John P. Cole

Mr. Eckels devotes his practice to the defense of employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation and Longshore claims. He practices throughout Florida and Georgia in the workers’ compensation context, while his longshore and Defense Base Act practice extends nationwide. He handles all facets of workers’ compensation and longshore claims from the initial reporting of an accident and its investigation, including site visits, through the discovery process to trial, a...

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...

Charles L. Gibbs II is a partner at DMHD. Mr. Gibbs focuses on real estate law, with particular emphasis on retail leasing and commercial real estate transactions. He counsels both landlords and tenants in all aspects of retail leasing and various other commercial real estate transactions. Mr. Gibbs previously clerked for the Honorable David H. Adams, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He previously worked for McGuireWoods LLP (Jacksonville, Florida) and Papp...

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

Joshua H. Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Joshua H. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua H. Roberts since 2020. 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 Joshua H. Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Since 1980, Elizabeth “Betsy” White has established an excellent and widespread reputation as a top lawyer in the fields of criminal defense, civil rights, and appeals. Her experience includes extensive litigation on behalf of criminal defendants as well as litigation to protect the constitutional and civil rights of individuals and groups, including women, minorities and prisoners. She has litigated at all levels of the judicial system, including the United States Supreme Court. ...

David advises clients on corporate and real estate matters, helping them navigate even the most complex deals across the Sunshine State. Prior to joining the firm, David founded his own practice in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters. Prior to founding his own firm, David was an associate in the corporate and securities group at a large firm based in Nashville, where ...

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

Shaw Ashley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shaw practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Shaw Ashley since 2026. 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 Shaw Ashley is held by other lawyers.

Colin Thakkar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Colin practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Colin Thakkar 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 Colin Thakkar is held by other lawyers.