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Sara Brubaker’s practice focuses on complex commercial, real estate, and construction litigation with an emphasis on contract and business disputes, including franchisor-franchisee disputes and intellectual property disputes. Prior to joining Akerman, Sara interned with the in-house counsel department of a Fortune 500 international conglomerate, gaining valuable experience that has informed her emphasis on litigating efficiently to minimize costs. Sara represents plaintiffs and defendan...

Douglas E. Starcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Public Finance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Douglas E. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas E. Starcher since 2010. 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...

Mary Ann Morgan is an attorney with Paul Trial Group in Winter Park, Florida, representing individuals and families in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters. Before joining Paul Trial Group, she served as Managing Partner at Morgan Trial Law, formerly Billings, Morgan & Boatwright, where she handled personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout her legal career. Since earning her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 1986, Mary Ann has built a long-s...

Benton Wood is a partner in the firm's Orlando office. He represents private and public sector employers in all aspects of employment and labor law. Benton specializes in employment law litigation and has litigated a multitude of employment-related claims on behalf of management, including: sex discrimination, race discrimination, age discrimination, national origin discrimination, disability discrimination, unlawful retaliation, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations, Fair Labor Stan...

Julie P. Kendig-Schrader represents both the public and private sector in land use and environmental matters and administrative litigation. She works with clients to create public/private partnerships for infrastructure needs, particularly those related to transportation. With sustainability concerns and initiatives cutting across virtually all sectors of business today, Julie strives to keep her clients ahead of the curve to maximize opportunities and minimize unnecessary costs and risks. Pr...

Kevin Knight received his undergraduate degree with highest honors from the University of Central Florida. While attending law school at Stetson University, he served as Executive Editor of the Law Review and his writing was published in the Stetson Law Review. He was a Dana Scholar and was recipient of the Walter Mann Graduation Award. Kevin has litigated several cases related to personal injury claims, administrative matters, employment matters, real estate contracts, joint ventures, landlo...

Christine Zharova is a trial attorney at Paul Trial Group in Winter Park, Florida, with more than 15 years of experience handling medical malpractice litigation, personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, and complex civil lawsuits. Christine began her legal career representing healthcare providers and insurance companies in high-stakes litigation matters. Through that work, she developed a deep understanding of defense strategies, medical records analysis, and the litigation process in compl...

MELVIN BOWEN WRIGHT was born in Albany, Georgia on August 1, 1959 and was raised on a family farm still in operation in Warwick located in Worth County, Georgia. He moved to Central Florida in 1985, is married and has two children. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1985 and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1985 and the Florida Bar in 1986. Mr. Wright is also licensed to practice law in Tennessee. Mr. Wright is also a member of the Supreme Court Bar, the District Courts for the...

James M. McCrae is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who represents contractors and subcontractors in the area of construction litigation. Most recently, Mr. McCrae represented a floating dock contractor in appeals regarding the bond principal's defense of the surety's claim for indemnification before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Florida Supreme Court. Prior to practicing law, Mr. McCrae worked as a project manager for a local general commercial c...

Mayanne Downs represents corporate and individual clients in high-stakes litigation matters involving significant financial, business, and personal interests. Based in Orlando, Florida, she advises clients through complex disputes with a practical, strategic approach focused on protecting their objectives, reputations, and long-term interests. At DownsAaron PLLC , Mayanne’s practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation , Commercial Litigation, and Family Law . She handles a broad range o...