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Shutts & Bowen LLP

United States 2026
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103 Regional Rankings
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Overview

Shutts & Bowen LLP is a leading law firm with 160 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 57 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Shutts & Bowen LLP has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Construction Law, Administrative / Regulatory Law, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Bet-the-Company Litigation.

Shutts & Bowen LLP is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 51 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Shutts & Bowen LLP has 120 rankings in 51 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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Practice Areas:
59
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
125

Rankings

National

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Appellate Practice
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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National Ranking
International Trade and Finance Law
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National Ranking
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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National Ranking
Litigation - Construction

Regional

Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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Fort Lauderdale
Commercial Litigation
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1
Fort Lauderdale
Real Estate Law
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2
Fort Lauderdale
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Jacksonville

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Jacksonville
Commercial Litigation
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Jacksonville
Construction Law

Rankings

National

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National Ranking
Appellate Practice
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National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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National Ranking
Construction Law
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National Ranking
International Trade and Finance Law
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Construction
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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2
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Corporate Law
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2
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
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Real Estate Law
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2
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
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Trusts and Estates
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Tax Law

Regional

Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Fort Lauderdale
Commercial Litigation
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1
Fort Lauderdale
Real Estate Law
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2
Fort Lauderdale
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Jacksonville

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Jacksonville
Commercial Litigation
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1
Jacksonville
Construction Law
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1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Construction

Miami

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Miami
Appellate Practice
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1
Miami
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Miami
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Miami
Commercial Litigation
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1
Miami
Corporate Law
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1
Miami
Insurance Law
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Miami
International Arbitration - Commercial
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1
Miami
International Mergers and Acquisitions
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Miami
International Trade and Finance Law
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1
Miami
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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1
Miami
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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1
Miami
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Miami
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Miami
Real Estate Law
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1
Miami
Trusts and Estates
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2
Miami
Arbitration
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2
Miami
Commercial Finance Law
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2
Miami
Employment Law - Management
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2
Miami
Litigation - Construction
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2
Miami
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
Miami
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
Miami
Tax Law
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Miami
International Arbitration - Governmental
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Miami
Litigation - Securities

Orlando

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Orlando
Banking and Finance Law
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Orlando
Commercial Litigation
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Orlando
Construction Law
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Orlando
Corporate Law
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Orlando
Employment Law - Management
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Orlando
Government Relations Practice
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Orlando
Labor Law - Management
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Orlando
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Orlando
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Orlando
Litigation - Construction
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Orlando
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Orlando
Litigation - Real Estate
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Orlando
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Orlando
Real Estate Law
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2
Orlando
Appellate Practice
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2
Orlando
Corporate Governance Law
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2
Orlando
Employment Law - Individuals
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2
Orlando
Environmental Law
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2
Orlando
Tax Law

Sarasota

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Sarasota
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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Sarasota
Construction Law
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Sarasota
Corporate Law
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1
Sarasota
Real Estate Law
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2
Sarasota
Trusts and Estates

Tallahassee

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Tallahassee
Appellate Practice
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Tallahassee
Government Relations Practice
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2
Tallahassee
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
Tallahassee
Litigation - Health Care
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2
Tallahassee
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Tallahassee
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Tampa

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Tampa
Banking and Finance Law
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Tampa
Commercial Litigation
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Tampa
Construction Law
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1
Tampa
Copyright Law
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1
Tampa
Corporate Compliance Law
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Tampa
Corporate Governance Law
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1
Tampa
Corporate Law
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1
Tampa
Information Technology Law
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Tampa
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Tampa
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Tampa
Litigation - Construction
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Tampa
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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1
Tampa
Litigation - Patent
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Tampa
Litigation - Real Estate
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1
Tampa
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
Tampa
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Tampa
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
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1
Tampa
Patent Law
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Tampa
Real Estate Law
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2
Tampa
Appellate Practice
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2
Tampa
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Tampa
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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2
Tampa
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
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2
Tampa
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
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2
Tampa
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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2
Tampa
Litigation - Bankruptcy
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2
Tampa
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
Tampa
Litigation - Securities
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2
Tampa
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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2
Tampa
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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2
Tampa
Tax Law
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2
Tampa
Trademark Law
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2
Tampa
Trusts and Estates
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3
Tampa
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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3
Tampa
Securities / Capital Markets Law

West Palm Beach

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West Palm Beach
Commercial Litigation
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West Palm Beach
Real Estate Law
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2
West Palm Beach
Land Use and Zoning Law
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West Palm Beach
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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West Palm Beach
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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West Palm Beach
Patent Law
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West Palm Beach
Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

Shutts & Bowen LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 51 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Agriculture Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Communications Law
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • International Arbitration - Governmental
  • International Mergers and Acquisitions
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Project Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Shutts & Bowen LLP proudly has 125 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Fort Lauderdale, FL
201 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 2200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States
954-524-5505
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Jacksonville, FL
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
Jacksonville, FL 32204
United States
904-899-9926
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Miami, FL
200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 4100
Miami, FL 33131
United States
305-358-6300
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Orlando, FL
300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1600
Orlando, FL 32801
United States
407-423-3200
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Sarasota, FL
1858 Ringling Boulevard, Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
941-552-3500
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Tallahassee, FL
215 South Monroe Street, Suite 804
Tallahassee, FL 32301
United States
850-241-1717
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Tampa, FL
4301 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33607
United States
813-229-8900
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West Palm Beach, FL
525 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 1100
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
United States
561-835-8500
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Amsterdam, NL
Europaboulevard 59
Amsterdam 1083 AD
Netherlands
011 31 206610969
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