Best Lawyers Near You in Longwood, Florida
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Chris Hayes represents developers, homebuilders, and investors in the acquisition, development, and sale of real property in Florida and California. He has overseen numerous complex acquisitions and dispositions. As part of his transactional practice, Chris also represents clients in retail and office space leasing. Additionally, Chris works with investors and owners in acquiring and selling small and mid-market sized businesses, having worked on over 65 auto and motorcycle dealership transac...
Kevin Knight received his undergraduate degree with highest honors from the University of Central Florida. While attending law school at Stetson University, he served as Executive Editor of the Law Review and his writing was published in the Stetson Law Review. He was a Dana Scholar and was recipient of the Walter Mann Graduation Award. Kevin has litigated several cases related to personal injury claims, administrative matters, employment matters, real estate contracts, joint ventures, landlo...
Robert E. Slavkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FDA Law. Robert E., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James A.E. Macpherson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. James A.E., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James A.E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Vanessa Merassaint is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Vanessa, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vanessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jiyeon K. Barta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Jiyeon K., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jiyeon K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Olivia Kronenberg is a first-generation American and the first in her family to become an attorney. Born and raised in Clearwater, she graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Following college, Olivia returned to her home state to attend the Florida State University College of Law. She excelled there, receiving highest marks in several classes, including Jurisprudence. During law school, Olivia clerked for the Florida Attorney General’s Civil Litigatio...
John Hood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. John, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Taylor Simonds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Taylor, who practices law in Winter Park, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara K. Finnigan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sara K., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Garrison M. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Garrison M., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garrison M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kenway Wong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Kenway, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenway is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Madonna M. Snowden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Madonna M., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madonna M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeff Partlow is a partner in the firm’s Orlando office. Jeff litigates and manages risk in complex commercial, professional malpractice, directors and officers, errors and omissions and community association cases in state and federal courts throughout Florida. Jeff graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University where he obtained a B.S.B.A. with a double major in finance and real estate. He then graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School where he was the Vale...