Estate and Succession Planning
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Dean Mead’s Tax Department handles tax planning issues for businesses and individuals. The attorneys in our department have extensive experience in a full range of…
Ms. Berman has been with the firm for 36 years. During that time, she has represented buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, borrowers and lenders, investors, brokers, developers and consultants in a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate transactions. She has significant expertise in all aspects of leasing transactions, including office, retail and industrial. She also leads the team which represents the firm’s largest client, a major Florida landowner, and has handled several significant transactions for the purchase and sale of real estate, including several 1031 transactions.
In addition, Ms. Berman is involved in a number of professional and civic organizations including Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of which she has been a member since 1996 and has served on the Board of Directors and chaired and served on a number of committees over the years. She presently serves on the 2019 Host Committee for the 2019 National Convention to be held in Orlando, Florida. In addition, she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee for the onePULSE Foundation, and chairs the Design and Construction Committee tasked with designing and constructing both the Interim Memorial and the Permanent Memorial and Museum.
Read MoreMs. Callahan is a shareholder in the Orlando office. She represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service to resolve tax issues at the audit and administrative appeals level, and represents taxpayers in the U.S. Tax Court and other federal courts. Ms. Callahan also represents a wide range of charities and other tax-exempt organizations, from their inception to handling tax and corporate issues.
Read MoreMarc is the President of Dean Mead and a shareholder in the litigation department. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation including banking, construction, real estate, commercial landlord/tenant and probate litigation as well as creditors’ rights, creditor bankruptcy litigation and non-compete/trade secret enforcement.
Read MoreThe newest member of the firm’s Litigation Department, Kaitlyn’s career has focused on fast-paced civil litigation and defending claims. This experience has required her to develop and maintain a strong understanding of case law, which further supports clients and the firm’s Litigation Team as they focus on providing personalized service needed to seek swift resolution…
Read MoreKristilee Chihos is an associate attorney in Dean Mead’s Real Estate department. Her commercial real estate practice includes the representation of national and regional homebuilders and developers. She specializes in large scale real estate acquisitions and sales, including the drafting and negotiation of purchase and sale contracts, title and survey review, due diligence, HOA document preparation, development agreements and easements, and closings. Ms. Chihos received her juris doctorate degree from Emory University and her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Leadership from Troy University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. She is a member of CREW Orlando and serves as Chairperson of the Future Leaders Committee. Ms. Chihos was awarded the CREW Economic and Community Involvement Award in 2018 for contributing her real estate legal services to the development of the Pulse Interim Memorial site. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Chihos was a legal intern for Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Century Communities, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and The Law Offices of Barry Miller.
Read MoreMr. Corrick is a member of Dean Mead’s Agribusiness Industry team, and practices in our Treasure Coast office. He practices in the areas of commercial real estate, zoning and land use, and general business law. He has experience in every element of real estate purchase, ownership, governance and sale. In addition, he assists clients in land use and zoning matters, permitting and licensing, and in agreements governing the use of property such as covenants and restrictions, commercial and agricultural leases, easements and licenses.
Mr. Corrick has extensive experience working with issues unique to agricultural businesses and properties. These include conservation easements, grazing leases and matters related to water use and environmental permitting, as well as financing, operation, sale and purchase of farm and ranch properties.
Read MoreJoseph Crawford represents clients in both complex and ordinary disputes with a focus on excellence, steadfast dedication to the client’s needs and desires, and unwavering attention to detail. Within Dean Mead’s litigation practice, Joe represents clients across a wide variety of industries including healthcare, information technology, construction, retailers and manufacturers, lawn and landscape, and pest control. He represents clients in both state and federal court and focuses his practice on contract claims, construction defect matters, shareholder disputes, fraudulent transfer actions, non-competition and restrictive covenant enforcement, real property disputes, and landlord/tenant matters. He also represents insureds and insurance companies in coverage related matters, and has successfully litigated securities matters, to include FINRA arbitration proceedings.
Joe attended the University of Central Florida where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He earned his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, magna cum laude, obtaining several book awards while in law school.
Read MoreMr. D’Amico is a shareholder in Dean Mead’s Orlando office. He represents companies and business owners in all types of business and tax matters, including choice of entity, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and other general business matters. In addition, Mr. D’Amico represents title and mortgage companies with respect to the formation and operation of “affiliated business arrangements”. He also represents clients in all aspects of the development and sale of solar photovoltaic electricity generating projects. Mr. D’Amico is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Florida Bar.
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