Jeffry J. Branham

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 of m...

Tom DeLattre is a partner at Wieland & DeLattre, P.A., where he has dedicated his legal career to helping people and families navigate the challenges that follow serious accidents and injuries. Tom joined the firm in 1994 after being employed as an insurance adjuster for several years with a large insurance company handling a variety of injury claims and wrongful death claims. After working for the firm for several years as a paralegal, Tom made the decision to attend law school. From the...

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.

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 ...

Jeff Mandel is the managing partner of the firm’s Orlando office. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a reputation for being a reliable and efficient counselor and advocate for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law. Jeff partners with businesses to solve their employment-related issues including: employment discrimination and retaliation, civil rights, disabilities, family and medical leave, military leave, employment p...

Michael J. Bittman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Michael J. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Bittman since 2006. 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 J. Bittman is held by other lawyers.

Warren S. Bloom is Co-Chair of the Public Finance Practice and began his legal career with Kaye Scholer in New York City in the mid-1980s concentrating on the representation of lending institutions in leveraged buyouts and "going private" transactions. Upon his relocation to Florida in late 1988, Warren began to focus his practice on public finance and the representation of creditor entities in such transactions (e.g., indenture trustees, bondholders, bond purchasers and credit enhancers). Si...

J.J. Dahl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. J.J. practices law in Clermont, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized J.J. Dahl 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 J.J. Dahl is held by other lawyers.

Silvia R. Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Silvia R. practices law in Winter Park, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Silvia R. Sanders 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 Silvia R. Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Tom Neal is a native Floridian who was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1982. As an undergraduate, he played football for the legendary Coach Bo Schembechler and participated in two Rose Bowls, the Gator Bowl, and the Blue Bonnet Bowl. Tom graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Law in 1985. He holds the highest ranking an individual attorney can receive (AV – Preeminent) as designated by the Martindal...