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Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Ranked One of State’s Top Three Leading Law Firms By Chambers USA 2008
07.08.2008Chambers USA, a London based world-wide guide to the legal profession has once again rated the practices and attorneys of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed as one of only three Florida firms ranked in the publication’s top band for real estate practices in the state.
In addition, the firm was ranked in the top band for the state’s leading zoning and land use practices. The publication states that the firm, “dominates the transactional and land use sector for Central Florida and commentators agree that the firm excels in both areas.” Also published is, “The group’s client roster is the envy of the market …the group commands the utmost respect of the hospitality industry and enjoys a thriving practice in the field.
Highly ranked individual firm lawyers (listed alphabetically) their categories and partial peer and client quotes, as stated by Chambers include: William Dymond: “… is credited with being the driving force behind the firm’s thriving real estate hospitality practice…” Richard Fildes: “…acting on the acquisitions and dispositions of a large number of hotels and resorts in Florida and out of state. Miranda Fitzgerald: “..absolutely first rate…is praised for her “beautifully concise and well-crafted documents…” Hal Kantor: “He’s one of the titans…He’s just one of the greatest land use lawyers we have ever worked with…we are in complete awe of him.” Joseph Lane: “whom sources describe as being the face of the [construction] practice…particularly noted for his representation of engineers and architects but sureties and developers also feature highly on his client list.” “Nicholas Pope: “The bright and intensely quick-witted…wins praise for his astonishing brain power…is billed as one of the most thorough transactional lawyers.” Michael Ryan: “…is one of the lawyers at the forefront of Florida real estate law…he is one of the mainstays of the Bar and is a standout name among lender clients who flock to him for his financing expertise.” Terry Young: “Senior litigator” Terry Young has achieved some notable victories at trial across a broad range of cases, including railroad defense, personal injury and IP litigation.