitz 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 Evan Marowitz is held by other lawyers.

Cristina Pierson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Cristina practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Cristina Pierson 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 Cristina Pierson is held by other lawyers.

Bill Heller founded and chairs Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, among the largest national legal teams supporting consumer financial service providers. Bill leads a team of more than 100 lawyers—some former in-house and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau attorneys—with a platform for big stakes and high volume national litigation, federal and state examination, investigation and enforcement support, as well as regulatory compliance in all 50 states. A ...

Phil Schwartz’s areas of practice include securities disclosure, private and public debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. He also represents clients in enforcement matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission. Phil is an active participant in the activities of The Florida Bar Business Law Section and was Chair of the section in 1996-97. During the past 20 years, he has chaired or participated on many of the section committees that h...

Eric Stockel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Eric practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Stockel 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 Eric Stockel is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas J. Roselli was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and grew up in South Florida. He attended Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton, Florida. Thereafter, Nick attended Auburn University, where he was a member of the Pi Lambda Sigma, pre- law honor society, and graduated with Cum Laude Honors, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. After college, Nick attended Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. While attend...

Andrew Gold has extensive experience litigating cases in and outside of Florida. He focuses on complex commercial litigation with particular emphasis on private equity, corporate governance, post-merger & acquisition disputes, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Andrew’s corporate client base is comprised of private equity groups, including one of the most prestigious private equity companies in Florida, as well as manufacturers, software developers, database hosters, restaurants,...

Benjamin E. Olive is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Benjamin E. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin E. Olive 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 Benjamin E. Olive is held by other lawyers.