Miami partner Frank Zacherl was recently a featured speaker on an AM Best podcast titled “Coronavirus Impact on Claims and Litigation.” Frank discussed the potential impact on claims, the economy and legal practices.

The South Florida Legal Guide has published their annual list of Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers in the region. Attorneys included as Top Lawyers are nominated by their peers, have extensive experience and a distinguished record of ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP Orlando partner, Paul J. Scheck, recently participated in a webinar hosted by Turnaround Management Association, titled “What Businesses and Lenders Need to Know in the Covid-19 Era.”

On Thursday, April 9, Miami partner Tiffany Comprés will be a featured panelist for the Florida Bar International Law Section CLE Webinar titled “Surviving the Epidemic of Force Majeure Claims in International Contracts.” ...

In recent years, South Florida has seen a steady increase in the number of wealth management, private equity, real estate investment and other financial firms relocating from the Northeast and Midwest. According to the South ...

On Tuesday, April 7, Miami partner Alexander Tachmes and Orlando partner Mary Ruth Houston hosted a webinar titled “State of the Hospitality Industry Amid COVID-19.” The presentation provided an update on government relief ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Orlando Partner Eric C. Reed has been appointed as Second Vice-Chair to the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF).

Paul J. Scheck, a Labor & Employment partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, was recently featured in “Florida’s unemployment benefits: We answer your questions,” a question-and-answer article by the Tampa Bay ...

Adam S. Woodruff and Timothy D. Woodward, partners in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, discussed key takeaways of federal funding under the CARES Act, as well as best practices for applying and preparing for such relief, in an ...

Sarasota partner Charla Burchett and her team recently rolled out a cart full of legal documents for a client to sign through the car window. This is just one of the many examples of how attorneys have had to shift their service models ...

On March 27, the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section’s Landlord-Tenant Committee hosted a telephonic panel discussion on commercial lease issues related to COVID-19.

In an article published by The American Lawyer, leaders of firms who serve mid-market businesses said that while larger transactions have slowed amid coronavirus concerns, smaller deals are still moving forward, with clients ...

John H. Dannecker, a partner out of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, recently commented on the impact of Stay-at-Home Orders in Orange and Osceola counties to Central Florida’s construction industry, in an article by the ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP attorneys recently represented Southern Marinas Holdings, LLC (“Southern Marinas”) in its acquisition of three premier Florida properties, in a transaction totaling more than $50 million.

The pandemic currently threatening the nation has precipitated a financial crisis in addition to the health crisis currently underway. The closure of non-essential businesses and events, stay-at-home orders and social ...

As law firms and attorneys shift to remote work to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, courts are emphasizing the use of electronic technology to conduct legal proceedings whenever possible.

In an article published by Law360, Miami partners John Meagher and Alexander Tachmes commented on how hotels are mitigating the massive losses they are facing in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

As trial attorneys with more than 40 years of combined high-stakes litigation trial experience, we provide 5 simple tips on how to effectively manage crises through a trial lawyer’s eyes.

As America has increasingly become a nation of renters, and not homeowners, the rental housing industry has acknowledged and responded to the unsettling spread of COVID-19.

Bowman Brown, Chairman of Shutts & Bowen’s Executive Committee and Practice Group Leader of its Financial Services Practice Group, was quoted in two articles MiamiToday which discuss the current financial market.

In an article titled “Teaching Doctors to be Government Contractors: The New Reality at Public Hospitals,” Fort Lauderdale partner Andrew Schwartz shares his opinion on the challenges doctors doing business with public ...

Bowman Brown, Chairman of Shutts & Bowen’s Executive Committee and Practice Group Leader of its Financial Services Practice Group, was quoted in MiamiToday in an article titled “Fed’s Surprise Interest Rate Slash Gives ...

E. Zachary Rans, Managing Partner of the Shutts & Bowen LLP Sarasota office, was recently quoted by American Healthcare Leader Magazine, in support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s community involvement and the efforts ...

At Shutts & Bowen, the health and well-being of our attorneys, staff, clients, community partners and their families is our paramount concern. We, along with much of the world, are closely monitoring the international impact of ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP Tampa partner Olga M. Pina was recently interviewed by both WTVT Tampa Bay Fox 13 and the Tampa Bay Times regarding the impact of coronavirus on production and trade.

