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Jennifer Hart is a partner in the Jacksonville Office. She practices in Bad Faith and Extra-contractual Liability, Vehicle Negligence, Premises Liability/Security Negligence, Insurance Coverage and Carrier Representation, General Civil Litigation, Catastrophic and Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice and Federal Practice . Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hart clerked for the Honorable Judge Durwood Conque of the Fifteenth Judicial District Court of Louisiana. She also practiced at a defense firm...

Steve is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and a corporate transactional lawyer in the firm’s Business and Healthcare practice areas. Steve’s practice for more than 20 years has focused on the representation of clients in their most important and complicated transactions, including the negotiation and documentation of mergers, acquisitions and stock and asset sales, joint ventures, private equity investments and financings. Steve also represents clients and executive...

Michael R. Leas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Michael R. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Leas since 2013. 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 Michael R. Leas is held by other lawyers.

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

Brenda Ezell, founding partner and shareholder of the Ezell Law Firm, is board certified in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar. Ms. Ezell acts as counsel to buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, developers, lenders, borrowers, and agencies at all levels of government in various types of commercial real estate and regulatory transactions. Her areas of expertise include commercial transactions such as purchase and sale, leasing, lending and title insurance as well as regulatory matters suc...

Bryan is the chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a focus on transactional finance, sales and acquisitions, leasing and title insurance. Bryan advises purchasers and sellers in all phases of contract negotiations and due diligence for property acquisition, development and sale. His work includes §1031 exchanges and large acreage agricultural propert...

Ross H. Chafin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Ross H. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ross H. Chafin 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 Ross H. Chafin is held by other lawyers.

Kristie Schrader is a trial attorney at Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida , with more than 25 years of litigation experience. Her practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries, trucking accidents , motor vehicle collisions, and wrongful death claims throughout Florida. Kristie’s legal career has evolved with purpose. After many years representing insurance companies, commercial ...

Mr. Breuer focuses on real estate and finance law. He has experience in a broad range of commercial real estate matters and specializes in real estate finance as he represents national, regional and local lending institutions in a wide variety of secured lending transactions. Mr. Breuer also has extensive experience representing clients in the workout of distressed credits.

Lori K. Mans is a principal in the Jacksonville, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has devoted her entire career to working with employers on labor and employment law issues. Lori represents management in state and federal court employment litigation, and also represents employers in traditional labor law matters, including collective bargaining negotiations and grievance arbitrations. Lori works closely with employers of all shapes and sizes, and in various industries, providing gene...