GRAYROBINSON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Attorney at Law
- Beverage Consultant Key West
Bentley is an alcohol beverage consultant on GrayRobinson's Nationwide Alcohol Industry Team. He serves as a seasoned guide for the team's alcohol beverage, retail, and hospitality clients both in Texas and throughout the country.
Following a successful career as an attorney and brigadier general for the Texas Army National Guard, Bentley was appointed executive director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). During his tenure with TABC, Bentley led the consolidation of multiple license and permit types, helped develop new standards simplifying the process for malt beverage manufacturers to enter the industry, and implemented efficiencies in policy and rulemaking to improve transparency and ensure stakeholder participation. Bentley and his team developed and implemented several historic legislative improvements and programs, including:
Texas Responsible Alcohol Delivery (TRAD) Course - a training program for delivery drivers to know their responsibility when delivering alcohol to residences.
Empowering Texas Veterans Program - worked collaboratively with other state agencies to assist veteran entrepreneurs in the alcoholic beverage industry by fostering mentor relationships with established business owners.
Ports of Entry Training Standardization - a field training program for regulatory compliance officers to ensure all POE employees receive standardized training, the impact of which was seen in increased tax collection and increased seizure of illegal alcohol.
Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS) Development and Deployment - the transition from 11 legacy systems to a single online platform providing businesses with the option to submit new permits and renew current permits online.
Standard Penalty Guidelines for Regulatory Violations - Required by Sunset legislation, new guidelines were developed to utilize a list of base penalties and employ a worksheet to calculate penalties for regulatory violations, including new authority to consider a permittee's profits. The methodology provided increased transparency to industry members and encouraged consistent application across all regions of Texas.
While attending Texas A&M, Bentley was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and made platoon leader - and later company commander - for multiple National Guard units. Bentley was deployed to multiple combat theaters around the world, including Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Before his retirement from the military, Bentley served as general counsel for the Army Element Joint Force Headquarters in Austin. Following his separation from the Army in 2015, Bentley operated a successful law firm assisting small businesses and veterans. He is a founding member and former chairman of Brazos Valley Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to serving military veterans and their families.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Firm
- Shareholder Miami
Leslie is licensed to practice law in Florida and Texas. In Texas, Leslie primarily practiced in the area of mass-tort litigation. Leslie's practice in Florida consists of a variety of complex litigation matters and tort litigation. These areas...
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate Miami
- Senior Associate With
John is an associate in GrayRobinson's Tampa office and a member of the firm's nationwide alcohol beverage department. Prior to joining GrayRobinson and while in law school, John served as a Senior Judicial Intern at the U.S. District Court for the...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist
- Licensing Specialist Tampa
Alicia Williams is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage, food and hospitality departments and is located in the Tampa office. Alicia works closely with clients and applicants, preparing applications and related documents for clients...
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate in the Lakeland
Allison "Alli" Cross is a senior associate in the Lakeland office, focusing her practice on corporate law and real estate. Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Alli spent five years as a legal and contracts supervisor with Universal Creative, a division...
Iconic Central Florida business leader helping clients and colleagues fuel long-term economic growth. Known for influential consensus building and catalyzing impact on the local, state, and federal levels. J. Charles "Charlie" Gray is a founding...
David commenced the practice of law with the general practice department of a large firm in Miami, Florida. After practicing seven years in Miami, David moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1997 to focus his practice in corporate business transactions....
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate Lakeland
Experienced attorney with a client-first approach. Valued combination of a skilled litigator who adroitly handles real estate and other business transactions. Shawn L. Demers is a commercial litigator handling a diverse portfolio of complex...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist Tallahassee
Working to ensure optimal client service for clients seeking licensing assistance. Heather Holmstrom has over 20 years of leadership experience in business licensing and compliance. Her experience spans all forms of business licensing and commercial...
Marlene Quintana is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar and represents private and public sector employers in both labor and employment law matters. Marlene has litigated and advised clients in federal civil rights issues...
Accomplished and trusted commercial litigator with over 25 years of trial experience. Brings a rich diversity of experience marked by a proven commitment to excellence. Bryan Yarnell is a skillful attorney with a distinct and impressive commercial...
Doyle is a member of the Firm's government affairs and lobbying group and leads the federal lobbying arm of GrayRobinson. In his early career, Doyle served for five years as Chief of Staff to Representative Bill McCollum, supporting Congressman...
Experienced trial lawyer helping clients navigate medical malpractice, trucking, professional liability, insurance, and other complex injury claims. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law. Richard Barry has built a career on the...
Job Titles:
- Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
Committed strategist with decades of leadership experience. Former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives armed with the connections and vision to stimulate growth and remove obstacles for...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist Tampa
Ashley has eleven years of experience working with the GrayRobinson alcohol beverage and food law team and is based in the Firm's Tallahassee office. She assists manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers in obtaining initial licenses and...
Broad-based corporate transactional attorney with significant experience in a wide range of corporate and business transactions. Jim Hoctor focuses on all aspects of corporate and business transactions, including the formation, structuring,...
Job Titles:
- Litigation Deputy Section Chair Tallahassee
- Shareholder Tallahassee
Highly regarded real estate and land use lawyer representing Florida businesses across a range of sectors. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Borron assists real estate clients across Florida overcome constraints and harness...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist Tallahassee
Vicki M. Thomas is a licensing specialist in the GrayRobinson alcohol beverage and food law department and is based in the Tampa office. Her work focuses on assisting hotels, restaurants, retailers, wineries, and importers of alcohol beverages and...
Job Titles:
- Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Beverage Consultant Miami
Beth Goldberg is an alcohol beverage consultant and a member of GrayRobinson's Nationwide Alcohol Industry Team. She brings more than 28 years of experience working in the beverage industry with extensive background in all core functions of alcohol...
Pam is of counsel at GrayRobinson and specializes in corporate and business law, real property law, estate planning, estate administration, and estate and gift tax controversies. She is Florida Bar board certified in wills, trusts and estates. Over...
Management-side employment lawyer serving clients throughout Florida. Known for savvy understanding of emerging workplace issues and trends. Sarah Reiner defends private and public employers in workplace litigation at the agency, state, and federal...
Instrumental Orlando dealmaker guiding sophisticated commercial real estate transactions for clients in the health care, hospitality, and other vital sectors. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Paul Quinn has helped guide some of...
Iconic Central Florida business leader helping clients and colleagues fuel long-term economic growth. Known for influential consensus building and catalyzing impact on the local, state, and federal levels. J. Charles "Charlie" Gray is a founding...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist Tallahassee
Kelly has 12 years of experience working with the GrayRobinson alcohol beverage and food law teams and is based in the Firm's Tallahassee office. Kelly works closely with clients and local, state, and federal government agencies to obtain licenses...
Nationally recognized criminal defense lawyer with decades of high-profile trial experience. Past president of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers defending corporations and individuals in uphill cases across the United States, Latin America, and...
Richard presides over GrayRobinson's regulated products practice and oversees the firm's legal guidance, compliance, and support services for the alcohol beverage, cannabis, food, and tobacco products industries. GrayRobinson's regulated products...
Jonathan focuses his practice on intellectual property and entertainment litigation, as well as general civil and business litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Jonathan has extensive appellate and trial experience in state and federal...
Natalie is Of Counsel in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. She focuses her practice on construction, labor and employment, and litigation matters. Natalie regularly represents commercial and residential property owners as well as design professionals,...
Business-forward commercial litigator growing and protecting client interests with a service mindset and dedication to institutional awareness. Focused on limiting exposure, building resilience, and expanding opportunities for clients across Florida...
