Patrick McNamara, David M. Caldevilla and Vivian Arenas-Battles have been named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite for 2012. Florida Trend’s Legal Elite recognizes the top tier of attorneys as chosen by their peers. These lawyers have each exemplified a standard of excellence in their profession.
Pat McNamara is the firm’s Vice-Managing Shareholder and manages a broad practice including commercial and business litigation, construction litigation, health law, professional liability and personal injury. Pat can be reached at pmcnamara@dgfirm.com.
David Caldevilla focuses his practice on appellate, administrative, civil litigation, environmental, eminent domain and government cases. David is also a Shareholder at the firm and can be reached at dcaldevilla@dgfirm.com.
Vivian Arenas-Battles is a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert and focuses her practice in the areas of administrative law, civil litigation, environmental and eminent domain issues. Vivian can be reached at varenas@dgfirm.com.
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Kristin Morris, an honors graduate of the University Of Cincinnati College Of Law, has joined the firm practicing in the area of civil litigation. Kristin received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, with honors, from the University of Louisville in 2007.
The firm is proud to announce that Edward P. de la Parte, Jr. (Environmental Litigation), Richard A. Gilbert (Business Litigation), David M. Caldevilla (Appellate) and Vivian Arenas-Battles (Eminent Domain) were once again honored as “Super Lawyers” in the 2012 issue of Florida Super Lawyers magazine.
Two other Shareholders, Daniel J. McBreen (Business Litigation) and Nicolas Q. Porter (Environmental Litigation) and Associate Kristin Y. Melton (Environmental Litigation) were also selected again in 2012 as Rising Stars among the state’s younger attorneys.
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David M. Caldevilla’s artwork is featured in the duPont Registry Tampa Bay magazine’s March/April 2012 issue. Mr. Caldevilla is a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer, and a shareholder at de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A.
David has practiced with de la Parte & Gilbert since 1989. In addition to his appellate cases, he also focuses his practice on administrative, civil litigation, environmental, eminent domain and government cases. David can be reached at dcaldevilla@dgfirm.com
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Kristin Melton delivered a presentation to utility representatives at the March 12, 2012 Southeast Florida Utility Council (SEFLUC) meeting in Boca Raton, FL. During her presentation, titled 2012 Legislative Highlights, Ms. Melton explained and discussed current legislative actions and the impacts on water quality, environmental permitting, reclaimed water and growth management. Kristin is an associate with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. She joined the firm in 2007 and her primary practice areas include environmental, government and administrative law.
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Vivian Arenas-Battles, a shareholder at de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A., delivered a presentation to graduate level planning students at the University of South Florida on February 15, 2012. The presentation explained and discussed the Eminent Domain Process from project development and environmental studies to trial. Ms. Arenas-Battles is the current Chair of the Florida Bar’s Eminent Domain Committee and practices in the area of eminent domain.
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Mr. Porter discussed the formation and goals of the CFWI, water resource permitting and planning issues being addressed by the initiative, and the implications for water resource regulation in the state.
Nick focuses his practice on environmental and administrative law issues, including complex environmental litigation throughout the state. He can be reached via email at nporter@dgfirm.com or via telephone at (813) 229-2775.
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Vivian Arenas-Battles has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Urban & Regional Planning Program at the University of South Florida. She is teaching a graduate level “Land Use Law” course. The course includes topics commonly encountered in land use matters including zoning, comprehensive plans, eminent domain, regulatory takings, public records and open government laws, First Amendment issues, community redevelopment and historic districts, environmental law, and judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
Vivian is a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. and practices in the areas of eminent domain, environmental and land use law and administrative law.
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Kristin Morris has joined the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) Young Lawyers Division Youth Projects Committee. The Committee, which organizes events for local foster children, teamed up with Hillsborough Kids to host Holidays in January. The event was held at Malibu Grand Prix to bring together foster children, foster parents and young lawyers in the Tampa Bay area for a fun-filled day of activities and holiday gift giving.
With a membership of almost 1,000 lawyers under the age of 36, the mission of the Young Lawyers Division of the HCBA is to promote professionalism and ethical conduct, provide guidance and support, provide educational opportunities, organize programs and events, and encourage community involvement.
Kristin joined de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. in 2012; her primary area of practice is civil litigation. She can be reached at kmorris@dgfirm.com.
Attorneys Rich Gilbert and Ed de la Parte were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers list is compiled after an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the United States confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed, so Best Lawyers is regarded by both legal professionals and the general public as one of the most definitive guides to legal excellence in the U.S. and inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Mr. Gilbert is a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert and was listed for the areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Rich is Board Certified as a Business Litigation Lawyer and Civil Trial Lawyer and can be reached at rgilbert@dgfirm.com.
Ed de la Parte, also a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert, was listed for the specialty of Water Law. Mr. de la Parte is Board Certified as a State & Federal Government and Administrative Practice lawyer and he can be reached at edelaparte@dgfirm.com.
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Vivian Arenas-Battles, David Caldevilla and Patrick McNamara Named To Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
Patrick McNamara, David M. Caldevilla and Vivian Arenas-Battles have been named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite for 2012. Florida Trend’s Legal Elite recognizes the top tier of attorneys as chosen by their peers. These lawyers have each exemplified a standard of excellence in their profession.
Pat McNamara is the firm’s Vice-Managing Shareholder and manages a broad practice including commercial and business litigation, construction litigation, health law, professional liability and personal injury. Pat can be reached at pmcnamara@dgfirm.com.
