NASON YEAGER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Attorney at Nason, Yeager
Abby Spears is an Attorney at Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. in our Palm Beach Gardens office. Ms. Spears joined the firm in 2018 following ten years in practice in Hillsborough County and Martin County, Florida, where she worked in both large and small-sized law firms, gaining experience in complex commercial litigation including jury trials in State and Federal Court. Ms. Spears represents individuals and businesses in all stages of pre-suit and litigation, including trial and alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation. As a litigator, Ms. Spears was honored to be recognized as a "Rising Star" in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine (Florida) from 2013-2017.
In addition to complex commercial litigation, Ms. Spears also works in our health law department, where she represents physicians in connection with credentialing and peer review disputes with hospitals located throughout the State of Florida. Ms. Spears also works with independent medical staffs in connection with medical staff bylaws disputes.
Ms. Spears is actively involved in Martin County Women Lawyers Association, a local chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), and was honored to receive the 2019-2020 Leader in the Law award from FAWL, which recognized her involvement in legal and non-legal activities for the betterment of her community and her efforts to advance the cause of women in her local community.
Adam Gutin is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Gutin works primarily in the real estate and lender representation practice groups. His practice includes representing local, state and national owners and developers in all aspects of the purchase and sale, financing, due diligence review, land planning and development of real property; representing local, state and national landlords and tenants in all aspects of leasing; preparing and negotiating all types of land planning and use documents, including declarations of covenants, access agreements and easements; and preparing and negotiating construction contracts and other real estate related business and corporate contracts.
Prior to obtaining his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Gutin worked for Banyan Realty Advisors, LLC, a pension fund advisor specializing in real estate investment and property management. While there, Mr. Gutin analyzed multifamily, office, retail, and fractional ownership real estate transactions on behalf of private and institutional clients; assisted in providing asset management services to several properties throughout the United States; and negotiated commercial leases
Alan I. Armour II is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Armour's practice involves areas of complex business, corporate and real estate transactions. His clients include real estate developers, financial institutions and mortgage lenders, business entrepreneurs, contractors, purchasers and sellers of all types of properties, businesses and entities.
As a lifelong resident of Florida, Mr. Armour has extensive experience in the following areas of law:
Financial Institution and Mortgage Lender Representation, including loan documentation, loan workouts, loan sales, and loan forbearance, deed-in-lieu and short sale documentation regarding distressed properties and non‑performing loans
Negotiating, Preparing and Documenting Business, Venture, Private Placement documentation and other business documentation of all types, including:
Contracts for the purchase and sale of most all types of real estate and other assets and businesses, and related documentation
Planning and Structuring Partnership, Corporate, Limited Liability Company and other entity and business arrangement documentation
Leases
Construction contracts and development documentation
Employment, Consulting, Non-Competition, Non-Disclosure, Confidentiality and other business related documentation
Transactions involving the sale or purchase of corporate, partnership, limited liability company and other entity interests
Property owner/condominium project and association documentation
Albert R. Meyer is an Of Counsel attorney with Nason Yeager. He is very accomplished in the healthcare and corporate industries, with more than 20 years of experience representing a wide range of healthcare professionals and entities. His clients include:
Brad Jankowski is an attorney at Nason Yeager. Whether owning rescue dogs, being on the Board of Habitat for Humanity, or supporting the fight against breast cancer, Mr. Jankowski brings an uncommon level of compassion and enthusiasm to the firm. He has broad experience in corporate and real estate matters, estate planning, and a thirst for tackling legal issues in the nonprofit arena. Brad also has financial expertise from his years in the banking industry.
Small and mid-sized businesses, corporations and limited-liability companies are a major part of Mr. Jankowski's focus. Six years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in Palm Beach gives him a broad knowledge of investments, trust services and financial planning.
During law school, Mr. Jankowski lived in Spain for a while. Why? Because he wanted to learn Spanish and believed that living abroad would help him learn to speak the language fluently. He also is a competitive tennis player.
Brian A. Pearlman is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Pearlman focuses his practice in the areas of corporate, securities and business law. He advises a diversified client base in private placements, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, reverse mergers, public reporting, financing transactions and general securities and corporate law matters.
Mr. Pearlman also has experience in representing business entities and entrepreneurs in a wide variety of business matters including pre-organization planning, ownership issues, organization matters, contract negotiations and related matters. He has been recognized as a "Legal Elite" in the area of business law by Florida Trend Magazine and was selected as a "Top Up-and-Comer" by the South Florida Legal Guide.
