Michael P. "Mike" Matthews

ABOUT Fritz Gray, of counsel, has been a practicing attorney in Tampa for more than 30 years. He is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell with extensive experience in complex civil trials focusing on medical malpractice, general negligence, wrongful death, automobile accidents and premises liability. Mr. Gray has been a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989 by the Florida Bar and is also certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1986. In addition, Mr. ...

With more than 20 years of experience as a trial attorney, Russell Buhite focuses his practice on life, health and disability insurance coverage litigation, as well as myriad ERISA matters. He is also experienced in defending employers in employment law matters before the EEOC and in state and federal courts. Russell also represents a wide range of professionals including agents, brokers, attorneys, appraisers, engineers and others in all manner of alleged malpractice and errors and omissions...

Christopher Torres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Christopher practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Torres since 2020. 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 Christopher Torres is held by other lawyers.

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

Viktoryia Johnson concentrates her practice on employment litigation, representing management in claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; whistleblower complaints; leave law violations; and wage and hour violations, among others. Viktoryia represents companies in employment disputes under state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Fl...

Amy K. Recla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Amy K. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Amy K. Recla 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 Amy K. Recla is held by other lawyers.

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

Throughout his career, Harley E. Riedel has represented debtors in possession and other significant constituencies in numerous large Chapter 11 cases filed in Florida. He has also been appointed by the United States District Court to serve as Special Master in complex litigation involving extensive farming operations in Florida and Michigan. In addition, Mr. Riedel maintains an active mediation practice in bankruptcy, state, and federal court matters, assisting parties in resolving disputes e...

Justin R. Zinzow is the CEO and Founding member of Zinzow Law. Justin is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Specialist. His background in the road construction, landscaping, and building trades provides the real world experience and insight that foster his role as counselor. Justin is versed in construction, real estate and business transactional law and litigation; but he prides himself most on being a zealous counselor of not only the law, but of business and life. Justin often ...

Mr. Hart’s area of practice include retail and hospitality, trucking and transportation, premises liability, negligent security, product liability, property damage and medical malpractice.