Scott E. Rudacille

Dan is Board Certified in Business Litigation, and his practice focuses on commercial disputes, with an emphasis on representing businesses in contract disputes, business torts, and complex business litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer with experience in construction defect litigation, class actions, and products liability claims. Leveraging his broad litigation background, Dan represents clients in both state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution mechanism...

For almost four decades, Cheryl has focused her practice on estate planning and business and transactional tax law. She advises a wide variety of corporate and high-net-worth individuals on the tax and legal aspects of their business activities. Cheryl's business clients benefit from her background as a certified public accountant and her many years of experience in corporate planning and transactions. She has represented and advised individuals and companies in the formation, acquisition, an...

Brenda L. Patten is a founding member of the law firm of Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC, with offices in Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Bonita Springs, Florida. Ms. Patten specializes in Land Use Law, Government Law, Administrative Law and real estate development law. She is a professional urban planner and attorney representing developers of major projects, including hotels, resorts, condominiums, shopping centers, new communities and other major developments. Ms. Pa...

Salvatore G. Scro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Salvatore G. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Salvatore G. Scro since 2027. 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 Salvatore G. Scro is held by other lawyers.

Heather Byrd earned her undergraduate degree, with honors, from Fairfield University in 1993. During that time, she also served as an intern with the Stamford Connecticut Probation Office. While serving as an intern, Heather became interested in cases where criminal and family law overlapped, particularly in the areas of domestic violence and child abuse. Heather earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995. She graduated in the top 1/3 of he...

Jamie Ebling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jamie practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jamie Ebling 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 Jamie Ebling is held by other lawyers.

Jon E. Lemole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jon E. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jon E. Lemole since 2027. 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 Jon E. Lemole is held by other lawyers.

Hunter Norton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Hunter practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Hunter Norton 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 Hunter Norton is held by other lawyers.

G. Matthew Brockway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Real Estate Law. G. Matthew practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized G. Matthew Brockway 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 G. Matthew Brockway is held by other lawyers.

Education Attorney M. David Shapiro graduated from the University of Florida, College of Journalism, in 1981. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law with honors in 1985 and was admitted to The Florida Bar the same year. While attending the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Shapiro served on the Florida State Law Review, and published articles on The Safety Belt Law, as well as Libel and Defamation. Mr. Shapiro was also chosen to represent the Florida State Colleg...