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Lauren Weisman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Lauren practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Weisman 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 Lauren Weisman is held by other lawyers.

William P. Byrne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. William P. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized William P. Byrne since 2023. 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 William P. Byrne is held by other lawyers.

Megan C. Lopez is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office. Megan is admitted to practice in Florida and is an active member of the Jacksonville Bar Association and the Florida Bar. She focuses on defending matters involving transportation and premises liability. Megan graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and a minor in political science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of La...

Steve is chairman of the firm and head of its Litigation Department. Steve is a trial lawyer, with his practice centered on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters. Steve has a successful record in extended jury trials in major business disputes. Steve represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract, business torts and corporate governance disputes. His insolvency experience includes lead representation of debtors and creditors in chapter 11 reorganizations of publicly held comp...

Jennifer A. Mansfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Media Law. Jennifer A. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer A. Mansfield 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 Jennifer A. Mansfield is held by other lawyers.

Kathryn M. Oughton is a shareholder and Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Property Damage Claims practice area. Kathryn’s practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on the defense of cases involving first party property claims. Other practice areas include automobile liability, premises liability, wrongful death, and bad faith and coverage issues. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Oughton worked for a state-wide defense firm where she served as head of the civil litigati...

Trevor S. Hutson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Trevor S. practices law in St. Augustine, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Trevor S. Hutson 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 Trevor S. Hutson is held by other lawyers.

Michael’s practice focuses on complex and multi-party legal matters, including defense of serious and catastrophic tort claims and construction defect, job site injuries and fatalities, and contractor disputes. He has had the pleasure of representing clients in all phases and forms of dispute resolution, including formal civil litigation, arbitration, administrative venues, and pre-suit investigations and mediations. His experience arises from representing a large spectrum of individual...

Peter P. Hargitai is a trial lawyer, focusing on real estate and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Hargitai has extensive trial experience in both traditional and alternative dispute resolution tribunals, and has handled complex matters involving real estate disputes, business torts, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and anti-competitive practices. Mr. Hargitai also has developed a banking operations practice and currently represents many national and regional banks. Prior to entering pri...

David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling. A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S. Bank, Venus Fashion, and professional athletes. In his tax practice, David advises multistate businesses on state and local tax controversy matters throughout the United States. He represents institutions financing both cr...