In his community, Mr. Pearlman serves as the president of Temple Kol Ami Emanuel brotherhood.
Experience:
Represented private companies in APOs
. Mr. Hickey's practice includes:
Real Estate Acquisition/Development: Representing local, state and national owners and developers in all aspects of the sale, purchase, financing, due diligence review, land planning and development of residential, self storage, warehouse, commercial, office, gas station, mixed-use, industrial and office-condominium properties.
Brian S. Bernstein is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Bernstein practices in the securities and corporate departments. His securities practice includes counseling management and directors regarding various corporate governance and securities law issues; counseling individuals and corporations seeking to raise capital; preparing registration statements, private offering memoranda and various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including Forms 8-K, 10‑Q, 10-K, Schedule 13-Ds, Forms 3 and 4, Form 10, Proxy and Information Statements; and counseling clients as to their responsibilities under federal and state securities laws.
Mr. Bernstein's corporate practice includes counseling clients concerning various employment issues and prepare employment agreements, stock option agreements, termination agreements and other agreements related to employment; counseling clients concerning their responsibilities under the stock exchange rules; and counseling directors regarding corporate governance and their responsibilities under federal and state law.
Prior to attending law school, he was as an auditor for a top 4 public accounting firm.
Crystal Torres is an Attorney at Nason Yeager whose estate planning and probate law practice includes:
David Gellen is a shareholder at Nason Yeager and chair of the firm's Corporate Department. Mr. Gellen represents public and private companies and entrepreneurs in a range of industries, including technology and e-Commerce, consumer products, entertainment, energy, hospitality and healthcare. He advises clients in connection with a wide array of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions involving a variety of industries including, but not limited to, the sale of medical and dental practices, equity and debt transactions, corporate restructurings, private equity, venture capital, joint venture and other strategic licensing arrangements including the preparation of development, manufacturing, distribution, supply, reseller and outsource agreements, and cross-border transactions. Mr. Gellen's practice also includes general corporate counseling in areas such as corporate governance, securities disclosures and regulations, and compliance, internal investigations, data privacy and security, and fiduciary duties and related director and officer responsibilities.
In addition, Mr. Gellen provides strategic advice in connection with the offensive and defensive protection of intellectual property rights for his clients, including the consideration for patent, copyright, and trademark protection. He also negotiates commercial contracts, including but not limited to a variety of general business, intellectual property, license, employment, and real estate contracts. In an effort to help his clients avoid costly litigation, he provides creative and practical solutions to resolve pre-litigation business disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gellen was in private practice for many years including serving as a partner with Kutak Rock LLP, as a shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and as a partner with Akerman LLP. He also previously served as senior vice president and general counsel of a leading Internet-based social networking and technology company and as vice president and general counsel of a leading global designer, developer, and manufacturer of digital technology.
In 2020, Mr. Gellen was named a Top Lawyer by Palm Beach Illustrated for Business/Corporate and Corporate Law. He was included in South Florida Legal Guide's Top Lawyers in 2021 and 2022, Super Lawyers in 2022 and Florida Trend's Legal Elite in 2021 and 2022.
Experience:
1. Represented an international set-top box manufacturer in connection with an agreement to acquire the set-top box and connectivity solutions business of a major electronics company.
Job Titles:
- Counsel
- Contributing Editor and Writer for Professional Sports
Ed Schauder is Of Counsel at Nason Yeager. Mr. Schauder has more than 35 years of experience handling complex corporate and finance transactions. He has also been intimately involved in both the legal and business side of the sports and entertainment industries. At this time, he is admitted only in New York and is available to counsel clients on matters involving New York or federal law.
Mr. Schauder is a contributing editor and writer for Professional Sports and the Law, has taught several CLE sports seminars for lawyers on Lawline and has been a frequent television and radio guest include appearances on Good Morning America, Richard French Live and WFAN radio. He is the recipient of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2016), which has been awarded to 7 United States Presidents; World Police and Fire Games Gratitude Award (2011) for his pro bono work; and 2020 Super Lawyer for Metro New York (Corporate/Business).
Gary Woodfield is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. A former prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Mr. Woodfield practices in the area of general civil, commercial and probate litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He has tried more than 50 jury and non-jury trials in a wide range of cases including a matter involving investors in the Madoff Ponzi scheme.
