Richard J. McIntyre

Irina Khasin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Irina practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Irina Khasin 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 Irina Khasin is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Knowlton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Kevin practices law in Lakeland, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Knowlton 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 Kevin Knowlton is held by other lawyers.

Background Cary Gaylord has represented clients in over 30 counties in Florida as well as in the federal courts and courts of Illinois and Georgia. He has handled cases involving large vacant parcels, churches, national big box retailers, shopping centers, gas station/convenience stores, fast food restaurants, supermarket chains, professional offices, farmers, retailers, grove operators, golf course owners, homeowners, as well as other properties both in eminent domain and inverse condemnatio...

Mike is an experienced transaction and bond counsel. He has represented numerous public and private companies, including HCA Healthcare Corporation, Eckerd Corp., Jim Walters Corp. and Tenet Healthcare Corp. (formerly National Medical Enterprises, Inc.), in acquisition and joint ventures. From 1997 to 1999 Mike served as assistant general counsel for Tenet Healthcare Corp. During that time he provided general legal services to 17 acute-care hospitals in the state of Florida, which included bo...

Shane A. Hart is a partner in Holland & Knight's Tampa office and a member of the Private Wealth Services Group. He represents clients in estate planning and estate administration matters. His practice focuses on developing comprehensive estate plans for clients in a way that minimizes transfer taxes while achieving other desired goals. He also counsels personal representatives in the administration of estates, including the preparation of necessary court filings and the estate tax return...

Joseph P. Covelli is a Tampa, Florida real estate attorney at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP whose practice focuses on complex real estate, corporate, and finance transactions. He represents developers, investors, lenders, builders, and business owners in matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, entitlements, due diligence, development, leasing, financing, and regulatory compliance. His practice also includes advising clients on the establishment, management...

John Mullen practices in the areas of labor and employment law and in securities litigation and arbitration. He advises and represents employers throughout Florida in the defense of age, race, gender, sexual harassment, disability, and FMLA discrimination and retaliation claims, in both federal and state court trial practice and in arbitration and administrative proceedings. He also advises clients on a full range of employment-based immigration matters, and assists clients in obtaining visas...

William R. Gower III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. William R. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized William R. Gower III 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 William R. Go...

John Giordano is regularly involved in complex business-related transactions. Mr. Giordano’s practice encompasses a broad range of areas, including federal and state securities law, corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions and tax law. Mr. Giordano has substantial experience in counseling clients, including start-up enterprises, in obtaining capital and advising clients about obstacles to successfully growing a business.

Scott C. Ilgenfritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Scott C. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Scott C. Ilgenfritz since 2012. 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 Scott C. Ilgenfritz is held by other lawyers.