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Christopher Duke serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Palm Beach County Offices. With a diverse practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Chris represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local administrative bodies. His clients operate across multiple sectors, including hospitality, travel/recreation, healthcare, retail, financial services, and alternative energy. Chris routinely represen...

Andrew M. Loewenstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Andrew M. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew M. Loewenstein 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 Andrew M. Loewenstein is held by other lawyers.

Richard D. Schuler is the founding partner of Schuler, Halvorson, Weisser, Zoeller & Overbeck, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Since the firm began in 1978, he has actively been involved in representing plaintiffs in Civil Trial Litigation throughout the State of Florida and nationally. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Syracuse University. Since 1984, he has been Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Lawyer.

Elizabeth F. Hodge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Elizabeth F. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth F. Hodge since 2020. 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 Elizabeth F. Hodge is held by other lawyers.

Bridget Berry maintains a national civil trial practice, concentrating in employment and class action; financial services; real property and title insurance; and construction litigation. She counsels clients relating to business disputes, and advocates on behalf of clients in jury and non-jury, state and federal court actions, including collective and class actions, arbitrations and administrative proceedings. Bridget is admitted to practice in The Supreme Court of the United States; the U.S....

Mark Passler advises senior managers, brand managers, in-house counsel, technology transfer professionals, and inventors on intellectual property and entertainment law matters. He routinely assists clients in procuring, licensing, and enforcing patent, trademark, and copyright rights. Mark also conducts intellectual property due diligence for complex mergers, acquisitions, and other intellectual property transfers. In addition, he has extensive experience negotiating complex agreements with m...

Proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. (JAG officer), Iowa Hawkeye football player and 2023 Lawyer of the Year in West Palm Beach, Product Liability. Romano Law Group attorney Todd Romano practices in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, product liability, and catastrophic trucking accidents. Todd is a 1995 graduate of the University of Iowa. He enrolled in post-graduate studies in psychology while completing his final season as a scholarship student-athlete (place-kicke...

Nicholas C. Maniotis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nicholas C. practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas C. Maniotis 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 Nicholas C. Maniotis ...

Board Certified Civil TRial Palm BEach County Trial Lawyer of the Year 2011 Past President Palm Beach County Chapter ABOTA Current Treasurer 2011-2012 FLABOTA

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...