Elaine M. Bucher

Devon M. Goldberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Devon M. practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Devon M. Goldberg since 2027. 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 Devon M. Goldberg is held by other lawyers.

Lindsay M. Reinhart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lindsay M. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsay M. Reinhart 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 Lindsay M. Reinhart is held by other lawyers.

Sherry Schwartz is a partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach Office. She received her Bachelors of Science, with Highest Honors from the University of Florida, followed by her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Miami in 2001. Both in law school and in her early years as an attorney, Ms. Schwartz has successfully tried cases for her clients in criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. She joined Cole, Scott, and Kissane with experience in more than 30 jury trials, following her...

Larry Rochefort is the chair of Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, a leading team of trial lawyers advising companies in complex litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America. Larry is recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America and as a “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation . He represents financial institutions, developers, owners, contractors, insurers, and retailers in real estate, lending, and other disputes. He...

Daniel Levin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Daniel practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Levin 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 Daniel Levin is held by other lawyers.

Raised in Palm Beach County, Florida, Herb Uzzi left the sunny shores of Florida’s east coast to attend the University of South Carolina, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Following college, Herb returned to Palm Beach County, where he began his career as a sports journalist, working as a sports reporter for the Palm Beach Post; a producer, as a host, producer, writer and reporter for ESPN Radio West Palm; and as a producer, reporter, and sports news anchor ...

Christopher Weeg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Weeg since 2027. 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 Christopher Weeg is held by other lawyers.

DONALD J. WARD III is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Notre Dame Law School, where he earned his degree cum laude. At age 26, in his first jury trial, Mr. Ward obtained a verdict of $824,200, which was more than thirteen times what the defendant had offered to settle the case. Since joining Searcy Denney, he has recovered in excess of $100 million on behalf of his clients. He currently serves as President of the Palm Beach County Justice Association, a countywid...

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...

Ira A. Rosenberg is Co-Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Department, Chair of the Firm’s Life Sciences Practice Group, and Co-Managing Partner of the Firm’s Florida office. He has more than 30 years’ experience representing life science and health care technology companies, ranging in size from start-ups to public companies, in corporate and intellectual property transactions and general corporate matters. This work has included numerous product and technology ...