Experienced real estate transactional lawyer serving clients across Florida. Focus on I-4 corridor land use, real estate, and local government affairs. Jason Searl represents businesses and individuals in public and government law matters, with a...
Tucker is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. He focuses his practice on corporate, tax, real estate, and health care matters. Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Tucker practiced at Sirote and Permutt, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama, and gained...
Robert began his career as a legislative aide to the Florida House of Representatives for a district representing much of Orlando and Orange County. This "inside" experience in the halls of our state Capitol gives him a deep understanding of and a...
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board Orlando
For over 30 years, Jack has concentrated his legal practice in the area of corporate and business transactions. His practice includes the representation of both emerging and mature business clients in many areas, including the formation, governance...
Veronica is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Miami office. She focuses her practice on complex commercial and financial institutions litigation at the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts. Veronica has also represented clients in...
Bradley concentrates his practice in the areas of eminent domain and property rights. He has particular experience in representing clients with issues related to government takings, condemnation, inverse condemnation, regulatory takings, land use...
Transformational leader and savvy strategist with deep roots in Florida law and politics. Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives collaborating with clients and colleagues to inspire change and accelerate growth. Dean Cannon is...
Job Titles:
- Government Affairs Advisor in GrayRobinson 's Tallahassee Law Firm
- Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
Larry began his career in public service in 1994 when he was elected to the Marion County Commission, where he served for eight years, including two years as chair. In 2002, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and was selected by...
Job Titles:
- Government Consultant Washington
Tom Wilkes has some 40 years of experience in local government law. As a partner at GrayRobinson, he served on the 1986 and 1988 charter commissions that resulted in sweeping changes to the form of government for Orange County, including the...
Charlie Tull served as the Beer Industry Analyst for the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) until his retirement from the agency in May of 2014. During an illustrious 40-year career with TTB and its successor, the U.S. Bureau of...
Jaymee Bearden is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage and food department and is based in the Tallahassee office. Jaymee works closely with federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure clients are properly licensed and remain in...
Chris earned his certification as a Designated Professional Lobbyist from the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and is an attorney admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. He has substantial experience handling government...
Chris is an attorney and professional lobbyist in the firm's Orlando and Tampa offices, licensed to practice law in Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government affairs for public and private sector clients at the executive...
Through four decades, Tom has been a local and state government, utility, land use, and environmental law attorney. Board certified in City, County and Local Government Law, Tom has represented over 80 Florida cities, including six as city attorney....
Carlecia, a government affairs advisor in GrayRobinson's Tallahassee law firm office, has more than a decade of experience working in Florida politics. Her experience includes serving as a special assistant to the Speaker of the Florida House of...
Job Titles:
- Intellectual Property Deputy Section Chair Orlando
Chris Ramsey is an experienced intellectual property lawyer with broad experience counseling businesses and entrepreneurs about registering, licensing, enforcing, and defending their intellectual property rights. In addition, Chris assists clients...
Kevin is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Miami office and chairs the firm's Business Law Section. For 25 years, Kevin has advised innovative companies on business, corporate and technology matters at all stages of growth, including U.S. and...
Job Titles:
- Shareholder / Government Affairs Advisor Orlando
Allison focuses her practice on regulatory and healthcare law; and administrative law including advocating for her clients before state agencies, at administrative hearings and in state and federal courts up to and including civil appeals. Her...
Skilled construction litigator and strategic mediation counselor helping businesses and individuals navigate construction deals, negotiations, and disputes. Eric Fluharty focuses his complex practice in construction, business litigation as well as...
Experienced eminent domain lawyer helping clients navigate complex land use challenges and disputes throughout Florida. Known for deep real estate sector insights on "both sides of the fence." Nick Dancaescu advises private and public sector clients...
Experienced advisor highly skilled in the legislative process, effective communications, and government operations. Angela is a government affairs advisor in GrayRobinson's Tallahassee office, where she brings over a decade of experience in...
Ken is managing shareholder of GrayRobinson's Jacksonville office. He is a commercial litigator with substantial experience representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and debt workouts. He has also arbitrated employment and commercial...
Job Titles:
- Representative for the 83rd District
Job Titles:
- Fort Lauderdale Deputy Managing Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Kevin is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Miami office and chairs the firm's Business Law Section. For 25 years, Kevin has advised innovative companies on business, corporate and technology matters at all stages of growth, including U.S. and...
Bill grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a third-generation Floridian. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. Throughout his legal career, he has limited his practice to representing employers in labor and...
Jeff is a shareholder in the Orlando office, focusing his practice on commercial real estate. He has experience representing clients on all sides of real estate transactions, including purchases and sales, mortgage secured financing, leasing...
Dan is a shareholder whose practice covers the full range of employee benefits litigation. He focuses on representing the interests of employers, third-party administrators, and health and disability insurers in benefit claim disputes.
Job Titles:
- Government Consultant Washington
David Bateman, a member of GrayRobinson's alcohol industry team, has over 40 years of federal alcohol regulatory service, experience and contacts. He joined the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in 1973 in Milwaukee, WI where he...
A fifth-generation Floridian, Dean Cannon began his career as a lawyer in Orlando, practicing state and local government law since 1995. From the Panhandle to the Keys, he has represented sophisticated clients before local, regional and state...
Manuel R. Espinoza is an alcohol beverage consultant with GrayRobinson. He was appointed by Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet on July 15, 2000, as the Interim Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and was responsible for...
Consummate dealmaker providing transactional oversight and dispute resolution services for health care, insurance, and real estate clients. Known for strategic vision and value creation in large, complex deals. Robert Harding has been helping health...
Lee is a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville who started his career in 1984 as an Assistant State Attorney in the 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida. In his roughly two years with that office he prosecuted a variety of significant criminal...
Todd is a litigation shareholder in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. With more than three decades of trial and appellate court experience, Todd focuses his practice on both state and federal civil litigation, real estate and contract litigation,...
Highly regarded real estate and land use lawyer representing Florida businesses across a range of sectors. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Borron assists real estate clients across Florida overcome constraints and harness...
Jennifer is a senior associate in the Lakeland office, focusing her practice on litigation. Jennifer has extensive experience as a trial attorney, having tried more than 50 jury trials to completion and handled hundreds of motions before the court....
Tom is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Orlando office and he leads the firm's Land Use Team. His land use and development law practice includes representing property owners and developers throughout Central Florida. He has practiced extensively in...
Keith is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Lakeland office. Keith concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law, estate planning, the representation of lenders and financial institutions and utilities law. Keith commenced the practice of law...
Job Titles:
- Banking and Finance Chair Contact
- Shareholder Tampa
Experienced trial lawyer representing clients across Florida and internationally in complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Business-oriented proficiency in real estate, insurance, and health care sectors. Christopher Johnson...
Experienced trial lawyer helping clients navigate complex litigation. Dylan Hooper focuses his practice on litigation. He has extensive trial experience and has handled various product liability matters and multidistrict litigation cases throughout...
Experienced counselor in commercial litigation, securities, and the fast-paced digital asset space, working with clients to help them mitigate liability. Cindy is an attorney in GrayRobinson's Litigation Section whose practice focuses on financial...
Top ranked Florida construction lawyer helping clients navigate complex projects and disputes. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law. Michael Randolph has been helping clients grow and protect their construction interests in Florida...
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- President and Chief Executive Officer Tallahassee
Commercial litigator and strategic counselor helping businesses and individuals navigate complex negotiations and disputes. Trusted counselor with common sense approach to sustainable growth, problem solving, and risk avoidance. Gary Carman provides...
Chris earned his certification as a Designated Professional Lobbyist from the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and is an attorney admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. He has substantial experience handling government...
