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Shevonn Willis is the founder and managing attorney of The Smith Willis Firm. She has 15 years of legal experience in Business Law, as well as Estate Planning.  This experience includes counseling and advising start-up companies to multi-million dollar Fortune 500 companies in various aspects of business, as well as helping individuals, couples and families make critical decisions in the areas of wills, trusts, estates and probate.. Prior to forming The Smith Willis Firm, Shevonn practiced law with Tressler, LLP, a full-service, national law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.  The knowledge she gained at Tressler has prepared her for working with individuals and companies at all levels and in various industries.. Prior to Tressler, Shevonn gained valuable insight into the federal court system while she was a judicial extern for the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Shevonn’s early experience also included studying European Union Law in Rome, Italy, where she learned the dynamics of contract laws in other countries and mechanisms businesses can use to deal with product delivery and payment.. Shevonn volunteers in both her personal capacity and through the Firm’s mission of giving back to the community.  Shevonn is a board member of several non-profits and a frequent speaker on issues surrounding business law and estate planning.

My goal is to provide the highest quality legal representation to each and every one of my clients. I believe it is important to work closely with my clients through each phase of their case or legal issue. I take extra time to answer my client’s questions, explain their rights and obligations, protect their interests, and to prepare their case for aggressive litigation when necessary. I am experienced in several areas of law including general civil litigation, business law, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, creditor representation, and collections.

I am more than just a lawyer. As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges that come with high-level decisions. I am a trusted advisor helping businesses make strategic choices for both growth and risk reduction. We offer outside general counsel services to our clients to help them achieve their goals in a competitive and cost-effective manner without sacrificing quality.

Experienced business litigation attorney Christian G. Zimm, Esq. MBA in Atlanta is a dedicated and results-driven attorney specializing in business litigation. With a proven track record of successfully navigating complex legal challenges in the Atlanta area, Mr. Zimm provides clients with strategic counsel and aggressive representation tailored to their unique needs. Having represented businesses of all sizes, from startups to established corporations, Mr. Zimm understands the intricate nuances of commercial disputes. Areas of expertise include breach of contract, limited liability and partnership disputes, business torts and disputes, employment litigation, and real estate conflicts. Whether negotiating favorable settlements or advocating in court, Mr. Zimm is committed to protecting clients’ interests and achieving optimal outcomes.. Mr. Zimm is licensed in Georgia and Florida. He earned his bachelors, juris doctor, and master of business administration degrees from Emory University in Atlanta. Mr. Zimm also represents political clients, and he handles estate planning and real estate matters.

Since I started practicing law in 1983, my practice has focused on business/corporate matters, tax issues and estate planning.  I have practiced in the Atlanta area my entire career, after graduating from Georgia Tech, and then Emory University School of Law. A summary of the services I can provide appears below;. CORPORATE/BUSINESS.  Planning, structuring and implementation of: Asset and stock sale transactions; Business sales; Reorganizations; Asset based lending transactions; Venture capital transactions; Executive Compensation; Representation of lenders and borrowers; Workouts; Shareholder disputes; Negotiate and draft documents and agreements relating to the above.  Serve as general counsel to a number of closely held corporations.. ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE.  Preparation of estate plan to minimize estate taxes; Drafting wills and trusts, including life insurance and charitable trusts;  Gift programs; Coordination of plan with banks, accountants, financial planners, insurance advisors and trustees.  Probate of wills; Representation of estates and assistance to executors and administrators.. REAL ESTATE.  Acquisitions and dispositions of commercial and residential properties; Residential and commercial closings; Refinancing transactions for commercial and residential properties; Preparation and negotiation of all documentation relating to the above; Like-kind exchanges; Negotiation, preparation and review of commercial and retail leases; Property tax appeals.. TAXATION.  Planning, structuring and implementing the transactions referenced above; Representation of clients before the IRS and State revenue authorities such as Offers in Compromise, and installment payment plans; Establishment of tax-exempt organizations; Tax planning for bankruptcy and divorce.. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.  Federal and State registrations of trademarks and service marks.  Enforcement of proprietary rights to trademarks and service marks.

SMART BUSINESS DECISIONS START WITH SPARKS. While working in the private sector for large corporations, Jonathan discovered that small to medium-sized businesses were being priced out of quality representation. The only affordable options available to them were the generic, fill-in-the-blank online legal services; but that is no longer the case. Jonathan Sparks is the Founder and Managing Partner at Sparks Law, a law firm that functions as in-house counsel for the small business owner. Sparks Law offers affordable, flat-fee pricing, so that businesses of all sizes now have access to quality legal representation.. Before forming Sparks Law, Jonathan worked at the United States Department of Justice, the United States Senate Office, the Attorney General’s Office for the District of Columbia, and as an attorney at King & Spalding here in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School, where he excelled at Corporate and Business law, Torts, Litigation, Securities, and Entertainment law.

After joining the Florida Bar in 2006, I spent my first three years in general practice law firm handling many types of civil and criminal cases, in both state and federal court.. In 2009, I joined a small and prestigious firm in Orlando and spent a year and a half handling complex business litigation and consumer protection cases.. I started my own practice in 2011 because I wanted to put my skills and experience to work for those members of our community who cannot afford the high cost of an ivory tower law firm.. My mission is to provide high quality and honest legal representation to my clients while working with them to make my services affordable.. In addition to my work as an attorney, I am also a Certified Circuit Civil and Appellate mediator.. I am a husband and a father, and my wife and I are both small business owners in the Winter Park community.. I would be honored to discuss your case and to have the opportunity to share my skills and experience with you.  The Peterson Law Firm, P.A. is here to help when you need it.

Roberto Santoni is a top business attorney and entreprenuer that provides in-house legal counsel to small businesses and startups throughout the state of Florida. Roberto received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law before moving to Central Florida to begin work as a civil litigator.. While working with companies of all sizes, Roberto was drawn to the needs of small businesses that did not have access to the same legal attention as larger firms.. In order to provide a solution, Roberto founded Santoni Law, P.A., an Orlando practice that offers in-house counsel to small businesses, service companies and specialized businesses at an affordable price.. While not at work, Roberto Santoni is an active member in the Orlando comminity. He serves as Treasurer for the Orange County Bar Association's Real Property Subcommittee, volunteers his time Legal Aid Society's Guardian ad Litem program, and takes part in local philanthropies such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida.

A senior associate with NeJame Law, P.A.,  Kirsten Blum focuses her practice in complex business litigation at the federal and state court levels. Ms. Blum has successfully represented companies in industries such as banking, waste management, food services, building construction, and government contracting, in connection with various business disputes and employment claims.  Ms. Blum has also expertly represented the interests of businesses in matters relating to bid protests, administrative actions, contract negotiation, and internal business investigations.. In addition to her vast civil experience, Kirsten Blum has an extensive background in defending businesses and business executives in white collars crimes, including bribery and fraud cases, as well as criminal investigations by the United States Department of Justice.. Ms. Blum has a proven success in performing jury and non-jury trials, and is a skilled and effective litigation strategist.. Education. Awards and Recognition. Courts of Admission