Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP is pleased to announce that the Walters Levine & DeGrave law firm, with its eight attorneys and 11 staff members, has joined the Firm as of August 15. Walters Levine & DeGrave with offices in Tampa and Sarasota focuses on civil litigation, construction, and real estate and estate planning law. With this addition, Hahn Loeser now has four offices in Florida, including its existing offices in Fort Myers and Naples. The Firm also has offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and San Diego.
“We are excited to expand our footprint in Florida, deepening our presence in this growing market,” stated Hahn Loeser’s CEO and Managing Partner Stanley R. Gorom III. “Walters Levine has a strong reputation for creatively and efficiently helping its clients achieve their objectives, and for providing outstanding client service. For 105 years, these have been the hallmarks of Hahn Loeser’s service to its clients.”
The Tampa and Sarasota Team
Walters Levine’s Managing Shareholders Stuart Jay Levine, Joel W. Walters and Heather A. DeGrave have joined Hahn Loeser as Partners. Mr. Levine concentrates his practice in the areas of business litigation with an emphasis in construction and commercial litigation, and consumer debt collections. He will serve as Partner-in-Charge of the Tampa office. Mr. Walters is Board Certified in Business Litigation in Florida and focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation, including health care, construction, insurance, real property disputes and construction defects. He will serve as Partner-in-Charge of the Sarasota office. Ms. DeGrave focuses her practice in the areas of construction, commercial collections and business litigation.
Also joining Hahn Loeser are Attorneys Paul Fischel, Alan Gonzalez, Robert Pretschner, Warren R. Ross and Mishka Garcia. Mr. Fischel practices in the areas of construction litigation, business law and commercial collections. Mr. Gonzalez practices in the areas of estate planning, taxation and probate. Mr. Pretschner concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Ross practices in the areas of marital law, construction and litigation. Ms. Garcia concentrates her practice on construction, commercial collections and business litigation.
“This is a tremendous addition to our firm and enhances our presence in Florida,” explained Robert A. Cooper, Partner-in-Charge of Hahn Loeser’s Fort Myers office and part of the recruitment effort with Walters Levine. “We anticipate that our existing clients will find value in our having business, real estate, construction, and litigation legal resources now available throughout the Florida Gulf Coast. In addition, having four offices in Florida gives us the critical mass we need to enhance service offerings to clients and continue to grow Hahn Loeser.”
Rob Remington, National Chair of Hahn Loeser’s Litigation group, Chair of the Construction Law group and a member of the recruitment team, added, “The demand in Florida for construction law services is substantial. Adding the caliber of attorneys and depth of experience represented by Stuart, Joel, Heather and their team will provide enhanced services to our clients and attract other attorneys in Florida interested in joining a growing, dynamic law firm.”
Messrs. Levine and Walters echoed Hahn Loeser’s sentiments, “Hahn Loeser’s platform allows us to deliver a broader slate of services to our clients and to create growth opportunities for both our clients and our attorneys,” Stuart Jay Levine stated.
“We are joining a great firm that allows us to grow as individuals and as a firm,” explained Joel Walters.
About Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP is a national law firm serving clients from eight offices across the U.S. With approximately 140 attorneys, we work to efficiently accomplish the complex business and legal objectives of our clients. We represent privately held businesses, non-profit institutions, healthcare facilities, insurance companies, construction companies, real estate developers, manufacturers, family offices, financial entities, retailers and technology companies across the United States and around the world.