Jason C. Hill

Chris is a shareholder in the firm’s Business Department. He counsels individuals and families regarding estates, trusts and tax issues involving the accumulation and preservation of wealth. As both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant, he has developed in-depth experience in the administration of complicated estates and trusts, including litigating disputes involving trustees, personal representatives and other individuals acting as fiduciaries. Chris also has extensive experien...

Michael M. Gropper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael M. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Gropper 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 Michael M. Gropper is held by other lawyers.

William P. Byrne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. William P. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized William P. Byrne 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 William P. Byrne is held by other lawyers.

Timothy J. Conner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Timothy J. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Conner 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 Timothy J. Conner is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence C. Datz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lawrence C. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence C. Datz 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 Lawrence C. Datz is held by other lawyers.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Poole served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida in the Employment Litigation Bureau, where he represented public officials and state agencies in employment law matters. Mr. Poole has handled a wide variety of employment law matters, including litigation before both state and federal administrative agencies, state and federal trial courts, and state and federal appellate courts.

Casey W. Arnold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Casey W. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Casey W. Arnold since 2025. 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 ...

David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling. A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S. Bank, Venus Fashion, and professional athletes. In his tax practice, David advises multistate businesses on state and local tax controversy matters throughout the United States. He represents institutions financing both cr...

Michael has been practicing law for over 35 years, of which the last 20 have been devoted to insurance defense litigation. He tries significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death. Michael also defends doctors, dentists, hospitals, and their employees, as well as other professionals such as lawyers, in malpractice suits and claims brought against them. To date, Michael has tried over 300 cases to verdict. Michael has also handled matters i...

Ivan A. Colao practices in the area of corporate and securities laws, as well as in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments and loan transactions. Mr. Colao has represented public and private companies, businesses and individuals in various types of financings and commercial transactions. His experience includes securities offerings, corporate acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, reorganizations, syndication and finance, asset acquisitions and dispositions, venture capital inves...