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Hunter Norton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Hunter practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Hunter Norton 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 Hunter Norton is held by other lawyers.

Telese L. Zuberer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Community Association Law. Telese L. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Telese L. Zuberer 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 Telese L. Zuberer is held by other lawyers.

For almost four decades, Cheryl has focused her practice on estate planning and business and transactional tax law. She advises a wide variety of corporate and high-net-worth individuals on the tax and legal aspects of their business activities. Cheryl's business clients benefit from her background as a certified public accountant and her many years of experience in corporate planning and transactions. She has represented and advised individuals and companies in the formation, acquisition, an...

For more than 50 years—including 40 years of being Florida Bar Board Certified in civil trial law—Steven has devoted his practice primarily to business and construction litigation and dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in trial work, arbitration and civil mediation, and administrative and appellate proceedings, and he is currently a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator in both Florida state courts and federal courts. Steven is qualified to acce...

William W. Merrill, III is a shareholder at Icard Merrill. His nationally recognized practice in land use, planning, transportation and environmental law includes representation of both developers and public sector clients. He has received the "AV" rating, the highest rating available, from Martindale-Hubbell, which is recognized as the most respected source of authoritative and dependable information about members of the legal community and reflects confidential ratings by other lawyers and ...

Brenda L. Patten is a founding member of the law firm of Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC, with offices in Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Bonita Springs, Florida. Ms. Patten specializes in Land Use Law, Government Law, Administrative Law and real estate development law. She is a professional urban planner and attorney representing developers of major projects, including hotels, resorts, condominiums, shopping centers, new communities and other major developments. Ms. Pa...

Jon E. Lemole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jon E. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jon E. Lemole 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 Jon E. Lemole is held by other lawyers.

Heather Byrd earned her undergraduate degree, with honors, from Fairfield University in 1993. During that time, she also served as an intern with the Stamford Connecticut Probation Office. While serving as an intern, Heather became interested in cases where criminal and family law overlapped, particularly in the areas of domestic violence and child abuse. Heather earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995. She graduated in the top 1/3 of he...

Derek Byrd was born and raised in Sarasota . He graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995 graduating cum laude. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender’s Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened The Byrd Law Firm in 1998. Mr. Byrd is Board Certified in ...

Ryan Featherstone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ryan practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Featherstone 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 Ryan Featherstone is held by other lawyers.