Law

By Louis Llovio
July 29, 2022

Prosecutors and investigators in Florida take on COVID fraud

With trillions of dollars handed out during the pandemic, the opportunity for fraud was ripe. Now federal prosecutors locally are going after the criminals — and the stolen funds.

By Brian Hartz
July 28, 2022

Defense attorneys push back at PPP fraud allegations

Lawyers say banks bear at least some responsibility for rampant PPP fraud — but doubt government will take action.

By Business Observer Staff
July 27, 2022

Tampa law firm welcomes new partner

Brandon Szymula, who specializes in representing health care providers, has joined Hall Booth Smith.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
July 21, 2022

Tampa firm adds shareholder, three associates to business law practice groups

K. Clayton Bricklemyer, Steven Cline, Quinn Cockrell and Angelica Piñeiro have joined Hill Ward Henderson.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2022

Civil litigation defense firm adds partner at Tampa office

Veteran attorney Charles Reynolds, formerly of Trenam Law, has joined Tyson & Mendes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
May 10, 2022

Real estate attorney elevated to partner at Sarasota law firm

Nicole Christie’s promotion at Williams Parker takes effect July 1.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
May 4, 2022

Tampa law firm names new leaders of appellate division

Holland & Knight partners Amit Agarwal and Stacy Blank will head up the 50-attorney team.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
April 1, 2022

New Sarasota-based law firm president outlines ambitious goals

Painted as a calm, reliable leader, Telese Zuberer steps into the president role at Icard Merrill with ease.

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Balancing act: Young lawyer wants to change the industry's workaholic culture

Anisha Patel, an associate at Hill Ward Henderson who specializes in commercial litigation, was recently elected president of the Florida Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division.

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Competitive fires flare up over alleged poaching of doctors, patients

A pair of Tampa Bay area health care firms fought a years-long legal battle over noncompete agreements. The result, beyond a $3.3 million payout, can teach employers valuable lessons.

By Business Observer Staff
February 15, 2022

Atlanta law firm adds two partners to Tampa team

Four attorneys — two partners, an associate and an of counsel member — have joined the Tampa office of Hall Booth Smith, an Atlanta-based law firm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
February 10, 2022

National top 100 law firm names new partner at local office

David Slenn worked at Akerman nine years ago.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
October 15, 2021

Local law firms get creative in recruitment

The current hiring environment for law firms, like in most industries, is complicated. A few firms have found new ways to move head, while keeping some features that work.