Xavier Franco

Steven Sonberg is the Managing Partner of Holland & Knight. Prior to his election as Managing Partner in 2008, he served as Chair of the firm's Business Law Section for five years, and previously led the Corporate Practice Group in South Florida. He also served as a member of the firm's Directors Committee for eight years. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Sonberg is a corporate lawyer whose practices have focused on the areas of securities law and mergers and acquisitions. His p...

Neil R. Chrystal is a founding shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A. Mr. Chrystal attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he received his J.D., and Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration. He attends numerous continuing legal education seminars annually. Mr. Chrystal is admitted to the Florida, Ohio and Federal Bar, U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Chrystal is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate C...

John B. Hutton III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. John B. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Hutton III since 2009. 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 Joh...

Dale Noll is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Dale practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Dale Noll 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 Dale Noll is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Williams has devoted her entire career to representing management in all facets of labor and employment law. Jennifer's experience includes representation of a broad range of local, regional, and national clients in Title VII, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, ADA, and statutory whistleblower actions before federal and state courts and various government agencies. Jennifer has drafted, negotiated, and litigated several non-compete and restrictive covenant agreem...

Victor Recondo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Victor practices law in Miami, Florida. Victor Recondo is a dedicated real estate attorney with over 16 years of experience representing individuals, investors, developers, and businesses in all aspects of real estate law. Known for a practical and client-focused approach. He guides clients through complex transactions and disputes with clarity, confidence, and a commitment to protecting their inter...

Linda Worton Jackson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Linda Worton practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Worton Jackson 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 ...

Jennifer A. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer A. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer A. Schwartz since 2018. 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 Jennifer A. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Jason Vaupen focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, development, financing, and leasing of properties nationwide. He represents some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated private equity funds, developers, operators and family offices in their retail, multi-family, hotel, office, industrial, and self-storage deals. Additionally, he specializes in representing fund partners, investors and sponsors in real estat...

Maria T. Currier is a partner in the Business Law Section of Holland & Knight and chairs the firm's National Healthcare and Life Sciences Team. She has more than 24 years of experience serving clients in the healthcare industry and is Board Certified in Health Law as recognized by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Her healthcare practice focuses on health reform matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, healthcare regulatory mat...