Dean T. Xenick

JACK P. HILL played football at Yale University, earned all-Ivy and all-American academic honors, and served as a felony prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s office before joining Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. A native of Palm Beach County who attended the Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Mr. Hill handled dozens of jury trials as an Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting crimes ranging from DUI to first degree felonies punishable by life in prison...

Rob Barkin’s practice involves the representation of clients in all aspects of commercial real estate matters. Rob represents community, regional and national institutional lenders in construction and permanent loan transactions secured by real property as well as distressed asset loan restructuring and alternatives to foreclosure. Rob also represents institutional lenders in the disposition of assets including loan documents and real property acquired through the foreclosure or loan wo...

Carl V. Romano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Banking and Finance Law. Carl V. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Carl V. Romano since 2013. 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 Carl V. Romano is held by other lawyers.

MATTHEW K. SCHWENCKE earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of Stetson's award-winning moot court board. While in law school, he served as intern to a federal magistrate judge and also prosecuted misdemeanor criminal offenses as a Certified Legal Intern for the Pinellas County State Attorney's office. As an undergraduate, Mr. Schwencke attended the University of Florida on a Bright Futures Scholarship; he graduated with honors. A Palm Beach County ...

BRIAN R. DENNEY is a Shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he currently serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He has earned Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, the highest level of recognition for the competency and experience of a civil trial lawyer. Mr. Denney routinely works with individuals and families throughout Florida whose lives have been devastated due to the negligence of others. He takes pride...

Matthew Z. Zimmerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Trade Secrets Law. Matthew Z. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Z. Zimmerman since 2021. 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 Matthew Z. Zimmerman is held by other lawyers.

Frank Owen Evans III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Frank Owen practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Owen Evans III 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 Frank Owen Evans III is held by other lawyers.

Frank Adams is a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America, in the areas of trusts and estates, and trust and estates litigation. He is an AV-rated attorney, and is Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates. Frank practices primarily in sophisticated estate planning and administration, including wills; revocable and irrevocable trusts; asset protection planning; special needs trusts, probate; estate, gift ...

Michael P. Sim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael P. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Sim 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 Michael P. Sim is held by other lawyers.

Brian LaBovick is an attorney with LaBovick Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, representing individuals and families in matters involving Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , and Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants . He advocates for people facing serious injuries, workplace accidents, and insurance disputes, helping clients navigate the legal process while seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Brian’s interest in t...