In a profile published on Law.com as part of the publication’s “How I Made Practice Group Chair” series, Tom Cockriel, Co-Leader of Trenam’s Business Transactions practice group, provided insight on his career journey, including expanding his impact to guide how the firm serves clients, developing future leaders and staying on the cutting edge of legal technology innovation. “Effective leadership requires more than…
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Trenam Law is thrilled to announce that shareholder John Vento has been selected as an arbitrator for the AAA Construction Mega Project Panel. The American Arbitration Association, in conjunction with lawyers and construction industry professionals who specialize in construction mega projects, established this unique panel of construction arbitrators in 2016. The…
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Trenam Law is pleased to announce that forty-five of its attorneys have been recognized as Top Lawyers 2026 by Tampa Magazine. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Tampa Magazine mailed close to 8,000 surveys to Florida Bar attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Southern Pasco counties. During the peer nomination process, attorneys were…
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Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights attorney Almarosa Torres and Business Transactions attorney Joseph Metzger. These attorneys are the latest wave of key talent acquisitions as the firm continues to grow its bench across its Florida footprint. “We are excited to welcome Almarosa…
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TAMPA, FLA., November 13, 2025 – Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys, including Anthony Marzocca joining the Tampa office as senior counsel in the Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. Gregory Short, Audrey Carver, Christopher Pate and Stephanie Freeman also join the Tampa office as…
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TAMPA, FLA., November 10, 2025 – Trenam is pleased to announce that Erin Aebel, Lara Fernandez and Alicia Koepke were named to the 2025 Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law list. The award recognizes women in the legal industry who excel both inside and outside of the…
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November 6, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that the firm received 30 Tier-1 rankings in the Best Law Firms 2026 Edition by Best Lawyers rankings in the Tampa and St. Petersburg metropolitan regions. Overall, Trenam Law received 45 top regional rankings. In the Tampa…
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Addition Brings Number of Business Transactions Attorneys and Consultants Serving Leading Florida Businesses November 3, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that patent and trademark firm Smith & Hopen joins the firm, bringing to the team shareholder Anton Hopen, shareholder Nicholas Pfeifer, registered patent agent…
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November 3, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that managing shareholder, Nelson Castellano, was once again named in Florida Trend’s 2025 Florida 500 list, which identifies the top 500 business leaders across major industries in Florida. Florida 500 honorees are distinguished individuals who have demonstrated impact…
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Erin Aebel, Brigid Merenda and J. Trevor Carson authored an article for ABA Health Law providing guidance on the process for healthcare organization counsel handling civil investigative demands (CID). The attorneys highlight the significance of a CID and how to respond to it properly to avoid legal pitfalls, such as the spoilation of evidence and even criminal liability. The first step includes preserving any documents relevant to the investigation, including things like…
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