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William “Max” Ferris is an associate attorney with the Knott Ebelini Hart, primarily concentrating his practice in the areas of business, commercial and construction litigation matters.. Before joining the firm, Max received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, graduating Cum Laude. During his time in law school, Max was a Federal Judicial Extern for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court under the Honorable Caryl E. Delano. In addition, he worked as a law clerk for the firm.. Max was an Associate Editor for the Journal of International Aging Law and Policy and spent much of his time volunteering with the Florida Brewers Guild and 360 Eats. In his free time, Max enjoys spending time with his family and playing pickleball.. Max is an active member of the Lee County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division and General, Civil and Business Litigation Section. Max is also a member of the Florida Bar Association and American Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division, Law Practice Division, and Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division. Max is also an approved title insurance agent for Attorneys' Title Fund Services.

Specializing in general business litigation and representation of developers and homebuilders, including in all areas of litigation, focusing on defense of complex litigation matters, construction defect actions, insurance subrogation actions and risk transfer. California “B” licensed general contractor with over a decade of construction experience including the oversight of design build residential and multi-million dollar commercial tenant improvement projects.  Currently admitted to practice before the Central and Southern District California Courts and The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Chris joined the firm in 2008 as a law clerk. He is now a partner of the Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from Capital University Law School. He is the son of one of the founding partners, Jim Vonau.. Chris’ practice areas include estate planning and probate matters; business formation, operation, transactions, and other matters; and residential, commercial, and investment real estate matters; guardianships; construction-related disputes.. Like his father, Chris is a member of both the Ohio State and Columbus Bar Associations. He is a past member of Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) and is a current member of the Family and Youth Law Center (FYLaw) at Capital University, Volunteer Guardianship Program, the Catholic Foundation Professional Advisors Group (PAG), Columbus Foundation Professional Council, and The Ohio State University Office of Estate and Gift Planning Professional Advisory Council.. Chris also chairs the Columbus Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Trust Committee. He currently serves on the Columbus Bar Association’s Board of Governors and is in line to become the acting President of the Columbus Bar Association.. Chris co-authored “Ohio Mechanics’ Lien”, a book published for fellow practitioners and contractors as a guide through the various topics of Ohio mechanics’ lien law.. As an avid supporter and alumnus of Saint Charles Preparatory High School in Bexley, Ohio, Chris is the current varsity head soccer coach at St. Charles. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Brittany, and his four children, Jackson, Barrett, Reese, and Callan.

Eric G. Pettis was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he attended Millersville University and earned degrees in Political Science and Economics. In addition to graduating cum laude at Millersville University, Eric also received the A.G. Breidenstine Award as the winner of the university’s best research thesis his senior year.. Upon graduation, Eric enjoyed a short career in politics and state government including serving as the special assistant to the Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. Altogether, Eric has worked for three different state governments: Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.. After working professionally, Eric decided to pursue his life-long dream of helping those in need as an attorney by attending the Charleston School of law. While in law school, Eric worked for two local non-profits, a small boutique law firm, and the 9th Judicial Solicitor’s Office. Eric also served on the Charleston Law Review where he was later published for his article that addressed Searches and Seizures under the Fourth Amendment. After graduation, Eric was offered a judicial clerkship in the Charleston County Probate Court where he served at the pleasure of the Honorable Judge Irvin Condon among three other associate judges.. As an associate attorney at Koontz Mlynarczyk Belger, LCC, Eric is focused on helping clients with their civil litigation needs. Eric is admitted to practice in South Carolina and U.S. Federal Court.

Ron has over 20 yrs of litigation experience and is the founder of Skufca Law, representing businesses and individuals in the areas of business, construction, motorsports, and family law. Ron currently serves as outside general counsel to several long-time business clients while also working with individuals starting their own business or helping resolve disputes that arise. With substantial experience in the construction industry, NASCAR, and advising a wide range of businesses in all aspects of their legal issues, Ron is dedicated to helping both new and longtime business owners in a cost effective and efficient manner. Some of his representative clients are General Contractor JD Goodrum Construction, Charlotte Mechanical, and Front Row Motorsports.. Outside of his legal practice, Ron has always been actively involved in the community, having served on the board of the Dilworth Community Development Association as a long-time Dilworth resident; as a member of the Dilworth South End Rotary club; as a coach, board member and sponsor for Dilworth Little League for over a decade; a sponsor of Myers Park High School baseball; a participant in the 24 Hrs of Booty cycling fundraising event in Myers Park, having personally raised thousands of dollars to help cancer organizations; as well as other community organizations and events.. In 2013, Ron founded the South End Shuffle 5K & Mile Run running race to benefit the Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma cancer and the Charlotte Rail Trail. The South End Shuffle has helped raise money and increase awareness to these two local non-profit organizations that have personal and local connections to him and Skufca Law.