President and Chief Executive Officer dean.cannon@gray-robinson.com 850.577.9090
Deborah La Fleur is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar and represents private and public sector employers in both labor and employment law matters. The majority of Deborah's background and experience is in advising and...
Debra is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property lawyer who practices in the areas of intellectual property, contests and sweepstakes, media, technology and telecommunications. Her intellectual property practice includes litigation...
Kevin is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Miami office and chairs the firm's Business Law Section. For 25 years, Kevin has advised innovative companies on business, corporate and technology matters at all stages of growth, including U.S. and...
Ashley is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Tallahassee office. Ashley's practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts and the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. She has broad experience with Florida's executive agencies as...
Derek Rooney practices in the areas of land use law and local government law and is a Board Certified Attorney in City, County and Local Government law. Derek represents private and government clients on questions of general municipal law, land use,...
Joseph is a Miami native with over a decade of experience in Florida's political and public policy arenas. He has served as a campaign manager and political consultant to several members of the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation dating back to the...
Preeminent corporate and transactional lawyer providing sophisticated wealth transition counsel to businesses and private clients across Florida. Former Florida Certified Public Accountant. David Ottinger has over 40 years of diverse experience...
Job Titles:
- of Counsel Fort Lauderdale
Accomplished trial attorney and reliable ally providing uncompromising counsel in complex cases. A shrewd, creative, and strategic litigator. Over more than two decades, Troy Smith has become the "weapon of choice" for many Florida businesses in the...
Doyle is a member of the Firm's government affairs and lobbying group and leads the federal lobbying arm of GrayRobinson. In his early career, Doyle served for five years as Chief of Staff to Representative Bill McCollum, supporting Congressman...
Mike is of counsel with GrayRobinson whose experience spans many practice areas, including commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, governmental consulting, administrative law, petroleum, health care, and sales and use taxes. He has...
Tom is a shareholder in the firm's Orlando and Gainesville offices and practices across intellectual property (IP), technology, licensing, commercial transactions and cyber law. Having divided his career between private law practice and roles as...
Elisabeth Crane focuses her practice on corporate and business transactions, tax, real estate, estate planning, and health care matters. Elisabeth represents businesses in a variety of industries, including real estate developers, lenders and...
Allison "Alli" Cross is a senior associate in the Lakeland office, focusing her practice on corporate law and real estate. Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Alli spent five years as a legal and contracts supervisor with Universal Creative, a division...
Attorney Jeanette Flores is a shareholder in the Tampa law office of GrayRobinson focusing on commercial real estate transactions. She represents clients in a variety of real estate projects, including office buildings, shopping centers, apartment...
Job Titles:
- Member of Gray
- Regulated Products Deputy Section Chair Tampa
- Shareholder Tampa
Elizabeth A. DeConti is a member of GrayRobinson's litigation department, focusing her practice in the firm's alcohol beverage practice area. Based in the Tampa office, Elizabeth's experience includes compliance review of the rules and regulations...
Attorney with a proven record of successfully guiding clients in the alcohol beverage space through all phases of development and licensing. Valerie Haber is well-positioned to help businesses that intersect with alcohol, having worked with clients...
Job Titles:
- Government Affairs Advisor in GrayRobinson 's Washington
- Government Affairs Advisor Washington
Rheb's career comprises over 37 years of senior level public affairs experience. During this time he worked alongside three Chief Justices of the Florida Supreme Court, developing legislative and communications policy for the Court, and worked with...
Jeff is a very highly respected experienced trial lawyer, as well as a mediator and arbitrator. He has held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 30 years and an AV Preeminent® rating for over 25 years. He is recognized as a best lawyer in...
Relationship-driven litigator defending public and private sector clients in complex commercial and personal injury disputes and employment law concerns. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator. Anastasia Protopapadakis represents...
Guy represents and acts as general corporate counsel for developers, manufacturers, hotels, restaurants, aviation companies and other businesses. Guy has broad experience in all types of complex construction, commercial, real estate development and...
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
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- Senior Associate Fort Lauderdale
Jeffrey focuses his practice on financial restructuring and corporate reorganization and sports law. He has extensive experience representing all types of parties in many of the largest restructurings in the United States since the 1990's. Jeffrey...
Rick Mitchell is a member of the litigation practice with broad experience in higher education, business, commercial leases, bid protests, trade secret/restrictive covenants, due process and first amendment, Title IX, employment, premises liability,...
Born and raised in England, Nic has more than 35 years of experience in his practice areas of immigration and nationality law and real estate law. Nic heads up GrayRobinson's business immigration law practice group. Nic's Immigration practice...
Francesca is a shareholder in the Miami office, focusing her practice on intellectual property law and litigation, commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She has worked with a broad range of clients both domestic and international...
Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, Don has practiced intellectual property law exclusively since 1985. His practice focuses on electrical, electronic, optical, computer and mechanical technologies. Don has defended clients in patent infringement...
Job Titles:
- Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Keith focuses his practice in administrative, governmental and regulatory law, environmental law, and lawyer regulation. An accomplished litigator, he has argued cases before the Florida Supreme Court and in Federal district and circuit courts from...
Derek Rooney practices in the areas of land use law and local government law and is a Board Certified Attorney in City, County and Local Government law. Derek represents private and government clients on questions of general municipal law, land use,...
Joseph is a Miami native with over a decade of experience in Florida's political and public policy arenas. He has served as a campaign manager and political consultant to several members of the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation dating back to the...
Lisa is member of the securities practice group and focuses on corporate, partnership and limited liability company matters, including formation and governance, purchases and sales, reorganizations, and federal and state tax planning. Lisa also has...
Helping clients create value and transformational change across the health care ecosystem. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Tax Law and certified public accountant. Bill Boyles has been serving clients in the health care sector for more than 30...
Chris earned his certification as a Designated Professional Lobbyist from the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and is an attorney admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. He has substantial experience handling government...
Stephanie is a shareholder in the Miami and Washington offices, focusing her practice on the health care industry. She provides strategic advice on regulatory issues, transactions, investigations and litigation. Stephanie represents corporate,...
Mark, shareholder in the Firm's Orlando office, has been practicing law for over three decades. He focuses his practice on commercial lending, real estate, corporate, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. Mark's commercial lending...
Jessica is a senior government affairs advisor in the GrayRobinson Tallahassee office, where she has worked for more than a decade. During her career, she has accumulated over 18 years of experience in government relations matters involving the...
Job Titles:
- Member of Gray
- Regulated Products Deputy Section Chair Tampa
- Shareholder Tampa
Grace H. Yang is a member of GrayRobinson's Alcohol Beverage Group. Her practice includes compliance analyses for alcohol beverage manufacturers, suppliers and retailers; alcohol, hotel, restaurant, lottery, and occupational licensing work;...
Knowledgeable counselor on federal, state, and local regulations impacting the production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of food. Helping clients comply with complex food laws and regulations. Jana Caracciolo provides an astute knowledge...
Job Titles:
- Beverage Consultant Miami
In-the-trenches legal advisor representing private and public clients in regulatory and policy matters at the local and state level. Former Tampa City Attorney and served as chair of Mayor Jane Castor's Development Services and Support Advisory...
Distinguished trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in the courtroom. Helping business clients navigate complex disputes and delicate negotiations. Neil Linden represents business clients in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and...
David commenced the practice of law with the general practice department of a large firm in Miami, Florida. After practicing seven years in Miami, David moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1997 to focus his practice in corporate business transactions....
Experienced construction lawyer guiding clients through operational, licensing, and liability concerns. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law. Reese Henderson has been building meaningful relationships with real estate and...
Renowned alcohol beverage and food lawyer representing clients both nationally and internationally. Sought after for core sector strengths in litigation, regulatory compliance, and promotional issues. Elizabeth DeConti serves as a trusted advisor to...
