Francis Dawson

PRACTICE AREAS Real property law Estate planning Probate General commercial law Corporate law Commercial loans Real estate DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Admitted to The Florida Bar – Admitted 1973 St. Petersburg Bar Association 1973, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, Since 2009 EDUCATION Stetson University, J.D. Harvard University, A.B. BIOGRAPHY Member, Editorial Board, S...

Rose M. La Femina is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Attorney who focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate and trust litigation, and tax. Rose represents business owners, corporate executives, wealthy individuals and professionals and their families with a wide-range of estate planning issues. Rose also represents individuals and corporate fiduciaries in probate and trust administration and litigation matters, inclu...

Matthew R. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Matthew R., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica B. Magee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Securities. Jessica B., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Buck B. Endemann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Buck B., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Buck B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bernard Kolodner is a partner in the Business and Finance Department and the Practice Leader of the Real Estate Group. He practices in the areas of development, design and construction, purchase and sale, leasing ( landlord and tenant representation), joint ventures and partnerships, financing, zoning, permitting, tax assessment appeals, and charitable exemptions. Bernie has extensive experience in developing shopping centers and other commercial developments, from acquisition through permitt...

As a health law and life sciences lawyer, Jill Gordon is experienced at representing academic medical centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, surgery centers, foundations and clinics, medical groups/IPAs, accountable care organizations and other entities affiliated with the health care industry. In addition, Jill represents companies in the health information, medical device and telemedicine fields. What do you focus on? I assist health care providers and others in the industry with tr...

Carey K. Steffen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Carey K., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carey K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William T. Muir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. William T., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob MacIntyre is a seasoned litigation attorney who represents clients in a broad range of trust, estate, and guardianship matters. Based in Houston, Texas, Bob practices with Kean Miller and focuses his work on Litigation – Trusts and Estates. He represents individuals, families, fiduciaries, trust companies, creditors, and nonprofit and charitable organizations in contested estate and trust matters, both in and out of court. His practice centers on resolving complex disputes while pro...