Mindi M. Richter

Daniel R. Fogarty joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. in 2006 after graduating with high honors from the University of Florida College of Law. Following law school, he served as a law clerk for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, gaining firsthand experience with complex bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Based in Tampa, Florida, Mr. Fogarty focuses his practice on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorgani...

Joseph Harris focuses his employment law practice on litigation, compliance counseling, and risk management. Joe defends employers in federal and state courts, and before administrative agencies, in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-hour law violations. He also represents employers in disputes involving the breach of post-employment restrictive covenants, such as noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements. In addition, Joe conducts internal investigations ...

Chris Johnson defends both local and national employers in litigation and administrative proceedings against all claims arising from the employment relationship. Chris also focuses a significant portion of his practice on litigation prevention efforts including the review and revision or personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving labor and employment laws. He understands where an employer is most vulnerable and works with his clients to eliminate those vulnerabilitie...

Mr. Dolcimascolo's practice focuses on federal estate and gift taxation, generation skipping transfer taxation, and fiduciary income taxation.

Roberta Casper Watson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Roberta Casper practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Roberta Casper Watson since 1995. 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 Roberta Casper Watson is held by other lawyers.

Dale Swope is managing partner of Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg which is the development of the solo firm practice he founded six months out of law school, in 1979. Mr. Swope is a Tampa native, and a graduate of Hillsborough High School, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida Law School. The firm’s most senior lawyer, Mr. Swope has received virtually every professional recognition available to lawyers who practice in his field. He has an AV rating (the ...

Jamie Klapholz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Jamie practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jamie Klapholz 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 Jamie Klapholz is held by other lawyers.

Eric Almon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Eric practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Almon 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 Eric Almon is held by other lawyers.

Ed Suarez is a veteran trial lawyer with more than thirty years of experience representing individuals, executives, healthcare providers, and businesses in high-stakes white-collar criminal defense, federal and state investigations, False Claims Act matters and general criminal cases. A longtime Tampa resident, he has built a reputation as one of Florida’s leading defenders in complex federal cases, known for his meticulous case preparation, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment ...

Kevin Darken is a federal litigator and trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in white-collar criminal defense, False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, health care fraud matters, and complex federal investigations. Based in Tampa, Florida, Kevin serves clients through Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP, representing individuals, physicians, executives, whistleblowers, and businesses in civil and criminal proceedings in federal court. Kevin’s practi...