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Wil H. Florin was born in Salzburg, Austria and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He received his B.A. from Ball State University where he was captain of the varsity soccer team and President of the University’s largest social fraternity (Sigma Phi Epsilon). He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 1980 where he won the school Moot Court competition and was a State Moot Court finalist. He has remained actively involved with the law school since graduation, having served as an Adjunct Professor in Trial Practice, as well as a host and keynote speaker for the annual “Friends and Family Day” event. Wil was recently selected to serve a four (4) year term as a member of the Stetson University Board of Trustees. In addition, he is serving his second three (3) year term as a member of the Stetson University College of Law Board of Overseers.. In October 2018, Wil became only the 89th inductee to the Stetson University College of Law’s Hall of Fame in the 119-year history of the school. The honor of being selected for membership to the Stetson Hall of Fame is bestowed upon alumni who have reached and remained at the pinnacle of their fields and have had a profound impact upon the College of Law.. Wil has been repeatedly named by his peers to “Best Lawyers in America” (the only Pinellas/Pasco plaintiff’s medical malpractice attorney selected), “Leading American Attorneys,” “Florida Super Lawyers” and “America’s Leading Plaintiff’s Lawyers.” He has obtained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating for both ethics and legal ability. Wil was selected by The National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida each of the past eight (8) years. In what is an infrequent occurrence for the Tampa Bay Times, the newspaper in 2010 published a feature article on Wil’s successful legal career (see section below).. In 1986, at age thirty, and shortly after founding Florin|Roebig in 1985, he became what may be the youngest lawyer in America to obtain a multi-million dollar jury verdict ($2.3 million). Million dollar recoveries have come in individual cases in the varied areas of medical malpractice, automobile negligence, transportation negligence, civil rights, employment discrimination, insurance liability, products liability, dram shop liability, pharmaceutical liability, manufacturer’s liability, class actions, accountant’s liability, and landowner’s liability. In 2005, his $15 million jury verdict in a trucking negligence trial was the 4th largest verdict reported in the state. His 2014 jury verdict of $47.4 million against a Tampa Bay area day spa and massage therapist is the largest jury verdict in Pasco County history and the second largest jury verdict in Florida for 2014. His 2016 $42 million jury verdict against Applebee’s and others is the largest contested jury verdict in Hernando County history. His $6.1 million jury verdict in a motorcycle accident case won in August 2017 is believed to be the largest jury verdict in Sumter County history. His recent 2018 $7.6 million jury verdict in a premises liability case is considered to be the largest injury verdict ever in the Clearwater, Florida civil division. Wil has obtained over 75 verdicts and settlements more than one million dollars on behalf of his clients. No Pinellas/Pasco attorney has obtained more million dollar jury verdicts [sixteen (16) including two (2) over $40 million] or more million dollar medical malpractice jury verdicts (7) than Wil.. More about Wil Florin and Florin|Roebig at:

Ryan has been involved in real estate in various capacities for nearly 20 years. In addition to being a practicing attorney, Ryan has real world insight into real estate investment, valuation, and management. He has an extensive real estate background with prior experience in residential and commercial sales, land development, property rehabilitation, and large scale commercial property management. He has managed properties ranging from mobile homes to regional shopping centers and understands the issues landlords and tenants face. He is a licensed real estate broker in both Florida and Nebraska.. Through his experiences as a real estate professional, Ryan found his love for the law. In 2008, he left a successful career as a real estate asset manager and began pursuing the study of law full time. Being a Nebraska native and having received his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Ryan chose to begin his legal education at the University of Nebraska, College of Law, a top tier law school. While Attending UNL Law, Ryan focused his legal education on real estate transactions, negotiations, business entities, and wills and trusts.. Following graduation from the University of Nebraska School of Law, Ryan moved to Florida and joined the Florida Ba then he began practicing in the area of real estate law. Ryan initially chose to practice with the Davis Basta Law Firm, P.A. in Palm Harbor. While at the Davis Basta Law Firm, Ryan specialized in complex litigation. His cases included HOA/Condo Association disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, homestead and annuity exemption disputes, insurance settlement disputes, private mortgage foreclosures and foreclosure defense.. During his time at the Davis Basta Law Firm, Ryan attended, and graduated from, “The Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig LL.M” in the Real Property Development Program through the University of Miami School of Law. Ryan’s participation in this program has given him access to, and instruction from, top national experts in real estate law. Through their instruction, Ryan gained an even greater understanding of land acquisition, finance, regulation, tax law, construction law, residential and commercial development, landlord tenant, closings, negotiation, planning strategies and drafting.. After graduating with his LL.M. (Master of Laws) Ryan parted ways with the Davis Basta Law Firm, and began the Dirks Law Firm, P.A.. At the Dirks Law Firm, Ryan’s areas of practice range from simple landlord/tenant actions to complex commercial real estate transactions/litigations. By understanding both the law and his client’s real estate businesses, Ryan is able to provide his clients with real world solutions and guidance. Most notably, Ryan focuses on helping his real estate clients find cost effective solutions that minimize business risk and maximize business returns.. Whether your issue is a simple residential landlord/tenant dispute, or a complex commercial real estate transaction, lease dispute, or property valuation protest, Ryan has the depth of knowledge and legal training to deliver measurable results.

Parker Florin earned his law degree (J.D.) as well as his post-doctoral Master in Laws (LL.M.) in Advocacy degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated with Honors. While at Stetson, Parker was recognized for his academic distinction as a student of law, being awarded both the Academic Excellence Merit-Based Scholarship as well as the Faculty Merit Recognition Award. After placing first in his class in the Carlton Fields Appellate Advocacy Competition in his first year, Parker went on to compete in both regional and national competitions as an advocate for Stetson’s #1 nationally-ranked Trial Team. He also served as teaching assistant to respected Adjunct Professor Shirin Vesely in her Trial Advocacy course. Upon his early graduation from Stetson College of Law in 2016, Parker was presented with the Ralph Harris Ferrell Competition Award for demonstrating excellence in mock trial competitions, as well as the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section Dean W. Gary Vause Award for showing promise of high achievement in labor and employment law.. Born and raised in Pinellas County, Parker received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he graduated cum laude in 2012. While an undergraduate student at UCF, he was an active member of numerous honor societies, including Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology.. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Parker spent two years working toward a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). As an FAU student, Parker maintained a 3.9 GPA while teaching undergraduate research classes in Psychology before ultimately deciding to attend Stetson College of Law.. While at Stetson, Parker had the rare privilege of traveling through the South to study the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, where he met numerous Civil Rights activists and learned about their struggle to end segregation and gain equal treatment under the law. This experience was instrumental in his decision to pursue a career in employment law, working for those who have experienced discrimination in their workplace.. In his free time, Parker enjoys staying active and playing guitar. He speaks fluent German.

