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Aaron Zandy is a Board Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law who represents employers and management in all areas of traditional labor and employment law. Aaron is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried a variety of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under federal and state law. He also has extensive traditional labor law experience, including collective bargaining, legal issues relating to union campaigns, and labor arbitrations. As a certified Senior Profession...

Jim McNeil serves as chair of Akerman’s Residential Development Practice, a highly experienced team representing national builders and developers of master planned and mixed-use residential communities throughout the real estate development process. Known for his ability to provide pragmatic, strategic, and forward-thinking planning advice, Jim represents developers, homebuilders, and private equity funds in all phases of the acquisition, entitlement, development, and sale of property. ...

Tom McAleavey practices in the area of corporate and securities law. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings of securities, corporate governance matters and securities regulation compliance. His experience includes the representation of public companies in connection with public and private offerings of debt and equity securities; SEC periodic reporting and proxy statements; and corporate acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations.

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...

Monica Kovecses represents businesses, individuals, and municipalities in various contract and tort disputes in both state and federal court. She also has experience representing attorneys and other professionals in malpractice and related disputes, including successfully defending a prominent law firm at trial in federal court against claims of gross negligence and lost profits arising out of a failed loan transaction. Additionally, Monica has experience representing healthcare providers suc...

Adam R. Sackrin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Collaborative Law: Family Law. Adam R. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Adam R. Sackrin 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 Adam R. Sackrin is held by other lawyers.

Samual Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Samual practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Samual Miller 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 Samual Miller is held by other lawyers.

David Paul is one of the only plaintiff’s lawyers in Central Florida to be certified by the Florida Bar, the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (medical malpractice) and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Past President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Central Florida Chapter) and a Past President of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association. Dave has successfully fought the largest companies in the country and has litigated cases throughout the s...

Anthony Guettler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Anthony practices law in Vero Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Guettler since 2024. 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 Anthony Guettler is held by other lawyers.

Michael K. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Michael K. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael K. Wilson since 2006. 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 K. Wilson is held by other lawyers.