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Michael C. McLaughlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael C. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael C. McLaughlin since 2015. 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 Michael C. McLaughlin is held by other lawyers.

Fentrice Driskell, a Tampa Bay native, is widely recognized as a trailblazer and impassioned advocate for her clients and all Floridians. She is the Minority Leader in the Florida House of Representatives and currently represents the residents of House District 67 throughout north Tampa and Hillsborough County. Prior to Ms. Driskell joining Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg as a partner in 2024, she served as Of Counsel and Shareholder for a prestigious national law firm. Ms. Driskell e...

Grant is a Board Certified Health Care lawyer with almost 20 years of health law experience. Before joining Shumaker, he served as in-house counsel to a multi-county health care system that included a health plan, four hospitals, pharmacies, two home health agencies, a physician group of 300 doctors, durable medical equipment, labs, and hospice. He most recently served as the system’s Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer. Grant also served as a lawyer for the Florida Agency for Health C...

Phillip J. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Phillip J. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip J. Harris 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 Phillip J. Harris is held by other la...

Roberta Casper Watson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Roberta Casper practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Roberta Casper Watson since 1995. 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 Roberta Casper Watson is held by other lawyers.

With a practice spanning more than two decades, Michele is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and is a seasoned complex commercial litigator and Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. She routinely represents real estate developers, owners, contractors, sureties, manufacturers and distributors, and health care-related entities regarding all aspects of the litigation process and pre-suit counseling and negotiation. Her broad range of dispute resolution experience include...

Mark S. Roman is the founding partner of Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers in Clearwater, Florida. He established the firm in 1996 and has been admitted to The Florida Bar since 1986. Mr. Roman has focused his legal practice on personal injury law for 40 years. Mr. Roman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This certification requires substantial trial experience, peer review, and successful completion of a written examination. He also holds an AV Preeminent rating fro...

Lisa A. McGlynn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lisa A. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. McGlynn 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 Lisa A. McGlynn is held by other lawyers.

James E. Felman has concentrated his practice of law in the defense of complex criminal matters and related civil litigation for over 30 years. Mr. Felman represents clients in federal and state matters in every phase of the criminal process -- investigation, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post-conviction proceedings. He has represented clients in a wide range of matters, including allegations of bank fraud, health care fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, public corruption, environm...

Daniel Miles concentrates his practice on employment and labor litigation, representing management in claims involving harassment and discrimination in the workplace, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Daniel represents employers on labor and employment disputes under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act and advises clients on proactively navigating both federal and state employment laws to reduce legal risk. Hi...