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Co-Chair of Akerman’s national Construction Practice, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law, and a LEED® Accredited Professional, Stacy Bercun Bohm represents developers, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction contract, project administration, and pre-suit matters. She is one of the first lawyers in Florida to achieve both Board Certification and LEED accreditation. Chambers USA states, “She understands the industry and b...

George J. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. George J. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized George J. Taylor 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 George J. Taylor is held by other lawyers.

Geoff Sherman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Geoff practices law in Weston, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Geoff Sherman since 2026. 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 Geoff Sherman is held by other lawyers.

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

Andy Robins serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies. In this capacity, he works on a broad variety of hotel and resort development, operations and regulatory matters, including the evaluation of litigation. Andy is recognized nationally by Chambers USA as a leading authority on the development and structuring of mixed-use real estate projects throu...

S. Elysha Luken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. S. Elysha practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized S. Elysha Luken 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 S. Elysha Luken is held by other lawyers.

Caran Rothchild focuses her practice on employment and commercial litigation matters. Her representations include corporations, municipalities, and individuals in a variety of employment, complex commercial, and civil related issues. As an employment advisor and litigator, Caran has represented local and national clients in numerous jury and non-jury trials and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour issues. Concentrations Comm...

Diane D. Karst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Diane D. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Diane D. Karst 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 Diane D. Karst is held by other lawyers.

Howard S. Krooks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Howard S. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Howard S. Krooks 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 Howard S. Krooks is held by other lawyers.

Biography of Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S. Stuart R. Morris Esq., CPA, B.C.S. founded Morris Law Group in 1991. Mr. Morris practices in the following areas of law: estate and gift tax planning wills and trusts business structuring and succession planning asset preservation planning domestic and international tax planning probate and trust administration, and special needs planning Mr. Morris graduated with honors from the University of Florida, where he received his undergraduate and ma...