Robert S. Hackleman

Phil Schwartz’s areas of practice include securities disclosure, private and public debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. He also represents clients in enforcement matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission. Phil is an active participant in the activities of The Florida Bar Business Law Section and was Chair of the section in 1996-97. During the past 20 years, he has chaired or participated on many of the section committees that h...

Lawrence J. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Lawrence J. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence J. Miller since 2014. 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 Lawrence J. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, Scott Rostock has more than a decade of litigation experience in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. Scott’s practice is devoted to construction disputes, with particular emphasis on construction defects, Chapter 558 proceedings, and lien litigation on behalf of owners, developers, landlords, tenants, contractors, and subcontractors. Scott’s versatile experience also encompasses real estate litigation, busines...

Martin Burkett serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice. Martin represents public and private companies and private equity funds in a variety of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. Martin’s practice includes structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, going private transactions, venture and growth capital investments, debt and equity fi...

Joshua K. Friedman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Joshua K. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua K. Friedman 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 Joshua K. Friedman is held by other lawyers.

Carl S. Rosen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Carl S. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Carl S. Rosen since 2013. 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 Carl S. Rosen is held by other lawyers.

Miguel Brizuela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Miguel practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Miguel Brizuela 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 Miguel Brizuela is held by other lawyers.

Catherine C. Darlson is an experienced litigator who has spent her entire career exclusively representing victims injured by medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, unsafe premises and roads, and dangerous and defective products. In addition, she has handled complex commercial, class action, and insurance bad faith claims, and has represented individual whistleblowers in fraud claims against pharmaceutical and other corporations. She is committed to providing passionate, fearless, and c...

Justin C. Carlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Justin C. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Justin C. Carlin 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 Justin C. Carlin is held by other lawyers.

Janine Kalagher-McGuire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Janine practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Janine Kalagher-McGuire 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 Janine Kalagher-McGuire is held by other lawyers.