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Katherine Earle Yanes was born in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Williams College, magna cum laude, with honors in economics, in 1993. In 1997, she graduated from Stetson University College of Law, magna cum laude, as valedictorian of her class. She was an associate member of the Stetson Law Review. Following law school, Ms. Yanes served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Since 1999, she has rep...

Ed Carlstedt serves as the office managing partner for FordHarrison's Tampa office. His practice focuses on trade secret, non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes as well as representing management in employment law matters, including defending employers against harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims. Ed has extensive experience in matters involving trade secret, non-compete and restrictive covenant related issues, and has handled dozens of evidentiary hearings in federal and ...

David Hayes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David Hayes 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 Hayes is held by other lawyers.

Paul A. McDermott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Paul A. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Paul A. McDermott since 2017. 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 Paul A. McDermott is held by other lawyers.

James O. Lang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. James O. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized James O. Lang 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 James O. Lang is held by other lawyers.

Irene Bassel Frick serves as the managing partner of Akerman’s Tampa office. A trial lawyer with experience in state and federal court, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, Irene has a multifaceted litigation practice encompassing contractual disputes, class action defense, fiduciary duty claims, business torts, non-compete litigation, construction disputes, and commercial foreclosure litigation. Her clients include employers, insurers, employee benefit plans, and third party p...

SCOTT A. ARTHUR is a partner with Diaco Law, a firm dedicated to the representation of individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury cases. Previously he was a shareholder at Gunn Law Group, P.A., where his practice focused on representing policyholders and the injured in claims against insurance companies, including cases involving insurance coverage, bad faith, and unfair claims settlement practices. Mr. Arthur has served as lead trial counsel in personal injury, coverage, produc...

For more than 25 years, Bill Tinsley has provided design professionals, owners, contractors and sureties with pragmatic, cost-effective resolution of complex claims and disputes through litigation, arbitration and mediation. His practice includes drafting and negotiating design and construction contracts for traditional and alternative contract delivery methods including design-build and construction management. Each contract is tailored to meet specific project requirements. Additionally, Bi...

Kevin Knowlton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Kevin practices law in Lakeland, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Knowlton 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 Kevin Knowlton is held by other lawyers.

Seth Mills is an attorney at Mills Law Group in Tampa, Florida, where his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation , including matters involving construction, fidelity, and surety disputes. His experience includes representing businesses, contractors, and other parties involved in commercial and construction-related litigation throughout Florida. Mr. Mills earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from The Citadel in 1979 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 1981....