TAMPA, FL – The law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is pleased to announce that Tampa partner Jaime Austrich has been installed as President of the J. Clifford Cheatwood American Inns of Court for the 2018-2019 term. The Inn is a membership of judges, lawyers, legal educators, and law students that work to promote excellence in legal advocacy, foster greater understanding of the system of American law, provide significant educational experiences that improve and enhance the skills of lawyers and judge, help the development of law students, promote collegiality, and carry ethical values from one generation to another.
Jaime represents national commercial landlords in all facets of their business, from complex contract and land use disputes to evictions and collections. Clients find value in his trial experience and aptitude to see a trial through to the end, as well as his ability to identify the driving forces between two parties and find practical solutions outside the courtroom. Jaime has extensive experience representing domestic and foreign corporations, including REITs and publicly traded companies, in complex commercial disputes and insurance claims. He also regularly represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in significant trust and estate litigation.
About Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Founded in 1925, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 265 lawyers and seven offices in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio; Tampa and Sarasota, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Shumaker is a premier provider of quality legal services. Whether it’s commitment to clients or work in the community, involvement lies at the core of all of Shumaker’s initiatives.