Best Lawyers Near You in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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Michael R. Leas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Michael R., who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David is a transactional lawyer in the firm’s Business Department. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, contract preparation and negotiation, entity structuring, joint ventures and the provision of general business and governance advice. David represents public and private companies in a variety of business transactions. His clients include logistics companies, motor vehicle dealers, banks, agricultural businesses, private equity funds and other i...
Katherine earned her Bachelors of Science in 2009 from Florida State University, where she had the honor of interning with Florida’s Executive Office of the Governor. Katherine received her Juris Doctor in 2013 from the University of Miami School of Law. Upon graduation, she served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit, in Broward County, Florida, where she gained invaluable jury trial experience. Her current practice focuses on insurance coverage, construction, b...
Sami R. Achem, Jr. practices in the area of general defense litigation, with an emphasis upon complex litigation involving premises liability, automobile negligence, products liability, trucking/transportation, indemnification disputes, insurance disputes, Lemon Law litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, and negligent security. Mr. Achem has been recognized by Best Lawyers of America since 2023. He was also elected to Florida Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2017-2021. He is as an AV Preem...
Reed has been practicing law in the state of Florida for over 30 years. Taylor Day is honored to have his knowledge and experience in law as not only a valuable member of our team, but also by serving as a shareholder of the firm. Reed is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, which deems him an expert in construction law and litigation matters, but that isn’t the only reason clients request to work with him. Reed prides himse...
For more than 30 years, clients have relied on Earl’s pragmatic approach and strategic counsel to help them navigate their most complex legal matters. As a trial lawyer in the firm’s healthcare and litigation groups, he focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense and has handled numerous actions involving wrongful death, institutional medical negligence, and profound brain, spinal cord and other central nervous system injuries. In addition, Earl defends clients in business...
Victoria Merritt is an associate in the Jacksonville office. She practices in the area of general defense litigation, with an emphasis upon Catastrophic and Personal Injury, Insurance Coverage and Carrier Representation, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Trucking Accident Defense, Vehicle Negligence and Security Negligence. Ms. Merritt earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Pre-Law and Political Science from Flagler College. Thereafter, Ms. Merritt attended Florida Coastal...
Theresa Sanders is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Theresa, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theresa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alison H. Sausaman is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office where she practices in the areas of premises liability, retail and hospitality and labor and employment. Alison is admitted to practice in Florida and before the US District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Alison received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, graduating with honors and earned her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of La...
Kevin is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, creditor’s rights, and environmental law. Kevin has experience representing businesses and individuals in civil and commercial litigation throughout the southeastern United States. He has also helped businesses in adversarial proceedings before the Florida Department of Administrative Hearings, including challenges to administrative rules and bid protests. Prior to joining Smi...
Amber J. Hraha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Amber J., who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alina Vinci Fernandez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Alina Vinci, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alina Vinci is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.