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WHY TMS? HERE’S ONE RE A SON: IT ’S RE VOLUTIONIZING TRE ATMENT FOR SE VERE DEPRESSION NORMAL BRAIN
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER It’s been in talks for years … but when news officially broke that the Tampa Bay Rays are planning to move across the bridge from St. Pete to Tampa, we admit: We got a little excited. OK, a lot excited. Not only because a move to Ybor City puts one of our favorite local teams just a streetcar ride away from our downtown office, but because we know what kind of shapeshifting impact a major sports stadium can have on the heart of a city. That’s why in this issue’s cover story, we’re stepping up to the plate to dissect this transition in more detail. We begin by exploring our city’s storied past with baseball, and why the Tampa Bay Rays 2020 group (Stu Sternberg, Ron Christaldi, Chuck Sykes, Ken Hagan and Mayor Bob Buckhorn) believe that Tampa, and Ybor specifically, is the right home for the Rays. Our cover story also outlines the next steps for making the move a reality — if you live downtown or you’re wondering how this transition might impact you, you won’t want to miss it. Beyond baseball, this issue also features our Top Lawyers list, a roundup of legal experts voted on by their peers. Here’s how it works: We sent a survey to all the attorneys in Tampa Bay asking them to vote for their choice of top lawyer in 77 different practice areas. We tallied up the results and you can find them on page 63. In addition to the peer-voted list, we’ve also compiled a section of Attorney Profiles, starting on page 70. This issue also includes something new: the 2018 Cosmetic Procedures Guide (page 42). As more and more people opt for surgery and/or minimally invasive procedures for anti-aging, weight loss and more, it has never been more important to do your research before choosing the best procedure and provider for you. This guide puts a spotlight on the top medical professionals in our area, the latest advances and procedures, and what you should know before you opt in. Lastly, I always love to help put together our fashion features, but this issue’s was especially memorable. We got to spend an entire day at Perennial Farms, a horse ranch in Ballast Point. We curated each ensemble with a little help from local retailers, bringing you the best in bohemian-chic style for spring. Eclaire, the farm’s resident Frenchie, was so adorable we couldn’t resist sneaking her into a few of the shots. You can check out the feature beginning on page 56.
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ROCCO’S TACOS opened in the former home of Blue Martini on International Plaza’s Bay Street on Feb. 12. This is the first outpost of the Mexican-inspired chain on Florida’s west coast, featuring all manner of tacos, enchiladas and molcajetes (kind of like a fajita).
Tampa’s first shipment of bananas in 21 years arrived at the Port of Tampa Bay in February. Chiquita held the test run to see if the port’s 135,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse could handle food storage. Iceland, anyone? Beginning in September, ICELANDAIR
Tampa Bay is back on top. CLEARWATER BEACH was once again named the No. 1 beach in the country by Trip Advisor. Siesta Beach in Siesta Key came in second, with St. Pete Beach coming in seventh. Two Tampa Bay restaurant pros are being honored by the James Beard Foundation. Lauren Macellaro of St. Pete’s Reading Room was named a semifinalist in the Best Chef – South category,
while Columbia Restaurant Group owner Richard Gonzmart earned his third semifinalist nod for Outstanding Restaurateur. The TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER opened an 8,500-square-foot expansion on Feb. 18, featuring the new “Treasure Seekers:
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its services northward into Tampa Heights, including its guide and clean teams, the hugely popular Downtowner electric shuttle, and public space activation. Final approval is expected in August. Construction is underway at the site of the new on-campus PUBLIX at the University of South Florida. On the corner of Fletcher Avenue and USF Palm Drive, the store will be accessible to both students and the general public and will prioritize grab-and-go, readyto-eat items like subs, sushi and hot meals.
Seminole Heights favorites THE REFINERY and FODDER & SHINE are now one. Owners Greg and Michelle Baker closed the former Refinery location and moved all operations into the larger Fodder & Shine space (now taking the Refinery name), complete with a longer, merged menu and full liquor bar.
Ciccio Restaurant Group launched their newest ven-
On Feb. 22, the TAMPA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP, a nonprofit downtown development organization, received initial approval from the city of Tampa to expand
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children with autism. “The kids have been very comfortable with the treatment,” Dr. Kawliche says. “The protocols are also very fast. Unlike regular TMS sessions, which are around 30 minutes each, we can effectively treat a child with autism in as little as five three-minute-long sessions.” Dr. Kawliche also offers FDA-approved TMS for treatment-resistant depression, which has shown a 60 percent response rates in studies, and accepts almost all insurance plans for adults 18 and over who have been diagnosed with depression.
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OPERA TAMPA: MACBETH Tickets start at $67. Times vary. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place. (813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org
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See the U.S. Blue Angels, and tour some of the base’s most unique aircraft. Free. Gates open at 9 a.m. MacDill Air Force Base 3108 N. Boundary Blvd. (813) 828-2217 // macdill.af.mil
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Tampa Bay’s rock station, 98ROCK, brings bands Shinedown, Fozzy, Three Days Grace and more to Amalie Arena to celebrate the annual festival’s 10th birthday. VIP tickets are available and include entrance to an exclusive party at the arena’s Firestick Grill. Tickets start at $24. 6 p.m. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive. (813) 3012500 // amaliearena.com
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Tickets range from $12 to $241 for a VIP package. 7:30 p.m. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US 301 N. (813) 740-2446 // midflorida.com/amphitheatre
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One of the world’s most renowned ballet companies is known for blending traditional Cuban dance with classical elements. The company returns to Tampa with “Giselle,” a story about love and forgiveness. Tickets range from $30-$80. 8 p.m. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place. (813) 229-7827 // strazcenter.org
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We asked three local attorneys to give us the inside scoop on where they take clients out for a productive lunchtime conversation or a great power meal. Jack Gordon (left) chose Ava in SoHo. “Ava is my favorite spot for a casual lunch. It’s just a five-minute drive from downtown, and parking is never an issue. It has an upbeat, trendy vibe with great Italian food and ridiculously reasonable pricing. The full bar is a plus for those colleagues who want an executive selection. My recommendation: the grilled chicken sandwich with fresh mozzarella, cucumber, Roma tomato, arugula and basil vinaigrette. Then you have to split an 8-inch Funghi pizza: crimini and shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onion, mozzarella, pecorino and balsamic.” Turn the page for more.
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For the record, the proper pronunciation of the diced, marinated raw tuna or salmon typically served in a bowl with vegetables, rice and sauce is poh-KAY (rhymes with “okay”). No matter how you say it, the high-protein, Hawaiian-based sushi alternative has made its arrival on the mainland and is popping up all over town, from food halls to university-area restaurant rows. Here are three of the newest places dishing up poke bowls around Tampa.
POKE ROSE: Spicy sesame-ginger ahi tuna, edamame, avocado, hijiki, radish, jasmine rice, spicy aioli, togarashi and chia seeds. SALMON BOWL (top right): Salmon, seaweed salad, carrots, onion, seaweed salad, tomato, edamame, mango, cucumbers and sesame seeds.
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Unless you’ve been paying close attention, it may come as a surprise that the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium search hits the decade mark this year. Well aware of that fact are Chuck Sykes and Ron Christaldi, the principals behind the Tampa Bay Rays 2020, a privately funded nonprofit launched in early February to garner support from local businesses and community members to build a new Rays ballpark in Ybor City. Fellow members of that organization include Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg and Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan. continues on page 26 A PRIL/M AY 2018
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Sykes, the CEO of Sykes Enterprises, has been involved in the site search since 2010, when he joined the ABC Coalition, a group created by former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker to find a new home for the Rays. Christaldi, the president and CEO of Shumaker Advisors Florida, joined with Sykes in 2017 to option the land in Ybor City from BluePearl Veterinary CEO Darryl Shaw. Shaw has spent nearly $64 million buying pieces of Ybor City property over the last few years, including the land on the corner of Channelside Drive and Adamo Drive that the Rays now plan to call home. For Sykes and Christaldi, who are both former chairmen of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, seeing the impact of baseball on the community has driven each of them to work toward keeping the Tampa Bay Rays in the region. “Baseball is a fundamental piece of the fabric of our community,” Christaldi says. “It beA PRIL / M AY 2018
The potential Rays stadium site is just a few blocks south of the iconic Ybor Square sign, which sits atop the historic Ybor Factory Building
comes an escape from peoples’ lives when they have pressure. For kids, it teaches them focus and teamwork. I believe baseball is one of the most important things to building a sense of community.” “I love the impact that sports have,” Sykes says. “When you have thousands of citizens come together frequently every year and for that one moment are all cheering on the same team, I think that has a profound impact on building community. I don’t think there is anything that does that better than sport.”
For the full story on the Tampa Bay Rays 2020 and proposed Ybor City stadium site, turn to page 32.
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After her first visit to Tampa Bay Downs, Carolyn Wilson knew she wanted to own a racehorse. “My daughters rode horses, but I was never a horse rider,” says Wilson, president of The Wilson Company. “My friend Stella Thayer invited me to a luncheon at Tampa Bay Downs. I had never been to a racetrack. When we drove up and saw the jockeys warming up with the horses, A PRIL / M AY 2018
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THE CHILDREN’S DREAM FUND HONORED ONE OF TAMPA’S FAVORITE CITIZENS AT THEIR ANNUAL LUNCH: Tampa leaders helped dreams come true in early February at the Dreammaker Luncheon, hosted by the Children’s Dream Fund. The event, held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, honored former Tampa Bay Rays manager and current Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon with the 2018 Dreammaker of the Year award. Maddon has worked with the organization for several years, ever since hearing about it while with the Rays. The Dream Fund gives children with life-threatening illnesses an opportunity to achieve their dreams, like meeting a celebrity, taking a trip to Disney theme parks or receiving a gift such as a computer. The organization has been helping children all over West Central Florida for 37 years through events like the annual Rays on the Runway fashion show. Recently they gave a 6-year-old with Hodgkin’s lymphoma a chance to meet the Tampa Bay Rays players and a 15-year-old with bone cancer a bedroom makeover. A PRIL/M AY 2018
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If they build it, will Tampa Bay come?
