Michael C. Shepherd

Dale Hightower was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, a town between Tampa and Orlando. He grew up loving adventures on the water, paddling a canoe and fishing alone in nearby lakes. His leadership skills became apparent in his youth as he was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts, Senior Class President at Lakeland High School, and Student Body President at Florida Southern College. He also was elected Student Body President at Cumberland Law School in Alabama. After law school, he began worki...

Evelyn Cobos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration - Commercial. Evelyn practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Evelyn Cobos 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 Evelyn Cobos is held by other lawyers.

Sanford L. Bohrer concentrates his practice in the area of business litigation. He heads Holland & Knight's Class Action Litigation Team and has litigated class actions in state and federal courts, including appeals throughout the United States. His business litigation practice also includes product liability and intellectual property disputes. Mr. Bohrer was special counsel to the Department of Children & Families from 2009 to 2010. He has an extensive media law practice and has repr...

William R. Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. William R. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized William R. Siegel 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 William R. Siegel is held by other lawyers.

Accomplished commercial litigator Elizabeth Honkonen represents clients in federal and state trials and appeals, and in arbitrations. She concentrates in two main areas: representing clients in business litigation and defending lawyers and other professional services providers accused of wrongdoing. Elizabeth handles a wide range of commercial matters, such as federal antitrust cases, business torts, contract disputes, price-gouging cases, securities fraud cases (defense), shareholder derivat...

Prosper Shaked is an award-winning personal injury attorney dedicated to maximizing the recovery of each and every client. He focuses his practice on representing those who have been negatively affected by the negligence of others. His passion has always been rooted in the fact that he can represent people who have been wronged and bring them the justice they deserve. Prosper was born and raised in Miami Beach, FL. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Emory University and graduated wi...

George Hooker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. George practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized George Hooker 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 George Hooker is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan Awner serves as Co-Chair of Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group. Ranked by Best Lawyers in America , Chambers USA , and The Legal 500 as a preeminent corporate lawyer, Jonathan Awner advises clients in automotive retail, aviation, distribution, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, services, technology, waste management and other industries. Described by a client quoted in Chambers USA as a “top-notch” lawyer who is “smart, hard-working and practical,” J...

Philip Freidin has been practicing law for 50 years and has devoted his life to representing clients who have been seriously injured by the wrongful acts of others. Phil has represented plaintiffs in some of the most significant personal injury and medical malpractice cases in Florida’s history and has earned his status as a pillar in the South Florida legal community. As one federal judge recently wrote, “he is unquestionably among the upper echelons of lawyers in our district.&r...

Hugo P. Arza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Hugo P. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Hugo P. Arza 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 Hugo P. Arza is held by other lawyers.