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Paul B. McCawley focuses his practice on sophisticated estate planning for individuals and families. Such planning involves an overall plan for the client and the client’s family relating to the preservation and transfer of wealth while minimizing income taxes and transfer taxes (estate taxes, gift taxes, and generation-skipping transfer taxes) to the extent consistent with the client’s goals. Paul is a Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer by The Florida Bar.
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...
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.
David C. Rash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. David C. practices law in Weston, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Rash 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 ...
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...
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.
Christopher Carver supervises and conducts all aspects of federal and state civil litigation at trial and appellate levels, including case management, motions and pleadings, oral argument, depositions and written discovery, mediation, and trial. Areas of practice include arbitration, admiralty and maritime, antitrust, civil rights and electoral law, class actions, contracts, covenants not to compete, general commercial litigation, insurance law, injunctive proceedings, internet issues, intell...
Paul B. Ranis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paul B. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Paul B. Ranis since 2020. 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 Paul B. Ranis is held by other lawyers.
Jon L. Swergold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jon L. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jon L. Swergold since 2016. 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 Jon L. Swergold is held by other lawyers.
William B. Sherman is a partner in Holland & Knight's Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Sherman serves as chair of the firm's Tax Team and concentrates his practice in the area of domestic and international taxation. He has provided sophisticated tax planning for mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and investments for clients in diverse industries, such as hospitality, petrochemicals, aluminum, tobacco, real estate, transportation, telecommunications, retailing, investment ...
Stephen F. Katz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Stephen F. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen F. Katz since 2005. 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 Stephen F. Katz is held by other lawyers.
Donnie King is a trial lawyer with experience successfully handling complex and general commercial litigation. He has represented corporate entities and individuals in state and federal courts at the trial level throughout the United States. His experience includes high stakes business disputes, business torts, private equity litigation, antitrust, products liability, and personal injury. Donnie is a Council Member of the Akerman Racial Justice Initiative, a fellow of the Leadership Council o...
Charles Caulkins is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office and a member of the firm's Management Committee. Since 1977, he has represented employers nationally in labor and employment law matters. He advises employers on the development and implementation of preventive labor relations programs, including management education and training, to avoid charges and lawsuits, protect trade secrets, and resolve disputes. He regularly counsels employers on union-related matters. He also handles emplo...
Bill Heller founded and chairs Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, among the largest national legal teams supporting consumer financial service providers. Bill leads a team of more than 100 lawyers—some former in-house and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau attorneys—with a platform for big stakes and high volume national litigation, federal and state examination, investigation and enforcement support, as well as regulatory compliance in all 50 states. A ...
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...
