Mindy Miller

Mike Hancock has excelled in personal injury law for over 35 years. After several years defending the insurance industry including companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Geico, & Fortune 500 companies, Mike gained insider secrets and learned the inner workings of how insurance companies defend and evaluate personal injury claims. With a clear understanding of the insurance industry and how to obtain the ultimate results for his clients, Mike founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996. Mike...

Leonard H. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Leonard H. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Leonard H. Johnson 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 Leonard H. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Tomas L. Gacio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tomas L. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Tomas L. Gacio 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 Tomas L. Gacio is held by other lawyers.

Brad is an experienced litigator who has handled a wide array of business, intellectual property, and class action disputes. He is consistently recognized by his peers as one of the leading business litigators in Florida. Brad is also a trusted advisor to clients who regularly turn to him to navigate complex business issues.

Melissa Kuipers Blake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Melissa Kuipers practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Kuipers Blake 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 Melissa Kuipers Blake is held by other lawyers.

Richard D. Eckhard is the head of the Tampa office real estate group. Mr Eckhard's practice focuses on office and retail real estate development, leasing, acquisition and disposition. He represents national and regional landlords and tenants in connection with office buildings, shopping centers and mixed–use properties. He also handles synthetic and leveraged leases. Mr. Eckhard is the incoming chair of The Florida Bar Real Property Leasing Committee. Since 2007, he has served as a memb...

Stephen R. Leslie is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida. His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as Litigation – Bankruptcy, with an emphasis on complex Chapter 11 matters and related commercial disputes. Mr. Leslie has served as lead Chapter 11 or lead workout counsel in matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in assets across a wide range of in...

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...

Barbara Hart is a shareholder with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida, where her practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as Litigation – Bankruptcy. She is an active member of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar and previously served as the Association’s President and Chair of the Board. Barbara has also served as Chair of the District-Wide Steering Committee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middl...

David Doney focuses on M&A and public and private securities financings, corporate governance and compliance matters, as well as Securities Exchange Act reporting. David’s clients include established public companies and privately held companies with significant growth potential in sectors ranging from IT solutions to pharmacy benefits management and underwater exploration. He works closely with these clients on their financings, leveraging his longstanding relationships with source...