After a decade of fickle fan support and inconsistent ticket sales, the Rays are looking to set up home base where Tampa’s rich baseball history first took root: Ybor City. The historic neighborhood just so happens to be Exit 1 off I-4 — a serendipitous coincidence for a team that’s looking to start fresh. Grab your peanuts, Cracker Jack and Cubans as we take you inside the “who, what and why” behind this major-league decision, and get a preview of what comes next as the Rays try to make their next-generation field of dreams a reality. B y McKenna Kelley
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The Tampa Bays Rays 2020 — a nonprofit group named for their “clear vision” to rally support for a Rays move to Tampa — believes it has the answer. The group, which includes the heavy hitters pictured at right, formally announced its existence and purpose at the February announcement (to read more about Chuck Sykes and Ron Christaldi’s involvement, turn to page 25). Over the next few months, the organization will be amassing support for the stadium effort from both community members — through a petition on their website — and business leaders. “This is not the kind of thing that the Rays are going to accomplish on their own,” Ron Christaldi says. “This has to be a community effort first and foremost, and it’s got to be led by the fanbase of the Rays and the business community. Without that support, this won’t happen.” Like many of the other 2020 members, Ken Hagan, who has been involved with the stadium search since 2010, says building a new ballpark in Ybor City is more about the team remaining in Tampa Bay than the team leaving St. Petersburg. “From the very beginning, we stressed the importance of keeping the team in the region,” Hagan says. “At this point, the options are the team moving to Tampa or leaving the area altogether.” “We see ourselves as Tampa Bay’s team,” Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg says. “The Rays are part of the identity and fabric of the community.” The significant task of ensuring the Rays remain Tampa Bay’s team, while now rapidly picking up pace, was first taken on more than a decade ago. It nearly ended before it truly began.
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years, after a 2008 World Series appearance made little long-term impact on the team’s low attendance, it became clear that Tropicana Field wasn’t working as a major league stadium. “People throughout baseball were surprised by the lack of attendance and corporate support,” Sternberg says. “Clearly there was an issue.” In 2010, Sternberg, Ken Hagan and Chuck Sykes joined then-St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker and other Pinellas County business leaders to form the ABC Coalition, studying where, why and how the Rays should play in the Tampa Bay region. Though two of the five spots the coalition identified as feasible stadium locations included Tampa’s downtown and Westshore areas, the city of St. Petersburg and then-Mayor Bill Foster did not allow ABC to formally present its findings to Hillsborough County or consider any Tampa sites. That changed in 2014, when St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman reached an agreement with the Rays allowing them to look outside of the city and Pinellas County; the city council made it official a year later by amending the team’s use agreement. Both Sternberg and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn lauded Kriseman’s apparent willingness to acknowledge a regional benefit to the Rays’ potential move across the bridge. “Mayor Kriseman had to have the political courage to do that,” Buckhorn says. “Both of us have recognized that [the site selection] is up to the Rays, and we have to rally behind them.” Buckhorn, along with Hagan and Sykes, was part of the steering committee that would negotiate with the Rays once they were given the green light to look for sites in Hillsborough County. After beginning with what Hagan estimates to be 12 to 15 sites in February 2016, the team’s guiding principles for the search led them to an intriguing option: Ybor City. “We evaluated each site against our selection criteria, and it became clear that we had a really great opportunity in Ybor City,” says Melanie 3 4 tampamagazines.com
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On February 9, the Tampa Bay Rays identified Ybor City as the preferred site for their new stadium, ending months of rumors and speculation while also raising a few questions (and eyebrows). That afternoon, TAMPA Magazine posted a note of congratulations to the team on our Instagram account. Comments were split almost exactly down the middle, with positive reactions ranging from clapping emojis to baseball puns. For every comment that called the announcement a good move, another remark a few lines below deemed it a bad one. The skeptics’ thoughts (including one comment that said just “#traffic”) essentially boiled down to one idea: How are we going to pay for this?
Meet the Players Behind Tampa Bay Rays 2020
“Imagine if we could tell the immigrants who came to Ybor City for a better life that we’d have a baseball field here” —Jason Woody
CHUCK SYKES CEO & President, Sykes Enterprises
RON CHRISTALDI President, Shumaker Advisors Florida
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Hillsborough County Commissioner
BOB BUCKHORN Mayor, City of Tampa
STU STERNBERG Principal Owner, Tampa Bay Rays
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Lenz, the Rays’ senior vice president of strategy and development. One initial hurdle to the Ybor site was land ownership, Hagan says. Multiple people owned pieces of the site’s 14 acres when it was first identified as a possible stadium location, but in 2016, BluePearl Veterinary Services CEO Darryl Shaw bought all the parcels as part of a multiyear, $63 million purchase of land throughout Ybor City. Having all the parcels in the hands of just one individual made it easier for the group representing the Rays — led by Ron Christaldi and Chuck Sykes — to work toward an option agreement for the land. “That was a big step,” Hagan says. “Then the team really began consulting on what the new stadium could be. That gave us a strong indication this was the preferred site.” According to Hagan, the Rays internally identified Ybor as their choice in early 2017, with site control coming in the fall, followed by the official announcement in February of this year. “I was pretty ready to name Ybor City the site of choice,” Sternberg says. “My team felt that it was the heart and soul of Tampa Bay. There’s a unique history of baseball in the region, and we’re hoping to bring a space that’s a home for baseball for years to come.”
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Baseball has a long and illustrious history across Tampa Bay. While Tampa hosted the area’s first spring training in 1913 at the Tampa Bay Hotel’s Plant Field, the city of St. Petersburg hosted at least one spring training team for 94 consecutive years, from 1914 to 2008. On this side of the bay, Tampa has produced hometown heroes like four-time World A PR IL / M AY 2018
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Series champion Tino Martinez, who grew up working in West Tampa’s Villazon & Co. cigar factory. But baseball is singularly a part of Ybor City’s story — making it an obvious choice for a major league ballpark, says Mayor Buckhorn. “Our roots emerge from Ybor City,” he adds. “Immigrants built a foundation upon which we stand, and having baseball is a part of that history. If you look at who Tampa has sent to the major leagues, it’s the
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This particular site completes the entertainment district that is Downtown Tampa. It will become... a destination for the community to gather” — Ron Christaldi
kids of the Ybor immigrants, the longshoremen’s children who played in Belmont Heights.” Tampa’s Cuban immigrants formed their first organized baseball team in 1887, almost 20 years before the founding of Major League Baseball. The city got its first minor league team, the Tampa Smokers, in 1919 and signed their most famous player in 1926. Al Lopez, an Ybor City native and son of Spanish immigrants, played professional ball briefly in Tampa before working his way up to the major league Brooklyn Dodgers in 1928. He became Tampa’s first representative in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, and his childhood home now houses the Tampa Baseball Museum.
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“A Rays stadium in Ybor would create a new chapter in Tampa’s baseball history and bring a baseball culture that began 130 years ago full circle,” says Chantal Hevia, the president and CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society and the Tampa Baseball Museum. “It would open up an opportunity to create a living history of Tampa’s baseball heritage that can be honored and celebrated now and by future generations.” Jason Woody, president and CEO of the Lions Eye Institute — an eye bank and ocular research center headquartered in Ybor City — and a fourth-generation Tampa native sees a potential Rays ballpark as an homage to neighborhood founders like the Lopez family. “Imagine if we could tell the immigrants who came to Ybor City for a better life that we’d have a baseball field here,” he says. “One of the things they probably missed from their home country was baseball. Now we’re almost giving it back.”
All Roads Lead to Ybor
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a 10-mile radius around both locations. In Tampa, that reaches densely populated areas including South Tampa, Carrollwood and Brandon. A large portion of the St. Petersburg radius covers the tourist-heavy beach communities and the bay. According to studies done by research and marketing firm HCP & Associates, 50,000 people live within 2 miles of downtown and Ybor City, while nearly 855,000 live or work within 15 miles of the Ybor stadium site. Additionally, (almost) all roads lead to Ybor City. The stadium site is boxed in by I-275, I-75, the Selmon Crosstown Expressway and I-4, four of Tampa Bay’s largest, most-traveled roadways, making the location convenient for a large part of the region’s population. For example, a family traveling from Downtown Clearwater would only have to drive about three to five additional miles to get to a Rays game in Ybor City instead of Tropicana Field. A PR IL / M AY 2018
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BY THE NUMBERS More people live within 10 miles of the Ybor City ballpark site than live within the same distance of Tropicana Field. Pictured above is
What The Leaders Are Saying see the facing page. Most importantly, says the team behind Tampa Bay Rays 2020, a centralized Ybor City ballpark would draw in the ones that have always gotten away: businesses.
