Leslie E. "Les" Joughin III
Recognized since 2009
Tampa, Florida
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Intellectual Property
A seasoned business and commercial litigator, Les Joughin has substantial experience handling complex, high-stakes disputes. Clients turn to Les for help with their most difficult legal issues, including litigating and resolving disputes involving business torts; franchisor/franchisee relationships; stock and asset purchase agreements; shareholder and partnership relationships; and non-competition, confidentiality agreements, and trade secrets. His litigation experience also includes disputes regarding deceptive and unfair trade practices; real estate matters; class action defense; and community development district bond financing and assessments.
Location
- 401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
Education
- University of Florida, BS, graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
- Florida, The Florida Bar
Affiliations
- Downtown Tampa Partnership - Past Board Member, 2000-2005
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit - Past Member, 2002-2005
- Hillsborough County Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Akerman LLP
Tampa, Florida
212 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
80 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Full Firm Profile
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Tampa (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Construction
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2007, 2009-2012, Listed for Commercial Litigation
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2010, Listed in "Corporate Counsel Edition" for Business Litigation
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2008-2016, Listed in Florida for Business Litigation
- Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
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