Michael Dunn

Alex obtained his J.D. degree from the George Washington University in 1996. Currently, Alex handles litigation and arbitration matters in complex commercial disputes, defamation, franchising, real estate, and trade secret disputes in state and federal courts. Alex has also served as an arbitrator in disputes involving other parties. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, ...

Carl Roston serves as Co-Chair of Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group. Ranked by Chambers USA, which notes Carl does “very sophisticated, high-level deals,” he represents private equity funds, public and private companies and large family offices in domestic and cross border acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, joint ventures, co-investments, growth capital investments, debt and equity financings, and securities offerings. He represents portfolio companies of p...

Shareholder, Registered Patent Attorney Nationally recognized as one of Florida’s go-to intellectual property litigation specialists, Robert Thornburg has developed a reputation over the last 15 years in bet-your-business patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and technology focused litigations on behalf of both international and Florida based businesses. Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office, Robert is a Miami Patent Attorney who has filed so...

Neil R. Chrystal is a founding shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A. Mr. Chrystal attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he received his J.D., and Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration. He attends numerous continuing legal education seminars annually. Mr. Chrystal is admitted to the Florida, Ohio and Federal Bar, U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Chrystal is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate C...

Veteran dealmaker Steve Roddenberry advises clients in corporate compliance and governance issues, public and private securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity investments. Described as a “masterful strategist” by Chambers USA , he has built longstanding relationships with Huizenga Holdings, the Miami Dolphins, Sheridan Healthcare, and The GEO Group, among others. Steve has served as lead counsel in hundreds of M&A transactions, spin-offs, and restr...

Gabriel E. Nieto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Gabriel E. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel E. Nieto since 2013. 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 Gabriel E. Nieto is held by other lawyers.

Steven Sonberg is the Managing Partner of Holland & Knight. Prior to his election as Managing Partner in 2008, he served as Chair of the firm's Business Law Section for five years, and previously led the Corporate Practice Group in South Florida. He also served as a member of the firm's Directors Committee for eight years. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Sonberg is a corporate lawyer whose practices have focused on the areas of securities law and mergers and acquisitions. His p...

Gus Maxwell, chair of Akerman’s cutting edge Cuba practice, helps Fortune 500 and other U.S. companies develop viable business interests on the island. A Cuban-American, clients appreciate his first-hand knowledge and understanding of Cuba’s culture, government, and business climate. Ranked by both Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global , where he is described by clients as “extremely knowledgeable, well connected and responsive.” He is the only U.S. lawyer ranked ...

Jeannie M. Etter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jeannie M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jeannie M. Etter since 2012. 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 Jeannie M. Etter is held by other lawyers.

Dolly Hernandez , Partner at Rafool, PLLC , focuses her practice on complex marital and family law cases. Ms. Hernandez represents high-net-worth individuals in matters that include dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution , alimony , child support , parenting and time-share issues, child abduction actions, defense of third parties joined in dissolution of marriage proceedings, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements. Prior to joining the firm in March 2020, Ms. He...