Prominent law firm names new president

SARASOTA — Williams Parker, the oldest independent law firm in Sarasota, named trust and estate attorney Ric Gregoria president.

Gregoria succeeds William Seider, who has been the firm's president for the past nine years, according to a release. The transition is part of the firm's long-term succession plan, the statement adds.

“Ric has long been one of the area's most respected trust and estate attorneys and has served on our management committee for 10 years,” says Seider. “He has a keen legal mind. He's intelligent, diligent and passionate about serving the community. The same traits that make Ric such an outstanding lawyer will make him an exceptional president.”