Mr. Woodfield has handled disputes involving complex, commercial litigation for public and private companies and business ventures, including contract disputes, business torts, partnership disputes, intellectual property and real estate litigation, probate and trust litigation, removal and surcharge of trustees, securities fraud, defamation, insurance matters, and much more. He is proud of the work he has done for his clients and prouder still of what the firm brings to clients.
A former Captain in the United States Army Reserve, Mr. Woodfield has extensive involvement in numerous non-profit and charitable causes including the Board of Directors and Past President of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Food Bank as well as the Palm Beach Community Trust Fund. He has received numerous awards for his pro bono services including The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Award for the 15 th Judicial Circuit.
Gary Gerson is the President at Nason Yeager. Mr. Gerson began his career at the firm fresh out of law school in 1977. He is an AV rated lawyer specializing in corporate and real estate transactions and negotiations of deals and disputes. Mr. Gerson is a relationship lawyer having represented many clients for well over 20 years. He serves his clients as both their lawyer and advisor. He is able to provide full service representation to his businessman clients through his experience, expertise and use of the firms vast resources. He provides a more personal, less expensive alternative to large firm representation. Mr. Gerson has been involved in many merger and acquisition transactions from small amounts to over $1.5 billion.
Mr. Gerson began with Nason Yeager when West Palm Beach was a much smaller community. As a result, he had to practice in multiple disciplines. That experience gave him a broad view of business and the law and enables him to more globally advise clients in today's era of specialization.
He has extensive experience in corporate, representation of business clients, planning and structuring business arrangements and transactions, resolving business disputes, and negotiating business and real property contracts of all types - including contracts for the purchase and sale of assets, corporate stock, or partnership interests, licensing agreements, non competition agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, agreements for the sale of goods, buy-sell and shareholders' agreements, leases, construction contracts, agreements for the purchase and sale of real estate, options, restricted stock agreements, stock appreciation rights and phantom stock agreements, deferred compensation agreements, retirement plans and employee stock ownership plans, distribution agreements and supply agreements, loan agreements, security agreements, promissory notes, and deeds to secure debt, deeds and bills of sale, merger agreements, exchange agreements, releases and covenants not to sue and indemnification agreements.
Gary Walk is a shareholder at Nason Yeager whose real estate, business and banking law practice includes:
George E. Harding is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Harding has practiced in the areas of federal income tax planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate law and business transactions for over 25 years in New Jersey and then in Florida.
Mr. Harding's practice includes the following areas:
Tax Planning in connection with federal income, estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax matters
Partnership Law
Limited Liability Company Law
Corporate Law
Asset Protection Planning
Preparation of wills, trusts, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies; design and implementation of estate and gift tax minimization and wealth preservation strategies
Probate and trust administration
Representing clients in audits and appeals before the Internal Revenue Service and the Florida Department of Revenue
Business transactions and agreements, including the representation of clients in connection with the sale and purchase of businesses; preparation of shareholders', partnership and operating agreements
Negotiation and preparation of employment, consulting and other business agreements
Gloria Velazquez is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Ms. Velazquez has a wide range of experience as a land-use and zoning attorney and is a member of the firm's Government, Environmental and Land Use Team. She focuses her practice in the areas of land acquisition, due diligence, land use and zoning, permitting and government affairs matters.
Ms. Velazquez represents real estate developers, property owners, and private companies before local government agencies to obtain land use plan amendments, rezoning, site plan approvals, platting, variances, and special exceptions. She also handles building permit issues, and code enforcement hearings. Her initial work experience in local government and her in-house development experience with a nationally recognized homebuilder gives her a unique perspective to guide her clients successfully through the entire development process, from conceptual planning and strategy, contract negotiation, real estate due diligence, negotiating and drafting agreements and covenants, entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy. Ms. Velazquez has significant experience with high profile and complex development projects where she routinely engages community stakeholders and manages tasks with architects, traffic engineers, surveyors and other project consultants.
Her major representative projects include residential urban high-rises, residential large-scale suburban communities, mixed-use developments, retail, commercial, institutional, utility, outdoor advertising and rock mining activities. She is well-versed in handling matters involving developments with wetland issues, utility plants, landfills and resource recovery facilities.
Ms. Velazquez has appeared before numerous local government bodies including Miami-Dade County's Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) and other regulatory boards. She served as the Government Affairs Director for the Builders Association of South Florida during the writing of the Florida Building Code in the late 90's, which was as a result of the devastating destruction of Hurricane Andrew. To further complement her practice, Ms. Velazquez was twice appointed by the Governor to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) serving for 8 years.
