Robert E. Heyman

Nicholas joined Johnson Pope in 2014. Nicholas represents individuals and families with respect to estate planning, wealth preservation issues, business succession planning, state and local tax issues, the formation of businesses, and the purchases and sales of businesses. Nicholas also represents fiduciaries (personal representatives and trustees) and beneficiaries in the administration of probate estates and trusts.

Tommy D. Roebig is a native Floridian, born and raised in Jacksonville. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law where he was a member of the National Moot Court Team. In 2007, the Stetson Lawyers Association awarded Tommy and his partner Wil Florin its outstanding Alumni Award (Paul May Meritorious Service Award). He is a member of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Foundation and numerous other association...

Thomas B. Smith is a health care attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida, with more than 35 years of experience in the health care industry. He began his career in hospital administration and served in senior leadership positions at several Florida hospitals, including as Assistant Director of a 600-bed teaching hospital. His experience in hospital operations exposed him to the legal and regulatory challenges involving governance, reimbursement, and compliance, leading him to pursue a law degree ...

Jim Soble is a commercial real estate attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida, with Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. His practice area is Real Estate Law, and he represents developers, lenders, investors, and other participants in commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States. With more than four decades of experience, Jim has handled a broad range of real estate matters involving shopping centers, multi-tenant retail developments, hotels, warehouse facilities, and...

Kevin S. Hennessy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Kevin S. practices law in St. Petersburg, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin S. Hennessy 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 Kevin S. Hennessy is held by other lawyers.

Ryan is a partner in the firm’s St. Petersburg office. He is a state and federal trial lawyer as well as a certified civil court mediator. His litigation practice includes complex business disputes; construction law; corporate/partnership disputes; employment related litigation; hospitality law; probate litigation; appellate practice; and real estate law. His real estate matters encompass contract disputes, ad valorem tax challenges, commercial landlord/tenant matters and land use/zonin...

Michael Igel is a Board-Certified Health Law attorney and Chair of the Health Care Team at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP in St. Petersburg, Florida. He represents health care providers, physician groups, health systems, private equity investors, and other health care businesses in transactional, regulatory, operational, and litigation matters. His practice areas include Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation - Health Care, health care mergers and a...

David Stupich is an experienced business attorney who helps clients tackle both the everyday and the extraordinary challenges that arise when running and growing a company. Drawing on a career that blends corporate transactions and complex litigation, David is known for combining a clear-eyed, practical approach with a commitment to helping clients plan for the long term. David’s practice includes mergers and acquisitions, business formation, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution...

Susan has specialized in tax planning for over 35 years. She has a Masters of Law in Taxation and formerly was Board Certified in Tax Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization (1995 – 2011). Her practice includes Federal and Florida tax issues related to the formation and operation of corporations (including S corporations), partnerships, and limited liability companies. She also consults with respect to the formation and operation of tax exempt entities. In addition, Susan i...

Caitlein Jammo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Caitlein practices law in Clearwater, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlein Jammo 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 Caitlein Jammo is held by other lawyers.