Jennifer Fowler

A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Sarasota office, Joel W. Walters focuses on business litigation, including health care, construction, insurance, and real property disputes. He serves as the Partner-in-Charge of the Sarasota office. Joel is Florida Board Certified in Business Litigation and was a shareholder in the law firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2025. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS For over twenty years, Joel has concentrated his practice in busi...

Christopher K. Caswell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher K. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher K. Caswell 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 Christopher K. Caswell is held by other lawyers.

Meghan Serrano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Meghan practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Meghan Serrano 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 regard in which Meghan Serrano is held by other lawyers.

A Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Juan's practice focuses on all aspects of residential and commercial real estate law and lender representation, where he offers comprehensive counsel across a broad range of real estate matters. Juan also represents institutional and private lenders in connection with all types of real estate and asset-based loans. In his more than two decades of experience, Juan has successfully represented individual and corporate clients of all sizes in a variety of re...

Jan serves as the Sarasota Managing Partner and formerly served as the Regional Service Line Leader for the Real Estate, Construction & Development Service Line. In addition to representing individuals and corporate clients in connection with the acquisition, development, and construction of residential and commercial real estate projects, Jan represents business borrowers and state, regional, and national lenders in documenting and closing Small Business Administration (SBA) loans; borro...

Daniel C. Guarnieri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel C. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel C. Guarnieri 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 regard in which Daniel C. Guarnieri is held by other lawyers.

Doug has extensive litigation and mediation experience involving high-profile corporate technology cases such as data breaches, cybersecurity, electronic discovery issues, and domain name disputes. Certified as an Intellectual Property (IP) Law Specialist by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, he has experience in all aspects patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. He represents corporations, municipalities, nonprofits, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in ...

When financial institutions, registered investment advisers (RIAs), broker-dealers, executives, and other sophisticated companies face high-stakes disputes involving their people, business relationships, compensation, or regulatory obligations, they turn to Mike for strategic counsel and aggressive representation. For nearly four decades, Mike has represented clients in complex financial services litigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration, securities disputes, exe...

Derek Byrd was born and raised in Sarasota . He graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995 graduating cum laude. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender’s Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened The Byrd Law Firm in 1998. Mr. Byrd is Board Certified in ...

Education Attorney M. David Shapiro graduated from the University of Florida, College of Journalism, in 1981. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law with honors in 1985 and was admitted to The Florida Bar the same year. While attending the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Shapiro served on the Florida State Law Review, and published articles on The Safety Belt Law, as well as Libel and Defamation. Mr. Shapiro was also chosen to represent the Florida State Colleg...