As part of her government practice, Ms. Velazquez has advised clients during the government procurement process, including due diligence, submittal, and negotiations in Miami-Dade County. Ms. Velazquez has drafted numerous code amendments in various municipal jurisdictions and has extensive knowledge of the Community Development District (CDD) process.
With the perspective of a lifetime resident of Miami-Dade County, Ms. Velazquez has successfully guided clients through all phases of the South Florida development process.
Job Titles:
- School ( Juris Doctor, 1977 )
Ivan Reich is a partner at Nason Yeager and lead of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group. Mr. Reich concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganizations, Commercial Litigation, Lender Liability, Banking, Asset Protection (including Offshore Asset Protection Trusts), Directors and Officers Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Financial Institution Litigation, Internal Corporate Dispute Litigation, Securities Litigation, Debtor-Creditor Relations, Domestic and International Collections, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, and Appellate Law.
Amongst his many bankruptcy representations, Mr. Reich has served as
Mr. Reich is a past President, President Elect and Recording Secretary of the Commercial Law League of America, the nation's oldest and largest creditors rights organizations, where he has also served on its Board of Directors, and as Chair of its Young Members Section, Bankruptcy Section and Southern Region. For years, Mr. Reich has served on the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges' Coordinating and Joint Planning Committee, and spoken at their conferences.
Mr. Reich served as the Chair of the Commercial Litigation Section, and on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and is a member of the Dade County Bar, Broward County Bar, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association, the B'nai Brith Justice Unit, and the American Bar Association.
Reich served as pro bono legal counsel, on the Board of Directors, as Vice President, and as chair of the security committee, for the David Posnack Hebrew Day School, the largest Jewish Day School in Broward County.
Reich is a graduate of the Miramar/Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce's Leadership program and Political Training Institute, and has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the community and the Chamber of Commerce by the Miramar/Pembroke Chamber of Commerce when he received both their annual Pinnacle and Chairperson's Awards.
Jake Schulman is an Attorney at the firm whose commercial and business litigation practice includes:
Jeffrey M. Garber is a shareholder and member of the firm's commercial litigation practice group. Mr. Garber concentrates his practice in the area of commercial and business litigation (in both federal and state courts), with a focus on real estate and corporate litigation. He also handles:
John Flanigan is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Flanigan brings his experience to clients who need assistance in the areas of banking and finance (including public finance) and commercial real estate law. He represents national, state and community financial institutions, developers, purchasers and individuals on the local and national level, often negotiating complex financing for a variety of commercial endeavors.
Along with his passion for the law, his name is synonymous with community service in Palm Beach County. He has served on the board or as chairman for many of the county's most recognizable governmental, Bar, charitable and civic organizations.
When not practicing law or helping the community, Mr. Flanigan is an avocational archaeologist and has surveyed numerous Anasazi sites. He is particularly interested in the Southwestern United States and spent portions of six summers in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico and in the Sedona, Arizona area.
John J. Fumero is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. He has nearly 30 years of experience in a wide-ranging practice in the areas of environmental, land use, land development, administrative, zoning, governmental and civil trial law. Mr. Fumero, formerly General Counsel of the South Florida Water Management District, represents and provides strategic counsel to landowners, developers, industry, agriculture, utilities and local governments throughout Florida. He represents private and public sector clients before local, state and federal agencies and courts. He has extensive experience in all aspects of state and federal regulation, land development, litigation and legislation.
From Washington, D.C. to Tallahassee, Mr. Fumero has had substantial involvement in the development of federal and state legislation and regulations. Named as Florida Trend's Legal Elite, he is a frequent author and lecturer, and one of the authors of the Florida Environmental and Land Use Law Treatise published by The Florida Bar.
Mr. Fumero is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is board certified as a specialist in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice by The Florida Bar and is also a Florida Supreme Court-certified mediator and holds certification in Environmental Negotiation and Policy from Harvard Law School.
Mr. Fumero has extensive experience in Local Government Law, Agency Permitting & Rulemaking, Federal & State Civil & Administrative Litigation, Regulatory Analysis & Strategic Planning, Legislation & Policy Drafting, Issue Monitoring & Research, Lobbying at State & Local Levels, Dispute Resolution & Mediation, Property Rights, Public-Private Partnerships, Public Works Projects, Land Development, Appropriations & Procurement Support, Federal & State Environmental Law, and Marinas & Coastal Development.
