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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...

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

Tom Icard focuses his nationally recognized practice on construction related matters, from preparation and review of contract documents to claims negotiation and multi-party litigation (2016 Best Lawyers in America Sarasota metro area “Construction Lawyer of the Year”). He has represented both public and private owners, as well as developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals with respect to the construction of industrial facilities, airports, power plants, muni...

Alyssa Nohren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Real Estate Law. Alyssa practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Nohren 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 Alyssa Nohren is held by other lawyers.

Christopher K. Caswell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher K. practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher K. Caswell 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 Christopher K. Caswell 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...

For more than 50 years—including 40 years of being Florida Bar Board Certified in civil trial law—Steven has devoted his practice primarily to business and construction litigation and dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in trial work, arbitration and civil mediation, and administrative and appellate proceedings, and he is currently a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator in both Florida state courts and federal courts. Steven is qualified to acce...

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.

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...

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...