Richard A. Bruner, Jr.

Brent Jones’ transactional practice encompasses a broad range of areas, including federal and state securities law, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Jones counsels lenders, investors and companies, including start-up enterprises, in connection with debt and equity financings. Mr. Jones advises companies concerning compliance with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including preparation and review of private placement memorandums, regi...

Aileen Davis represents financial institutions in a range of lending transactions and loan workouts. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for her work, including “Lawyer of the Year” honors for banking and finance law in Tampa. Aileen’s experience includes working on real estate loans for across asset types. She also represents land owners and developers in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and leasing.

Heather L. Fesnak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Financial Services Regulation Law. Heather L. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Heather L. Fesnak 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 Heather L. Fesnak is held by other lawyers.

Brian D. Agliano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Brian D. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian D. Agliano 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 Brian D. Agliano is held by other lawyers.

Craig's practice involves the defense of products liability and high-exposure personal injury claims on behalf of manufacturers and businesses. Craig has represented and served as national trial and litigation management counsel for a diverse range of clients, including global medical device companies, a major tobacco company, international hotel brands, asbestos manufacturers and numerous other Fortune 500 industrial, commercial and consumer manufacturers headquartered in the United States a...

Michael C. McLaughlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael C. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael C. McLaughlin since 2015. 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 Michael C. McLaughlin is held by other lawyers.

Alicia Schumacher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alicia practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alicia Schumacher since 2022. 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 Alicia Schumacher is held by other lawyers.

Grant is a Board Certified Health Care lawyer with almost 20 years of health law experience. Before joining Shumaker, he served as in-house counsel to a multi-county health care system that included a health plan, four hospitals, pharmacies, two home health agencies, a physician group of 300 doctors, durable medical equipment, labs, and hospice. He most recently served as the system’s Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer. Grant also served as a lawyer for the Florida Agency for Health C...

David Ricco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David Ricco since 2018. 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 David Ricco is held by other lawyers.

Christine Howard is a partner in the Tampa and Atlanta offices. She also serves as a Co-Chair of the firm's Women's Initiative and Leadership Council. Christine focuses her practice on the defense of employment discrimination and harassment complaints and wage and hour and benefits litigation. She has successfully handled many dispositive motions, hearings and trials on behalf of employers. Over the last decade, she has defended numerous collective action cases filed on behalf of classes of e...