Jordana L. Goldstein

A trial lawyer with more than two decades of experience, Jason Oletsky concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on private equity, M&A, bet-the-company, and shareholder litigation. Among Jason’s high-profile client base are some of the largest private equity firms both in and outside the state of Florida. Jason serves as outside general counsel to a number of different funds, and provides contract, employment, trade secret, non-competition...

Bill Heller founded and chairs Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, among the largest national legal teams supporting consumer financial service providers. Bill leads a team of more than 100 lawyers—some former in-house and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau attorneys—with a platform for big stakes and high volume national litigation, federal and state examination, investigation and enforcement support, as well as regulatory compliance in all 50 states. A ...

Tracy H. Lautenschlager is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Tracy H. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Tracy H. Lautenschlager 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 Tracy H. Lautenschlager is held by other lawyers.

Sean F. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sean F. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Sean F. Thompson 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 Sean F. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Gabriel L. Imperato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Gabriel L. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel L. Imperato since 1995. 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 Gabriel L. Imperato i...

Abigail M. Cohen is a Senior Associate at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. She is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Cohen earned her J.D. (magna cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she was ranked 7 out of 238 in her graduating class. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida. Since her admission to the Florid...

David Birke serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. David’s practice focuses on representing private equity funds, family offices and their portfolio companies in complex acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructurings, growth capital investments, and debt and equity financings. David’s wide ranging practice also encompasses representing other private and public companies with corporate governance, joint ventures, executive co...

With a background in healthcare finance and as in-house counsel to a hospital system, Marcy Hahn-Saperstein now serves as outside general counsel to hospitals and other healthcare providers. In this capacity, she structures, drafts, negotiates, and performs regulatory analyses for, corporate transactions, including equity and asset purchases, mergers, restructurings, and joint venture arrangements. On behalf of healthcare providers, Marcy drafts and negotiates physician practice acquisitions,...

Jonathan M. Pavsner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Jonathan M. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan M. Pavsner since 2012. 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 Jonathan M. Pavsner is held by other lawyers.

Co-Chair of Akerman’s national Construction Practice, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law, and a LEED® Accredited Professional, Stacy Bercun Bohm represents developers, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction contract, project administration, and pre-suit matters. She is one of the first lawyers in Florida to achieve both Board Certification and LEED accreditation. Chambers USA states, “She understands the industry and b...