Williams Parker, Sarasota’ s largest law firm, is proud to announce the elevation of Kyle D. Elliott and Christopher M. Nigro to partner, effective July 1, 2025. Williams Parker is also pleased to announce that Michael J. Wilson, president of Williams Parker, has been appointed 2025-2026 chair-elect of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar. He will assume the role of chair on July 1, 2026.
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Local attorney Jodi Ruberg has joined a top Florida law firm as part of its strategic expansion into Sarasota. She has begun her practice at Trenam Law, a 90-person law firm with deep regional roots, having been founded in Tampa 55 years ago. She joins as a shareholder in the renowned firm and builds on its commitment to expanding its newly opened Sarasota office, announced in June 2024. The Lemon Bay High graduate is renowned in her own right as a Florida Super Lawyer with a broad practice serving the booming local business community.
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Dickinson & Gibbons, P. A., is pleased to announce attorney selections as Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Rising Stars for 2025. Partners Deborah J. Blue, Gary H. Larsen, and Jeffrey D. Peairs have been named Super Lawyers and Jesse R. Butler has been designated a Florida Rising Star.
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