John W. Bizanes is an attorney at Nason Yeager. Mr. Bizanes works primarily in the areas of Corporate and Business Transactions. He is dedicated to advising corporate clients in connection with a wide array of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt transactions, corporate restructurings, private equity, venture capital, joint venture and other strategic licensing arrangements including the preparation of development, manufacturing, distribution, supply, reseller and outsource agreements, and cross-border transactions.
Kyle C. Horth is an attorney in the firm's corporate, tax and estate planning departments where he focuses his practice on providing effective counsel to individuals and businesses on a range of corporate, tax and transactional matters, including entity formation and funding, mergers and acquisitions, tax structures and other complex business transactions. Mr. Horth concentrates his trusts and estates practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, federal income, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxation.
Mr. Horth earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida prior to receiving his J.D. and Tax LL.M. from the University of Florida. While in law school, Mr. Horth participated in multiple co-curricular activities and served as the Senior Research Editor for the Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, a member of the UF Tax Moot Court Team and participated in numerous competitions, including the 2014 Albert R. Mugel National Tax Moot Court Competition. Mr. Horth also volunteered his time to make a difference in the Gainesville community by assisting families in preparing and submitting their tax returns through the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs.
In his free time, Mr. Horth enjoys spending time with his friends and family, outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, golfing, physical fitness, and connecting with other young professionals and business leaders in the community.
Job Titles:
- Founder and CEO of Zap Systems
- Principal Corporate
Lawrence Levinson is a multi-disciplinary corporate, M&A, transportation and technology lawyer who utilizes his two systems engineering degrees and industry experience to represent clients in business and technology transactions. At this time, he is admitted only in New York and is available to counsel clients on matters involving New York or federal law.
Mr. Levinson has been the principal corporate lawyer in charge of several billion-dollar acquisitions and mergers of public companies, in which he commanded teams of 50 lawyers and coordinated 20 law firms.
A Northrop Grumman Scholar, he worked on the F-14 and E-2C, and with HNTB Engineers worked on airports, transit, and highways.
He has represented railcar manufacturers on AMTRAK, LIRR and other procurements
Mr. Levinson is the founder and CEO of Zap Systems and authored four U.S. patents covering its advanced vehicle video systems and security technology.
Michael D. Harris is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. His securities practice focuses on representing public companies, providing counsel in the following areas: preparation or review of filings required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; preparation of registration statements; preparation of documentation relating to private placements; counseling management and boards of directors with regard to their responsibilities under the federal securities laws; and review of press releases, investor presentations and other documents provided to the public or private parties relating to the purchase or sale of securities.
In his spare time, Mr. Harris is an avid reader of spy novels and a sports fan whose passion includes annual visits to football games at major colleges throughout the United States.
Job Titles:
- Shareholder
- Member of the Florida Bar
Michael Nullman is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. As a member of the Firm's commercial litigation practice group, Mr. Nullman handles a diverse mix of business disputes and litigation in Florida state and federal courts in connection with real estate and title related litigation; construction defect litigation; contract litigation; landlord/tenant actions; employment/labor disputes (including wrongful termination and enforcement of non compete agreements); condominium and homeowners' association law (including lien foreclosures and general representation); commercial foreclosures; creditors' rights (in and out of bankruptcy); and appellate practice.
Mr. Nullman is a member of the Florida Bar and he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts for each of the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. He is an active member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and regularly sits on its various committees. He is also an active member of the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and has been selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2009 and 2010.
Mr. Nullman is a South Florida native and currently lives with his wife and children in Boynton Beach.
Nathan E. "Nat" Nason is a Shareolder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Nason has practiced complex commercial litigation for over 25 years in South Florida. He has also developed substantial environmental practices. Among others, he has extensively handled matters involving the following areas of law:
Noah B. Tennyson is a shareholder at the Firm whose practice involves commercial and business disputes. He handles matters arising from contract negotiation and interpretation, including those involving interests held in a business, employment matters, condominium and homeowners' association issues, commercial evictions and foreclosures, and other business concerns.
A "Double Gator", Mr. Tennyson achieved Book Awards in Trial Practice and Federal Rules of Evidence while at the University of Florida - Levin College of Law. He was also selected to intern for the Honorable Daniel T.K. Hurley, U.S. District Court Judge, Southern District of Florida.
Mr. Tennyson began his legal career at the Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He prosecuted over one thousand criminal matters, conducted over forty jury trials and twenty-five bench trials, and won numerous convictions against defendants in cases that include Attempted First Degree Murder.
