Akerman Lawyers Recognized in Florida by Super Lawyers

A recent issue of Super Lawyers Magazine highlighted the accomplishments of over 60 Akerman lawyers, recognizing them as some of the top practitioners in Florida. Super Lawyers, a publication by Thompson Reuters, identifies exceptional attorneys across more than 70 specialties based on their level of peer recognition and professional success. The selection process involves thorough research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Two notable lawyers, Silvia Alderman and Arlene Kline, were included in the “Top 50: 2025 Women Florida Super Lawyers” list. Another lawyer, David Ackerman, was featured in the “Top 100: 2026 Florida Super Lawyers” list. These designations were awarded to attorneys who excelled in various aspects of their profession based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievements.

The complete list of honored Akerman lawyers can be found below:

– David P. Ackerman, Business Litigation
– Silvia M. Alderman, Environmental, Land Use & Zoning
– Jacqueline M. Arango, Business Litigation
– Jonathan L. Awner, Mergers & Acquisitions
– Irene A. Bassel Frick, Business Litigation
– Stacy E. Bercun Bohm, Construction Litigation
– Eyal Berger, Creditor Debtor Rights
– Gerald B. Cope, Jr., Appellate
– Kirk S. Davis, Healthcare
– Diane G. DeWolf, Appellate
– John L. Dicks II, Business Litigation
– Martin R. Dix, Healthcare
– Christopher S. Duke, Employment & Labor
– Alejandro J. Fernandez, Intellectual Property
– Kristen M. Fiore, Appellate
– Christian P. George, Business Litigation
– Michael I. Goldberg, Bankruptcy: Business
– Eric A. Gordon, Employment & Labor
– Andrea S. Hartley, Bankruptcy: Business
– William P. Heller, Business Litigation
– Elizabeth Hughes, Estate and Trusts Litigation
– Daniel Jacobson, Business/Corporate
– D. David Keller, Professional Liability, Civil Litigation
– Neisen O. Kasdin, Land Use/Zoning
– Arlene K. Kline, Employment & Labor
– Cindy A. Laquidara, State/Local/Muni
– Jason Margolin, Business Litigation
– D. Brett Marks, Bankruptcy: Business
– Michael C. Marsh, Business Litigation
– Richard C. Milstein, Estate and Trusts Litigation
– Jason S. Oletsky, Business Litigation
– David Evan Otero, Bankruptcy: Business
– Eric D. Rapkin, Real Estate
– Jose R. Riguera, Business Litigation
– Raymond Robin, Business Litigation, Professional Liability
– Lawrence P. Rochefort, Business Litigation
– Scott T. Silverman, Employment & Labor
– Grasford W. Smith, Jr., Business Litigation
– Glen A. Stankee, Tax
– Leslie Miller Tomczak, Construction Litigation
– Steven R. Wirth, Bankruptcy: Business
– Melissa Zinkil, Employment & Labor

The Rising Stars for 2025 recognized the following Akerman lawyers:

– Ian Bacheikov, Land Use/Zoning
– Eric D. Coleman, Business Litigation
– Gregory S. DeMeuse, Real Estate
– Erica Gomer, Business Litigation
– Howard “Jay” Harrington, Business Litigation
– Michelle Hogan, Business Litigation
– Tara A. Jackson, Securities and Corporate Finance
– Reginald E. Janvier, Securities Litigation
– Donnie M. King, Business Litigation
– Amanda Klopp, Bankruptcy: Business
– Mario Marin, Business Litigation
– Genesis Martinez, General Litigation
– Neema Monfared, General Litigation
– Gregg Moran, Employment & Labor
– Paige S. Newman, Employment & Labor
– Jeffrey Pertnoy, Class Action
– Leah Saiontz, Business Litigation
– Daniel Andres Silva, Mergers & Acquisitions
– Cecilia Torres-Toledo, Real Estate
– Nikolas Volosin, Business Litigation
– Kenway Wong, Business Litigation

This recognition of Akerman lawyers in Super Lawyers Magazine signifies the firm’s commitment to excellence and dedication to providing clients with top-tier legal services. With numerous lawyers recognized in various fields, Akerman continues to demonstrate leadership and expertise in the legal industry.