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Denise L. Schneider , Principal/Shareholder, is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Schneider earned her J.D. (magna cum laude) as well as her Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Ms. Schneider worked in several Fort Lauderdale area boutique marital and family law practices. Following her admittance to The Florida Bar in 2002, Ms. Schneider has strictl...

Benjamin E. Olive is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Benjamin E. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin E. Olive 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 Benjamin E. Olive is held by other lawyers.

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

Janine Kalagher-McGuire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Janine practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Janine Kalagher-McGuire 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 Janine Kalagher-McGuire is held by other lawyers.

Elissa Weiss concentrates her practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including industrial, office, and retail leasing and development, as well as the acquisition and disposition of office buildings in various states such as Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia.

Mr. Katz’s diverse practice covers federal and state income tax, estate and gift tax planning, and state corporate, limited liability company and partnership law. This experience provides him with the ability to structure transactions to meet the tax and business needs of the Firm’s clients. This representation includes the typical structuring necessary for partnership, joint venture and corporate transactions, as well as, structuring litigation settlements and pleadings (with particular emph...

William S. Kramer is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate lawyer, specializing in both real estate law and business/corporate law. With more than 30 years of experience, he represents banks and other lenders, investors, developers, builders, buyers and sellers, and landlords and tenants in a wide range of complex real estate matters in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. He also serves as outside counsel to large and small closely held businesses and health care practices. Mr. K...

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...

Carl S. Rosen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Carl S. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Carl S. Rosen 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 Carl S. Rosen is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Todd R. Falzone is an experienced South Florida personal injury lawyer who has secured dozens of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for personal injury and wrongful death victims. Mr. Falzone has helped secure hundreds of millions in compensation on behalf of clients at Kelley/Uustal, particularly in the areas of product liability, auto accidents, premises liability, medical negligence, maritime accidents, and discrimination. He has been named one of the most effective law...