Hope W. Calhoun

Mr. Lochrie practices land use and zoning law in municipalities throughout Broward County. A significant portion of Mr. Lochrie’s practice focuses on urban redevelopment. Because of his substantial experience and knowledge in this area, Mr. Lochrie is able to repeatedly guide clients through the myriad of legal and practical issues associated with demanding urban development initiatives and manage the projects through all aspects of the government entitlement process. Numerous large and...

Brian Howard Koch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Brian Howard practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Howard Koch since 2021. 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 Brian Howard Koch is held by other lawyers.

Gregory J. Willis practices in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale West office where he concentrates on civil litigation but has a diverse practice that includes all areas of insurance defense litigation including construction litigation, bad faith/extra-contractual liability, liquor liability defense, environmental/toxic spills and trucking accident defense. Mr. Willis is also experienced in transactional law and health law matters. He has lectured extensively on many areas of law. Previously, ...

Raymond Valori is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Raymond practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Raymond Valori since 2022. 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 Raymond Valori is held by other lawyers.

Matthew W. Miller focuses his practice on private equity and venture capital transactions, public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, secured lending transactions, and general corporate matters. Matthew's specific industry experience includes education, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, employee outsourcing and leasing, telecommunications, information technology, and aircraft parts sales and leasing.

Harsh Arora is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Harsh practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Harsh Arora since 2022. 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 Harsh Arora is held by other lawyers.

Bill Heller founded and chairs Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, among the largest national legal teams supporting consumer financial service providers. Bill leads a team of more than 100 lawyers—some former in-house and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau attorneys—with a platform for big stakes and high volume national litigation, federal and state examination, investigation and enforcement support, as well as regulatory compliance in all 50 states. A ...

Sean is a shareholder in the firm who represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in probate, trust and guardianship litigation and administers estates and trusts, and elder and minor guardianships.

D. Brett Marks represents troubled companies, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, private equity groups, trustees, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, and litigation matters. Brett also has significance experience representing and counseling officers and directors of insolvent companies, including defense of alleged breach of fiduciary duty claims and other claims of malfeasance. Brett’s experience extends across a num...

David C. Peck works with emerging growth companies, established entities and private equity firms in executing their strategic plans. He assists companies beginning with corporate formation, obtaining and structuring both equity and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the integration of acquired operations, undertaking initial public offerings, and continuing through to liquidity and exit strategies. David understands the unique needs of high growth companies. He has served a...