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Kramer assists individuals and businesses with contract disputes , class action lawsuits , appeals and other complex litigation . Loiacono ’ s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions , private equity , joint ventures and other general corporate matters .
Phelps is pleased to announce the election of its newest partners . Raquel Ramirez Jefferson , the newest partner from Tampa , helps clients navigate complex legal disputes across federal and state courts and in administrative proceedings .
Hill Ward Henderson is pleased to announce that three attorneys ,
David Keel , Matthew Lastinger , and Allison Stevenson have been elected as shareholders . Keel ’ s practice involves representing the construction industry , including owners , developers , contractors , subcontractors and design professionals in litigation and transactional matters . Lastinger ’ s practice focuses on assisting clients with complex business transactions , commercial contracts , and general corporate advice . Stevenson devotes her practice to working with product manufacturers and retailers to ensure they are protected against claims for personal injury , wrongful death , false or unfair marketing , and trade libel .
Congratulations to William Mitchell , who has joined Gordon
Rees Scully Mansukahni as of Counsel , where he will continue to litigate a wide variety of insurance defense cases throughout Florida .
Brannock Berman & Seider congratulates Phil Padovano , who has been invited to join the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers , the most exclusive group of appellate attorneys in the United States .
Congratulations to Craig E . Rothburd , P . A ., which has received the 2025 Law Firm Commendation from Chief Justice Carlos g . Muñiz at the annual Pro Bono Awards ceremony in January at the Supreme Court of Florida . The commendation
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