SARASOTA, FL – A Sarasota circuit judge has awarded nearly $1.5 million to four Nokomis financial advisors following a three-week trial. The court found that Scott Aabel, Antonio Gomes, Gary Didonna and James Protigal were given negligent compliance advice which led to a regulatory investigation and subsequent bad press that cost them tens of millions of dollars in lost … [Read more...] about Nokomis Financial Advisors Awarded $1.5 Million for Negligent Compliance Advice
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Shumaker’s Employment Law Practice Expands With Addition of Hannah M. Compton
TAMPA, FL – Shumaker grows their Employment Law practice group with the addition of Associate Hannah M. Compton, who is focused on advocacy and dedication in representing client interests. Hannah focuses on the defense of employment discrimination and wage cases, drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements, and conducting workplace trainings and … [Read more...] about Shumaker’s Employment Law Practice Expands With Addition of Hannah M. Compton
Melanie S Griffin Named President of Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Board of Directors
TAMPA, FL – Deeply rooted in her commitment to empowering others, Shumaker Lawyer and Senior Advisor of Business-to-Business Relationships for Shumaker Advisors Florida, LLC, Melanie S. Griffin, has been named President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL) Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2021. Melanie’s involvement with the HAWL Board began in … [Read more...] about Melanie S Griffin Named President of Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Board of Directors
Well-Versed Employee Benefits Attorney M. John Burgess Named President-Elect of Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council
TAMPA, FL – Shumaker Partner M. John Burgess has been named President-elect of the Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council (FWCEBC), for its 2021-2022 season. John has also served as Second Vice President of FWCEBC since 2019. FWCEBC provides an educational and networking forum for employee benefits professionals in the Tampa Bay area. The council … [Read more...] about Well-Versed Employee Benefits Attorney M. John Burgess Named President-Elect of Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council
Business Professional Joins Florida Law Firm Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
Law Firm with dual Southwest Florida locations adds business management expert from Missouri Naples-Marco Island, Fla., May 14, 2021–In a concept of combined efficiency Florida law firm Woodward, Pires & Lombardo P.A. (WPL) has imported an experienced Business Manager to intertwine with its legal expertise. Changes in current operational principles are necessary to grow in … [Read more...] about Business Professional Joins Florida Law Firm Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.