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President & CEO, Ybor City Museum Society/Tampa Baseball Museum, looks forward to collaboration opportunities between the museum and the Rays
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President & CEO, Third Lake Capital, encourages locals to learn more about the stadium effort as details come out
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Tampa Bay Rays senior vice president of strategy & development will be working closely with consultants to develop the stadium site
According to just about everyone involved in the Rays’ stadium search, the team has a ticket problem. “If you look at the other 29 teams in the MLB, with almost every one except for the Rays, two-thirds of their tickets are held by companies and one-third are held by the general public,” Chuck Sykes says. “We’ve had the ratio reversed forever. When you’ve got someone at work saying, ‘Hey, do you want four tickets for the game?’ and you’re not paying for them, it’s just easier to get tickets used. You just get a better attendance flow when more tickets are held by companies.” In addition to ticket sales, Sykes’ Rays 2020 partner, Ron Christaldi, says financial commitments, like sponsorships and naming rights, are crucial to the stadium effort. “What Chuck and I are laser-focused on now is taking pledges in this community for that support,” he says. “Without that support, the Rays wouldn’t be able to contribute toward the stadium effort in a way that would make it viable. Businesses have this opportunity to help ensure we make this ballpark a reality.” Those pledge-makers will be members of the Rays 100, a select group of local business leaders willing to make a substantial contribution to
It is very important that the ballpark is located in the most central point that we can get it, and in an urban core, ideally”
with groups around Tampa Bay to gather ideas for what a next-generation ballpark could be. According to the Rays’ Melanie Lenz, one question, “What is authentically Tampa Bay?” elicited two consistent responses across the region. “The number-one answer was our weather and water, and the number-two answer was Ybor City,” she says. “It’s this really special place that already has a great baseball history, diversity and inclusion, unique architecture and more.” Beyond historic significance, one of the most important pieces of a new stadium is what has arguably caused the most issues at Tropicana Field: location. Chuck Sykes, one of the leaders of Tampa Bay Rays 2020, says he initially supported relocating the ballpark to Al Lang Field in Downtown St. Petersburg before officially joining the site search. “When I got involved with the ABC Coalition, I realized that it is very important that the ballpark is located in the most central point that we can get it, and in an urban core, ideally,” Sykes says. “The challenge for our region is that the center point is really right over the water between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.” “Tampa Bay does not really have an urban core yet, but the only one we’re going to have, in the truest sense of an urban core, is going to be in Tampa,” he adds. “I firmly believe Ybor is, geographically, the best place to put it.” For more on the geographic advantages of an Ybor stadium for fans, A PR I L / M AY 2 0 1 8
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the cost of a new ballpark. Christaldi calls this the next big step in the stadium-building effort, which is slated to launch shortly after TAMPA Magazine’s print deadline. He says response from the business community has been largely positive so far. “Our problem has not been finding 100 people but narrowing it down,” he says. “We’ve had about 270 so far who were interested in supporting the effort, and we’re going to find a way to include everyone.” According to both Christaldi and Sykes, more demonstrated corporate support will make it easier for the Rays to contribute a larger piece of the overall stadium cost. For now, owner Stu Sternberg just says the team is looking for as much support from the business community as possible. “We have great partners and sponsors, many long-term, so we’re just looking for more,” he says. As many business leaders are still considering making financial commitments to the team, Ken Jones, president and CEO of Third Lake 3 9 tampamagazines.com
Capital — an investment firm that owns Centro Ybor and is a partner of Ashley Furniture — is drumming up support for the Rays in his own company and other Ybor-based businesses. “Part of what we’ve discussed is encouraging people to get excited, encouraging colleagues to buy season tickets and go to games,” he says. “We’re telling the story of why a stadium makes sense for Ybor City.” While declining to give specifics, TechData CEO Bob Dutkowsky says his company plans to continue supporting the Rays. “We are committed to the Tampa Bay community and, by extension, the assets that make this an amazing place to live and work — one of which is the Rays,” he says. “For that reason, we’ve been dedicated to the Rays’ success here for many years.”
Brand-New Ball Game: What’s Yet to Come
While the Rays and members of Tampa Bay Rays 2020 have been working behind the scenes for years to capitalize on an opportunity like the one that exists in Ybor City, a new ballpark is still not a certain prospect. “It will be complicated,” Mayor Buckhorn says. “But the Rays deserve our best efforts. We’re going to have to hold hands with everybody, but we have to be willing to walk away from this if it doesn’t work. It has to make sense, as much as we want the Rays here.” County commissioner Ken Hagan is confident that an Ybor stadium would be Tampa Bay’s last shot to keep the Rays in the region. “When you have an economic engine [like the Rays], it’s incumbent
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pictured here at the Boston Red Sox’s spring training facility, could soon be playing 81 games a year in the heart of Tampa Bay
on political and business leaders to keep that engine here,” he says. “It would give us a major black eye if we lost an MLB team. It could seriously hamper corporate relocation efforts, and it wouldn’t put the community in a great light.” Still, both Buckhorn and Hagan added that the success of Tampa Bay Rays 2020 and the Rays 100 and the ultimate construction of a new ballpark could, and likely would, lead to a plethora of new development around the stadium, Ybor City, and the entire urban core. “The stadium will be a catalyst for development, and the ancillary development will help fund the construction of the ballpark,” Hagan says. While no official investment into the area around the stadium site has been confirmed, Lions Eye Institute CEO Jason Woody says a new ballpark would complement the development already happening in Ybor City. “Apartments are sprouting up daily, mixed-use buildings are going up, and infrastructure is already being built,” he says. “Places like Bernini and the Columbia are already anchors. Here we’ll have something for everybody, and there will be so much activity going on pre- and post-game.” A PR IL / M AY 2018
A stadium in closer proximity to more homes and workplaces would give fans more time and ability to patronize local businesses, Third Lake Capital’s Ken Jones adds. “It’s an incredible opportunity to create exponential growth around this area and increase foot traffic and business,” he says. “The movement to Ybor City encourages job creation, economic development and more commitment in the community. There’s a huge ripple effect of the dollar on the community.” Outside of corporate support, one of the biggest economic impacts to the team and region would come through increased ticket sales to fans willing to make more frequent, shorter trips to the ballpark. One of those fans, Todd Barrow, president of Barrow & Powers Financial Services, is already willing to make his ticket commitment. “Driving from my home in Lakeland to Tropicana Field takes about 90 minutes, so I attend about 10 games a year,” he says. “That will easily double if they move to Ybor City. I’ll be able to get to the stadium in 35 minutes.” While the team is thrilled with the idea of fans attending dozens of games a season, owner Stu Sternberg says they hope the newfound proximity to a larger population would encourage more people to go to a few games each year. “The way I see it, it’s about a family or group of buddies or two people on a date going to one or two games a year,” he says. “Then maybe they’ll
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You don’t make this kind of investment into a sports enterprise on this level unless you’re a tier-one region” — Ken Jones
go to three or four. That’s how we’ll become wildly successful.” Beyond pure dollar-for-dollar economics, the Rays have also considered how an Ybor stadium would fit into the surrounding community. For one, says Ron Christaldi, it would be the final piece of Tampa’s urban core, currently anchored by the Tampa Riverwalk, Strategic Property Partners’ impending Water Street Tampa development, and Ybor City’s entertainment district around Seventh Avenue. “There’s one gap in that chain of connectivity around downtown, and it’s the stadium area,” he says. “This particular site completes the entertainment district that is Downtown Tampa. It will become not just a destination for baseball but a destination for the community to gather and for people to be entertained.” The Rays’ Melanie Lenz says the ballpark itself will fit into the overall look and feel of Ybor City, including its scale and architecture. “It will be contextual and connect with the neighborhood on the north end,” she says. “There is a very strong street grid in Ybor City, so we’re considering how we could bring that in.” To appeal to both traditional fans and visitors looking for a unique stadium experience, the team is considering out-of-the-box ideas they gathered in workshops with community groups. “Baseball is a conversational sport with no time limits, so that opens up opportunities to create fan experiences,” Lenz adds. “It could be breaking up the linear seating model and looking at ways to create dis A PR I L / M AY 2 0 1 8
tricts or fan zones. Maybe the first three innings you could take a tour of an on-site brewery with a master brewer. It’s about the experiential economy rather than just the viewing experience.” Lenz also says, to truly be a neighborhood asset, the stadium will be developed for year-round, non-baseball use, something Tampa Bay Sports Commission executive director Rob Higgins says could help bring more national events to Tampa. “While there is naturally a lot of excitement around the positive impact of a new ballpark related to Rays baseball, we’re also really intrigued by the potential non-Rays baseball events that a new facility such as this could bring to our community,” Higgins says. “Sports tourism has continued to be a huge economic driver for our community, and first-class facilities have played as big of a role as anything in attracting major events to our hometown.” It’s events like the Super Bowl and NHL All-Star Game, coupled with major projects like the Ybor City ballpark, that will lead Tampa Bay to become a “tier-one” region, says Third Lake Capital’s Ken Jones. “Having a new ballpark in Ybor City would validate Tampa Bay as a tier-one region, like Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago,” he says. “You don’t make this kind of investment into a sports enterprise on this level unless you’re a tier-one region. To get the confidence of the MLB, city and county to build the stadium says volumes about the level of region Tampa Bay is.” When speaking of the Tampa Bay region, leaders like Ken Hagan and team owner Stu Sternberg are sure to include St. Petersburg, a city Sternberg says has been “a great partnership” for the Rays. “I would have loved nothing more than to have had it work at Tropicana Field,” he says. “The goal was not to build a new ballpark. We think we have a great facility now, and I would have been absolutely comfortable staying in St. Pete. But now we have seen that site is not as accessible as it should be.” On the other side of the bay, Chuck Sykes sees Tampa’s opportunity to create a cutting-edge ballpark in the urban core as a once-in-a-lifetime chance. “It’s big and meaningful and impactful,” he says. “I don’t think it should be lost on people that there are only 30 to 32 major league teams in each sport in this country, and there will not be many more. Most of them are moving to other markets. Not many are expanding. I see the profound impact on what it means to our community in that sense.” Third Lake Capital’s Ken Jones says he does not doubt the community’s ability to keep the Rays in the region with a new ballpark. “This is readily achievable,” he says. “It’s not a question of mine. You have to go after big things, and this is it.” “There’s a significant amount of momentum,” Hagan adds. “We’re convinced there’s significant corporate support that will make this a successful effort.” And with that, the Rays are ready to move forward — as Tampa Bay’s hometown team. “The goal is to win a World Series,” Sternberg says. “If we didn’t think the Ybor City location would put us in a better position to do that we wouldn’t move. We want this stadium to be an icon for Tampa Bay.” 41 tampamagazines.com
AMERICANS HAVE OFFICIALLY FALLEN FOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES. ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS, THE NUMBER OF SURGICAL A N D M I N I M A L LY I N VA S I V E P R O C E D U R E S COMBINED IN THE U.S. EACH YEAR GREW 132 PERCENT BETWEEN 2000 AND 2016. W I T H M O R E P E O P L E E L E C T I N G T O H AV E MORE COSMETIC PROCEDURES EACH Y E A R , I T ’ S N E V E R B E E N M O R E I M P O R TANT TO ARM YOURSELF WITH THE INFORM AT I O N Y O U N E E D T O M A K E D E C I S I O N S BEFORE SELECTING A PROCEDURE OR P R O V I D E R . O N T H E F O L L O W I N G PA G E S , LEARN MORE ABOUT SOME OF THE PROFESS I O N A L S M A K I N G TA M PA BAY A LITTLE MORE BEAUTIFUL E A C H D AY A S W E L L A S S O M E OF THE NEWER OPTIONS IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY AND THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE A PROCEDURE.