David Caldevilla focuses his practice on appellate, administrative, civil litigation, environmental, eminent domain and government cases. David is also a Shareholder at the firm and can be reached at dcaldevilla@dgfirm.com.
Vivian Arenas-Battles is a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert and focuses her practice in the areas of administrative law, civil litigation, environmental and eminent domain issues. Vivian can be reached at varenas@dgfirm.com.
Kristin Morris Joins Firm
Kristin Morris, an honors graduate of the University Of Cincinnati College Of Law, has joined the firm practicing in the area of civil litigation. Kristin received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, with honors, from the University of Louisville in 2007.
Super Lawyer Magazine selects de la Parte & Gilbert Attorneys as 2012 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
The firm is proud to announce that Edward P. de la Parte, Jr. (Environmental Litigation), Richard A. Gilbert (Business Litigation), David M. Caldevilla (Appellate) and Vivian Arenas-Battles (Eminent Domain) were once again honored as “Super Lawyers” in the 2012 issue of Florida Super Lawyers magazine.
Two other Shareholders, Daniel J. McBreen (Business Litigation) and Nicolas Q. Porter (Environmental Litigation) and Associate Kristin Y. Melton (Environmental Litigation) were also selected again in 2012 as Rising Stars among the state’s younger attorneys.
David M. Caldevilla’s Artwork Featured in the duPont Registry Tampa Bay
David M. Caldevilla’s artwork is featured in the duPont Registry Tampa Bay magazine’s March/April 2012 issue. Mr. Caldevilla is a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer, and a shareholder at de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A.
David has practiced with de la Parte & Gilbert since 1989. In addition to his appellate cases, he also focuses his practice on administrative, civil litigation, environmental, eminent domain and government cases. David can be reached at dcaldevilla@dgfirm.com
Kristin Melton presents summary of the 2012 Legislative Session
Kristin Melton delivered a presentation to utility representatives at the March 12, 2012 Southeast Florida Utility Council (SEFLUC) meeting in Boca Raton, FL. During her presentation, titled 2012 Legislative Highlights, Ms. Melton explained and discussed current legislative actions and the impacts on water quality, environmental permitting, reclaimed water and growth management. Kristin is an associate with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. She joined the firm in 2007 and her primary practice areas include environmental, government and administrative law.
Vivian Arenas-Battles Speaks to USF Graduate Planning Students
Vivian Arenas-Battles, a shareholder at de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A., delivered a presentation to graduate level planning students at the University of South Florida on February 15, 2012. The presentation explained and discussed the Eminent Domain Process from project development and environmental studies to trial. Ms. Arenas-Battles is the current Chair of the Florida Bar’s Eminent Domain Committee and practices in the area of eminent domain.
Nicolas Porter Speaks at American Water Works Association Workshop
Nicolas Porter, shareholder at de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A., delivered a presentation titled The Central Florida Water Initiative: Overview and Issues at the January 18, 2012 American Water Works Association Regulatory Trends Workshop in Orlando, FL.
Mr. Porter discussed the formation and goals of the CFWI, water resource permitting and planning issues being addressed by the initiative, and the implications for water resource regulation in the state.
Nick focuses his practice on environmental and administrative law issues, including complex environmental litigation throughout the state. He can be reached via email at nporter@dgfirm.com or via telephone at (813) 229-2775.
Vivian Arenas-Battles Appointed as USF Adjunct Professor
Vivian Arenas-Battles has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Urban & Regional Planning Program at the University of South Florida. She is teaching a graduate level “Land Use Law” course. The course includes topics commonly encountered in land use matters including zoning, comprehensive plans, eminent domain, regulatory takings, public records and open government laws, First Amendment issues, community redevelopment and historic districts, environmental law, and judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
Vivian is a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. and practices in the areas of eminent domain, environmental and land use law and administrative law.
Kristin Morris Joins HCBA Youth Projects Committee
Kristin Morris has joined the Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) Young Lawyers Division Youth Projects Committee. The Committee, which organizes events for local foster children, teamed up with Hillsborough Kids to host Holidays in January. The event was held at Malibu Grand Prix to bring together foster children, foster parents and young lawyers in the Tampa Bay area for a fun-filled day of activities and holiday gift giving.
With a membership of almost 1,000 lawyers under the age of 36, the mission of the Young Lawyers Division of the HCBA is to promote professionalism and ethical conduct, provide guidance and support, provide educational opportunities, organize programs and events, and encourage community involvement.
Kristin joined de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. in 2012; her primary area of practice is civil litigation. She can be reached at kmorris@dgfirm.com.
Richard A. Gilbert and Edward P. de la Parte, Jr. Selected for 2012’s The Best Lawyers In America®
Attorneys Rich Gilbert and Ed de la Parte were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers list is compiled after an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the United States confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed, so Best Lawyers is regarded by both legal professionals and the general public as one of the most definitive guides to legal excellence in the U.S. and inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Mr. Gilbert is a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert and was listed for the areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Rich is Board Certified as a Business Litigation Lawyer and Civil Trial Lawyer and can be reached at rgilbert@dgfirm.com.
Ed de la Parte, also a Shareholder with de la Parte & Gilbert, was listed for the specialty of Water Law. Mr. de la Parte is Board Certified as a State & Federal Government and Administrative Practice lawyer and he can be reached at edelaparte@dgfirm.com.