Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that four partners have recently been named to the 2025 NOTABLE Managing Partners list by Florida Trend.
Among the 134 individuals honored on this year’s list are:
- Sidney Calloway, Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner – NOTABLE profile
- John Meagher, Miami Managing Partner – NOTABLE profile
- Daniel O’Keefe, Orlando Co-Managing Partner – NOTABLE profile
- E. Zachary Rans, Sarasota Managing Partner – NOTABLE profile
According to the publication, all statewide honorees are distinct in their dedication as leaders in law who also exhibit cause and commitment to rule. The honorees are recognized for their commitments to making lasting differences, both in their offices and throughout their communities.
To view the full list of NOTABLE Managing Partners, please click here.
About John Meagher
John E. Meagher is the Managing Partner of the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP and Chair of the Insurance Practice Group. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated trial lawyer, John has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America® in insurance law and been named a “Top Lawyer” by South Florida Legal Guide. John primarily represents insurance companies and third-party administrators in trial and appellate actions throughout the state and federal court systems. John also is an active commercial litigator.
About Sidney Calloway
Sidney C. Calloway, Esquire is Managing Partner of the Fort Lauderdale office of Shutts & Bowen LLP and Co-Chair of the Government Law Practice Group. A longtime Martindale-Hubbell AV®-rated lawyer, Sidney is a Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXX member and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law, a distinction accorded to less than 2% of Florida's lawyers. His practice includes complex, high-exposure commercial litigation, land use and zoning, local government law, corporate and public sector governmental affairs, governance, enterprise risk management and eminent domain law. Sidney is the Past Chair of the Urban League of Broward County and currently serves as a member of the Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax Appointing Authority of Broward County.
About Daniel O’Keefe
Daniel O'Keefe is Co-Managing Partner of the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Daniel handles real estate and land use issues, from negotiating loans and government approvals to dealing with regulatory agencies and obtaining development approvals for builders and developers. Daniel assists developers, investors and home builders with local and national large-scale projects. Daniel is a former banker and represents financial institutions in loan transactions as well as work out and restructuring transactions.
About E. Zachary Rans
Zachary Rans is the Managing Partner in the Sarasota office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. Zach has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list since 2013 and has over 25 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in matters involving construction projects and the acquisition, development, leasing, and disposition of real estate. He routinely handles matters involving: project development, including the preparation and negotiation of design, construction and other related agreements; real estate purchases and sales; commercial leasing; title insurance; real estate financing and construction financing; and, preparation and negotiation of various other agreements for commercial transactions.