Mallory D. Osteen

William W. Merrill, III is a shareholder at Icard Merrill. His nationally recognized practice in land use, planning, transportation and environmental law includes representation of both developers and public sector clients. He has received the "AV" rating, the highest rating available, from Martindale-Hubbell, which is recognized as the most respected source of authoritative and dependable information about members of the legal community and reflects confidential ratings by other lawyers and ...

Salvatore G. Scro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Salvatore G. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Salvatore G. Scro since 2027. 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 Salvatore G. Scro is held by other lawyers.

When financial institutions, registered investment advisers (RIAs), broker-dealers, executives, and other sophisticated companies face high-stakes disputes involving their people, business relationships, compensation, or regulatory obligations, they turn to Mike for strategic counsel and aggressive representation. For nearly four decades, Mike has represented clients in complex financial services litigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration, securities disputes, exe...

William C. McComb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. William C. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized William C. McComb 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 William C. McComb is held by other lawyers.

Brenda L. Patten is a founding member of the law firm of Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC, with offices in Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Bonita Springs, Florida. Ms. Patten specializes in Land Use Law, Government Law, Administrative Law and real estate development law. She is a professional urban planner and attorney representing developers of major projects, including hotels, resorts, condominiums, shopping centers, new communities and other major developments. Ms. Pa...

Education Attorney M. David Shapiro graduated from the University of Florida, College of Journalism, in 1981. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law with honors in 1985 and was admitted to The Florida Bar the same year. While attending the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Shapiro served on the Florida State Law Review, and published articles on The Safety Belt Law, as well as Libel and Defamation. Mr. Shapiro was also chosen to represent the Florida State Colleg...

Jan serves as the Sarasota Managing Partner and formerly served as the Regional Service Line Leader for the Real Estate, Construction & Development Service Line. In addition to representing individuals and corporate clients in connection with the acquisition, development, and construction of residential and commercial real estate projects, Jan represents business borrowers and state, regional, and national lenders in documenting and closing Small Business Administration (SBA) loans; borro...

Daniel C. Guarnieri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel C. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel C. Guarnieri 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 Daniel C. Guarnieri is held by other lawyers.

Known for masterfully managing details in even the most complex transactions, Ben is detailed and conscientious in his approach to problem solving and collaborates with clients in seeing a project through from start to finish. His principal areas of practice include business and estate planning. In addition, for almost a decade, he served as the Managing Partner of the Sarasota Office and served for four years as Co-Chair of the Firm's Management Committee. As part of his business practice, B...

Robert E. Messick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Robert E. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Messick 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 Robert E. Messick is held by other lawyers.