Lisa A. Purvis

Michael Korn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Michael practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Korn since 2021. 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 Korn is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence C. Datz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lawrence C. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence C. Datz 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 Lawrence C. Datz is held by other lawyers.

Bryan is the chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a focus on transactional finance, sales and acquisitions, leasing and title insurance. Bryan advises purchasers and sellers in all phases of contract negotiations and due diligence for property acquisition, development and sale. His work includes §1031 exchanges and large acreage agricultural propert...

William E. Gibbs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. William E. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized William E. Gibbs 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 William E. Gibbs is held by other lawyers.

Joseph D. Pickles is a partner with Orr | Cook and is a civil litigator with significant experience handling jury and non-jury trials, as well as matters in arbitration. Joseph has practiced in both Federal and state courts throughout the state of Florida. In addition to general complex litigation matters, Joseph focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation and probate and trust litigation. Joseph has represented clients in partnership, corporate, real estate, and contract dispu...

J. Phillip Gibbs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. J. Phillip practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized J. Phillip Gibbs 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 refl...

Brenda Ezell, founding partner and shareholder of the Ezell Law Firm, is board certified in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar. Ms. Ezell acts as counsel to buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, developers, lenders, borrowers, and agencies at all levels of government in various types of commercial real estate and regulatory transactions. Her areas of expertise include commercial transactions such as purchase and sale, leasing, lending and title insurance as well as regulatory matters suc...

Kristie Schrader is a trial attorney at Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida , with more than 25 years of litigation experience. Her practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries, trucking accidents , motor vehicle collisions, and wrongful death claims throughout Florida. Kristie’s legal career has evolved with purpose. After many years representing insurance companies, commercial ...

Matt McAfee is a founding partner at DMHD. He focuses his practice in the area of real estate and banking law. He represents buyers and sellers in commercial real estate law, acquisitions and dispositions, commercial development, and commercial leasing. He has extensive experience in real estate project finance, including securitized debt and mezzanine financing. Mr. McAfee also represents clients in real estate-backed lending and the workout of distressed credits.

Since 1980, Elizabeth “Betsy” White has established an excellent and widespread reputation as a top lawyer in the fields of criminal defense, civil rights, and appeals. Her experience includes extensive litigation on behalf of criminal defendants as well as litigation to protect the constitutional and civil rights of individuals and groups, including women, minorities and prisoners. She has litigated at all levels of the judicial system, including the United States Supreme Court. ...