OVERVIEW. Drew Patterson is a trial lawyer who represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex commercial disputes across Florida. He is well-versed in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, partnership agreements, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, securities fraud matters, noncompete agreements, trade secret litigation, and unfair and deceptive trade practices cases.. Drew routinely litigates cases in both state and federal court, often stepping in when business relationships fall apart or when allegations of fraud, mismanagement, or financial misconduct come to light. He’s known for taking a practical approach to high-stakes litigation, helping clients make informed business decisions while aggressively pursuing their interests.. He also handles consumer protection cases brought under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). Drew defends businesses in class action lawsuits involving claims of deceptive practices, unauthorized marketing communications, and statutory violations related to consumer outreach. In addition to courtroom advocacy, he helps companies navigate compliance issues to minimize regulatory exposure and prevent future litigation.. On the employment side, Drew represents employers in matters involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Florida’s Whistleblower Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA). He has defended clients in collective wage-and-hour claims, retaliation suits, and discrimination cases, and routinely handles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations.. Drew also has experience representing clients in administrative proceedings and government investigations brought by agencies including the SEC, FTC, DEA, DBPR, CBP, and others. His work in these areas often involves advising on compliance, defending licensing actions, or helping resolve enforcement matters quietly and efficiently.. Outside of litigation, Drew serves as outside general counsel to a national prepaid card company in the clinical research space, advising on convenience fees, consumer disclosures, affiliate marketing, and bank program agreements.. AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS. Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Business Litigation (2023-2025). Being selected a Rising Star by Super Lawyers is a distinction that only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida are selected to each year.. BACKGROUND & EDUCATION. Drew is a native of the Tampa Bay Area with deep roots in the community. Drew was born and raised in Clearwater and attended Palm Harbor University High School. He then graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2018 where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a major in Finance. Drew earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2021 and was admitted to The Florida Bar shortly thereafter. During his time at Stetson Law, Drew served as a Teacher’s Assistant, Research Assistant, and was awarded the highest-grade designation in Advanced Legal Research.. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & ADMISSIONS. Drew is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, the Supreme Court of Florida, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the Clearwater Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the Barney Masterson Inn of Courts, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. WHEN HE’S NOT WORKING HARD FOR CLIENTS. Drew is a resident of Dunedin, Florida where he enjoys exercising, fishing, playing chess, and watching the Rays, Bucs, and Lightning in his down time.

Mr. Gonzales has over 30 years experience and a Masters degree in Tax law from the University of Florida. Mr. Gonzales firmly believes that it is important to give back to the community where you live and work. Mr. Gonzales is a past President , former director and former Sergeant at Arms of the New Port Richey Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a Past President of the Pasco County Gator Club and served on the Board of Directors of the Pasco County Boys and Girls Club, the North Pinellas Florida Conservation Association and the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gonzales served by appointment of Governor Chiles as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.. Mr Gonzales concentrates in the areas of wills, trusts and probate, tax planning, asset protection and mergers and acquisitions.

Luca was born and raised in Pinellas County, Florida, where he attended Dunedin High School. He received his BA from the University of Florida where he graduated with a degree in Finance.. He attended Barry University School of Law and finished 9th overall in his graduating class. While at Barry, Luca was Treasurer of the Labor and Employment Law Association. He was also a member of the Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA), providing free tax preparation and e-filing services for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. As a student, he clerked at Florin Roebig during all three years.. Luca currently handles personal injury and construction negligence cases. He is licensed in both Florida and Minnesota and admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the District of Colorado.

Laura K. Smith is an experienced Clearwater personal injury attorney with prior experience in a broad range of practice areas, including criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. At The Fran Haasch Law Group, she assists clients with all types of complicated personal injury and wrongful death claims, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injury. Laura Smith makes it her mission to provide her clients with the compassionate counsel and aggressive advocacy they deserve. She is a fierce litigator, unafraid of taking complex cases to trial whenever necessary. Call the firm today for a free consultation.

Kris Parker is a former Florida prosecutor in the Sixth Circuit (Pinellas & Pasco) and is now an experienced criminal defense attorney representing clients in all areas including DUI, battery, drug charges, theft, fraud, sex cases, violation of probation, weapons charges, record expungement and sealing. He is a fierce advocate of his clients' rights.. Kris became a member of the Florida Bar in 2008 and is a graduate of Marshall University and Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was member of its award-winning moot court team. After graduation, Kris worked as a staff attorney for the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and assisted domestic violence victims in securing domestic violence injunctions and stalking injunctions.. In 2009, Kris was hired as an Assistant State Attorney with Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit which is located in the Clearwater/Saint Petersburg area. As a state prosecutor, Kris tried 42 criminal jury trials, hundreds of evidentiary motions, and a handful of appeals. Kris prosecuted cases in a number of felony and misdemeanors areas including, but not limited to: DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, fraud, drug possession and drug trafficking, theft crimes, weapons charges, consumer protection cases, and obstruction.. After leaving the State Attorney's Office, Kris relocated to the metro Washington, DC area where he was hired as corporate counsel for a large information technology firm. He was admitted to practice in Virginia as corporate counsel and managed all of the companies outside litigation, drafted contracts with partners and clients, and handled all areas of government compliance.. In addition to his legal practice, Kris also has many years of experience in political campaigning. He has been hired and served on multiple presidential campaigns in Florida and has managed various local campaigns in Florida and West Virginia. Kris served as Student Body President at Marshall University and has even published a book titled “Campus Campaigns; Winning Student Political Office” which can be found on Amazon and Barnes & Noble's websites.. When not practicing law, Kris is very active in the community. He is a small business owner,  former president of the Clearwater Bar Foundation, Director of the Clearwater Bar Board, Board Member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, President of the Marshall University Alumni Associaion in Tampa Bay, and a former High School Football Official in Pinellas/Pasco counties. Kris is married to Raquel Parker and they have two young boys, Franklin and Caleb.

