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Sara Bernard has handled a wide range of transactions as counsel for developers, builders, institutional lenders, and public and private entities. She has experience in negotiating, drafting, and closing complex commercial and residential purchase/sale transactions and has handled aspects of the development (including infrastructure development and the formation of community development districts), management and operation of all types of real estate including retail shopping centers, office ...

Born in Vero Beach, Florida, Todd W. Fennell is the managing partner of our firm and a valued member of the Estate Planning & Tax Group. He focuses his practice on sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies for high net worth individuals and families. He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer. Mr. Fennell’s areas of practice include tax planning strategies for high net worth ...

David Carter was born in Vero Beach, Florida, and has been a partner at Gould Cooksey Fennell since 1996. Mr. Carter founded and chairs the firm’s Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Group and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Carter graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and Senior Symposium Editor for Law Review. Upon graduation, Mr. Carter accepted a position with the Tampa law firm of ...

Jenny Kim Sullivan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jenny Kim practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jenny Kim Sullivan 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 Jenny Kim Sullivan is held by other lawyers.

Barton W. Morrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Barton W. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Barton W. Morrison 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 Barton W. Morrison is held by other lawyers.

Brooke W. Odom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brooke W. practices law in Vero Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brooke W. Odom 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 Brooke W. Odom is held by other lawyers.

Kristyne Kennedy is an accomplished civil litigation attorney with extensive experience practicing employment law, including litigation, trial experience and providing clients with legal advice and counseling. Ms. Kennedy’s practice is primarily devoted to employment litigation, with experience litigating issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, benefits, whistleblower, overtime and unpaid wages, leave and disability issues, employment contracts, workpla...

Frank M. Eidson When Frank M. Eidson was growing up in Orlando, he knew from an early age that he wanted to become an attorney. His father, George T. Eidson Jr., was a respected Orlando lawyer known for his courtroom skills and commitment to the community. Frank followed in his father’s footsteps and has built his own reputation as an experienced advocate for Floridians who have suffered serious injuries, are unable to work because of disability, or are seeking the benefits to which the...

Jarrett Bingemann represents residential homebuilders, master planned community developers, commercial property owners, and institutional investors on all aspects of the evaluation, acquisition, sale, and development of properties throughout the United States. In addition, Jarrett has experience concerning the evaluation, remediation, and the institutional closure of former golf courses and environmentally impacted properties throughout Florida.

David S. Carus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. David S. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Carus 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 David S. Carus is held by other lawyers.