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JENNIFER PULEO, ARNP, MPH Nurse practitioner, national injectable trainer and owner of Faces of South Tampa
LESS IS MORE WITH THESE 5 TRENDING PROCEDURES WHEN IT COMES TO FACIAL REJUVENATION THROUGH INJECTABLES, THE NATURAL LOOK IS IN.
As the popularity of cosmetic injectables has exploded over the last two decades, Jennifer Puleo, ARNP, MPH, a nurse practitioner and owner of Faces of South Tampa, frequently hears concerns about patients’ end results.
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“Patients’ biggest fear is that they’re going to look unnatural and bizarre,” she says. To alleviate those worries, Puleo says the trend among industry leaders has shifted to a conservative, “less is more” approach to aesthetics. Here are five of the treatments growing in popularity at Faces of South Tampa. ADDING VOLUME “One major sign of looking older is the face thinning out,” Puleo says.
“Volume loss can age us drastically, so patients are really wanting to address it with products like Voluma® and Sculptra®.” Sculptra® Aesthetic, an FDA-approved collagen stimulator, works subtly and gradually over time for a more youthful-looking appearance. It can be injected into areas lacking volume such as the mid-face, temples and buttocks. The key to volume restoration is the amount of filler used and perfected placement. While the old trend of placing fillers in the forefront of the face created a “Muppet-like” appearance, the new trend gives the look of a contoured model. IMPROVING SKIN TEXTURE Sculptra® and/or PRP (platelet rich plasma) can also be microneedled into the skin or used A PRIL / M AY 2018
after a fractional laser treatment to stimulate collagen production and create a tighter, smoother appearance. “Although cosmetic injectables can give you a more youthful look, skin care is still key,” Puleo says. “Injectables pair best with well-cared-for skin, so repairing damaged or tired skin first will give you optimal results.” NEW APPROACHES TO BOTOX® COSMETIC Through the Meso-Botox technique, patients dealing with acne, oily skin and sweating can have small doses of Botox® Cosmetic injected into the dermis, rather than the facial muscles, to help tighten pores and create a more mattified look. Micro-Botox, or “Baby Botox,” involves the injection of smaller diluted Botox doses to create a more subtle look than traditional Botox injections. “Microtox allows for more natural facial movement, and a patient may choose to have it
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JAWLINE AUGMENTATION AND RESHAPING Faces’ “toolbox” is filled with tools used to help reshape the jawline. Kybella® is used to destroy unwanted double chin fat. “We’ve had great success using Kybella for jowl tightening as well,” Puleo adds. Additionally, facial fillers can replicate a more defined chin and jawline. “With jaw augmentation, you’re reshaping the face as opposed to filling it,” Puleo says. “Using filler and/or Kybella can give the illusion of a tighter jawline.” NATURAL-LOOKING LIPS While lip augmentation is here to stay, Puleo says patients are backing away from the overly plumped-up look of recent years. “People are looking for natural, defined and hydrated lips rather than the old trend of lips looking artificial and inflated,” she adds. Drug companies are aiding in the demand for a more natural approach as they continue to create lighter and thinner facial fillers. One way to achieve a perfect pout without overdoing it is a technique called a “Botox lip flip,” where small amounts of Botox are injected into the muscles around the mouth to relax them and roll the lips outward, making them look subtly fuller and poutier with or without filler. “With all cosmetic treatments, it has always been my belief that the best injection is the one that looks like it was never done,” Puleo says.
DEAN G. DAVIS M.D., F.A.C.S. FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON
ABOUT THE PHYSICIAN Dr. Davis is a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and has been practicing in Tampa since 2001. As a facial specialist, Dr. Davis is able to provide his patients with the most advanced and innovative approaches available in the field. Dr. Davis has treated thousands of patients in the Tampa Bay area with procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, laser resurfacing, eyelid lifts, chin implants and neck liposuction. By focusing on the face, Dr. Davis is able to give his patients the expert care they deserve.
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VBLOC THERAPY For more serious weight loss needs, one of the newest and most innovative weight loss procedure is the minimally invasive vBloc Therapy. A pacemaker-like device is placed directly under the skin against the vagal nerve to block hunger signals traveling between the brain and stomach. The technology was approved by the FDA in 2015, is removable and reversible, and has shown fewer adverse reactions than traditional gastric band surgeries in studies. MOMMY MAKEOVERS Though not necessarily new, mommy makeovers — which typically consist of breast surgery and a tummy tuck done simultaneously after pregnancy —were two of 2017’s top five most popular surgeries, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, with breast augmentations coming in first and tummy tucks in fifth. Techniques like the Keller Funnel, which inserts a silicone gel implant into the breast, help make these surgeries safer than ever. SCULPTRA AESTHETIC For patients looking for longer-term facial volume restoration, Sculptra Aesthetic is an increasingly popular cosmetic injectable that stimulates production of the body’s own collagen. Though results can take a few weeks to appear, they can last up to two years.
AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES, COSMETIC PROCEDURES ARE QUICKER, LESS PAINFUL AND MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN EVER. HERE ARE SIX TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO ASK YOUR COSMETIC PROFESSIONAL ABOUT.
COOLSCULPTING & QUANTA SHAPE These procedures use polar opposite approaches (literally) for the ultimate goal of noninvasive body contouring. CoolSculpting uses targeted cooling to crystallize stubborn fat cells that are then naturally eliminated from the body over the following weeks. Instead of freezing fat away, Quanta Shape uses high-intensity ultrasound waves, which can feel like hot stones, to melt fat and reduce cellulite. A PRIL / M AY 2018
IPL SKIN RESURFACING Laser skin rejuvenation with intense pulsed light (or IPL) is one of the most high-tech and effective ways TECHNOLOGY to improve skin tone — including clearing up sun is making damage, rosacea and acne scarring — and texture by cosmetic stimulating collagen. Unlike with some heavy-duty procedures safer peels, there is very minimal downtime after an IPL than ever treatment, and most laser systems incorporate a cooling system for extra comfort during sessions.
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BLEPHAROPLASTY Like the mommy makeover, blepharoplasty — what is better known as eyelid rejuvenation — also placed on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ top five most popular procedures list for 2017. The procedure only takes 30 to 45 minutes on an outpatient basis, can be done with a laser and has a short recovery time. An eyelid lift can decrease heaviness and excess tissue on the upper eyelid or reduce bags and wrinkles below the lower eyelid.
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Janet Lee, M.D., F.A.C.S., knows faces. By focusing solely on the face, Dr. Lee is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who understands each person has unique needs and challenges. Her goal is to help every patient look and feel his or her best. She is committed to providing a personalized approach to helping patients understand all of the available treatment options and helping them achieve real, visible results. Combining her undergraduate background in art history with her residency training in otolaryngology head and neck surgery and fellowship training in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Lee places an emphasis on both form and function in surgical procedures like rhinoplasties. She ensures patients are breathing better while also bringing the nose into better harmony with the face. Dr. Lee and her team offer a full range of results-driven facial cosmetic services. Minimally invasive options include cosmetic injectables (Kybella™, Sculptra® Aesthetic, Botox® Cosmetic), fillers (Juvederm®, Restylane®) laser resurfacing and skin care
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GANNI Sheer Print Dress, $160; Commando Double Stripe Bralette, $64; Jenny Bird The Factory Drop Earrings in Two Tone, $110 (all from Penelope T., 3310 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., penelopetboutique. com); Mapache Hat Gold Stars with Brown Belt, $140 (Boho Hunter, 1625 W. Snow Ave. bohohunter.com); Chloé Carlina 62mm Oversize Sunglasses, $396; Florida Pendant Necklace, $48; Canvas Jewelry Set of 3 Beaded Latch Bangles, $45; Nakamol Design Teardrop Drusy Agate Adjustable Ring, $65; Chloe Small Nile Bracelet Leather Crossbody Bag, $1,690 (all from Nordstrom); Leather Wrap Bracelet, $237 (Haden Reid).
