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By Business Observer Staff
May 30, 2012

Kaplan alleges how he was scammed

Sarasota real estate investor Marvin Kaplan has lost about $22 million in what his attorney alleges to be a Ponzi scheme involving Sarasota entrepreneur Larry Starr.

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By Jean Gruss
March 8, 2012

Old School

Ave Maria School of Law draws students from the nation to its Naples campus.

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By Rod Thomson
March 8, 2012

Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Pam Bondi's political desires were minimal three years ago. But now she's ready for a national stage.

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By Mark Gordon
March 8, 2012

Beat the King

A real estate attorney who doubles as an office complex developer takes on the FDIC.

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By Mark Gordon
February 11, 2011

Do The Right Thing

The Gulf Coast's top federal prosecutor combines tough fairness with an intense work ethic. He'll need both talents, considering his territory stretches from Naples to Jacksonville.

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By Carl Cronan
February 11, 2011

Bedside Advocate

Jim Wilkes has a national reputation for fighting nursing homes who favor cash over care. Industry watchers call him a 'holy terror,' though he doesn't care much for the term.

Industries

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By Carl Cronan
October 1, 2010

Wisconsin-based Quarles & Brady is among several firms expanding its practice to Tampa. Opportunities for growth along the Gulf Coast and in Florida are driving the additions, which secure talent that's already here.

Industries

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By Jean Gruss
March 11, 2010

Flat Fee

One law firm in Fort Myers started charging some clients a flat fee instead of billing by the hour. Despite its initial success, the economic downturn has made it a tougher sell.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 11, 2010

Smaller firms grow, too

With its 2006 expansion into Tampa, Shutts Bowen grew by building its new office on the foundation of a 100-year history, and the nearly 200 lawyers already on staff across the state. However, several smaller law firms have found a way to grow as well.

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By Mark Gordon
December 31, 2009

COVER UPDATE: Clawback Continuation

Burton Wiand has a new law firm on his business card. But his focus remains laser-like in trying to recover millions of dollars victims lost in one of the Gulf Coast's biggest-ever alleged Ponzi schemes.

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By Alex Walsh
October 1, 2009

Ruling the Regulators

Merger and acquisition law expert Nat Doliner is taking a national position to help direct the future of financial regulation.

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By Jean Gruss
October 1, 2009

Small estates, big plans for attorneys

Estate-planning attorneys focus on helping affluent people organize their finances before they die. A Fort Myers law firm has launched a program to help middle-income families with the same kinds of issues.

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By Mark Gordon
October 1, 2009

Your Money Back

The role of court-appointed receiver in an investment scam case — such as an alleged $400 million Gulf Coast-centered fraud — is one part Sherlock Holmes and one part Robin Hood. Burton Wiand plays both roles.

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By Kurt Schultheis
August 10, 2009

Colony president responds to ruling

For Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Chairman Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber and President and General Manager Katie Moulton, a federal bankruptcy judge's rulings Friday contained victory and defeat.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

Correction, apology to Clyde H. Wilson Jr.

In March 2006, the Gulf Coast Business Review, in an article entitled, “A Family Divided,” reported on an estate dispute between prominent Sarasota attorney Clyde H. Wilson Jr. and his sister, Paula Wilson and her son, John Chapman.

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Kaplan alleges how he was scammed

Old School

Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Beat the King

Do The Right Thing

Bedside Advocate

Open for Law

Flat Fee

Smaller firms grow, too

COVER UPDATE: Clawback Continuation

Ruling the Regulators

Small estates, big plans for attorneys

Your Money Back

Colony president responds to ruling

Correction, apology to Clyde H. Wilson Jr.

National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland

AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

7 in region make Forbes’ Best Large Employers list

Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

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