On March 4, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a Florida federal judge’s construction of a key term in an automated eye examination patent—resulting in a consent judgment of non-infringement for ...

The article includes comments from Tampa Managing Partner, R. Alan Higbee, on the firm’s continued success and growth in the Tampa Bay market and its success in diversity and generational communication, as well as comments from ...

Miami partner Tiffany N. Comprés was recently featured in Fresh Plaza in an article titled “PACA vs CISG: Which Prevails, Domestic or International Law?” Tiffany comments that “the CISG and PACA diverge in ways that ...

On Monday, March 2, West Palm Beach partner Harvey Oyer participated in the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. Harvey, a celebrated author and historian, presented “The Adventures of Charlie ...

The article, titled “The Year of the Woman…President,” features question and answer spotlights from the recent women presidents of the Federal Bar Association’s Orlando Chapter (FBA Orlando).

Miranda Lundeen Soto, a partner with the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen, served as a speaker at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel’s (FDCC) Inaugural Public Speaking Conference in Scottsdale on Tuesday, March 3, the ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Sarasota Partner Charla M. Burchett was recently appointed as a 2020 Board Member of the Tiger Bay Club of Sarasota.

Tampa attorneys and staff participated in the 5K race and served up a themed dish to the more than 400 attendees at the Judicial Food Festival, which featured a cook-off among law firms, judges, and other organizations, as well as a ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP Orlando partner, Erik F. Szabo, taught multiple sessions at the Florida Swimming Pool Association’s 2020 “Everything Under the Sun” Expo from February 14- 15, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Shutts & Bowen LLP today announced the addition of James Eaglesham as the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A financial executive with nearly 20 years of experience across multiple industries, he will be responsible for ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP was pleased to sponsor the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association’s 2nd Annual Broken Bench and Busted Clay Charity Sporting Clays Tournament on February 7. Tampa partner Ryan C. Reinert, a board member of and ...

Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce that attorneys Manuel Negron and Hillary J. Thompson have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2020 class of Fellows and Pathfinders, respectively.

Miami partner Rachel LaMontagne was a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Medicare Secondary Payer Masterclass that was held at the One Ocean Resort in Jacksonville on February 3.

Shutts & Bowen LLP Orlando partner, Paul J. Scheck, facilitated and moderated the ninth annual Teachers’ Law Symposium, hosted by The Florida Bar’s Trial Lawyers Section at the Tampa Convention Center on January 23 and 24, 2020 ...

Miami Dade College will honor distinguished alumni in their 18th Annual MDC Alumni Hall of Fame event. Among this year’s class of high achievers is Miami partner Michael Lozoff.

After last year’s Spring Break, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber is proposing an ordinance to cease the sale and service of alcohol after 2:00 am for 17 days in March in South Beach’s Mixed Use Entertainment District (MXE) and a little ...

Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce that partners Joseph M. Goldstein, John E. Meagher and Arthur J. Menor have been selected as part of the South Florida Business Journal’s 2020 Power Leaders 250.

Miami partners Bryan Wells and Kimberly Prior were recently quoted in Miami Today on legislation that could significantly impact the financial community.

West Palm Beach partner Matthew Sackel was recently appointed to the board of 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

Shutts & Bowen LLP Orlando was proud to participate as the presenting sponsor of the “7th Annual Fire in the Park Chili Cook Off For A Cure” fundraiser on January 25th, 2020, which focused on raising money for pediatric oncology ...

Fort Lauderdale associate Deedee Bitran recently participated as a panelist on the Power House Women in the Law event at FIU College of Law. The event was moderated by incoming Shutts summer associate, Devon Hoffman (2L), and ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP announced today that seven attorneys at the firm have been elevated to partnership, effective January 1, 2020.

Shutts & Bowen LLP Tallahassee partner Daniel E. Nordby transmitted the list of Florida Supreme Court nominees for consideration by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 23, 2020.

Shutts & Bowen LLP Tampa Partner, Olga M. Pina, was recently reappointed to the Central – North Florida District Export Council (DEC) by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that the Orlando office has been included among the top five Central Florida Law Firms in the Orlando Business Journal’s latest rankings list.