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LEFT: Stella and Amelia Leana Top, $196; No Pise La Grama Costanera Skirt, $380; Palma Canaria Fan, $45 (all from Boho Hunter); Valentino Torchon Strappy Sandal, $745; Canvas Jewelry Set of 3 Bangles, $38; Shashi Rachel Duster Earrings, $58; Rebecca Minkoff Pressed Flowers Diamond Silk Scarf, $38 (all from Nordstrom) RIGHT: Talitha Collection Print Robe Coat with Rope Belt & Pompom Trim, $1,310; Alice + Olivia Mary Alice Button-Down Tie-Cuffs Silk Blouse, $330; Rag & Bone Moss Denim Mini Skirt, $185; Saint Laurent Rock Blake Suede Ankle-Wrap Bootie, $945; Akola Tassel Statement Earrings, $195; Saint Laurent Monogram Medium Suede Wallet on a Chain, $2,450 (all from Neiman Marcus, styling by Lejla Kovic)
LEFT: A.L.C. Florence One-Shoulder Silk Dress, $675; Topshop Lion Buckle Waist Belt, $40; Pancea Agate Ring, $32; Canvas Jewelry Wire Wrap Triangle Pendant Necklace, $20; Chloe Mini Faye Leather & Suede Backpack, $1,490; Rag & Bone Walker Bootie, $475 (all from Nordstrom); Mercedes Salazar Limon Silvestre Earrings, $148 (Boho Hunter); Black Pearl Wrap Bracelet, $239 (Haden Reid) RIGHT: Libertine Beaded Floral-Embroidered Army Jacket, $3,500; Alice + Olivia Kristie Cascade Floral-Print Overlap Skirt, $495; Marzi Hat, $155; Oscar de la Renta Short Silk Tassel Clip Earrings, $390; Chloe Nile Medium Bracelet Crossbody Bag, $1,750 (all from Neiman Marcus, styling by Lejla Kovic)
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TAMPA CONFIDENTIAL
PANOS VASILOUDES, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.D., F.A.A.P. Founder, President and CEO, Academic Alliance in Dermatology
Realtor, Century 21
Galleria of New Homes 8 years in Tampa
Favorite place for a girls’ night out: American Social on Harbour Island. It’s trending in town, and the outside space is perfection! Favorite date-night spot: The Columbia in Ybor City. It’s Tampa’s romantic treasure spot. We love the Gonzmart family tradition, and I love the sangria! Favorite spot to take guests from outof-town: The Hall on Franklin. It’s our newest downtown treasure! Favorite place for a healthy meal: Farmacy Vegan Kitchen in Duckweed Urban Grocery. Yum!
NICK FRIEDMAN Co-Founder & President, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving 10 years in Tampa
Favorite place for a night out with the boys: Davidoff of Geneva. I don’t particularly care for smoking cigars, but the boys seem to enjoy it. Favorite date-night spot: Ciro’s Speakeasy. It has a nice quiet atmosphere, good food and great cocktails. Favorite spot to take guests from out of town: Bern’s Steak House. It’s still a unique experience, including the kitchen and wine tour and dessert room.
Favorite place for a night out with the boys: I love to hang out with my boys in the Hyde Park area. They make me feel so young, and they include me in their friend group. We may start at the rooftop of Élevage and head northbound. Favorite spot to take guests from outof-town: It depends where they come from and what they like to eat: Tarpon Springs if they are coming for Greek food, Clearwater Beach if they like the water and sunset, St. Petersburg if they love Dalí, Ybor City to show the Hispanic heritage and Bern’s Steak House for great steaks and wine with ambiance. Tampa Bay is such a culinary and ethnically diverse place! Favorite place for a client dinner: Armani’s. The food, wine and views are amazing. I love the southwest corner table. I can hear and see my guests and the sunsets.
Favorite waterfront restaurant: Ulele has the best sunsets ever!
Favorite place for a power lunch: The Nutrition Factory. They also deliver via UberEats, which makes powering through lunch while working twice as powerful.
Favorite place to grab a meal downtown: Paninoteca Mediterranean Café on Franklin Street. We love the owner, Joe, and he appreciates his customers and always treats you right!
Favorite place for a client dinner: Ocean Prime. It’s been around for a while, but it still has a great vibe and service. From the bar, I order the cucumber gimlet, but I get it with vodka instead of gin.
Favorite place for special family occasions: Donatello. The ambiance reminds us of the old country. They’ve known us for years, and we’ve celebrated so many graduations there. It’s family-owned, and everything is cooked with a personal touch.
Favorite vegetarian spot: Acropolis Greek Taverna. I am a vegetarian of 24 years, and their vege platter is amazing! The Greek wine is always a must. Opa!
Favorite place for special family occasions: Sandpearl Resort. It’s the best way to have a luxury staycation without flying anywhere. I also got married there.
Favorite place to grab a meal in South Tampa: Restaurant BT is very unique and is a special place. The food is fresh and creative.
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P H O TO G A B R I E L B U R G OS
TAMI J. PIERCE
19 years in Tampa
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE LAW NELSON CASTELLANO
CORPORATE LAW
APPELLATE PRACTICE
REAL ESTATE LAW
DIANA HAYES
CECI BERMAN
VINCENT NUCCIO JR.
APPELLATE PRACTICE
LITIGATION: INSURANCE
COPYRIGHT LAW
GEORGE VAKA
NATHAN SUEDMEYER
MARIE TOMASSI
LITIGATION: BANKRUPTCY JOHN A. ANTHONY
FAMILY LAW (DIVORCE) NANCY HARRIS
LITIGATION: INSURANCE
TRUSTS AND ESTATES
BRIAN OBLOW
DEREK ALVAREZ
2018 TOP LAWYERS O V E R 8 6 , 0 0 0 L AW Y E R S A R E E L I G I B L E TO P R A C T I C E L A W I N F L O R I D A , A N D J U S T O V E R 11 , 0 0 0 O F T H E M P R A C T I C E R I G H T H E R E I N T H E I M M E D I AT E TA M PA B AY A R E A . F I N D I N G A N AT T O R N E Y T O M E E T Y O U R L E G A L N E E D S C A N Q U I C K LY B E C O M E O V E R W H E L M I N G . T O H E L P, W E A S K E D TA M PA B AY L A W Y E R S T O N O M I N AT E T H E P E E R S T H E Y B E L I E V E S TA N D O U T F R O M T H E R E S T.
LAND USE & ZONING LAW MARK BENTLEY
T U R N T H E PA G E T O B E G I N . I M M E D I AT E LY F O L L O W I N G T H E L I S T, G E T T O K N O W S O M E O F T H E AT T O R N E Y S I N T H E B AY A R E A . A PRIL / M AY 2018
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PATENT LAW WOODY POLLACK
LITIGATION & CONTROVERSY; TAX LAW
LITIGATION - BANKING & FINANCE
MICAH FOGARTY
BARBARA HART
ARBITRATION
WATER LAW
JEFFREY WARREN
BENJAMIN LUTE
LEVERAGED BUYOUTS
FAMILY LAW (ADOPTION)
EMINENT DOMAIN
DAVE FELMAN
JEANNE TATE
PAUL BAIN
EMINENT DOMAIN LORENA HART LUDOVICI
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (ERISA) ALTON WARD
EMINENT DOMAIN
EMPLOYMENT LAW - MANAGEMENT
WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW:
BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR DEBTOR
BLAKE GAYLORD
ALICIA KOEPKE
CLAIMANTS & EMPLOYERS
SCOTT STICHTER
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MIKE WINER
APPELLATE PRACTICE VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE) CECI BERMAN BRANNOCK & HUMPHRIES 1111 W. CASS ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 223-4300
BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS/ INSOLVENCY & REORGANIZATION LAW
Tampa Bay attorneys chose 106 of their peers from 77 practice areas as this year’s Top Lawyers. Here are the winners and runners-up in each area.
MARIE TOMASSI TRENAM LAW 200 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE 1600 ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701 (727) 896-7171
ADMINISTRATIVE/REGULATORY LAW
STEPHANIE LIEB
BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS/INSOLVENCY & REORGANIZATION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
ANTHONY D. TILTON
ANTHONY D. TILTON COTNEY CONSTRUCTION LAW 8621 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.TAMPA, FL 33610 (813) 605-1389
ADMIRALTY & MARITIME LAW JACOB J. MUNCH
SCOTT STICHTER STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0144
RUNNER-UP R. JAMES ROBBINS JR. HILL WARD HENDERSON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3700 TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 (813) 227-8404 ADMIRALTY & MARITIME LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
WHO CHOOSES THE LAWYERS?
In January, we mailed over 11,000 surveys to active attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties registered with the Florida Bar. We asked each one to nominate the peers they believe to be the best local lawyer in each of 77 practice areas then return the surveys in anonymous prepaid return envelopes or through our secure online process. We then tallied the votes from those surveys to compile this list. If there was no clear winner or runners-up in a particular practice area, we did not include it in this list.
Was my attorney left off the list because he or she does not advertise in TAMPA Magazine? No. Any instances of a lawyer on the list also advertising in the magazine is purely coincidental.
