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Jim Brown is a trial attorney with James Matthew Brown APLC in San Diego, California. His practice is focused on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , including catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims . Jim represents individuals and families facing serious injuries caused by negligence, and he is frequently contacted by other attorneys to assist with complex litigation matters and cases prepared for trial. Jim approaches every case with detailed preparation, strategic case developm...

Jeff Dickerson is the firm’s senior corporate lawyer, and the managing shareholder of the firm’s Austin office, which he helped to establish in 2008. Jeff serves as outside general counsel to businesses in a number of different industries, including refinery services, beverage distribution, oilfield services, and physician practices. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate work. Education B.A., English, with Honors, University of Texas, 1983 M.A., English,...

Dan Jason Hopper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Dan Jason practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Dan Jason Hopper 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 Dan Jason Hopper is held by other lawyers.

R. Gardner Jolley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. R. Gardner practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized R. Gardner Jolley since 1997. 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 R. Gardner Jolley is held by other lawyers.

Jon is a partner in the real estate group. His practice is transaction-oriented, assisting clients in real estate purchases, sales, exchanges, leasing, financing and development matters. He represents businesses, institutions, developers, and investors in their real estate needs. In addition to Jon’s current community commitments, he has been involved in a variety of community organizations over the years including the State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Campaign, Legal Aid of Weste...

Lisa Goddy is a trusts and estates attorney with more than two decades of experience helping individuals, families and business owners with estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, guardianship and guardian advocacy, special needs trusts and business succession planning. She also advises clients on complex estate structures, tax-aware gifting and multigenerational planning. A significant part of Lisa’s practice involves helping families plan for loved ones with disa...

David S. Fitzhenry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Community Association Law. David S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Fitzhenry 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 David S. Fitzhenry is held by other lawyers.

Advising on a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters, Rebecca (Becca) Waltuch counsels hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other healthcare clients through complex operational and contracting matters, including multi-state physician practice acquisitions, joint ventures and provider employment agreements. Becca advises clients on structuring transactions and navigating any health regulatory issues that arise in such transactions. Becca is also expe...

Sara Brubaker’s practice focuses on complex commercial, real estate, and construction litigation with an emphasis on contract and business disputes, including franchisor-franchisee disputes and intellectual property disputes. Prior to joining Akerman, Sara interned with the in-house counsel department of a Fortune 500 international conglomerate, gaining valuable experience that has informed her emphasis on litigating efficiently to minimize costs. Sara represents plaintiffs and defendan...

Dave serves as President and Managing Director of the firm. He also maintains an active practice. Dave represents firm clients in state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He routinely handles trade secret, non-competition, predatory hiring, discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower, wrongful termination, and healthcare related matters. He also frequently helps businesses and executives navigate employment separations. Dave is a certified mediator who serves in...