Michael J. Wiggins

Alan C. Sheppard, Jr. has wide-ranging experience in commercial real estate finance and development, with a particular emphasis on mortgage and construction financing, lease financing, mezzanine lending as well as asset-based finance and working capital loan transactions. His structured finance experience includes sale/leasebacks, synthetic leases, conduit lending, syndicated loans, Rule 144(a) exempt offerings and securitizations. Alan's practice has included both lender and borrower represe...

Steve Maher received his law degree from the University of Southern California. For more than 30 years, he has handled thousands of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and medical devices, patent infringement, automobile negligence, antitrust, and class action lawsuits, helping countless individuals achieve justice after being wronged. Attorney Maher's commitment to success is evident in everything he does. In recognition of his outstanding advocacy and count...

Tristan Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Tristan practices law in Winter Park, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Tristan Sanders 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 Tristan Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Teresa J. Thornton-Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Teresa J. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa J. Thornton-Hill 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 Teresa J. Thornton-Hill is held by other lawyers.

Colin S. Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Colin S. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Colin S. Baker 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 Colin S. Baker is held by other lawyers.

Gary Whitlock represents major financial institutions in a broad range of transactions. He routinely represents lenders making commercial and real estate loans, and has assisted his clients with loan restructurings and workouts. Gary also has significant experience working on loans to companies in the automotive sector, as well as representing clients with the acquisition of quarries. The typical transaction size is between $5 million and $25 million.

Chris Roper is a land use lawyer focused on real estate development, entitlements, and concurrency. He has experience throughout central Florida representing clients in due diligence, re-zonings, comprehensive plan amendments, vested rights, Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), binding letters, and special taxing districts, including community development districts (CDD). Chris also has experience in real estate tax appeals.

Compassionate advocate representing clients in complex divorce proceedings, parenting disputes, and sensitive financial matters. Nicole “Niki” Park represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters throughout Orlando, Florida. At DownsAaron PLLC, she advises clients facing emotionally and financially challenging situations with a practical, client-focused approach designed to help them move forward efficiently and thoughtfully. Her practice includes high-co...

Having successfully represented prominent developers and home builders, Robert Poppell maintains a vibrant real estate development and transactional practice. He represents developers of large scale, mixed-use planned developments, as well as residential home builders, in connection with acquisitions, sales, planning, operations, and governance structures for phased and jointly developed communities; developers of neighborhood to regional shopping centers; and end-user, out parcel, and retail...

Todd is a litigation shareholder in GrayRobinson’s Orlando office. With more than 37 years of trial and appellate court experience, Todd focuses his practice on both state and federal civil litigation, real estate and contract litigation, securities and corporate governance disputes, class action defense, trust and estates litigation, and intellectual property litigation throughout Florida. With a mission focused entirely on client service, Todd has a successful track record handling be...