On October 25, Shutts & Bowen and Miami Partner Diamela del Castillo-Payet were honored by the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) at its 15th Annual Corporate Luncheon, which celebrates the business community’s vital role in ...

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 14th consecutive year, collaboratively announced the release of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings, naming Shutts & Bowen LLP to the 2024 list. The firm is ...

On Friday, October 27, Shutts & Bowen LLP participated as a Visionary Partner for Carrfour Supportive Housing’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, honoring Carrfour’s Champions through the decades. During the event, Miami ...

Ella Shenhav, a partner is Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, recently moderated the Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial and Litigation Section’s Judicial Lunch Panel.

Shutts & Bowen LLP was recently recognized among the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2023 “Largest Law Firms in Florida” list, ranking among national and international firms in the top ten.

Deedee Bitran, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Fort Lauderdale office, was recently a featured panelist during a breast cancer awareness event put on by the Miami Cancer Institute and Yodeah, as well as breast oncology surgeon ...

West Palm Beach partner Elizabeth Jones, a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, has joined the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s Women Build 2024 Committee.

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (the “PUMP Act”), effective April 2023, amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a location for employees to express breast ...

Erik Szabo, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, was recently a featured speaker at the Florida Apartment Association’s Inspire 2023 Conference and Trade Show.

Fort Lauderdale attorney Janeil Morgan attended the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) Trial Academy, an intense week-long course consisting of drafting direct examinations, cross-examinations, motions, and ...

On Thursday, September 28, Tampa partner James Terpening presented before in-house counsel members of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)’s Real Estate Network (REN). Jimmy, who is Florida Bar Board Certified in ...

Michelle Hendler, a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, was recently a featured speaker at the 2023 Trigild Conference.

On October 3, Miami Insurance partner Jake Monk gave two presentations at the International Claim Association’s Annual Education Conference in Marco Island, Florida.

Ryan Reinert, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently invited to serve on the Advisory Board for the 2024 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar.

Shutts & Bowen LLP, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce that Alexander I. Tachmes, a Partner in the Miami office and Chair of the Land Use Practice Group, recently hosted a Lunch & Learn program at the firm for 20 J.D ...

Deedee Bitran, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Fort Lauderdale office, was recently a panelist at Florida International University’s Diversity and Intersectionality Panel, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Susan Spurgeon, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, was recently a speaker at the University of Miami School of Law’s 48th Institute on Condominium and Cluster Development. 

Tampa, FL – Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Amanda B. Buffinton has been named Managing Partner of the firm’s Tampa office.  Shutts & Bowen is a full-service business law firm with approximately 270 lawyers and with ...

Jennifer Slone Tobin, a partner in Shutts & Bowen’s Orlando office and member of the firm’s Executive Committee, was recently named to the Board of Directors of Edible Education Experience.

West Palm Beach partner Harvey E. Oyer III received a warm thank you at the annual gala of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. The 40th annual event took place at The Breakers in Palm Beach on September 9.

The Jesta Group recently announced the development of a multi-family residential building and high-end restaurant where the Clevelander South Beach and Essex House hotels currently reside. 

Orlando partner Derrick Valkenburg was recently elected as Board Treasurer of Junior Achievement of Central Florida.

Palm Beach Illustrated has published the 2023 list of “Top Lawyers” in Palm Beach County. The magazine partnered with the Professional Research Services to survey licensed Palm Beach County attorneys about who they would ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office has once again been ranked among the top Central Florida law firms in the Orlando Business Journal’s 2023 lists, with recognition in both “Central Florida’s Largest Litigation Law ...

The Miami Daily Business Review recently reported that while the trend of commercial real estate spaces being converted to residential spaces has yet to hit Florida, the need for affordable housing is increasing. 

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Orlando partner Brett Renton was recently appointed as a 2023 member of the Board of Directors for the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida.

Shutts & Bowen LLP, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce that Alexander I. Tachmes, a Partner in the Miami office and Chair of the Land Use Practice Group, will join the faculty of the LL.M. Real Property Development ...

Brett Renton, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, recently participated on a legal hot topics panel during the 54th Florida Airports Council (FAC) Annual Conference & Exposition.

Fort Lauderdale partner Jamie Wasserman, a member of Shutts & Bowen’s Business Litigation Practice Group, has been elected as Chair-Elect of Leadership

In an article titled “The Range of International Disputes Being Resolved in Miami Is Expanding,” Shutts Miami Partner Aleksey Shtivelman discusses the rise in cross-border disputes.

Derrick Valkenburg , a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, was a featured speaker for the Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors presentation to the Contractors HR Peer Group on August 15, 2023.

Eric Adams, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, recently spoke with the Tampa Bay Business Journal regarding the recent flood of lawsuits putting a strain on Florida’s insurance industry, as carriers wrestle with ...

Shutts & Bowen is proud to announce 138 attorneys were recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.

Cameron Parks, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will give an intellectual property law presentation during the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalist’s (AADEJ) annual meeting, on October 5 ...

Carrie Williams, a student at the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, joined Shutts in the Orlando office as a participant of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)’s 1L Scholar Program. Carrie is ...

Jack Whelan, a Jacksonville office Summer Associate, joined Shutts from the Stetson University College of Law. Jack is an Associate Member of the Stetson Law Review, a member of the Trial Team and Finance Chair of the SBA.

In a recent article by Business Today, West Palm Beach partner Joseph Bain and Tampa partner Woodrow “Woody” Pollack were listed among the "Top 10 Intellectual Property Lawyers Impacting Florida’s Legal Scene in 2023."

Under the new law, the enforcement of an ordinance is automatically suspended if a plaintiff sues to invalidate the ordinance, requests suspension in the complaint and alleges that the ordinance is invalid due to preemption under ...

Kimberly M. Taulbee joined Shutts’ Tampa office for the summer from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.  Kimberly is Treasurer of the Christian Legal Society and the Florida Bar RPPTL Liaison for the Real Estate Law ...

Keegan D. Stinnett, an Orlando office Summer Associate, joined Shutts from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Keegan is a Governor’s Scholarship Recipient and has received the CALI Book Award in Transactional ...

Woodrow “Woody” H. Pollack, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, will participate as a panelist presenter during the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar’s Annual Labor Day Retreat.

Noah M. Rust joined Shutts from the University of Miami School of Law and participated in the program from the firm’s Jacksonville office.

Miami partner Peggy Rolando was recognized as a Thought Leader in the 2023 Edition of Who’s Who Legal for her work in Real Estate Law.

Leila S. Oberschall joined Shutts’ Sarasota office for the summer.

Sydney Q. Moran joined Shutts’ Jacksonville office from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Miami partner Patrick Lannon, a member of the firm’s Private Client Services Practice Group, will be a speaker for The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar’s 41st Annual Attorney/Trust Officer ...

Elyse D. Jackson-Wu, a student at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, joined Shutts in the Miami office as a participant of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)’s 1L Scholar Program.