Elizabeth A. DeConti is a member of GrayRobinson's litigation department, focusing her practice in the firm's alcohol beverage practice area. Based in the Tampa office, Elizabeth's experience includes compliance review of the rules and regulations...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist West Palm Beach
Brandon has nine years of experience working with the GrayRobinson alcohol beverage and food law teams. He is based in the Firm's Tallahassee office, where most state licenses are processed for approvals. Brandon works closely with clients and...
Job Titles:
- Orlando Deputy Managing Shareholder Orlando
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist Tallahassee
Alicia Williams is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage, food and hospitality departments and is located in the Tampa office. Alicia works closely with clients and applicants, preparing applications and related documents for clients...
Juan is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial and corporate litigation. He has extensive experience handling a wide array of contractual disputes, business torts (including fraud, defamation, civil theft, civil RICO, etc.
Attorney with a proven record of successfully guiding clients in the alcohol beverage space through all phases of development and licensing. Valerie Haber is well-positioned to help businesses that intersect with alcohol, having worked with clients...
Matthew is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Lakeland office. His practice focuses on general civil and commercial litigation, as well as employment law, construction law, and banking and finance. Matthew has experience with disputes involving...
Robert has practiced law in Tampa for over 30 years. His practice includes complex civil, construction and probate litigation, and he has handled cases in most of the circuit courts in Florida. He is admitted and practices before the U.S. District...
Business-minded advisor representing clients with commercial interests across Florida and nationally. Focus on corporate, real estate, and litigation. Dan Kuhn represents business owners with corporate, commercial, and operational legal needs. An...
Litigation and government relations strategist focused on economic development, defending and advocating for client interests, and guiding clients through Palm Beach and other local government protocols. Phillip Hutchinson has firmly established...
Nora is of counsel in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. She concentrates her practice in transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and health care, real estate and lending. Nora serves clients in all phases of real estate...
Property rights advocate who is well versed in legislative and regulatory processes related to eminent domain. Billy focuses his practice in eminent domain and property rights matters. He leverages significant experience working in the federal...
Strives to provide the smoothest transaction process for commercial real estate clients. Kevin Kane focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including the facilitation of land, loan, and equity closings. He also...
Highly regarded real estate and land use lawyer representing Florida businesses across a range of sectors. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Borron assists real estate clients across Florida overcome constraints and harness...
Lauren is an associate in the Miami office and a member of the firm's nationwide alcohol beverage department. Prior to becoming an associate, Lauren was a law clerk supporting the nationwide alcohol beverage department where she developed an...
Alexis is a senior associate with GrayRobinson's nationwide alcohol beverage department who practices trade regulation and compliance guidance associated with mergers and acquisitions in the alcohol industry. Alexis' experience includes work on...
Campbell is a civil litigator and trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the areas of eminent domain and real property. Since 1998, Campbell has been handling eminent domain cases for both property owners and select condemning authorities...
Job Titles:
- Jacksonville Managing Shareholder Jacksonville
Job Titles:
- Government Affairs and Lobbying Section Chair Tallahassee
John focuses his practice in estate planning, including estate and trust administration. John has extensive experience in assisting clients with all aspects of estate planning and family wealth transfers, including the preparation and funding of...
Grace H. Yang is a member of GrayRobinson's Alcohol Beverage Group. Her practice includes compliance analyses for alcohol beverage manufacturers, suppliers and retailers; alcohol, hotel, restaurant, lottery, and occupational licensing work;...
Keith is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Lakeland office. Keith concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law, estate planning, the representation of lenders and financial institutions and utilities law. Keith commenced the practice of law...
For over thirty-five years, David has been a real estate, land use, and local government law attorney. His practice includes obtaining state and local government regulatory approvals and all matters attendant to the acquisition, development and...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist
- Licensing Specialist Tallahassee
Jaymee Bearden is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage and food department and is based in the Tallahassee office. Jaymee works closely with federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure clients are properly licensed and remain in...
Veronica Britton is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage and food law department and is based in the Tampa office. She practices in both the alcohol beverage and tobacco areas of licensing, focusing mainly in Florida licensing of...
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Real Estate and Land Use Deputy Section Chair Tampa
Jeff Aaron is an experienced litigator, focusing his practice on election law, government, entertainment and sports, and intellectual property and technology matters. Jeff was recently appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve on the Sixth...
Dedicated attorney bridging law and politics to the benefit of firm clients. Focused on health care and other regulated industries. David Allen is an associate in the GrayRobinson Miami office. He works with the firm's Business Section to address...
Lee began his legal career in the real property area. Within a few years, he developed a practice in commercial, construction, and surety litigation and general business law. Lee handles trademark and copyright prosecution and is a member of the...
Job Titles:
- Director, Litigation Orlando
Trusted and relentless litigator with over three decades of experience. Ian Kukoff, a Shareholder in the firm's Miami office, brings his prowess and extensive experience as a business litigator to a diverse range of legal areas, encompassing...
Debra is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property lawyer who practices in the areas of intellectual property, contests and sweepstakes, media, technology and telecommunications. Her intellectual property practice includes litigation...
Informed and insightful former state agency executive and director of Florida's alcohol and tobacco regulatory program. Reputable experience managing regulatory policy development and enforcement in multiple industries. Thomas Philpot provides...
Experienced real estate transactional lawyer serving clients across Florida. Focus on I-4 corridor land use, real estate, and local government affairs. Jason Searl represents businesses and individuals in public and government law matters, with a...
Lee began his legal career in the real property area. Within a few years, he developed a practice in commercial, construction, and surety litigation and general business law. Lee handles trademark and copyright prosecution and is a member of the...
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate Lakeland
Vanessa Steinerts is located in the Tampa Bay area and practices throughout Florida. Focusing her practice on public finance, she represents cities, counties, school boards, universities, community development districts, and aviation, port, and...
Phil splits his time between the Firm's Tampa and Fort Lauderdale offices where he practices as a complex commercial litigator and trial attorney. He has significant bench and jury trial experience, representing a vast array of small, medium, and...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
In-the-trenches legal advisor representing private and public clients in regulatory and policy matters at the local and state level. Former Tampa City Attorney and served as chair of Mayor Jane Castor's Development Services and Support Advisory...
Solution-oriented government lawyer known for deep agency expertise in environmental, utilities, and water supply issues. Former Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Ryan Matthews helps clients address the distinct pain...
Results-oriented practitioner with a passion for helping others. Alek Ubieta is a white collar and criminal defense attorney. Ubieta has experience defending corporate executives, prominent individuals, athletes, actors, recording artists,...
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Scott is a business litigator, with a focus on shareholder disputes, including shareholder derivative actions, disputes between members of limited liability companies, including member derivative actions, and...
Michael focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation. He has litigated numerous patent, trademark, and copyright matters in courts throughout the country and has jury trial experience as both first and second chair. Michael is Board...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
Mike is of counsel with GrayRobinson whose experience spans many practice areas, including commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, governmental consulting, administrative law, petroleum, health care, and sales and use taxes. He has...
Strategic leader in the alcohol beverage regulatory sector, providing skillful analysis of state and federal alcohol beverage policy and rulemaking for clients. Bentley is an alcohol beverage consultant on GrayRobinson's Nationwide Alcohol Industry...
Charlie Tull most recently served as the Beer Industry Analyst for the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), until his retirement from the agency in May of 2014. During an illustrious 40 year career with TTB and its successor, the...
Relentless advocate with decades of experience advancing administrative, legislative, and regulatory change. Helping corporations clear a path to growth across Florida. A seasoned veteran of Florida's dynamic political landscape, lawyer and lobbyist...
