Respected Commercial Law Firm in Sarasota Joins with One of Florida’s Most Established Firms to Continue Strategic Focus on Clients in Growing Market
TAMPA, FL., June 1, 2026 – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Sarasota law firm Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos has joined Trenam, effective June 1. The firm will be bringing in nine attorneys with practices spanning business, real estate, litigation and private client services, along with additional support staff.
“We are very fortunate for Norton Hammersley to have selected us to be their partners and help us grow our Sarasota presence.” Said Nelson Castellano, Managing Shareholder of Trenam Law. “This combination represents a meaningful step forward in our firm’s continued growth and further strengthens our presence in Sarasota, an important strategic market as clients continue to recognize the tremendous business opportunities throughout this rapidly growing region.
“It is also a natural fit based on the experience and practice areas our clients rely on us to provide,” Castellano added. “We are excited to welcome Norton Hammersley to our team as we continue enhancing our ability to serve clients across Florida’s west coast with even greater depth and reach.”
With over 35 years of Sarasota law practice experience, Norton Hammersley is a highly respected firm with deep roots in the community. The attorneys’ practices focus on business, real estate, litigation and private client services.
“Trenam is a true leader in the Florida legal market with over 55 years of service here, and we are excited to join their team and bring our clients the high level of excellence both of our firms are committed to and recognized for providing,” said Sam Norton, founder and shareholder of Norton Hammersley. “This combination allows us to bring our clients the personalized, high-quality counsel of a boutique practice, now backed by the broader resources and regional reach of a larger team.”
Attorneys Joining Trenam
- Sam Norton – Focuses on real estate, banking, and corporate transactions, including large-scale development and financing matters.
- Philip Hammersley – Handles complex construction and commercial litigation matters and serves as a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator.
- John Compton – Advises clients on estate planning, probate, and business and tax matters, including succession and transactional planning.
- Christopher Fowler – Advises clients on estate planning, probate, and business and tax matters, including succession and transactional planning.
- J. Derrick Maginness – Represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters across a wide range of industries and disputes.
- Peter Skokos – Advises on real estate, lending, and business transactions, with significant experience representing financial institutions and real estate investors and developers.
- Jared Coldiron – Advises clients on estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation, business planning, and tax matters.
- Alexandra Glauser – Handles real estate matters, business law, and corporate transactions.
- Kirsten Guerin – Focuses on commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisition, development, leasing, and sale matters.
Trenam is also pleased to welcome Norton Hammersley’s talented staff, who play an important role in supporting their clients and practice in Sarasota. Over the coming months, both teams will be working closely together to ensure smooth integration and to create opportunities for meaningful connection across offices and practice groups.
