Kurt E. Thalwitzer

Scott Murphy has practiced law in Florida for more than four decades, building a career focused on litigation, firm leadership, and representing individuals in complex legal matters. He began his legal career in Orlando, Florida, in 1983 with the established firm of Parker, Johnson, Owen & McGuire. In 1988, he became a partner and helped establish the firm’s second office in South Florida the following year. After returning to Orlando, he was elected Managing Partner in 1991. In 199...

Kimberly Doud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kimberly practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly Doud 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 Kimberly Doud is held by other lawyers.

Managing Shareholder Brian Gilchrist is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in the area of Intellectual Property Law. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar for competency, experience professionalism and ethics in an area of law. He has substantial experience in all phases of intellectual property litigation, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices and restrictive covenants. Mr. Gilchrist has been attorney of record in ov...

Described in Chambers USA as “an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer,” Jules Cohen represents banks and other lenders as secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in all types of businesses. He has represented clients in notable bankruptcy proceedings, including, the billion dollar Chapter 11 case of Braniff Airlines, serving as the court appointed examiner of the Sheraton Twin Towers case, and representing a lender group with a $114 million secured claim in the Gencor Industries case...

Richard is board certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar. He has been in private practice for almost 40 years specializing in marital and family law. He has extensive experience in cases dealing with complex financial matters, including the valuation of closely held corporations, professional practices and incentive stock options. Richard has a proven history in the representation of numerous professional athletes and other public figures with the utmost regard for protecting h...

Christina Bredahl Gierke is a partner in the firm’s Orlando office. Mrs. Gierke focuses her practice in the areas of complex commercial and civil litigation, with an emphasis in construction litigation, community association law, and professional malpractice law, including representing attorneys, insurance agents/broker, design professionals, and real estate brokers. Additionally, Mrs. Gierke is a member of the firm’s Architects and Engineers, Construction, Real Estate and Title I...

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

J.J. Dahl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. J.J. practices law in Clermont, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized J.J. Dahl 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 J.J. Dahl is held by other lawyers.

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...

Kenneth Richie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Kenneth practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Richie since 2018. 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 Kenneth Richie is held by other lawyers.