STEPHANIE LIEB TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7474
ADMINISTRATIVE/ REGULATORY LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
JACOB J. MUNCH MUNCH AND MUNCH, P.A. 600 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. SUITE 325 TAMPA, FLORIDA 33606 (813) 254-1557
ARBITRATION VOTED #1 BY PEERS JEFFREY W. WARREN BUSH ROSS 1801 N. HIGHLAND AVE. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 224-9255 BANKING & FINANCE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS G. MICHAEL NELSON NELSON BISCONTI & MCCLAIN 1005 N. MARION ST. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-0999
CARL NELSON 177 BARBADOS AVE. TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 382-1050
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING LLCS AND PARTNERSHIPS; CLOSELY HELD COMPANIES & FAMILY BUSINESS LAW; CORPORATE GOVERNANCE LAW; MERGERS & ACQUISITION LAW CHARLES POSTLER
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CHARLES POSTLER STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER, P.A. 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602-4700 (813) 229-0144 CIVIL RIGHTS LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS MATTHEW FARMER FARMER & FITZGERALD, P.A. 400 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 950 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 445-8440 CLOSELY HELD COMPANIES & FAMILY BUSINESS LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
ANTITRUST LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS STACY D. BLANK HOLLAND & KNIGHT 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 4100 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 227-8500
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS LAW (INCLUDING LLCS AND PARTNERSHIPS) VOTED #1 BY PEERS
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CHARLES POSTLER STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER, P.A. 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0144
COM
ANT
CONSTRUCTION LAW
COPYRIGHT LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE)
COLLABORATIVE LAW: FAMILY LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
GREGG E. HUTT
JORYN JENKINS OPEN PALM LAW 3839 W. KENNEDY BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33609 (813) 870-3839
HILARY MORGAN TRENT COTNEY CONSTRUCTION LAW 8621 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33610 (813) 605-1389
COMMERCIAL FINANCE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
CONSUMER LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
DAVID FELMAN HILL WARD HENDERSON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-3900
DAVID P. MITCHELL MANEY GORDON 5402 HOOVER BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33634 (813) 888-6700
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & TRANSACTIONS/UCC LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS ANTHONY PALERMO HOLLAND & KNIGHT 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 4100 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 227-8500 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS JONATHAN J. ELLIS SHUMAKER LOOP & KENDRICK 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2800 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-7600
NELSON CASTELLANO TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7474
A. LEE BENTLEY BRADLEY 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 2200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 559-5500 DUI/DWI DEFENSE
DON CONWELL CONWELL BUSINESS LAW 12610 RACE TRACK ROAD TAMPA, FL 33626 (813) 282-8000 RICHARD FEE FEE & JEFFRIES 1227 N. FRANKLIN ST. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-8008
DENIS M. DEVLAMING DEVLAMING RIVELLINI 1101 TURNER ST. CLEARWATER, FL 33756 (727) 461-0525
CONSTRUCTION LAW
BRENT A. JONES
BRENT A. JONES BUSH ROSS 1801 N. HIGHLAND AVE. TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 (813) 224-9255
JOHN M. FITZGIBBONS LAW OFFICES OF JOHN M. FITZGIBBONS 707 N. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-8800
ELDER LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
DAVID JEFFRIES FEE & JEFFRIES 1227 N. FRANKLIN ST. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-8008 DIANA L. HAYES TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7474
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE VOTED #1 BY PEERS
ROBERT C. RASMUSSEN BRADLEY 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 2200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 559-5500
JAMES E. FELMAN KYNES MARKMAN & FELMAN 100 S. ASHLEY DRIVE SUITE 1450 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-1118 A PRIL / M AY 2018
CHARLES F. ROBINSON SPECIAL NEEDS LAWYERS 901 CHESTNUT ST. SUITE C CLEARWATER, FL 33756 (727) 443-7898 EMINENT DOMAIN & CONDEMNATION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (FOUR-WAY TIE)
CHARLES POSTLER STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER, P.A. 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0144
HILARY MORGAN
NATHAN SUEDMEYER LARSON & LARSON 11199 69TH ST. N. LARGO, FL 33773 (727) 546-0660
BRETT METCALF
COPYRIGHT LAW
PAUL D. BAIN TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7474
CORPORATE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
GREGG E. HUTT TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7474
ANTHONY PALERMO
WILLIAM F. JUNG JUNG AND SISCO 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3920 TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 (813) 225-1988
TY TRAYNER WILLIAMS & TRAYNER 602 CHANNELSIDE DRIVE TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-1912
RUNNERS-UP (FIVE-WAY TIE)
COPYRIGHT LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE)
CONSTRUCTION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & TRANSACTIONS/UCC LAW
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR VOTED #1 BY PEERS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE
BLAKE H. GAYLORD GAYLORD MERLIN LUDOVICI & DIAZ 5001 W. CYPRESS ST. TAMPA, FL 33607 (813) 221-9000
JAMES E. FELMAN
JOHN F. LAURO LAURO LAW FIRM 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3100 TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602 (813) 222-8990 ED SUAREZ THE SUAREZ LAW FIRM 1011 W. CLEVELAND ST. TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 229-0040 DUI/DWI DEFENSE VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE) BRETT METCALF HILLSBOROUGH DEFENSE 1710 N. 19TH ST. TAMPA, FL 33605 (813) 258-4800
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LORENA HART LUDOVICI GAYLORD MERLIN LUDOVICI & DIAZ 5001 W. CYPRESS ST. TAMPA, FL 33607 (813) 221-9000 FREDERICK WERDINE BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY 401 E. JACKSON ST. SUITE 2400 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 222-8180 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (ERISA) LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS ALTON C. WARD HILL WARD HENDERSON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-3900
EMPLOYMENT LAW: INDIVIDUALS VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE) MATTHEW K. FENTON WENZEL FENTON CABASSA, P.A. 1110 N. FLORIDA AVE. SUITE 300 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 579-2483 WOLFGANG FLORIN FLORIN GRAY BOUZAS OWENS 16524 POINTE VILLAGE DRIVE SUITE 100 LUTZ, FL 33558 (727) 254-5255 CYNTHIA N. SASS SASS LAW FIRM 601 W. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33603 (813) 251-5599
CHARLES L. STUTTS HOLLAND & KNIGHT 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 4100 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 227-8500
FAMILY LAW (GENERAL); FAMILY LAW (DIVORCE) STANN W. GIVENS
GREGG D. THOMAS THOMAS & LOCICERO 601 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 984-3060
ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS SCOTT TOZIAN SMITH TOZIAN DANIEL & DAVIS, P.A. 109 N. BRUSH ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 273-0063
EMPLOYMENT LAW: MANAGEMENT VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE) ALICIA KOEPKE TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 227-7474 PETER W. ZINOBER GREENBERG TRAURIG 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 1900 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 318-5700
IMMIGRATION LAW
BRIAN T. MCELFATRICK
CAROLINE BLACK SIKORSKE SESSUMS BLACK CABALLERO FICARROTTA FAMILY LAW 307 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 251-9200
BRIAN T. MCELFATRICK BUSH ROSS 1801 N. HIGHLAND AVE. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 224-9255
FRANCHISE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
JEANNE T. TATE LAW OFFICES OF JEANNE T. TATE P.A. 418 W. PLATT ST. TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 258-3355 FAMILY LAW (DIVORCE) VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
STANN W. GIVENS GIVENS GIVENS SPARKS 201 N. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 1700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 375-0109
FRANK L. HEARNE MECHANIK NUCCIO HEARNE & WESTER 305 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 276-1920
NANCY HARRIS HARRIS, HUNT & DERR, P.A. 100 S. ASHLEY DRIVE SUITE 300 TAMPA, FL 33602 813-223-5421
RADHA V. BACHMAN FISHERBROYLES 4830 W. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 600 TAMPA, FL 33609 (813) 200-6114
RICHARD HENRY MANEY MANEY GORDON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3170 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 438-6615
STANN W. GIVENS GIVENS GIVENS SPARKS 201 N. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 1700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 375-0109
FAMILY LAW (ADOPTION) VOTED #1 BY PEERS
HEALTH CARE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
IMMIGRATION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE)
FRANCHISE LAW
CYNTHIA N. SASS
HEATHER B. BROCK BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY 401 E. JACKSON ST. SUITE 2400 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 222-8180 DILIP PATEL
FIRST AMENDMENT LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
FAMILY LAW (GENERAL) VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
EMPLOYMENT LAW: INDIVIDUALS
LABOR LAW: MANAGEMENT VOTED #1 BY PEERS
FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
PAUL D. WATSON SIVYER BARLOW & WATSON, P.A. 401 E. JACKSON ST. SUITE 2225 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-4242
DILIP PATEL BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY, P.C. 401 E. JACKSON ST. SUITE 2400 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 222-8180
INSURANCE LAW; LITIGATION: REAL ESTATE BRIAN LAMBERT
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JOHN B. GRANDOFF III HILL WARD HENDERSON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-3900 DAVID MECHANIK MECHANIK NUCCIO HEARNE & WESTER, P.A. 305 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 276-1920 LEVERAGED BUYOUTS & PRIVATE EQUITY LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS DAVID S. FELMAN HILL WARD HENDERSON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3700 (813) 221-3900
MARIA DEL CARMEN RAMOS SHUMAKER LOOP & KENDRICK 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2800 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-7600 LAND USE & ZONING LAW JOHN B. GRANDOFF III
LITIGATION: BANKING & FINANCE VOTED #1 BY PEERS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PRACTICE VOTED #1 BY PEERS JIM DAVIS HOLLAND & KNIGHT 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 4100 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 227-8500
LAND USE & ZONING LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
MARIA DEL CARMEN RAMOS
BARBARA A. HART STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER, P.A. 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0144
INSURANCE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
LITIGATION: BANKRUPTCY VOTED #1 BY PEERS
BRIAN LAMBERT COTNEY CONSTRUCTION LAW 8621 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33610 (813) 605-1389
JOHN A. ANTHONY ANTHONY & PARTNERS 201 N. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 2800 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 273-5616
IMMIGRATION LAW