Experienced eminent domain lawyer helping clients navigate complex land use challenges and disputes throughout Florida. Known for deep real estate sector insights on "both sides of the fence." Nick Dancaescu advises private and public sector clients...
Job Titles:
- Litigation Section Chair Orlando
- Shareholder Orlando
Client-centered and versatile commercial litigator representing banks and financial institutions throughout Florida. Known for expertise in bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters. Jack Brennan helps banks and financial institutions navigate...
Experienced trial attorney with a history of working in the financial services industry. Known for her skilled preparation and attendance of contested and uncontested non-jury trials, drafting of legal documents, and negotiations. Shakiva has...
Lauren is an associate in the Miami office and a member of the firm's nationwide alcohol beverage department. Prior to becoming an associate, Lauren was a law clerk supporting the nationwide alcohol beverage department where she developed an...
Dedicated to protecting and enforcing clients' intellectual property through innovative and effective strategies and solutions. Emily focuses her practice on intellectual property matters including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets....
Job Titles:
- Intellectual Property Section Chair Miami
Burt Saunders practices in the areas of local and state government. He served as Florida state senator for District 37 from 1998 to 2008, where he represented Collier and Lee Counties. Prior to that, he served in the Florida House of Representatives...
Guy represents and acts as general corporate counsel for developers, manufacturers, hotels, restaurants, aviation companies and other businesses. Guy has broad experience in all types of complex construction, commercial, real estate development and...
Distinguished business litigator representing clients in complex commercial disputes across Florida. Known for extensive jury and non-jury trial experience. David Oliver represents business clients in complex commercial disputes. A seasoned trial...
Job Titles:
- Real Estate and Land Use Section Chair Tampa
Jennifer is a registered patent attorney in the firm's Jacksonville office. Jennifer's practice includes intellectual property, technology, internet and software, licensing, corporate and healthcare. She regularly assists clients with the selection,...
Job Titles:
- Government Affairs Advisor in Gray
- Government Affairs Advisor Orlando
Katherin "Katie" Flury is a government affairs advisor in GrayRobinson's Orlando office, where she focuses her practice on a myriad of issues before state and local government. Known for her expertise in emerging technology, health care, sports, and...
Blair is a government affairs advisor in GrayRobinson's Washington, D.C., office with experience developing government relations strategies at both the state and federal level. A connector who has built a network of key relationships, Blair ensures...
Jeff is a very highly respected experienced trial lawyer, as well as a mediator and arbitrator. He has held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 30 years and an AV Preeminent® rating for over 25 years. He is recognized as a best lawyer in...
Tom Wilkes has some 40 years of experience in local government law. As a partner at GrayRobinson, he served on the 1986 and 1988 charter commissions that resulted in sweeping changes to the form of government for Orange County, including the...
Lisa is member of the securities practice group and focuses on corporate, partnership and limited liability company matters, including formation and governance, purchases and sales, reorganizations, and federal and state tax planning. Lisa also has...
Steven is the Managing Shareholder of GrayRobinson's Miami Office and Chair of the firm's Bankruptcy Section. He has more than 25 years of experience in business insolvencies, including bankruptcy, receiverships, dissolutions, assignments for the...
Job Titles:
- Special Counsel Fort Lauderdale
Derek Rooney practices in the areas of land use law and local government law and is a Board Certified Attorney in City, County and Local Government law. Derek represents private and government clients on questions of general municipal law, land use,...
Grace is a shareholder based in the Tampa office of GrayRobinson. Her practice includes multistate compliance issues for alcohol beverage and food vendors; multistate alcohol, hotel, restaurant and occupational licensing work; the representation of...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist Tallahassee
Angela Rotella, FRP is a Licensing Specialist/Paralegal in the Alcohol Beverage and Food Law Department and is based in the Tampa office. Angela assists food and beverage producers, manufacturers, importers, processors, distributors and retailers in...
Gary was born in Newark, New Jersey. After receiving his bachelor's from Bucknell University, Gary attended Rutgers University School of Law, where he received his juris doctor with honors and was editor of Rutgers Law Journal. Prior to joining the...
Natali, a senior associate in the Firm's Lakeland office, focuses her practice on corporate and real estate law. Her experience includes representing banking institutions, businesses, and private lenders in commercial real estate loan transactions,...
Job Titles:
- Jacksonville Managing Shareholder Jacksonville
Ken McArthur's practice is focused on health care litigation, counseling, and consulting on a national level. He has 28+ years of experience working in the health care sector and has assisted thousands of health care sector participants throughout...
Go-to education lobbyist committed to creating lasting impact and meaningful change in the lives of students and people with disabilities. Known throughout Florida for nearly three decades of servant leadership within the executive and legislative...
Job Titles:
- Associate Fort Lauderdale
Seasoned dealmaker representing clients in commercial real estate transactions across Florida. Mitch Kirschner provides in-depth transactional counsel for clients operating across Florida's commercial real estate market, which has seen exceptional...
Job Titles:
- Business Law Section Chair Miami
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
Rick Mitchell is a member of the litigation practice with broad experience in higher education, business, commercial leases, bid protests, trade secret/restrictive covenants, due process and first amendment, Title IX, employment, premises liability,...
Nora is of counsel in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. She concentrates her practice in transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and health care, real estate and lending. Nora serves clients in all phases of real estate...
Accomplished advisor deeply connected to policymakers. Leverages political background and relationships to help public and private sector organizations achieve their goals in Tallahassee. Kirk Pepper has extensive experience in the political arena,...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
Informed and insightful former state agency executive and director of Florida's alcohol and tobacco regulatory program. Reputable experience managing regulatory policy development and enforcement in multiple industries. Thomas Philpot provides...
Communications Director GR Media Contact kristen.bridges@gray-robinson.com 850.545.1917
Mike is of counsel with GrayRobinson whose experience spans many practice areas, including commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, governmental consulting, administrative law, petroleum, health care, and sales and use taxes. He has...
Highly regarded health care lawyer collaborating with clients on the frontline of the industry. Known for expertise in healthcare operational, transactional, and regulatory matters. Rupasri "Rupa" Lloyd has been advising clients in the health care...
Creative dealmaker and negotiator handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions across Florida and nationwide. Known for experience with complex financings and alternative investment vehicles. Steve Kussner has been effectively closing...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
Chris is an attorney and professional lobbyist in the firm's Orlando and Tampa offices, licensed to practice law in Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government affairs for public and private sector clients at the executive...
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate Miami
Grace is a shareholder based in the Tampa office of GrayRobinson. Her practice includes multistate compliance issues for alcohol beverage and food vendors; multistate alcohol, hotel, restaurant and occupational licensing work; the representation of...
Alicia Williams is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage, food and hospitality departments and is located in the Tampa office. Alicia works closely with clients and applicants, preparing applications and related documents for clients...
Lauren is an associate in the Miami office and a member of the firm's nationwide alcohol beverage department. Prior to becoming an associate, Lauren was a law clerk supporting the nationwide alcohol beverage department where she developed an...
Distinguished trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in the courtroom. Helping business clients navigate complex disputes and delicate negotiations. Neil Linden represents business clients in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and...
David Bateman, a member of GrayRobinson's alcohol industry team, has over 40 years of federal alcohol regulatory service, experience and contacts. He joined the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in 1973 in Milwaukee, WI where he...
David focuses his practice on commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. This experience includes more than 100 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury trials, mediations, and arbitrations on behalf of large financial institutions, state...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Jacksonville
George is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Tallahassee office. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, appellate and government matters. George began his career working in private practice focusing primarily on civil litigation defense.
