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Travis Halstead is a partner in the firm’s Orlando office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of general and complex civil litigation with a focus in construction and financial services litigation. Travis typically represents architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect and contract claims. Travis also defends banking institutions in consumer debt litigation. Travis graduated the University of Florida and earned his Juris Doctor degree...

Scott practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors' rights with a long track record of advising corporate debtors, creditors, and distressed investors in all parts of the capital structure. Scott primarily represents chapter 11 debtors in bankruptcy cases, both corporate and individual. Scott is board certified in Business Bankruptcy. In addition to corporate chapter 11 work, Scott has also represented chapter 11 trustees in large fraud or Ponzi Scheme cases including Evergreen Security...

Carlos M. Colombo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Based in Orlando, Florida, he has been recognized since 2027 following Best Lawyers’ rigorous peer-review process, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by leading attorneys in the same geographic region and area of practice. Mr. Colombo is an internationally recognized immigration attorney and founding partner of Colombo & Hurd, PL. Under his leadership, the firm has gro...

Jack G. Abid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jack G. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jack G. Abid 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 Jack G. Abid is held by other lawyers.

Tristan Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Tristan practices law in Winter Park, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Tristan Sanders 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 Tristan Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Ronald S. Gilbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Ronald S. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald S. Gilbert since 2021. 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 Ronald S. Gilbert is held by other lawyers.

Carolyn Haslam represents owners and developers in all facets of real estate developments, including entitlements and concurrency. Her primary focus is in land use, including office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and residential, as well as large planned community projects. This includes counseling clients on all aspects of the land planning, zoning, and development process, from performing a due diligence analysis prior to purchase, to obtaining necessary zoning and permitting approval from...

Providing thoughtful counsel and practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Florida. Josh Bachman is a Founding Shareholder in DownsAaron PLLC’s Orlando, Florida office. He represents individuals and business entities in complex civil, commercial, and family law matters throughout the state. Josh’s practice includes litigation involving contract disputes, business torts, landlord-tenant matters, and disputes involving corporations, partnerships, and li...

Shane T. Herbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Shane T. practices law in Windermere, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Shane T. Herbert 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 Shane T. Herbert is held by other lawyers.

David Carter was born in Vero Beach, Florida, and has been a partner at Gould Cooksey Fennell since 1996. Mr. Carter founded and chairs the firm’s Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Group and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Carter graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and Senior Symposium Editor for Law Review. Upon graduation, Mr. Carter accepted a position with the Tampa law firm of ...