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A former deputy general counsel of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (now DEP), Silvia Alderman is the chair of Akerman’s Water Task Force, a team of multidisciplinary legal professionals and consultants advising on the regulatory and environmental challenges facing our clients. Recognized by Chambers USA , Silvia is praised for her “wealth of knowledge representing utilities” as well as being “very strong on administrative law.” Silvia represent...

Shannon B. Hartsfield helps healthcare organizations navigate complex regulatory challenges with practical, business-focused legal solutions. Ms. Hartsfield serves as the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Tallahassee office, and she is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Her practice focuses on the intersection of healthcare delivery and regulation, with a particular emphasis on compliance, technology, digital health and priv...

Marc W. Dunbar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Gaming Law. Marc W. practices law in Tallahassee, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Marc W. Dunbar 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 Marc W. Dunbar is held by other lawyers.

Marlin K. Green is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Admiralty and Maritime Law and Insurance Law. Marlin K. practices law in Miramar, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Marlin K. Green 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 Marlin K. Green is held by other lawyers.

Hayden R. Dempsey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. Hayden R. practices law in Tallahassee, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Hayden R. Dempsey since 2007. 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 Hayden R. Dempsey is held by other lawyers.

Carrie Roane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Carrie, who practices law in Tallahassee, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Carrie was born and raised with three older brothers on the shores of the Caloosahatchee River and Gulf o...

Bruce Wiener serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Tallahassee office. Board Certified by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education in Real Estate Law, he focuses his practice on transactional real estate law, commercial lending, and land use. He represents buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of commercial, office, multifamily, student housing, acreage, and timberland property. His lender representation includes: preparing loan documents for commercial mortga...

Felicia L. Nowels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law, FDA Law and International Trade and Finance Law. Felicia L. practices law in Tallahassee, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Felicia L. Nowels 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 rega...

Robert Volpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Real Estate Law. Robert practices law in Tallahassee, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Volpe since 2026. 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 Robert Volpe is held by other lawyers.

Mohammad “Mo” Jazil is a partner with Holtzman Vogel. His broad litigation practice includes state and federal constitutional cases, white-collar criminal matters, government investigations, election disputes, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act rulemaking and enforcement cases, federal telecommunications matters, Everglades restoration, takings cases, pricing disputes, and general civil appeals. He has served as first chair in federal and state court trials; and briefed and argued ...