Versatile litigator providing powerful representation to clients throughout Florida. Known for depth and capability in the banking and finance, real estate, and government sectors. Richard Danese represents clients in a wide array of complex...
Elisabeth Crane focuses her practice on corporate and business transactions, tax, real estate, estate planning, and health care matters. Elisabeth represents businesses in a variety of industries, including real estate developers, lenders and...
Business transformation consultant helping forward-thinking companies amplify and expand opportunities nationally and globally. Focus on capital raising, M&A strategy, and international expansion. Randy Fields is a trusted advisor to some of the...
Richard is a shareholder in the firm's Fort Myers and Naples offices with nearly two decades of experience. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, banking and finance, and corporate law. Richard has extensive...
Robyn spent 20 years practicing marital and family law and as a civil litigator in South Florida before expanding her focus to join the firm's Cannabis Law practice group. Her extensive experience includes representing professional athletes, their...
Job Titles:
- Bankruptcy Deputy Section Chair Fort Myers
Wendy is a land use planning law consultant who provides professional services to public and private sector clients in regard to a wide variety of land use matters. During her career of more than 30 years, she has served clients in more than 30...
Job Titles:
- Beverage Consultant Tampa
- Consultant With
Manuel R. Espinoza is an alcohol beverage consultant with GrayRobinson. He was appointed by Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet on July 15, 2000, as the Interim Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and was responsible for...
Veteran higher education lawyer and consultant with decades of in-house experience. Former general counsel steeped in academy culture representing colleges and universities across Florida. Scott Cole leads GrayRobinson's Higher Education Team. He...
Versatile litigator providing powerful representation to clients throughout Florida. Known for depth and capability in the banking and finance, real estate, and government sectors. Richard Danese represents clients in a wide array of complex...
Job Titles:
- Boca Raton Managing Shareholder Boca Raton
Marlene Quintana is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar and represents private and public sector employers in both labor and employment law matters. Marlene has litigated and advised clients in federal civil rights issues...
Malcolm is a business lawyer with extensive experience in banking and real estate law as well as transportation issues. Malcolm previously served as chair for both the Florida High Speed Rail Commission and Florida Transportation Commission. Malcolm...
Adept attorney dedicated to providing inventive solutions and dynamic litigation representation for her clients. Katherine "Kate" Katz focuses her practice on the areas of construction, employment, and personal injury litigation. She has experience...
Roy is a shareholder and resident in the Orlando and Tampa offices of GrayRobinson. He is a member of the firm's bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice group. Roy is a Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of...
Diligent, steadfast advocate providing business litigation solutions for corporations and individuals across Florida. Helping clients resolve disputes in the business, health care, banking, and real estate sectors. Jay Brennan is a seasoned,...
Job Titles:
- Fort Myers and Naples Managing Shareholder Fort Myers
Donald has been practicing law since 1961, almost exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and debtors' and creditors' rights. He has been designated in corporate law, collections and bankruptcy by The Florida Bar for many years. He represents both...
Jorge is a shareholder in the Miami office, focusing his practice on domestic and international protection of trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets and related agreements. He litigates complex intellectual property cases throughout the...
Business-minded advisor representing clients with commercial interests across Florida and nationally. Focus on corporate, real estate, and litigation. Dan Kuhn represents business owners with corporate, commercial, and operational legal needs. An...
Wendy is a land use planning law consultant who provides professional services to public and private sector clients in regard to a wide variety of land use matters. During her career of more than 30 years, she has served clients in more than 30...
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Senior Associate Lakeland
As a shareholder of the firm, Richard practices in the corporate law department, dealing with a broad range of corporate, securities and other business matters. He is a member of the GrayRobinson technology team and has experience in representing...
Thoughtful advocate, dedicated to furthering the success of clients whether inside or outside the courtroom. Julie Zolty focuses her practice on the areas of labor and employment and litigation. She has experience handling a variety of litigation...
Job Titles:
- Litigation Senior Associate
- Senior Associate Tampa
Renowned alcohol beverage and food lawyer representing clients both nationally and internationally. Sought after for core sector strengths in litigation, regulatory compliance, and promotional issues. Elizabeth DeConti serves as a trusted advisor to...
For over 30 years, Jack has concentrated his legal practice in the area of corporate and business transactions. His practice includes the representation of both emerging and mature business clients in many areas, including the formation, governance...
Tom is the managing shareholder of GrayRobinson's Fort Lauderdale office. He is a commercial litigator whose practice has a specific emphasis on labor and employment matters on behalf of management and corporate clients, banking and finance...
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Senior Associate Orlando
John is chair of the firm's complex litigation group. John has a diverse national practice focusing on complex litigation, including class actions, product liability, business torts, construction, intellectual property, commercial litigation, and...
Mike's practice is focused on the legal aspects of corporate and business transactions. He brings to these matters a background in federal income tax consulting and financial accounting. Mike is a certified public accountant and worked as a tax...
Tim is a shareholder in the firm's Tallahassee office and is a member of the litigation practice group, representing public and private entities. Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Tim served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Mark E.
Paul is a shareholder of the firm and a member of its Fort Lauderdale banking and finance, real estate, and commercial litigation teams. Paul focuses his practice on handling large commercial real estate matters (representing buyers, sellers, and...
Rick Mitchell is a member of the litigation practice with broad experience in higher education, business, commercial leases, bid protests, trade secret/restrictive covenants, due process and first amendment, Title IX, employment, premises liability,...
Job Titles:
- of Counsel / Director Orlando
Committed attorney bringing political experience to bear in the representation and support of firm clients throughout the state. Kelvin Ready, an associate based in the firm's Lakeland office, brings a deep dedication to his role, coupling his legal...
Instrumental Orlando dealmaker guiding sophisticated commercial real estate transactions for clients in the health care, hospitality, and other vital sectors. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Paul Quinn has helped guide some of...
Job Titles:
- of Counsel Fort Lauderdale
Experienced real estate transactional lawyer serving clients across Florida. Focus on I-4 corridor land use, real estate, and local government affairs. Jason Searl represents businesses and individuals in public and government law matters, with a...
Job Titles:
- Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Terry concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, real estate asset-based lending, real estate development, problem loans and workouts, and land use and zoning. He has enjoyed an AV rating, the highest available from...
Burt Saunders practices in the areas of local and state government. He served as Florida state senator for District 37 from 1998 to 2008, where he represented Collier and Lee Counties. Prior to that, he served in the Florida House of Representatives...
Astute litigator with extensive experience counseling clients in business litigation, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and insolvency. Luis Rivera helps clients navigate some of the most difficult situations faced by businesses, including complex...
Grier Wells is a trial lawyer, board certified by The Florida Bar in both civil trial and business litigation. Grier has established himself as one of the top "go-to" trial lawyers in North Florida. His reputation is the product of his belief in...
Jason is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. He is a member of the firm's litigation practice with broad experience ranging from securities litigation to bankruptcy to white collar and antitrust law. Jason has represented clients with a...
Big-picture strategist with deep roots in Florida law and politics. Working with private clients and government entities in appeals and litigation. Eric Yesner focuses his practice on appellate and litigation matters in both state and federal court....
Job Titles:
- Shareholder West Palm Beach
Ambitious legislative advocate with deep Florida roots. Successful history of collaborating with state government officials and local leaders to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Working alongside and leading local government for...
Versatile and practical litigator with deep capital roots. Effective writer and oral advocate at trial and appellate court levels. Ashley Lukis defends private clients and government entities in civil litigation at the trial and appellate court...
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President Orlando
David commenced the practice of law with the general practice department of a large firm in Miami, Florida. After practicing seven years in Miami, David moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1997 to focus his practice in corporate business transactions....
