Rafael E. "Ralph" Martinez

Barton W. Morrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Barton W. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Barton W. Morrison since 2024. 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 Barton W. Morrison is held by other lawyers.

Sara Brubaker’s practice focuses on complex commercial, real estate, and construction litigation with an emphasis on contract and business disputes, including franchisor-franchisee disputes and intellectual property disputes. Prior to joining Akerman, Sara interned with the in-house counsel department of a Fortune 500 international conglomerate, gaining valuable experience that has informed her emphasis on litigating efficiently to minimize costs. Sara represents plaintiffs and defendan...

Joseph J. JeBailey focuses his practice on complex, multi-state real estate finance and secured lending transactions, representing domestic and foreign institutional lenders, private equity funds, investors, and borrowers. His practice includes both balance sheet and conduit financings involving permanent, revolving, mezzanine and construction loans, loan workouts, modifications and restructurings. In addition, Joe has wide-ranging experience in the finance, leasing, acquisition and dispositi...

Phil Calandrino is an Orlando business attorney and founder of Forward Law Firm . He moved from Illinois to Florida with his parents in 1984 and graduated from the first graduating class of Dr. Phillips High School. Inspired by his uncle’s legal career and his family’s entrepreneurial background, Phil pursued business and law to help business owners address legal issues throughout the life of their companies. Phil earned his business degree from The George Washington University in...

Jason Fraxedas was born and raised in the Orlando area and has devoted his entire career on helping individuals who have been harmed when large companies place profits over people, and when people in positions of power and trust wrongfully harm those who trusted them. His practice areas include personal injury, product liability, defective drugs and medical devices, medical malpractice, class action litigation, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death. With a passion for biological scie...

Mayanne Downs represents corporate and individual clients in high-stakes litigation matters involving significant financial, business, and personal interests. Based in Orlando, Florida, she advises clients through complex disputes with a practical, strategic approach focused on protecting their objectives, reputations, and long-term interests. At DownsAaron PLLC , Mayanne’s practice includes Bet-the-Company Litigation , Commercial Litigation, and Family Law . She handles a broad range o...

Jim McNeil serves as chair of Akerman’s Residential Development Practice, a highly experienced team representing national builders and developers of master planned and mixed-use residential communities throughout the real estate development process. Known for his ability to provide pragmatic, strategic, and forward-thinking planning advice, Jim represents developers, homebuilders, and private equity funds in all phases of the acquisition, entitlement, development, and sale of property. ...

Jack G. Abid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jack G. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jack G. Abid 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 Jack G. Abid is held by other lawyers.

Glen D. Wieland Born and raised in Orlando, Glen Wieland seemed destined to be a lawyer, his father as well as his brothers were attorneys. “My father was a very big influence on all three of us,” he says. “He was one of the original workers’ comp lawyers in town before he sat as a judge for 23 years.” No surprise that Wieland, who has been practicing for over 34 years himself, has been Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation since 1990. The firm, Wieland ...

Michael Costello was born and raised in Central Florida. In his youth, his competitive spirit became apparent through his participation in local sports. His drive manifested itself in high school as he received Varsity letters in baseball, football, and track, and was named captain of the baseball team. He has always played to win, and he continues to carry this determination for success on behalf of his clients. Michael attended Saint Leo University near the Tampa area of Southern Florida fo...