ROBERT ECKARD - Key Persons


Drew K. Patterson - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
  • Business Litigation Attorney
Drew serves as outside general counsel to a leading prepaid card company in the area of clinical research and study related payments. This representation focuses on convenience and inactivity fee issues, federal and state consumer credit regulatory impacts, consumer-facing disclosures, affiliate marketing, third-party contracts, bank regulatory applications, and prepaid card bank program agreements. Drew is a resident of Dunedin, Florida where he enjoys exercising, fishing, playing chess, and watching the Rays, Bucs, and Lightning in his down time. Drew Patterson is a native of the Tampa Bay Area with deep roots in the community.

Florida Super

Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Business Litigation (2023), only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida are selected for the Rising Star distinction by Super Lawyers each year.

Jessica Ayala

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Kayla Feidt

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Laura Marx

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator

Robert "Rob" Eckard

Job Titles:
  • Founding Partner

Robert D. Eckard - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Attorney at Law
  • Managing Partner
Rob is a native of New York and has been living in Florida for over 30 years. He is the founding partner in this litigation firm.

Sheila Skellie

Job Titles:
  • Attorney at Law
  • Resources
Sheila Skellie is originally from New York and attended St. Bonaventure University where she earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in History.