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LITIGATION: CONSTRUCTION VOTED #1 BY PEERS JOHN S. VENTO TRENAM LAW 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 2700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7474
DAVID P. MITCHELL MANEY GORDON 5402 HOOVER BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33634 (813) 888-6700
BRIAN OBLOW COTNEY CONSTRUCTION LAW 8621 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33610 (813) 605-1389 DAVID P. MITCHELL MANEY GORDON 5402 HOOVER BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33634 (813) 888-6700 GEORGE VAKA VAKA LAW GROUP 777 S. HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD. SUITE 300 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 549-1799
LITIGATION: ENVIRONMENTAL VOTED #1 BY PEERS GEORGE GRAMLING III GRAMLING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 118 S. NEWPORT AVE. TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 259-1060
LITIGATION: HEALTH CARE VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE) KIRK S. DAVIS AKERMAN 401 E. JACKSON ST. SUITE 1700 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 223-7333
LITIGATION: PATENT VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE) RICHARD FEE FEE & JEFFRIES, P.A. 1227 N. FRANKLIN ST. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-8008 BRITTANY MAXEY-FISHER MAXEY-FISHER LAW OFFICES, P.L.L.C. 100 SECOND AVE. S. SUITE 401 NORTH ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701 (727) 230-4949
LITIGATION: INSURANCE DAVID P. MITCHELL
RICHARD MCIVER KASS SHULER, P.A. 1505 N. FLORIDA AVE. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0900
JEFFREY “JACK” GORDON MANEY GORDON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3170 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-1366 MEDIATION VOTED #1 BY PEERS JAMES BETTS JAMES R. BETTS, ESQ. 710 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 254-3302
LITIGATION: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE) RICHARD FEE FEE & JEFFRIES, P.A. 1227 N. FRANKLIN ST. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-8008
BRIAN LAMBERT COTNEY CONSTRUCTION LAW 8621 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33610 (813) 605-1389 J. MEREDITH WESTER MECHANIK NUCCIO HEARNE & WESTER, P.A. 305 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 276-1920 LITIGATION & CONTROVERSY - TAX VOTED #1 BY PEERS
LITIGATION: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY JASON P. STEARNS
BRITTANY MAXEY-FISHER MAXEY-FISHER LAW OFFICES, P.L.L.C. 100 SECOND AVE. S. SUITE 401 NORTH ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701 (727) 230-4949
MICAH FOGARTY BARNETT BOLT KIRKWOOD LONG & KOCHE, P.A. 601 BAYSHORE BLVD. SUITE 700 TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 253-2020
MORTGAGE BANKING FORECLOSURE LAW
NON-PROFIT/CHARITIES LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
MASS TORT LITIGATION/CLASS ACTIONS: PLAINTIFFS J. DANIEL CLARK
RUNNER-UP PETER GRILLI PETER J. GRILLI MEDIATION 3001 W. AZEELE ST. TAMPA, FL 33609 (813) 874-1002 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW: PLAINTIFFS VOTED #1 BY PEERS JEFFREY “JACK” GORDON MANEY GORDON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3170 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 221-1366
JASON P. STEARNS FREEBORN 201 N. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 3550 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 488-2920
MARK BENTLEY JOHNSON POPE BOKOR RUPPEL & BURNS, LLP 401 E. JACKSON ST. SUITE 3100 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 225-2500
LESLIE BARNETT BARNETT BOLT KIRKWOOD LONG & KOCHE, P.A. 601 BAYSHORE BLVD. SUITE 700 TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 253-2020 PATENT LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS WOODROW “WOODY” POLLACK GREENBERG TRAURIG 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 1900 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 318-5700 PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE) ROBERT E. BANKER (RETIRED) BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER, P.A. 501 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 1700 TAMPA, FL 33602
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
LITIGATION: LAND USE & ZONING VOTED #1 BY PEERS
CONSUMER LAW; LITIGATION: HEALTHCARE;
J. DANIEL CLARK CLARK & MARTINO 3407 W. KENNEDY BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33609 (888) 868-5615
RICHARD MCIVER
LITIGATION: FIRST AMENDMENT VOTED #1 BY PEERS GREGG THOMAS THOMAS & LOCICERO 601 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 984-3066
LITIGATION: PATENT
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LITIGATION: CONSTRUCTION JOHN S. VENTO
MORTGAGE BANKING FORECLOSURE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
LITIGATION: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; BRITTANY MAXEY-FISHER
LITIGATION: INSURANCE VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE)
MASS TORT LITIGATION/CLASS ACTIONS: PLANTIFFS VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
LITIGATION: REAL ESTATE
CHARLES POSTLER STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER, P.A. 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0144
J. MEREDITH WESTER
MASS TORT LITIGATIONL MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW: PLAINTIFFS; PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION
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PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS VOTED #1 BY PEERS EDWARD W. GERECKE CARLTON FIELDS 100 S. ASHLEY DRIVE SUITE 400 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-4365
PROJECT FINANCE LAW
SPORTS LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
JOHN NEUKAMM
PROJECT FINANCE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS JOHN NEUKAMM MECHANIK NUCCIO HEARNE & WESTER, P.A. 305 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 276-1920 REAL ESTATE LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE)
BRADFORD KIMBRO HOLLAND & KNIGHT 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 4100 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 227-6660 TAX LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE) JOLYON D. ACOSTA BUSH ROSS 1801 N. HIGHLAND AVE. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 204-6462
PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION: DEFENDANTS
B. MICHAEL BACHMAN STICHTER RIEDEL BLAIN & POSTLER, P.A. 110 E. MADISON ST. SUITE 200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-0144
EDWARD W. GERECKE
T.R. UNICE, JR. UNICE SALZMAN JENSEN, P.A. 1815 LITTLE ROAD TRINITY, FL 34655 (727) 723-3772 LUIS E. VIERA COLE SCOTT & KISSANE, P.A. 4301 W. BOY SCOUT BLVD. SUITE 400 TAMPA, FL 33607 (813) 289-9300 PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION: PLAINTIFFS VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE) WIL H. FLORIN FLORIN ROEBIG 777 ALDERMAN ROAD PALM HARBOR, FL 34683 (727) 786-5000 JEFFREY “JACK” GORDON MANEY GORDON 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3170 (813) 221-1366
MICAH FOGARTY BARNETT BOLT KIRKWOOD LONG & KOCHE, P.A. 601 BAYSHORE BLVD. SUITE 700 TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 253-2020
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE LAW: DEFENDANTS EDWARD O. SAVITZ
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE LAW: DEFENDANTS VOTED #1 BY PEERS (THREE-WAY TIE) EDWARD O. SAVITZ BUSH ROSS 1801 N. HIGHLAND AVE. TAMPA, FL 22602 (813) 204-6413
SECURITIES/CAPITAL MARKETS LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS R. ALAN HIGBEE SHUTTS & BOWEN, LLP 4301 W. BOY SCOUT BLVD. SUITE 300 (813) 229-8900 SECURITIES REGULATION LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS
ROBERT STINES
JOSEPH H. VARNER III HOLLAND & KNIGHT 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 4100 (813) 227-8500
JOSEPH H. VARNER III
JOLYON D. ACOSTA
RACHEL ALBRITTON LUNSFORD BARNETT BOLT KIRKWOOD LONG KOCHE, P.A. 601 BAYSHORE BLVD. SUITE 700 TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 253-2020
REAL ESTATE LAW
VINCENT NUCCIO JR. MECHANIK NUCCIO HEARNE & WESTER, P.A. 305 S. BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 (813) 276-1920
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE LAW: DEFENDANTS
TAX LAW
WATER LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS BENJAMIN LUTE COTNEY CONSTRUCTION LAW 8621 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. TAMPA, FL 33610 (813) 605-1389
B. MICHAEL BACHMAN
ROBERT A. STINES FREEBORN 201 N. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 3550 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 488-2920
C. STEVEN YERRID THE YERRID LAW FIRM, P.A. 101 E. KENNEDY BLVD. SUITE 3910 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 222-8222
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE LAW: DEFENDANTS
DAVID P. BURKE CARLTON FIELDS 100 S. ASHLEY DRIVE SUITE 400 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-4365
ROBERT C. RASMUSSEN BRADLEY 100 N. TAMPA ST. SUITE 2200 TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 559-5500 A PRIL / M AY 2018
SPORTS LAW BRADFORD KIMBRO
TRADEMARK LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS RICHARD E. FEE FEE & JEFFRIES, P.A. 1227 N. FRANKLIN ST. TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 229-8008 TRUSTS & ESTATES LAW VOTED #1 BY PEERS (TWO-WAY TIE) DEREK B. ALVAREZ GENDERS ALVAREZ DIECIDUE, P.A. 2307 W. CLEVELAND ST. TAMPA, FL 33609 (813) 254-4744
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WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW: CLAIMANTS VOTED #1 BY PEERS MIKE WINER MIKE WINER LAW 110 N. 11TH ST. 1ST FLOOR TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 224-0000 WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW: EMPLOYERS VOTED #1 BY PEERS MIKE WINER MIKE WINER LAW 110 N. 11TH ST. 1ST FLOOR TAMPA, FL 33602 (813) 224-0000
2018 Lawyer Edition JACK GORDON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Do No Harm Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon is a highly skilled trial attorney who has twice been selected as a Leading Attorney of the Southeastern United States in Forbes magazine. He has been named for inclusion among Florida’s Legal Elite and recognized as one of the Top 100 SuperLawyers® in the state of Florida and one of the Top 50 SuperLawyers® of Tampa Bay. Four times Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, Mr. Gordon is also certified by The National Board of Trial Advocacy as an expert in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Pre-trial Litigation. He is AV® rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2017, Mr. Gordon earned National Board Certification as an expert in Medical Malpractice law by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He is 1 of merely 17 lawyers in the State of Florida to have achieved this distinction. Mr. Gordon has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2018 Edition). Gordon earned 2014 and 2015 National Litigator Awards and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, having garnered multiple seven-figure jury verdicts and settlements. In 2016 and 2017, Gordon was named the No. 1 medical malpractice lawyer by his peers in TAMPA Magazine’s Top Lawyers edition. While physicians may not cure every patient, sometime improper diagnoses, surgical error and incorrect administration of drugs or treatment can cross the line and become medical malpractice. Medical error can cause serious injury or death. Tampa attorney Jack Gordon focuses his practice on fighting negligence by helping clients hold medical professionals accountable for their mistakes. While medical professionals in all specialties can commit errors, mistakes are especially common in the hospital emergency room, Gordon says. “The emergency room can be demanding and fast-paced, and this can unfortunately lead to error,” he explains. “Misdiagnosis is the most common mistake we see in the ER. A heart attack can be shrugged off as indigestion or heartburn, a headache may actually be a stroke, and what seems to be the simple flu may actually be septicemia. By holding doctors and hospitals accountable, we can help make medical care safer for everyone.” Education: Tulane University, B.A.; Tulane University Law School, J.D.
