Family law attorney Amanda King is celebrating her 10th year anniversary with the Sarasota law firm of Syprett Meshad. Ms. King is a partner with Syprett Meshad and has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Mediator; she is also a Guardian ad Litem in the Family Law Division of Florida’s 12th…
How changes in employment impact child support Recent changes to the Florida economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in numerous layoffs, furloughs and business closures. The ripple effect has left countless families feeling defeated as a loss of income due to unemployment has altered their ability to pay child support. In turn, many…
Attorney F. Scott Westheimer, a managing partner of the Sarasota-based law firm Syprett Meshad, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Legal Elite™ list for 2020. Attorney Westheimer is a Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation attorney practicing in Sarasota since 1996. He serves as Chair of The Florida Bar Board of Governors Disciplinary Review Committee,…
Syprett Meshad partner Amanda King has been selected by The Florida Bar Family Law Section to serve on its Children’s Issues Committee. The Committee works closely with the Family Law Section’s Executive Council and Legislative Committee to ensure that children’s best interests are protected as a primary concern in all areas of family law throughout…
Syprett Meshad Partner Amanda King has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Mediator. Certified Family Mediators provide alternative dispute resolution options, with a focus on recognizing the emotional and practical needs of spouses, parents, and children. Attorney King, who is also a Guardian ad Litem in the Family Law Division of…
Syprett Meshad Associate Attorney Ben Sorrell has been appointed to the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). Sorrell’s two-year term with the committee begins January 1, 2020. The Sarasota and Manatee Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee helps keep RASM members informed and educated on legal matters through education seminars, magazine articles,…
In October, Attorney John D. Dumbaugh, board-certified by the Florida Bar for 29 consecutive years in the field of real estate law, marked his 45th anniversary of Florida Bar membership and as part of the law firm of Syprett Meshad. A celebration was held at the Dumbaugh residence on Friday, Oct. 25, attended by many…
The law firm of Syprett Meshad is proud to announce that partner Kenneth M. Poole Jr., has been awarded an AV Preeminent® rating by the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. The rating reflects the anonymous opinions of Mr. Poole held by members of The Florida Bar and members of the judiciary in terms of his ethics…
The Sarasota law firm of Syprett Meshad recently recognized Attorney Peter J. Krotec for 30 years of service with the firm. Attorney Krotec joined Syprett Meshad in 1989, was named partner in 1994, and served several years as managing partner for the firm. Attorney Krotec’s practice is focused on helping men, women and families navigate…
Syprett Meshad Associate Attorney Ben Sorrell has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc., a regional non-profit organization providing free, comprehensive civil legal aid for vulnerable individuals and families in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Prior to being appointed to the board, Mr. Sorrel served the organization as a volunteer,…