Joshua R. Lipton is a graduate of The University of Central Florida, earning his B.S. degree in Legal Studies with a Minor in Criminal Justice. While at college in Orlando, Mr. Lipton also attained his Florida motorcycle endorsement after taking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course at Orlando Harley-Davidson. Mr. Lipton earned his Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Stetson is consistently ranked as one of the top law schools in the nation for trial advocacy and legal research/writing. Mr. Lipton began his career working as a law clerk for various law firms, including the Fran Haasch Law Group. After passing the Florida Bar, Mr. Lipton joined the Fran Haasch Law Group as an attorney and has been with the firm ever since.. Mr. Lipton is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida. Mr. Lipton currently holds memberships in the Florida Justice Association (Formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), the Florida Bar, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Lipton handles cases in the areas of Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Pedestrian Accidents. Mr. Lipton understands that pursuing a legal claim may be an overwhelming process for clients. As a result, Mr. Lipton strongly believes in keeping open channels of communication with clients in order to address any questions or concerns.. Recognizing the importance of leading a balanced lifestyle, Mr. Lipton values the time he spends with his beautiful wife, Jennifer, and their two dogs, Charlotte and Mojo. Mr. Lipton also enjoys golfing, swimming, target shooting, and riding his motorcycle in his spare time.

Joseph A. Corsmeier is an “AV” rated attorney practicing in Clearwater, Florida.  He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of attorney disciplinary matters before The Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, defense of professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards and Departments of the State of Florida, and expert analysis and opinion on ethics and malpractice issues.. Mr. Corsmeier has provided numerous expert opinions and has been qualified and testified as an expert in the Sixth and Thirteenth Judicial Circuits on conflict of interest and other attorney disqualification and legal malpractice issues.  He previously served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties) from 1986 to 1990 where he prosecuted both misdemeanors and major felonies (prosecuting felonies exclusively from June 1987) and served as Bar Counsel for The Florida Bar Department of Lawyer Regulation from 1990 to 1998.  He also practices in the areas of estate planning, and Medicaid qualification, workers’ compensation and labor law.. Mr. Corsmeier has written numerous articles for various bar publications, has spoken at numerous local and statewide seminars on various topics, including ethics and professionalism, workers’ compensation, and other practice areas, and was an instructor of legal ethics for paralegals at the Tampa campus of Rollins College until the campus closed.. Mr. Corsmeier received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his J.D. degree from Mercer University, and he is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Middle District of Florida.  He is a member of the The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, and the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations.

In addition to practicing personal injury law and estate planning for 20+ years, I'm also an advocate for the arts. I volunteered pro-bono for the now defunct County run program, Volunteer Legal Assistance for the Arts. I'm also currently Chairman of the Board for the Dunedin Fine Art Center, Tampa Bay's largest non-accredited arts education center and gallery. In the past I was the president of Florida Craftsman Gallery (now known as Florida CraftArt) located in St. Petersburg. I have also been a docent at the Salvador Dali Museum also located in St. Petersburg and have been doing this for more than 20 years.

