Jessica Foster

Angie is a seasoned transactional lawyer whose practice focuses on complex healthcare matters and navigating mergers and acquisitions . She has advised and represented a wide variety of clients in financing transactions, healthcare regulatory matters, joint ventures, commercial contracts, clinical trials, corporate governance and more with the knowledge and insight only 25 years of experience can provide. Prior to joining Smith Hulsey & Busey, Angie was a partner at a global AmLaw 100 fir...

Pete Larsen is the chair of Akerman’s national Tax Practice Group, a team advising clients in global tax compliance and controversy matters, including complex transactions in the middle market. The practice was recognized by Law360 as a “Tax Practice Group of the Year” for its precedent-setting work in the United States. Pete works closely with financial institutions, finance companies, vehicle and equipment lessors, retailers, and telecommunication, software, and technology...

A commercial real estate and transactional attorney with experience spanning a variety of areas, Robert Leapley represents investors, borrowers, developers, financial institutions, and landowners in loan workouts and restructurings, joint venture agreements, historic tax credit transactions, EB-5 related development and redevelopment projects, land use and entitlements, corporate law, and federal, state, and local taxation. Additionally, Robert represents clients in the acquisition, construct...

Kelly Dunn Waters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Kelly Dunn practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly Dunn Waters since 2027. 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 Kelly Dunn Waters is held by other lawyers.

Kristie Schrader is a trial attorney at Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida , with more than 25 years of litigation experience. Her practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries, trucking accidents , motor vehicle collisions, and wrongful death claims throughout Florida. Kristie’s legal career has evolved with purpose. After many years representing insurance companies, commercial ...

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.

Michael J. Childers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Michael J. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Childers 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 Michael J. Childers is held by other lawyers.

Bryan E. DeMaggio is a Jacksonville, Florida attorney with Sheppard, White, Kachergus, & DeMaggio, P.A. , where he represents clients in Appellate Practice , Civil Rights Law , Criminal Defense : General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar matters. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Mr. DeMaggio joined the firm in 2008 following a clerkship with the practice. His work includes criminal defense litigation, appeals, and civil rights cases in both state and federal courts. Mr. DeMaggi...

Geremy Gregory is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Geremy practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Geremy Gregory 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 Geremy Gregory is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey Allan Hirsch offers more than five decades of experience in resolving disputes through general civil litigation and arbitration. Jeffrey represents high-net-worth individuals and companies in matters involving a wide range of business-related problems. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has represented his clients in disputes involving contracts, estates, trusts, title insurance, insurance coverage, real estate transactions, financial institutions, fraud, lender liability, and business to...