David J. Sales

Daniel C. Guarnieri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel C. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel C. Guarnieri 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 Daniel C. Guarnieri is held by other lawyers.

Alyssa Nohren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Real Estate Law. Alyssa practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Nohren since 2022. 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 Alyssa Nohren is held by other lawyers.

Doug has extensive litigation and mediation experience involving high-profile corporate technology cases such as data breaches, cybersecurity, electronic discovery issues, and domain name disputes. Certified as an Intellectual Property (IP) Law Specialist by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, he has experience in all aspects patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. He represents corporations, municipalities, nonprofits, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in ...

William W. Merrill, III is a shareholder at Icard Merrill. His nationally recognized practice in land use, planning, transportation and environmental law includes representation of both developers and public sector clients. He has received the "AV" rating, the highest rating available, from Martindale-Hubbell, which is recognized as the most respected source of authoritative and dependable information about members of the legal community and reflects confidential ratings by other lawyers and ...

Tom Icard focuses his nationally recognized practice on construction related matters, from preparation and review of contract documents to claims negotiation and multi-party litigation (2016 Best Lawyers in America Sarasota metro area “Construction Lawyer of the Year”). He has represented both public and private owners, as well as developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals with respect to the construction of industrial facilities, airports, power plants, muni...

Mike has substantial experience representing financial institutions and other lenders in a wide variety of commercial lending and related transactions with respect to the acquisition, development, and construction of residential and commercial properties and projects. In practice for more than four decades, he also has significant experience representing state, regional, and national lenders in negotiating and documenting complex acquisition, development, and construction loans; borrowing-bas...

Heather Byrd earned her undergraduate degree, with honors, from Fairfield University in 1993. During that time, she also served as an intern with the Stamford Connecticut Probation Office. While serving as an intern, Heather became interested in cases where criminal and family law overlapped, particularly in the areas of domestic violence and child abuse. Heather earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995. She graduated in the top 1/3 of he...

Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Stephen D. practices law in Lakewood Ranch, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen D. Rees, Jr. 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 Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Dan is Board Certified in Business Litigation, and his practice focuses on commercial disputes, with an emphasis on representing businesses in contract disputes, business torts, and complex business litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer with experience in construction defect litigation, class actions, and products liability claims. Leveraging his broad litigation background, Dan represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution mechanism...

Anthony Manganiello is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Anthony practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Manganiello 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 Anthony Manganiello is held by other lawyers.