Jake Bland – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman https://www.wsh-law.com At the Crossroads of Business, Government & the Law Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:21:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 WSHC+B Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2025 https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2025/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:21:06 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=11292 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Of the 47 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 14 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.  Best Lawyers has employed the […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Of the 47 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 14 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. 

Best Lawyers has employed the same transparent methodology for more than 35 years, based entirely on peer review. 

The following includes all Firm attorneys named and areas in which they are recognized:

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

Boca Raton

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers In America 2024 https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2024/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:02:12 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10645 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Of the 41 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 12 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.  Best Lawyers has employed the […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Of the 41 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 12 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. 

Best Lawyers has employed the same transparent methodology for more than 35 years, based entirely on peer review. 

The following includes all Firm attorneys named and areas in which they are recognized:

Miami

Fort Lauderdale

Boca Raton

Tampa, FL

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]]> Elizabeth Coppolecchia and Jake Bland co-author an article in the Daily Business Review advising property owners on best practices for navigating schedule float https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/elizabeth-coppolecchia-and-jake-bland-co-author-an-article-in-the-daily-business-review-advising-property-owners-on-best-practices-for-navigating-schedule-float/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Tue, 09 May 2023 17:42:05 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10437 WSHC+B attorneys Elizabeth Coppolecchia and Jake Bland co-authored an article in the Daily Business Review advising property owners on best practices for navigating schedule float to ensure the timely progression of their construction project.  “By way of background, schedule float is a number used to identify the amount of time that any task (as identified […]

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]]> WSHC+B attorneys Elizabeth Coppolecchia and Jake Bland co-authored an article in the Daily Business Review advising property owners on best practices for navigating schedule float to ensure the timely progression of their construction project. 

“By way of background, schedule float is a number used to identify the amount of time that any task (as identified on a project schedule) can be delayed without impacting other tasks or the project’s overall schedule,” the article explains. “Although it is often overlooked, schedule float is a vital, limited resource in construction projects. Property owners should closely examine any float allocation clause contained in their agreements and negotiate the inclusion of the foregoing factors.”

Liz represents private entities in complex commercial litigation and municipalities and other governmental entities in disputes throughout Florida.

Jake counsels clients in the construction industry, negotiating contracts on their behalf and representing them in complex disputes.

Read the full article here: https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2023/05/09/we-all-float-down-here-a-property-owners-guide-to-navigating-schedule-float/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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]]> WSHC+B Adds Five Attorneys Throughout South Florida https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-adds-five-attorneys-throughout-south-florida/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:02:56 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10056 Latest additions strengthen practice areas across offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton Miami, FL – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) continues to grow the firm’s roster of quality attorneys throughout South Florida. The firm recently added five associates: Lindsay Behnke is located in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where she counsels […]

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]]> Latest additions strengthen practice areas across offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton

Miami, FL – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) continues to grow the firm’s roster of quality attorneys throughout South Florida. The firm recently added five associates:

  • Lindsay Behnke is located in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where she counsels clients in complex governmental litigation matters, has significant knowledge of tort and civil rights laws, and is part of the firm’s Litigation Division and Appellate Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a legal intern at the United States Attorney’s Office in the International Narcotics and Money Laundering Section of the Criminal Division. Behnke was also a judicial intern for U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and most recently served as law clerk to Judge Bronwyn C. Miller of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal. Behnke received a full merit scholarship to Florida International University College of Law, where she earned her J.D. graduating magna cum laude and ranking in the top ten of her class.
  • Jake Bland is based in the firm’s Miami office and counsels clients in the construction industry, negotiating contracts on their behalf and representing them in complex disputes. Before joining the firm as an associate, Bland gained experience as a WSHC+B intern conducting legal research, drafting discovery responses, and assisting with all phases of litigation. He also served as a law clerk at a boutique construction law firm and multinational infrastructure construction company, where he assisted with drafting construction contracts and commercial lease agreements. Bland earned his J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from the University of Miami School of Law.
  • Ryan Hudak, who is based in the firm’s Boca Raton office, represents public and private companies in connection with employment matters and legal disputes. He advises clients on compliance with federal, state and local laws governing employment discrimination and employee rights and benefits. Prior to joining the firm, Hudak served as Assistant School Board Attorney for the Lee County School District, where he responded to discrimination charges defending the district before external state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office for Civil Rights, Florida Commission on Human Relations, and Public Employee Relations Commission. Hudak received his J.D. from Marquette University Law School.
  • Narinah Jean-Baptiste is based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and part of its Government Division, representing municipalities in complex land use and zoning issues. She also counsels clients in general government matters, including negotiating contracts and complying with public records, government-in-the-sunshine and ethics laws. During law school, Jean-Baptiste served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Beth Bloom in the U.S. District Court. She earned her J.D. from the University of Florida Levine College of Law.
  • Blayne Yudis represents private and public sector clients in litigation across a broad range of subject matters in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, including appeals. Immediately prior to joining the firm, he served as judicial law clerk to Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal. Before that, Yudis served as a judicial extern to U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he conducted research and drafted proposed orders on motions to dismiss and other dispositive motions. Yudis graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law.

This latest acquisition of talent brings the firm’s total of new attorneys this year to 17. The firm continues to focus on finding and retaining exceptional attorneys at all experience levels and across all of its practice areas.

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