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SunTrust Financial Centre
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2225
Tampa, Florida 33602 (Hillsborough Co.)
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
5.0
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(Main Office) Statement of PracticeCommercial and Civil Litigation, Construction and Design Law, Lender Law, Corporate Litigation, Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Franchise Litigation, Employment Litigation, Collections, Bankruptcy Litigation, Creditors Rights, Class Action Matters, Trust Litigation, Professional Malpractice Defense, Uniform Commercial Code, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and Estates Taxation, Business and Nonprofit Organizations. Year Established: 2002
Firm Size: 9
AddressSunTrust Financial Centre
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2225
Tampa, FL 33602, (Hillsborough Co.)
PhonePhone: 813-221-4242
Fax: 813-227-8598
Website
http://www.sbwlegal.com
Neal A. Sivyer (Member) born Detroit, Michigan, March 30, 1958; admitted to bar, 1983, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Michigan State University (B.A., with honors, 1980); Florida State University (J.D., with high honors, 1983). Order of the Coif. Author: "Attorney Fees in Partial Contingency Cases," Florida Bar Journal, April, 1991. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association (Co-Chairman, Construction Law Committee); The Florida Bar (Former Chairman, Real Estate Certification Committee); National Association of Credit Managers. (Board Certified Real Estate and Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: Szucs v. Qualico, 893 So.2d 208 (Fla.2d DCA 2005); Long v. Ace Cash Express, 2001 WL 34106907 (M.D. Fla. 2001); Betts v. Ace Cash Express, Inc., 863 So.2d 1252 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004); Betts v. Ace Cash, 827 So.2d 294 (Fla 5th DCA 2002); Sembler Marina v. Skidmore, 842 So.2d 1003 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003); Ponto v. Johns 684 So.2d 830 (Fla. 2d DCA 1996); Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. v. Cozart, 561 So.2d 368 (Fla. 2d DCA., 1990); Florida Min. and Materials Corp. v. Continental Cas. Co., 556 So.2d 518, 15 Fla. L. Weekly D389 (Fla. 2d DCA., Feb. 7, 1990) (NO. 89-02113); Florida Min. & Materials Corp. v. Standard Gypsum Corp., 550 So.2d 47, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 2003, 9 UCC Rep. Serv. 2d 1245 (Fla. 2d DCA, 1989) (NO. 88-02948); Cleeveley v. Florida City Magazines, Inc., 486 So.2d 81, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 870, 1 UCC Rep. Serv. 2d 158 (Fla. 2d DCA, Apr. 9, 1986) (NO. 85-1309). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Construction Law; Civil Litigation; Lender Law; Real Estate.Email: Neal A. Sivyer
Mahlon H. Barlow (Member) born New Haven, Connecticut, November 15, 1963; admitted to bar, 1990, Florida; 1991, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: University of Alabama (B.A., with honors, 1986); University of Florida (J.D., with honors, 1990). Member, University of Florida Law Review, 1988-1990. Author: "Design Malpractice Actions: Which Limitation Period Applied in Florida?" 68 Florida Bar Journal 88, October, 1994. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association; The Florida Bar. Reported Cases: Cone v. Culverhouse, 687 So.2d 888 (Fla.); Perdue Farms, Inc. v. Hook, 777 So.2d 1047 (Fla 2d DCA 2001). Practice Areas: Business Torts; Contract Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Securities Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Uniform Commercial Code Litigation; Trust Litigation; Class Actions; Construction Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation; Trade Secrets Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation; Wrongful Death Litigation.Email: Mahlon H. Barlow
Paul D. Watson (Member) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1966; admitted to bar, 1992, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Eleventh Circuits; 1997, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: Emory University (B.A., 1989); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1992). Author, "Qualified Immunity: Should a Judge or Jury Decide Who Prevails in the Battle Between Government Efficiency and Constitutional Rights," Volume XX-3, Stetson Law Review. Member: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. Reported Cases: Betts v. Ace Cash Express, Inc., 863 So.2d 1252 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004); Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. v. Laster, 2003 WL 22133836 (E.D. Pa. September 15, 2003); Betts v. Ace Cash Express, Inc., 827 So.2d 294 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002); DDFA of South Florida, Inc. v. Dunkin' Donuts, Inc., 2002 WL 1187207 (May 22, 2002); Perdue Farms, Inc. v. Hook, 777 So.2d 1047 (Fla. 2d DCA 2001). Practice Areas: Business Litigation; Franchise Litigation; Construction Litigation; Bankruptcy Litigation; Creditors Rights; Trade Secrets; Securities Litigation.Email: Paul D. Watson