I am passionate about the law, my clients and my firm.  I take great pride in representing my clients in the same way that I would represent a member of my immediate family.  I try to focus on the unique needs, goals and background of each client.  Accidents might happen in the same way or on the same road, but the effects of an accident are never the same for each client.  It is important for me to understand the cirmstances of my clients, because only then will I be able to represent them like family.. On the personal side, my free time is spent almost exclusively with my family.  I am blessed to be married to my high school sweetheart and we have two adult children.  My wife and I also volunteer for Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida so from time to time we also have "foster" dogs as members of our family in addition to our Chocolate Lab, Fisher.. We spend our free time fishing, traveling, hiking, attending sporting events (Go Rays!!), and enjoying other outdoor activities.  Since we have Labrador Retrievers, we also spend a lot of time on floor maintenance at home!

Hi, my name is Scott M. Gross, Esq. and I am a partner with Angius & Terry LLP. I focus my practice on representing condominium and homeowners associations in construction defect litigation.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 2005 and thereafter obtained my Juris Doctorate degree from The Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. I began my legal career as in-house counsel for a multi-million dollar healthcare corporation focusing on licensing and compliance issues.  In 2010, I continued my career by joining one of the largest creditors rights law firms in the nation and focused my practice on representing corporate banking clients.  In 2011, I joined another state-wide creditors rights firm and quickly worked my way into a managing attorney role, directly overseeing the litigation department for the firm.  I am a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and I am licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts of Florida. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, Florida Gator sports (GO GATORS!) and spending time with my wife, Katie, my sons, Austin and Dylan, and friends and family around the Tampa Bay area.

Françoise (Fran) M. Haasch is a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney representing clients across the Tampa Bay region including Palm Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Tampa along with others throughout the state of Florida. As the founding attorney of the Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, she handles a wide range of complex legal matters. She focuses her practice on car and motorcycle accident cases, as well as claims involving trucking collisions, bicycle accidents, rideshare crashes, dog bites, slip and falls, and other serious personal injury and wrongful death issues. Fran Haasch is passionate and knowledgeable about the medical aspects of personal injury. She thoroughly prepares and investigates each case and strives to recover the maximum compensation her clients are owed.

Call us at.  I have an AV Peer Review Rating*, the highest possible with Martindale-Hubbell for achieving the Highest Level of Professional Excellence (www.martindale.com). I focus on Incapacity Planning, End-of-Life Issues, Guardianship, Estate and Trust Administration and Estate Planning. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. I am a graduate of Leadership Pinellas and a member of The Florida Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section.

Attorney David J. Linesch has practiced employment law for over 35 years.  He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law  and has achieved the highest rating for professional skill and ethics  pursuant to Martindale-Hubbell’s highly regarded peer review system.  Mr. Linesch has extensive trial experience before various federal and state tribunals throughout the United States, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.. For more information, please visit our websites:

Anne has a passion for her practice areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, and Business Succession Planning. She enjoys solving puzzles for her clients and ensuring that her clients have everything they need to feel at ease as they transition in life.Inspired by her father, Kenneth A. Sunne, Anne proudly followed in his footsteps helping people navigate through the legal system while remaining compassionate and engaged with clients throughout the process. Instilled in Anne are the values and work ethic that make her strive to be a compassionate and effective attorney.Anne feels driven to produce effective plans to protect her clients because of her own experiences when taking care of her disabled brother and elderly parents. She learned valuable lessons from them, such as never giving up and being strong when confronted with adversity. She learned that it can be a difficult process to navigate the system.A Florida native, Anne moved to Washington, D.C. after college to pursue her interest in the political system. She worked in DC writing legislation and working with media, convincing others that certain causes were worth fighting for.When Anne returned to Florida, she started her own family with her husband. She attended law school at Stetson University School of Law and started a career helping people navigate the legal system just as her father did. She continues to counsel her clients and is committed to their personal well-being.Anne is able to lighten difficult situations with her unique style of blending humor with compassion, while striving for solutions.