Evan J. Shane

Martin Burkett serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice. Martin represents public and private companies and private equity funds in a variety of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. Martin’s practice includes structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, going private transactions, venture and growth capital investments, debt and equity fi...

C. Brandon Arzabe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. C. Brandon practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized C. Brandon Arzabe 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 C. Brandon Arzabe is held by other lawyers.

Ellen S. Morris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Ellen S. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ellen S. Morris 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 Ellen S. Morris is held by other lawyers.

James R. George practices in the areas of fiduciary litigation, including litigation arising from estates, trusts and guardianships. Mr. George often serves as an expert witness and as mediator in trust and estate matters. Mr. George earned his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and his J.D., with Honors, from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Mr. George is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Est...

Elan Hersh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Elan practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Elan Hersh 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 Elan Hersh is held by other lawyers.

Cathy Stutin is a partner in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office. She represents employers throughout the United States in state and federal courts, as well as before the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and other state and federal agencies. In her 25 years of practice in management-side labor and employment law, Cathy has tried cases involving claims for sexual harassment, race, religious and disability discrimination, retaliation, and Emplo...

Abigail M. Cohen is a Senior Associate at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. She is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Cohen earned her J.D. (magna cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she was ranked 7 out of 238 in her graduating class. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida. Since her admission to the Florid...

Daniel Harwin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Harwin since 2016. 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 Harwin is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas J. Roselli is a personal injury attorney with Roselli & McNelis in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Fort Lauderdale and raised in South Florida, Mr. Roselli has longstanding ties to the local community and represents individuals and families in personal injury litigation matters throughout Florida. Mr. Roselli attended Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Auburn University, where he graduated cum laude and wa...

Peter R. Goldman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Peter R. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Peter R. Goldman 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 Peter R. Goldman is held by other lawyers.