R.J. Haughey, II (Member) born Battle Creek, Michigan, October 12, 1971; admitted to bar, 1997, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: Miami University (B.A., 1993); Florida State University (J.D., magna cum laude, 1997). Order of the Barristers. Member, Moot Court. Board of Directors, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, YLD Board of Directors); The Florida Bar (Member, YLD Board of Governors); Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Reported Cases: Stone's Throw Condominium Association, Inc. v. Sand Cove Apartments, Inc. 749 So. 2d. 520 (Fla. 2d. DCA 1999); Sembler Marine Partners, Ltd. v. Skidmore, 842 So.2d 1003 (Fla.4th DCA 2003); Betts v. Ace Cash Express, Inc., 863 So.2d 1252 (Fla.5th DCA 2004). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Civil Litigation; Franchise Litigation; Employment Litigation; Creditors Rights; Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law.Email: R.J. Haughey, II
——————————Melissa A. Giasi (Associate) born Tallahassee, Florida; admitted to bar, 2007, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 2001); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2006). Member: Hillsborough County Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Bankruptcy Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Franchise Litigation; Business Litigation.Email: Melissa A. Giasi
Edward J. Kuchinski (Associate) born Bloomingdale, New Jersey, 1960; admitted to bar, 1989, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S.B.A., with honors, 1983; J.D., with honors, 1988). Member, Public Service Fellowship, Center for Governmental Responsibility, 1988. Member: Federal Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, Tampa Bay Chapter); Defense Research Institute. Reported Cases: Alexander v. Danek Medical, Inc., 37 F.Supp 2d 1346 (M.D. Fla. 1999); Green v. Eastern Airlines, Inc., 1993 WL 83301 (M.D. Fla. 1993); R.T.C. v. Jet Stream, Ltd., 790 F.Supp. 1130 (M.D. Fla. 1992); Green v. Eastern Airlines, 138 F.R.D. 146 (M.D. Fla. 1991). Practice Areas: Construction; Litigation; Products Liability; Insurance Defense.
Carl Mitchell (Associate) born Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 16, 1973; admitted to bar, 2001, Florida. Education: Lehigh University (B.S.I.E., 1995); Stetson University (J.D., 2001). Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Former State Prosecutor, State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit. Member, Mock Trial Board, 2001 National Trial Competition Champions, Best Oral Advocate. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association; The Florida Bar. Reported Cases: Szucs v. Qualico Development, Inc., 893 So.2d 708 (Fla.2d DCA 2005); Reeves v. Ace Cash Express, Inc., 937 So.2d 1136 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Criminal Law; Employment Law.Email: Carl Mitchell
Stephen Everett Walker (Associate) born Boynton Beach, Florida, August 21, 1977; admitted to bar, 2001, Florida; 2003, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.A., cum laude, 1998; J.D., 2001). Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, Trial Lawyers Section); The Florida Bar. Reported Cases: Luzenberg v. Forand, 929 So.2d 546 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation.Email: Stephen Everett Walker
OF COUNSELDavid S. Watson (Of Counsel) born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 16, 1939; admitted to bar, 1964, Pennsylvania; 1980, Florida. Education: University of Rochester (A.B., 1961); University of Pittsburgh (J.D, 1964). Member: Sarasota County Bar Association; The Florida Bar; Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council. Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Probate and Administration; Trusts and Estates Taxation; Business and Nonprofit Organizations; Private Club Law; Commercial Law; Real Estate; Title Insurance.Email: David S. Watson
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