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Carlos M. Colombo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Based in Orlando, Florida, he has been recognized since 2027 following Best Lawyers’ rigorous peer-review process, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by leading attorneys in the same geographic region and area of practice. Mr. Colombo is an internationally recognized immigration attorney and founding partner of Colombo & Hurd, PL. Under his leadership, the firm has gro...

Paula Howell focuses her practice on litigation matters. Paula regularly counsels clients involved in complex commercial and construction litigation. Paula also has experience with matters involving torts, trademark infringement, and employment-related disputes. She has conducted numerous administrative hearings and trials, including several jury trials, resulting in favorable outcomes for her clients. Paula regularly engages in pro bono litigation, taking on matters including cross-national ...

C. David Brown II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. C. David practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized C. David Brown II 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 C. David Brown II is held by other lawyers.

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law, Trey focuses his practice on both contract preparation and negotiation and complex construction litigation. His work with complex construction litigation has a special emphasis on delay claims, construction defect claims, payment disputes, lien and bond claims, and bid protests for his construction clients. He handles construction contract negotiation and preparation on projects of all scale and type, from single family luxury homes and ...

James F. Goldsmith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. James F. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized James F. Goldsmith 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 James F. Goldsmith is held by other lawyers.

Brian Crevasse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Brian practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Crevasse 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 Brian Crevasse is held by other lawyers.

Michael Gibson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Gibson 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 Michael Gibson is held by other lawyers.

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

Sara Bernard has handled a wide range of transactions as counsel for developers, builders, institutional lenders, and public and private entities. She has experience in negotiating, drafting, and closing complex commercial and residential purchase/sale transactions and has handled aspects of the development (including infrastructure development and the formation of community development districts), management and operation of all types of real estate including retail shopping centers, office ...

Raymond A. Traendly , a Florida native, graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Political Science concentrating in Pre-Law studies. Mr. Traendly earned the “Dean’s List” throughout his three years at UCF. While at UCF, Mr. Traendly remained involved with his community. Mr. Traendly interned with the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and organized community outreach events including expungement events. Mr. Traendly returned home to...