Business savvy dealmaker guiding clients through complex transactions. Former in-house counsel advising national corporations, emerging companies, and start-ups. Gary Berkson represents middle market companies in all phases of the business...
John is chair of the firm's complex litigation group. John has a diverse national practice focusing on complex litigation, including class actions, product liability, business torts, construction, intellectual property, commercial litigation, and...
Karen focuses her practice on entertainment law involving intellectual property - copyrights and trademarks, including litigation, prosecution, registrations, licenses and contracts - and related causes of action, unfair competition, cybersquatting,...
Natasha is a litigation senior associate attorney in GrayRobinson's Tampa office, where her practice focuses on a broad spectrum of issues faced by private and public employers, including non-compete litigation, trade secret litigation,...
Job Titles:
- Management Consultant Orlando
Client-centered, results-driven, and detail-oriented taxation specialist. Joshua Grimm focuses his practice on the various federal and state tax implications and considerations as they relate to estate planning, business and corporate, real estate,...
Phil is a real estate lawyer with extensive experience in all facets of commercial real estate. He represents developers, institutional lenders, sophisticated investors, commercial landlords and tenants. For the past several years he has served as...
David focuses his practice on commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. This experience includes more than 100 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury trials, mediations, and arbitrations on behalf of large financial institutions, state...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Tallahassee
John's foundation of knowledge in alcohol beverage and tobacco regulations; government processes; government decision makers; alcohol beverage dealer training; and liquor and business licensing were developed during his 28-year government career....
Fabian focuses his practice on representing domestic and foreign business, and their executives, in commercial disputes and in the defense of complex labor and employment matters. This includes litigating complex contractual matters, high-stakes...
Gary was born in Newark, New Jersey. After receiving his bachelor's from Bucknell University, Gary attended Rutgers University School of Law, where he received his juris doctor with honors and was editor of Rutgers Law Journal. Prior to joining the...
Rick Mitchell is a member of the litigation practice with broad experience in higher education, business, commercial leases, bid protests, trade secret/restrictive covenants, due process and first amendment, Title IX, employment, premises liability,...
Todd is a litigation shareholder in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. With more than three decades of trial and appellate court experience, Todd focuses his practice on both state and federal civil litigation, real estate and contract litigation,...
Accomplished trial attorney and reliable ally providing uncompromising counsel in complex cases. A shrewd, creative, and strategic litigator. Over more than two decades, Troy Smith has become the "weapon of choice" for many Florida businesses in the...
Chris is an attorney and professional lobbyist in the firm's Orlando and Tampa offices, licensed to practice law in Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government affairs for public and private sector clients at the executive...
Alexandra is a member of the firm's banking and finance and litigation practices, focusing on commercial litigation in trial and appellate actions involving contract disputes, business torts, real estate disputes, Uniform Commercial Code disputes...
Tucker is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. He focuses his practice on corporate, tax, real estate, and health care matters. Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Tucker practiced at Sirote and Permutt, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama, and gained...
Helping clients create value and transformational change across the health care ecosystem. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Tax Law and certified public accountant. Bill Boyles has been serving clients in the health care sector for more than 30...
Job Titles:
- Regulated Products Section Chair Tampa
Pat is a bankruptcy law attorney admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida, including the bankruptcy courts of all three districts. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. During...
Matthew is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Lakeland office. His practice focuses on general civil and commercial litigation, as well as employment law, construction law, and banking and finance. Matthew has experience with disputes involving...
Job Titles:
- Senior Government Affairs Advisor Orlando
Agile and adaptable government lawyer known for extensive regulatory expertise in environmental, energy, and water issues. Former Deputy Secretary of Regulatory Programs for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. John Truitt works with...
Charlie Tull served as the Beer Industry Analyst for the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) until his retirement from the agency in May of 2014. During an illustrious 40-year career with TTB and its successor, the U.S. Bureau of...
Compassionate and proactive counselor helping private clients preserve wealth and corporate clients minimize tax obligations. Arti Ajit Hirani advises families, individuals, and business owners on estate planning and taxation. A trusted advocate,...
Kristin is a shareholder in the Tampa law office who focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions. She practices real estate law in a variety of matters, including office buildings, shopping centers, apartment complexes and...
Job Titles:
- Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Grace is a shareholder based in the Tampa office of GrayRobinson. Her practice includes multistate compliance issues for alcohol beverage and food vendors; multistate alcohol, hotel, restaurant and occupational licensing work; the representation of...
Job Titles:
- Resident
- Shareholder
- Shareholder Orlando
Kristin is a shareholder in the Tampa law office who focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions. She practices real estate law in a variety of matters, including office buildings, shopping centers, apartment complexes and...
Job Titles:
- Government Affairs and Lobbying Deputy Section Chair Tallahassee
Chris McCannell brings more than 20 years of Washington experience and insight to the clients of GrayRobinson. His clients include Angel Capital Association, Prudential Plc., Center for American Entrepreneurship, National Association of Truck Stop...
Grier Wells is a trial lawyer, board certified by The Florida Bar in both civil trial and business litigation. Grier has established himself as one of the top "go-to" trial lawyers in North Florida. His reputation is the product of his belief in...
Experienced Southwest Florida litigator. Trusted business advisor with an unwavering commitment to delivering comprehensive and efficient service. A skilled and creative advocate, Andrew Wozniak has been dedicated to representing clients in diverse...
Gary was born in Newark, New Jersey. After receiving his bachelor's from Bucknell University, Gary attended Rutgers University School of Law, where he received his juris doctor with honors and was editor of Rutgers Law Journal. Prior to joining the...
Job Titles:
- Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Chris earned his certification as a Designated Professional Lobbyist from the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and is an attorney admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. He has substantial experience handling government...
Commercial litigator and strategic counselor helping businesses and individuals navigate complex negotiations and disputes. Trusted counselor with common sense approach to sustainable growth, problem solving, and risk avoidance. Gary Carman provides...
In 2014, Susan M. Cardenas, P.A. became of counsel to GrayRobinson. With more than 30 years of experience, Susan represents clients in a range of real estate transactions, including financing, leasing, and acquisition and sale transactions.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate Fort Lauderdale
Jason is an AV rated attorney who practices in the areas of commercial litigation and bankruptcy and is a frequent lecturer on bankruptcy issues. Jason has substantial experience representing debtors in Chapter 11 cases from the prefiling stage...
Job Titles:
- Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Allison focuses her practice on regulatory and healthcare law; and administrative law including advocating for her clients before state agencies, at administrative hearings and in state and federal courts up to and including civil appeals. Her...
Business transformation consultant helping forward-thinking companies amplify and expand opportunities nationally and globally. Focus on capital raising, M&A strategy, and international expansion. Randy Fields is a trusted advisor to some of the...
Mark, shareholder in the Firm's Orlando office, has been practicing law for over three decades. He focuses his practice on commercial lending, real estate, corporate, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. Mark's commercial lending...
Experienced administrative litigator with deep roots in Florida law and politics. Former general counsel to Senator Marco Rubio and Parliamentarian of the Florida House of Representatives. Len Collins has been helping clients maneuver through...
Job Titles:
- Labor and Employment Deputy Section Chair Gainesville
Lauren is an associate in the Miami office and a member of the firm's nationwide alcohol beverage department. Prior to becoming an associate, Lauren was a law clerk supporting the nationwide alcohol beverage department where she developed an...
Strategic lawyer and dealmaker guiding clients through complex real estate, financing, and business transactions throughout Florida and nationally. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Gregg Lehrer brings more than 30 years of...
