David D. Burns

Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers Recognized in the publication, Best Lawyers In America Successfully defended cases in all areas of labor and employment law, including, but not limited to: claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, equal pay violations, wage and hour violations, employment-related freedom of speech, due process and equal protection claims arising under both the federal and state constitutions Successfully defended cases involving claims of...

Maria C. Carantzas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Maria C. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Maria C. Carantzas 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 Maria C. Carantzas is held by other lawyers.

Steven L. Cottrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Steven L. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Steven L. Cottrell 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 Steven L. Cottrell is held by other lawyers.

Tyler L. Fugitt is the Managing Partner at Iseley | Fugitt in Jacksonville, Florida, where his practice focuses on Construction Law , commercial litigation , and construction litigation . He represents businesses, contractors, developers, property owners, and other clients throughout Florida in matters involving construction disputes, business disputes, and complex civil litigation. Admitted to The Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 2015, Mr...

Matt Baggett is the founder and managing partner of Baggett Law , a Jacksonville, Florida law firm focused on representing individuals and families in personal injury litigation and wrongful death claims. Since founding the firm in 2012, Matt has worked to build a client-focused practice centered on responsive communication, thorough preparation, and efficient case resolution. He leads the firm alongside his law partner and wife, Amanda Baggett . Matt focuses his practice on Personal Injury L...

Kenneth A. Tomchin has over 30 years of litigation experience. Upon graduating law school, Ken joined the law firm of Mahoney, Adams & Criser, where he represented a wide variety of businesses of various sizes with their commercial litigation needs. After making shareholder, Ken continued his practice before founding Tomchin & Odom, P.A. in the spring of 1997. Ken joined Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd in the fall of 2019. He now focuses his practice on complex litigation matters. Ken i...

Timothy J. Conner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Timothy J. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Conner 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 Timothy J. Conner is held by other lawyers.

Melissa A. Dearing is a partner with Rivkin Radler LLP , based in Jacksonville, Florida, and a member of the firm’s Immigration Practice Group. She advises employers on navigating nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes in support of their workforce needs, with a focus on compliance and strategic planning. Her practice includes representing employers in Employment Law – Management matters related to workforce mobility, as well as Litigation – Labor and Employment issues th...

Timothy J. Bramwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Public Finance Law. Timothy J. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Bramwell 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 Timothy J. Bramwell is held by other lawyers.

Angie is a seasoned transactional lawyer whose practice focuses on complex healthcare matters and navigating mergers and acquisitions . She has advised and represented a wide variety of clients in financing transactions, healthcare regulatory matters, joint ventures, commercial contracts, clinical trials, corporate governance and more with the knowledge and insight only 25 years of experience can provide. Prior to joining Smith Hulsey & Busey, Angie was a partner at a global AmLaw 100 fir...