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WHWW Attorney Jeff Deery Elected to New Board

J. Jeffrey Deery

WHWW attorney Jeff Deery has been elected chairman of the ELEVATE Orlando Board of Directors. ELEVATE Orlando is a civic non-profit dedicated to equipping and empowering underserved youth to graduate with a plan for the future.

WHWW Welcomes Summer Law Clerks

WHWW welcomes summer law clerks – Alexander Bowen from the Florida State University College of Law and Sofia Rogner and Amy Maitner, both from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Deactivated – Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola County) Business Court

On July 2, 2018, the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, which covers Orange and Osceola Counties, will deactivate its Business Court. Cases now pending in Business Court will be assigned to other Circuit Civil divisions and Judges between now and July 2, 2018. Any trials and pretrial dates scheduled to occur in Business Court after … Read more

Nine From Firm Named 2018 Best Lawyers In America©

Nine lawyers from Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2018), as published in dozens of city and regional publications in the U.S. including, U.S. News & World Report. The list of honorees includes: Joseph P. “Rusty” Carolan III in Banking and Finance … Read more

WHWW Welcomes Attorney Heather Nason

The firm welcomes attorney Heather S. Nason, practicing in commercial real estate. Heather’s practice focuses on retail and office development and leasing. She also represents both borrowers and lenders in the areas of loan closings and restructuring. Heather holds her AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was named a Florida Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in … Read more

Ryan Davis Elected President of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association

Ryan Davis was recently elected President of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association (CFBLA). Ryan, previously the Vice President of the Association, began his term as President at the beginning of 2017 and will serve for one year. The CFBLA is a non-profit organization that supports the collegial and professional practice of bankruptcy law in … Read more

WHWW Welcomes Attorney Jessica Gavrich Espiritu

Jessica Gavrich Espiritu

The firm welcomes attorney Jessica Gavrich Espiritu, practicing in the areas of business litigation, corporate law, commercial transactions and creditors’ rights. Jessica is admitted to practice law in Florida and New York and is an active member of the Service Committee of the Orange County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. Her prior legal experience includes … Read more

Nikki Carolan Appointed as CREW Orlando Director of Member Services

Nicole (“Nikki”) Carolan was recently re-appointed to serve on the 2017 CREW Orlando Board of Directors as the Director of Member Services, starting in January. Nikki is currently on the CREW Board as the Director-at-Large and recently chaired the organization’s 4th annual Women at the Top luncheon, a sold-out event held at the Dr. Phillips … Read more