Dean Mead Attorneys William Hall and Daniel Russell are Now Civil Circuit Certified Mediators

Tallahassee, Fla. – Dean Mead’s Tallahassee office has two attorneys, William Hall and Daniel Russell, who are now civil circuit certified mediators. Both attorneys completed a Florida Supreme Court certified mediation training program in 2021. Additional requirements to become certified mediators include possessing sufficient education and experience, completing the required mentorship obligations, and demonstrating good…

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Michaela Kirn

Orlando, FL – Dean Mead is pleased to announce the addition of Michaela Kirn in the Orlando office. Ms. Kirn practices in the firm’s litigation department and handles a variety of matters, including cases involving construction defects, property rights, employment related issues, and other business disputes. Prior to joining Dean Mead, Ms. Kirn defended clients…

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Oil and Gas Drilling in Florida Balances Opportunity and Risks

While beaches and sunshine are the primary natural resources in Florida, oil and gas production offers a substantial upstream business opportunity in Florida for landowners, those who own mineral rights, and drillers who understand how Florida environmental and drilling regulations differ from those in the Southwest and West. Much of Florida remains undeveloped for oil…

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Dean Mead Adds Daniel Russell As Shareholder

ORLANDO – Dean Mead has announced attorney Dan Russell is now a shareholder with the firm. Mr. Russell is a member of the firm’s Government Relations & Legislative Advocacy Practice Group in the Tallahassee office and focuses on civil and administrative litigation, government relations, and regulated industries. Mr. Russell regularly represents clients before the Federal…

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Lee Dobbins Quoted in TCPalm Article for Willow Lakes and King’s Landing Project Approval

Dean Mead real estate and land use law attorney, Lee Dobbins, was recently quoted in the article “Wavegarden, King’s Landing projects should add to Fort Pierce’s coolness factor | Opinion” by Blake Fontanay. These projects recently received unanimous first approval for the first phase of construction for each project by City Commission. Lee Dobbins is working with both the King’s…

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Chris Moya Represents American Rental Association at Subcommittee Meeting and Advocates to Clear HB 751

As legislative session is in full swing, our government relations team is hard at work advocating legislation to secure wins for our clients. In the GOP-sponsored tax legislation Monday at the House of Ways and Means subcommittee, Chris Moya testified on the bill, representing the American Rental Association, where about 113 Florida businesses in that association…

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Lee Dobbins’ Clients King’s Landing and Willow Lakes Resort Village and Surf Park Receive Approvals by City Commission

Lee Dobbins’ clients King’s Landing and Willow Lakes Resort Village and Surf Park, are each one step closer to final approval after the City Commission gave unanimous first approval for the first phase of construction for each project. A final vote is expected next month, according to City officials. King’s Landing, covering 3 blocks of…

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