Since opening its doors on February 3, 2023, Lawson Huck Gonzalez has grown from four lawyers into one of Florida’s fastest-rising litigation firms, with offices in Tallahassee, Coral Gables, Tampa, and Orlando. This page records the firm’s milestones — new colleagues, shareholder elevations, office openings, and recognitions — with reference to contemporaneous coverage. Every member of the firm is part of this story; where a public announcement exists, it is linked below, and we are adding earlier team members as we complete the record.
2026
July 10, 2026 — Matthew Casbarro elevated to shareholder. Matthew Casbarro was elevated to shareholder in the Miami office. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
June 15, 2026 — Carlos Haag elevated to shareholder. Carlos Haag was elevated to shareholder in the Miami office. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
May 19, 2026 — Hilary Schein elevated to shareholder. Hilary Schein, who focuses on international litigation and arbitration, was elevated to shareholder in the Miami office. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
May 13, 2026 — Josh Webb joins the Tampa office. Josh Webb joined the firm in Tampa, bringing Chambers USA recognition for Florida commercial litigation. As reported by Florida’s Voice; recognition confirmed via Chambers USA.
April 7, 2026 — Brian Trujillo elevated to shareholder. Brian Trujillo was elevated to shareholder in the Miami office after a standout first year that included multiple filings before the U.S. Supreme Court. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
February 18, 2026 — Angela C. de Céspedes joins the firm. Veteran complex-litigation attorney Angela C. de Céspedes joined the firm in Miami, continuing its South Florida growth, as the roster surpassed thirty attorneys. As reported by Law.com / Daily Business Review and Florida’s Voice.
2025
December 17, 2025 — Bob Minchin elevated to shareholder. Bob Minchin, who joined the firm in 2023 after clerking for two federal judges and serving on the White House National Security Council staff, was promoted to shareholder in the Tallahassee office. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
July 30, 2025 — The firm opens its Miami office in Coral Gables. Lawson Huck Gonzalez formally launched its Miami office at 121 Alhambra Plaza, led by Harold “Ed” Patricoff and a team including Mathew Gutierrez, Anthony Sirven, Jessica Marroquin, Hilary Schein, Matthew Casbarro, and Brian Trujillo. As reported by Law.com / Daily Business Review and Law360.
June 23, 2025 — Ed Patricoff joins to launch the Miami office. Veteran international disputes and transactions attorney Harold “Ed” Patricoff joined the firm to open and lead its South Florida expansion. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
April 28, 2025 — Indra Cantillo Mejuto joins the Miami office. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
April 15, 2025 — Anthony Sirven joins the firm. Anthony Sirven, a commercial litigator and former clerk to U.S. District Judge Paul Huck, joined the firm’s Miami office. As reported by Law360 Pulse.
April 11, 2025 — Eric C. Reed joins the Orlando office. Veteran litigator Eric C. Reed joined as a shareholder in Orlando. As reported by Florida’s Voice.
2024
April 16, 2024 — Caitlin Emling joins the new Orlando office. Caitlin Emling joined as an associate, anchoring the firm’s newly opened Orlando office. Firm announcement.
The firm also welcomed Vivekka Suppiah (Tallahassee) to the team during 2024.
2023 — Founding and first-year team
February 3, 2023 — Lawson Huck Gonzalez opens. Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson and prominent attorneys Paul C. Huck, Jr. and Jason Gonzalez launched the firm, joined at founding by shareholder Amber Nunnally and a seasoned team of attorneys. As reported by Florida Politics.
During its founding year the firm was joined by shareholders Samuel J. Salario, Jr. (a former judge of Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal), Raymond Cordova, and Bob Minchin, among others who helped build the practice.
Our team
The firm’s shareholders also include Jessica Slatten, Bryant Applegate, Michael Kelley, Alexander Fumagali, Jessica Marroquin, Mathew Gutierrez, Adam Brandon, Kristina Klykova, Taylor Greene, and Caroline Poor; our associates include Ivan Feris, Aaron Holman, Thomas “Buddy” Bardenwerper, Corinne Milnamow, Michael Maturo, Selene Cerankosky, and Nicole Vahlkamp; and our Of Counsel include Jose L. Leonardo, Sandra Hoyos Mejía, and Alexandre Ballerini. Full biographies are available in our attorney directory.
Firm alumni
Members of the firm have gone on to notable positions. Judge Ray Treadwell, who joined the firm after serving as Chief Deputy General Counsel to the Governor of Florida, was appointed to Florida’s First District Court of Appeal in May 2025. Founding shareholder Amber Nunnally returned to Shutts & Bowen as an appellate partner in 2024. We are proud when our colleagues advance to the bench, government service, and leadership roles across the profession.
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