Steven D. Hutton

When financial institutions, registered investment advisers (RIAs), broker-dealers, executives, and other sophisticated companies face high-stakes disputes involving their people, business relationships, compensation, or regulatory obligations, they turn to Mike for strategic counsel and aggressive representation. For nearly four decades, Mike has represented clients in complex financial services litigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration, securities disputes, exe...

Telese L. Zuberer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Community Association Law. Telese L. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Telese L. Zuberer 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 Telese L. Zuberer is held by other lawyers.

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.

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

Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Stephen D. practices law in Lakewood Ranch, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen D. Rees, Jr. since 2024. 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 Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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...

A Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Juan's practice focuses on all aspects of residential and commercial real estate law and lender representation, where he offers comprehensive counsel across a broad range of real estate matters. Juan also represents institutional and private lenders in connection with all types of real estate and asset-based loans. In his more than two decades of experience, Juan has successfully represented individual and corporate clients of all sizes in a variety of re...

A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Sarasota office, Joel W. Walters focuses on business litigation, including health care, construction, insurance, and real property disputes. He serves as the Partner-in-Charge of the Sarasota office. Joel is Florida Board Certified in Business Litigation and was a shareholder in the law firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2025. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS For over twenty years, Joel has concentrated his practice in busi...

Derek Byrd was born and raised in Sarasota . He graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995 graduating cum laude. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender’s Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened The Byrd Law Firm in 1998. Mr. Byrd is Board Certified in ...

Jaime Wallace practices exclusively in the area of family law, which includes handling a wide range of divorce cases, post-divorce matters, preparation of marital agreements, paternity matters, and custody cases.Ms. Wallace supports her clients in remaining realistic throughout what is often a traumatic and life-altering experience in their lives. She wants her clients to be left with the knowledge and belief that their interests are intelligently and vigorously represented to get them the be...