Job Titles:
- Bankruptcy Section Chair Miami
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- Beverage Consultant Washington
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- Key West Managing Shareholder Key West
Ron is the managing shareholder of GrayRobinson's West Palm Beach law firm office and he leads the firm's Religious Organizations Team. He focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death...
Chris Ramsey is an experienced intellectual property lawyer with broad experience counseling businesses and entrepreneurs about registering, licensing, enforcing, and defending their intellectual property rights. In addition, Chris assists clients...
Donald has been practicing law since 1961, almost exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and debtors' and creditors' rights. He has been designated in corporate law, collections and bankruptcy by The Florida Bar for many years. He represents both...
Veteran higher education lawyer and consultant with decades of in-house experience. Former general counsel steeped in academy culture representing colleges and universities across Florida. Scott Cole leads GrayRobinson's Higher Education Team. He...
Chris is an attorney and professional lobbyist in the firm's Orlando and Tampa offices, licensed to practice law in Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government affairs for public and private sector clients at the executive...
Katherin "Katie" Flury is a government affairs advisor in GrayRobinson's Orlando office, where she focuses her practice on a myriad of issues before state and local government. Known for her expertise in emerging technology, health care, sports, and...
Job Titles:
- Fort Lauderdale Managing Shareholder Fort Lauderdale
Tom Wilkes has some 40 years of experience in local government law. As a partner at GrayRobinson, he served on the 1986 and 1988 charter commissions that resulted in sweeping changes to the form of government for Orange County, including the...
Grace is a shareholder based in the Tampa office of GrayRobinson. Her practice includes multistate compliance issues for alcohol beverage and food vendors; multistate alcohol, hotel, restaurant and occupational licensing work; the representation of...
Lauren is an associate in the Miami office and a member of the firm's nationwide alcohol beverage department. Prior to becoming an associate, Lauren was a law clerk supporting the nationwide alcohol beverage department where she developed an...
Go-to education lobbyist committed to creating lasting impact and meaningful change in the lives of students and people with disabilities. Known throughout Florida for nearly three decades of servant leadership within the executive and legislative...
Marlene Quintana is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar and represents private and public sector employers in both labor and employment law matters. Marlene has litigated and advised clients in federal civil rights issues...
Keith focuses his practice in administrative, governmental and regulatory law, environmental law, and lawyer regulation. An accomplished litigator, he has argued cases before the Florida Supreme Court and in Federal district and circuit courts from...
Relentless advocate with decades of experience advancing administrative, legislative, and regulatory change. Helping corporations clear a path to growth across Florida. A seasoned veteran of Florida's dynamic political landscape, lawyer and lobbyist...
Passionate and thoughtful land use and real estate attorney. Current Florida House Representative for the 83rd District. Kaylee serves as Of Counsel attorney in the firm's Fort Myers office and currently represents Florida's 83rd District in the...
Nikki is a senior associate in the firm's Orlando office. Her practice focuses on construction, contract, and litigation matters. She primarily represents design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and owners in construction defect actions,...
Job Titles:
- Business Law Deputy Section Chair Orlando
Property rights advocate who is well versed in legislative and regulatory processes related to eminent domain. Billy focuses his practice in eminent domain and property rights matters. He leverages significant experience working in the federal...
Fabian focuses his practice on representing domestic and foreign business, and their executives, in commercial disputes and in the defense of complex labor and employment matters. This includes litigating complex contractual matters, high-stakes...
Job Titles:
- Miami Deputy Managing Shareholder Miami
Dedicated advocate guiding clients and counsel through the appeals process. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Appellate Practice. Kristie Hatcher-Bolin is a dedicated appellate practitioner serving clients throughout the litigation process. She...
Strives to provide the smoothest transaction process for commercial real estate clients. Kevin Kane focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including the facilitation of land, loan, and equity closings. He also...
Robert began his career as a legislative aide to the Florida House of Representatives for a district representing much of Orlando and Orange County. This "inside" experience in the halls of our state Capitol gives him a deep understanding of and a...
Francesca is a shareholder in the Miami office, focusing her practice on intellectual property law and litigation, commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She has worked with a broad range of clients both domestic and international...
Emily is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Boca Raton office. She focuses her litigation practice in the areas of commercial and business torts, contract litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury defense, in addition to labor and employment...
Nora is of counsel in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. She concentrates her practice in transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and health care, real estate and lending. Nora serves clients in all phases of real estate...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist
- Licensing Specialist Tampa
Veronica Britton is a licensing specialist in the alcohol beverage and food law department and is based in the Tampa office. She practices in both the alcohol beverage and tobacco areas of licensing, focusing mainly in Florida licensing of...
Jandianne (Jan) Chamberlin, FRP, CP is a certified paralegal and experienced licensing specialist in the GrayRobinson alcohol beverage and food law department. Her work focuses on assisting hotels, restaurants, retailers, wineries, wholesalers, and...
Job Titles:
- Licensing Specialist
- Licensing Specialist Tampa
Vicki M. Thomas is a licensing specialist in the GrayRobinson alcohol beverage and food law department and is based in the Tampa office. Her work focuses on assisting hotels, restaurants, retailers, wineries, and importers of alcohol beverages and...
Heather is a member of GrayRobinson's alcohol beverage team and is based in the firm's Tallahassee office. She has been with GrayRobinson for more than 20 years, now using her paralegal degree to help clients navigate the alcohol licensing process...
Veronica is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Miami office. She focuses her practice on complex commercial and financial institutions litigation at the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts. Veronica has also represented clients in...
Versatile state and local government lawyer serving public and private sector clients across Florida. Focus on land use, development, and governmental affairs. Heather Ramos represents public and private sector clients in all aspects of state and...
Experienced administrative litigator with deep roots in Florida law and politics. Former general counsel to Senator Marco Rubio and Parliamentarian of the Florida House of Representatives. Len Collins has been helping clients maneuver through...
Elisabeth Crane focuses her practice on corporate and business transactions, tax, real estate, estate planning, and health care matters. Elisabeth represents businesses in a variety of industries, including real estate developers, lenders and...
Job Titles:
- Director Boca Raton
- Planning Law Consultant
George is a shareholder in GrayRobinson's Tallahassee office. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, appellate and government matters. George began his career working in private practice focusing primarily on civil litigation defense.
Strategic lawyer and dealmaker guiding clients through complex real estate, financing, and business transactions throughout Florida and nationally. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law. Gregg Lehrer brings more than 30 years of...
Highly experienced land use attorney in North Central Florida. Dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. Byron counsels landowners, business entities, individuals, and local governments on land use, zoning, environmental, regulatory,...
Highly skilled financial services lawyer representing banks and securities industry clients throughout the U.S. Known for client service focus, rigid attention to detail, and deep experience handling complex securities litigation, arbitration, and...
Private wealth attorney providing durable yet flexible estate plans to support the vast spectrum of circumstances clients and beneficiaries experience over the course of their lifetimes and generations thereafter. J.P. Bratcher focuses his legal...
Diligent, steadfast advocate providing business litigation solutions for corporations and individuals across Florida. Helping clients resolve disputes in the business, health care, banking, and real estate sectors. Jay Brennan is a seasoned,...
Trevor leads GrayRobinson's Construction Team and is based in the firm's Orlando office. His practice is focused on civil litigation. His experience encompasses litigation, arbitration, mediation, loss prevention and risk management. Trevor has...
Andy represents public and private clients in civil litigation and appeals, with an emphasis on complex and constitutional claims. Andy frequently represents state agencies in high-profile litigation and appeals. He has defended the Florida...
Global reputation as a force of aggressive defense against criminal and civil white-collar allegations. Counselor of choice for some of the nation's most recognized individuals and corporations. Over a span of almost three decades, Brian Bieber has...