Law360 recently reported that a Florida federal jury exonerated Shutts & Bowen client, Green Shades Software Inc.,of accusations that it infringed a pair of patents, additionally finding that the patent claims were never valid.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Sarah Donini Rodriguez, Damien Reynolds and Jodi-Ann Tillman have been selected to represent the firm in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)’s 2023 programs.

Tallahassee Managing Partner Benjamin Gibson has been elected as an officer of the Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA).

On February 16, Miami partner Gary Cohen, a member of the firm’s Tax and International Law Practice Group, participated on a panel discussing Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) presented by LeadingAge Florida.

On Thursday, February 23, West Palm Beach partner Patricia A. Leonard served as a panelist for the seminar “Advancing Diversity, Inclusion and Equity within the Legal Community."

Shutts & Bowen LLP announced the launch of the firm’s Land Use Practice Group, which will provide real estate developers and investors with representation in the fields of land use, zoning, and local government ...

Miami attorney Tarmo Jõeveer, a member of the firm’s International Dispute Resolution Practice Group, has been included in the University of Miami’s School of Law Magazine as a part of their “Ten to Watch,” a group of ...

Brendan Aloysius Barry, a partner in Shutts & Bowen’s Fort Lauderdale office, was unanimously elected President of the Board of Directors of Fish Florida during the organization’s January 2023 Board of Directors Meeting held ...

In September of 2022, Republican congressional candidate Scotty Moore was invited to a scheduled debate against his opponent Democrat U.S. Representative Darren Soto at WESH-2 television studios in Winter Park, Fla.

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Orlando partner Scott Glass presented a 90-minute primer on Land Use Law as part of an all-day training session for county and municipal planning commissioners, elected officials, local government ...

Tampa partner Amanda Buffinton, who is a member of the firm’s Construction Practice Group, presented at the 2023 Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) Construction Conference, which took place on February 7 ...

The January/February 2023 issue of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Lawyer Magazine features an article written by Ella Shenhav and Michael Silver, business litigation partners in Shutts & Bowen’s Tampa office.

Shutts & Bowen, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce that James C. Gavigan, Jr. has joined its West Palm Beach office as a partner in the Land Use and Zoning Group. 

Benjamin Sorrell, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Sarasota office, was recently named Chair Elect of the Board of Directors for Gulfcoast Legal Services.

Shutts & Bowen is pleased to announce that Tallahassee Partner Daniel E. Nordby has been named Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group.

Shutts & Bowen LLP announced today the elevation of six new partners, effective January 1, 2023.

Miami Managing partner John Meagher was recently quoted in an article entitled “Florida Supreme Court Ruling Guts the Impact of Punitive Damages,” published by the Daily Business Review.

Bowman Brown, Chairman of Shutts & Bowen’s Executive Committee and a member of the firm’s Financial Services practice group, has been listed among this year’s most powerful players.

Miami partner Patrick Lannon, a member of Shutts & Bowen’s Private Client Services practice group, presented to the New Tax Lawyers Committee of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar during their Miami Tax Lunch, held Thursday ...

Benjamin Sorrell, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Sarasota office, will speak during the “Post Occupancy: What is it and Should a Buyer Allow It?” panel on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM.

Shutts & Bowen, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce that Scott A. Marcus and Philip C. Rosen have joined its Fort Lauderdale office as partners in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Tampa partner Woodrow “Woody” Pollack, has been recognized in TAMPA Magazine’s 2023 Top Lawyers List.

Shutts & Bowen LLP, a full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce that Tala A. Woods has joined its Jacksonville office as a partner in its Government Law/Public Finance practice group. 

Sarasota partner John Patterson was recently appointed Chair-Elect of the Innocence Project of Florida, a term he will serve for the next two years.

Shutts & Bowen announced today that Ben Gibson, a senior member of the firm’s Governmental Law Practice Group, has been appointed Managing Partner of the Tallahassee office. Gibson succeeds Jason Gonzalez who departed the firm ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office has once again been featured among the Orlando Business Journal’s rankings of Central Florida’s largest law firms.

West Palm Beach partner Arthur J. Menor was recently featured in “Conversations with the Council,” published by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County.

Fort Lauderdale attorney Jodi-Ann Tillman was selected for inclusion on the 2022 Lawyers of Color Hot List. The Hot List recognizes junior- and mid-level attorneys who exemplify integrity, high achievement, leadership, and a ...

Erik Hanson, an attorney in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Sarasota office, was recently installed as the 2023 Chair of the Board of Directors for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance (LWRBA).

Erik Szabo, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will give a special presentation, entitled “Complying with Florida’s Construction Lien Law,” to the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Developers ...

Ryan Reinert, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Tampa office, recently spoke with the Tampa Bay Times about the present financial indicators among businesses, which may point to signs of a recession in 2023.

https://www.shutts.com/professionals-Paul-A-HechenbergerPaul A. Hechenberger has rejoined Shutts & Bowen LLP as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group in the firm’s Miami office. Hechenberger, who previously ...

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that appellate attorney Elise Engle was appointed to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit’s Judicial Nominating Commission, by Governor DeSantis on December 12, 2022.

Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office has once again been featured among the Orlando Business Journal’s rankings of Central Florida law firms, with recognition in the publication’s 2022 “Labor & Employment Law Firms” ...

On December 3, Fort Lauderdale attorney Deedee Bitran was the Featured Speaker for Sharsheret’s Annual Gala.

Derrick Valkenburg, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will be a featured speaker for the Central Florida Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors 4th Annual NEXGEN Leadership Training Program on January 19 ...

West Palm Beach Managing Partner Arthur J. Menor has been named to the 2022-2023 Palm Beach 100, Palm Beach Illustrated’s list of the most influential and inspiring business leaders in Palm Beach County.

On Wednesday, January 11, West Palm Beach partner and Business Development Board of Palm Beach County Chair Harvey E. Oyer III will moderate the BDB’s “Wall Street South” panel, a BDB Upper-Level Breakfast.

On December 14, 2022, West Palm Beach partner Cassandra Jelincic will co-host a webinar for The Florida Bar Elder Law Section.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Erik F. Szabo was recently sworn-in for his sixth year as an Associate Director of the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Board of Directors. The Installation & Yearly ...

Tampa partner Ella Shenhav and Orlando attorney B. Travis Brown authored an article in the Orlando Business Journal, discussing a recent amendment to federal data protection laws which could mean heightened requirements for some ...

On November 18, West Palm Beach attorney Devon Woolard served as a panelist for the 2022 Palm Beach County Bar Association Business Litigation CLE Seminar titled “How to Approach the New Corporate Representative Process.”

West Palm Beach partner, Harvey Oyer, was re-elected as Chairman of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County during their 39th Annual Gala event held on September 17 at the Breakers in Palm Beach.  

The implosion of FTX, a cryptocurrency trading platform, is leading to increased demand for lawyers with financial services regulatory and creditors’ rights expertise, as Miami partner Greta Trotman recently commented in an ...

Jason Gonzalez, Chairman of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Appellate Practice Group and Managing Partner of the Tallahassee office, recently announced the formation of the “Council of General Counsels” at the Florida Chamber of ...

Lee Mackson, a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, was recently a featured speaker at the 2022 Trigild Conference.

Law.com reports that even after a marketwide decline, South Florida’s economy is becoming particularly more attractive for M&A work as industries – especially real estate – continue booming.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is proud to announce its selection as a ‘Best Of’ award winner in the Real Estate and Labor and Employment category by the Daily Business Review.