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BROOK NUTTER PERSONAL INJURY Trial-Tested. Trial-Proven. Before hiring a personal injury attorney, ask him or her a question: When was the last time you went to trial? Ask them when they last gave an opening or closing statement, and ask them when they last obtained a favorable verdict for their client. For Brook Nutter, that answer is January 2018, the date of his most recent trial victory. Since entering private practice, and after serving as an assistant State Attorney, Nutter has tried more cases than most personal injury attorneys in the Tampa Bay area. “Many personal injury attorneys in the Tampa Bay area have not been to trial, or when they have gone to trial, they have not been successful,” Nutter says. “If your attorney has no trial experience, you may not be getting everything you are entitled to, from proper legal advice to appropriate compensation.” Nutter works personally with each of his clients from the beginning of their case to educate them on all aspects of their case and prepare them for the potential of a jury trial to get the full compensation they deserve. “Having successfully won verdicts in jury trials, I can more effectively assess what the value of a case really is,” Nutter says. “I handle each case myself and meet with each client personally. Insurance companies keep track of which attorneys go to trial and know the attorneys who don’t go to trial. That affects the value of a case.” “My team and I are truly able to give solid legal advice, based on my 21 years of trial experience,” he adds. “As soon as a client hires me, I begin taking steps to prepare for trial, and immediately start helping them put their life back together.”
Education: Marion Military Institute, A.A.; University of Florida, B.S.; South Texas College of Law, J.D.
Law Office of N. Brook Nutter, P.A.
3226 W. Cypress St. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 259-9646 brooknutter.com
2018 Lawyer Edition C. STEVEN YERRID TRIAL ATTORNEY Committed to Justice Steve Yerrid has a national reputation as one of the best trial lawyers in the country. His career is dedicated to helping those who have been wronged in a wide array of areas including personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, maritime law, and complex commercial litigation. He has been continuously listed in Best Lawyers in America over the last 4 decades. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the people he serves in obtaining justice. In Florida’s landmark litigation against Big Tobacco, he was the youngest of the 11 trial lawyers selected by the late Governor Lawton Chiles as Florida’s “Dream Team”. He was appointed and acted as Special Counsel to Governor Crist during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. He also obtained the largest settlement amount for a municipality in his representation of the City of Tampa against BP. He is a lifetime member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates – the 100 best lawyers in the country. He has been selected by the National Law Journal as one of Florida’s top litigators. He has been recognized as Trial Lawyer of the Year by several organizations both locally and nationally. In 2016, he was inducted into The National Trial Lawyers’ Hall of Fame. During his career, he has obtained a number of landmark accomplishments including a $216 million jury verdict in a medical negligence case which remains the largest such verdict in the history of Florida. During the course of his career thus far, he has obtained more than 250 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more, including a $13 billion settlement with Big Tobacco, several 9-figure results, and numerous 8-figure results, including a $64 million verdict in a premises liability case in 2015. In addition to his legal accomplishments, he is deeply involved in giving back through his charitable work. As Chairman of the Board of The Yerrid Foundation (which is self-funded), he has donated millions of dollars to a number of worthy causes, many of which focus on helping children. He has been active for most of his professional career as a major donor to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Children’s Cancer Center, 1Voice Foundation, Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, and is the primary sponsor of Tampa Fights Cancer Week, that occurs annually. Education: Louisiana State University, Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A. 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 3910 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 222-8222 YerridLaw.com
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STANN W. GIVENS MARITAL & FAMILY LAW Known for his impeccable professional reputation, Stann Givens has been a cornerstone of the Tampa family law legal community for more than 30 years. During this time he has successfully assisted clients with all matters related to divorce, mediation, alimony, child custody and support, which has resulted in accolades including: “Lawyer of the Year” 2016 - Best Lawyers, Family Law, Tampa AV® Preeminent™ on Martindale-Hubbell®, “Super Lawyers®” inclusion since 2006, “Best Lawyers in America” since 1998 - Woodward/White lawyer rating, and “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine. In 2015, Stann was honored by the Family Law Inn of Tampa when the organization permanently renamed the Inn as “The Stann W. Givens Family Law Inn.” As the founding partner of Givens Givens Sparks, Stann has cultivated a culture of excellence in his firm and the result has been the growth of a team of trial attorneys and staff who are ranked among the best in their fields. The firm’s awards include “Best Law Firm by U.S. News, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, “Super Lawyers®,” National Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers & Top 40 Under 40, National Black Trial Lawyers Top 100, Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Expertise’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers, and Lawyers of Distinction. In December 2017, the firm litigated a pedestrian injury case that resulted in a $30 million jury verdict — the largest verdict of its kind in Hillsborough County history. With more than 135 years of combined professional experience, the Givens Givens Sparks team of lawyers is dedicated to the advocacy and protection of their clients and their families. Education: Bucknell University, B.S.; Florida State University College of Law, J.D.; Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by the Florida Bar
DAVID MITCHELL CONSUMER PROTECTION, HEALTH CARE LITIGATION Ending Consumer Harassment By the time David Mitchell’s clients call him, many are at their wit’s end. “When debt collectors continue to harass someone, the consumer simply doesn’t know how to put an end to it,” David says. “I help everyday people fight back against debt collectors and telemarketers. When you are on the receiving end of massive amounts of robocalls from a collection company, it can be more than merely irritating; it can become disruptive to your life.” Voted the No. 1 consumer law attorney on TAMPA Magazine’s Top Lawyers list for three consecutive years, David helps put an end to the calls and harassment. “Whether people actually owe a debt or not, they should not be harassed by improper collection practices. Often times what the collectors are doing is illegal. The consumer protection lawyers at Maney|Gordon concentrate in the federal and state laws that provide relief for our clients. We know how to prosecute the companies and how to make these companies pay for improper practices. We give our clients the best representation possible.” David has helped consumers across the nation hold debt collectors, banks, student loan companies, mortgage and credit card companies, and health insurance companies accountable for their conduct. He represents both debtors and non-debtors who are victims of abusive debt collection practices, as well as both healthcare providers and patients who have been the victims of improper insurance write-downs and claim denials. Education: University of Florida, B.S.B.A.; Stetson University College of Law, Juris Doctor; Stetson University, M.B.A.
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G. MICHAEL NELSON CORPORATE, BUSINESS, & BANKING LAW A Voice of Reason Michael Nelson is known as the lawyer other lawyers turn to when they need help with a case – more than 80 percent of his business comes from other attorneys. Thanks to his 30 years of experience and specialization in complex business litigation, Nelson is an expert at helping resolve the stickiest of legal quagmires. “Lots of times clients need to be saved from themselves,” Nelson said. “They don’t understand how expensive and messy lawsuits can become. Even with a win, the legal costs can ruin a business. I’m often asked to give a second opinion and to help resolve business disputes with arbitration or mediation.” A Tampa native, Nelson and his partners opened a state-of-the-art legal center in Downtown Tampa, which is home to lawyers with a variety of specialties and areas of practice. Active in the local community, Nelson is a member of the Shrine and provides corporate legal service to charitable organizations and pro-bono legal services to those in need. Nelson is also licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C. Education: University of Florida, B.S.; Cumberland Law School, J.D.
JIM MAGAZINE PERSONAL INJURY One of the Nation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers Several years ago James Magazine represented a client whose mom had been injured in a car accident in California and was in a coma. Initially the insurance company said they would pay $100,000 but then came back and claimed there was an exclusion on the policy and said they would not pay anything. The young man only wanted to help his mother and was devastated by the insurance company’s actions. When James took the case he was able to see the faults and misinformation in the insurance company’s claim and after filing suit against them, the insurance company paid $4.2 million to settle the case. “Insurance companies know by reputation who has the knowledge, tenacity, and wherewithal to take a case to trial and win. I have been a personal injury lawyer from the beginning of my career. I firmly believe in my clients and appreciate the opportunity to help them against big corporations and insurance companies who are trying to intimidate them.” Education: Baldwin College, B.A.; Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Juris Doctor
Nelson, Bisconti & McClain 1005 North Marion St. Tampa, FL 33602 813-221-0999 NBMLawyers.com
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