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Kudos to our Attorneys Named 2018 Super Lawyers®

July 17, 2018

Congratulations to the following attorneys for being named 2018 Super Lawyers! Trippe Cheek (Land Use/Zoning), Ryan Davis (Bankruptcy: Business), Jeff Deery (General Litigation), and Brad Saxton (Bankruptcy: Business). And this year the firm is celebrating three Rising Stars – Andrew Roy (Bankruptcy: Business), and NEW TO THE LIST, Jamie Blucher (Bankruptcy: Business) and Brandon DeGel … Read more

WHWW Attorneys Speak at OCBA Conference

May 11, 2018
Orange County Bar Association

WHWW attorneys Andrew Roy and Ryan Davis spoke on the Consumer Law Bankruptcy Panel, along with Judge Jennemann, at the Orange County Bar Association’s recent Bench Bar Conference.

WHWW Attorney Jeff Deery Elected to New Board

May 11, 2018
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

May 11, 2018

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

May 9, 2018

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

Changing the Playing Field: Viable Alternatives to Non-Compete Agreements

May 9, 2018
Viable Alternatives to Non-Compete Agreements

Employers seeking to prevent their employees, contractors, consultants or former partners from competing or soliciting will typically utilize a traditional non-compete agreement, either standing alone or embedded within a broader agreement. The non-compete limits a person from competing and soliciting for a specific period of time, and within a designated geographic area. However, it can … Read more

Nine From Firm Named 2018 Best Lawyers In America©

August 16, 2017

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

April 19, 2017

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

January 26, 2017

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

January 5, 2017
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