An avid runner, Mr. Tennyson competes in various 5k races in the Palm Beach County area, including the TGi5K SunFest Race and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. If he is not running, Mr. Tennyson might be found performing his repertoire of original songs at a local dive bar or dimly lit club.
Gregory Hyden is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Mr. Hyden works in the litigation practice group primarily in the areas of land-use litigation, governmental litigation, probate litigation, guardianship and family law. Mr. Hyden holds a Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University.
A firm believer in stewardship, Mr. Hyden supports many charitable organizations including the Palm Beach County Guardian Ad Litem Program where he serves as a pro bono Guardian Ad Litem, St. Gregory's Episcopal Church in Boca Raton and is active with the Palm Beach Preservation Board's 1878 series.
Mr. Hyden has published the law review article "Welcome to the Episcopal Church, Now Please Leave: An Analysis of the Supreme Court Approved Methods of Settling Church Property Disputes in the Context of the Episcopal Church and How Courts Erroneously Ignore the Role of the Anglican Community". 44 Williamette L. Rev. 541. Said article has been cited in the Appellant-Petitioner's brief in Huber v. Jackson to the Court of Appeal of California from the Superior Court of Los Angeles as well as other law review journal articles.
Richard H. Levenstein is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. He practices in the area of complex commercial, civil litigation, physician and medical staff representation. Mr. Levenstein represents clients with business disputes, including actions arising from contracts or torts; his practice also has a heavy concentration in representing individual physicians, professional medical practices and the physician leadership of organized medical staffs around the State. He has successfully challenged the policies of major hospitals, and has won several substantial victories that have shaped the law to protect physicians and medical staffs. Mr. Levenstein is a Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. He represents clients in state and federal court, and in administrative proceedings.
Originally from the Bronx, New York, Mr. Levenstein earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1973 from Tulane University in New Orleans, and earned his Juris Doctor in 1976 from Tulane University Law School. He has practiced in the State of Florida since 1977, and has experience both as a sole practitioner and as a partner in several major firms. He practiced in Boca Raton for 18 years, before relocating to Martin County. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Levenstein is the founding President of the Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of Court and former President of the Martin County Bar Association. He has served on several Florida Bar Committees, and serves on the Board of many national organizations including the American Inns of Court Foundation, The Lawyers Committee of the National Center for State Courts and the American Judicature Society. He is deeply committed to educating the public about the importance of a fair and impartial judiciary, and trains lawyers and judges around the Country how to do so, through the Our Courts America initiative.
Mr. Levenstein is also a Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, serves as Adjunct Professor of Healthcare Law at Tulane University Law School and a lecturer at Tulane University Medical School.
Steven Conteaguero is an associate at Nason Yeager. His practice focuses on governmental, real estate and environmental law and associated litigation matters. He is a member of the firm's governmental, environmental and land use law team.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Chairman - Elect of the Environmental
Susan Roeder Martin is a partner at Nason Yeager. She is board certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice by the Florida Bar, and has practiced law for over 35 years, formerly as a Practice Expert Attorney with the South Florida Water Management District and earlier as a corporate attorney and Congressional Lobbyist with Florida Power and Light Company.
Ms. Martin has handled a wide range of environmental issues including permitting and permit challenges, enforcement, mitigation banks, litigation, mediation, congressional lobbying, and appeals. She participated in the drafting and adoption of environmental resource permit rules, including those pertaining to water quality, quantity and mitigation utilized by the Department of Environmental Protection and the state's water management districts in granting environmental resource permits.
Ms. Martin is the chair-elect of the Environmental and Land Use Law Section (ELULS) of the Florida Bar, editor of the ELULS Florida Bar Journal Column, and recently founded the ELULS Resiliency Committee. She is a frequent speaker and author, having authored five articles in the Florida Bar Journal and six published ELULS Treatises. She is a Supreme Court Certified Mediator and a LEED accredited professional. She is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can earn from their peers.
Terry Resk is a shareholder at Nason Yeager. Ms. Resk represents both mortgagors and mortgagees in residential and commercial foreclosures, landlords and tenants in commercial and residential evictions, and both national and closely-held entities involved in disputes ranging from issues such as non-compete enforcement to derivative actions. Her experience also includes the representation of numerous automobile dealerships involved in consumer complaints.
Born in Detroit, Ms. Resk grew up in Palm Beach County and studied ballet, jazz and tap, and continues to dance and perform in community productions. Her love of experiencing other cultures has taken her to such places as Zimbabwe, Bosnia and Peru.