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Denise L. Schneider , Principal/Shareholder, is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Schneider earned her J.D. (magna cum laude) as well as her Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Ms. Schneider worked in several Fort Lauderdale area boutique marital and family law practices. Following her admittance to The Florida Bar in 2002, Ms. Schneider has strictl...

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...

Jeffrey A. Baskies is a graduate of Trinity College (B.A., with highest honors, 1988) and Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1991). He is admitted to practice in Florida and Massachusetts. A seasoned trusts and estates lawyer, Jeff routinely advises wealthy families, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities and other clients regarding wealth transfer planning and asset protection planning. As part of his diverse practice, Jeff counsels clients on charitable planning (including the creation of p...

Richard A. Josepher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Trusts and Estates. Richard A. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Richard A. Josepher since 2001. 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 Richard A. Josepher is held by other lawyers.

Ryan Roman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions and Litigation - Securities. Ryan practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Roman 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 Ryan Roman is held by other lawyers.

Cristina Pierson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Cristina practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Cristina Pierson 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 Cristina Pierson is held by other lawyers.

Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, Scott Rostock has more than a decade of litigation experience in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. Scott’s practice is devoted to construction disputes, with particular emphasis on construction defects, Chapter 558 proceedings, and lien litigation on behalf of owners, developers, landlords, tenants, contractors, and subcontractors. Scott’s versatile experience also encompasses real estate litigation, busines...

Leslie Tomczak serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Fort Lauderdale office. She is a construction attorney, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law, whose practice focuses primarily on the representation of lenders, developers, owners, landlords, contractors, subcontractors, architects and other design professionals, in a wide range of complex construction contract, project administration, lien, and construction litigation matters. Leslie is also a LEED® Accredited...

Glenn A. Gerena is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leisure and Hospitality Law and Real Estate Law. Glenn A. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Glenn A. Gerena 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 Glenn A. Gerena is held by other lawyers.

Gary B. Englander is a trial attorney and co-founder of Englander Peebles, a South Florida Law Firm dedicated exclusively to representing people who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Gary built his reputation in the courtroom, not the settlement table — clients come to him because he is willing to take a case all the way to trial when that is what it takes to secure full and fair compensation. Over the course of his career, Gary has recove...