Dominick A. Mezzoline
Nolan A. Thomas
Susana Arce
Holly A. Rice
Marcos Martinez
Joanna S. Pizzo
Jessica J. Rodriguez
Practice Areas
Industries
Education
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, Florida
J.D., cum laude, 2018
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
B.S., magna cum laude, 2014
Bar Admissions
Florida
Real Estate Attorney
Jessica specializes in litigation and real estate. She has extensive experience in representing homeowners’ and condominium owners’ associations throughout Florida. Jessica resolves disputes involving the enforcement of HOA and COA rules, regulations, contracts and governing documents. In addition, she has significant experience with first-party property insurance claims, construction claims, contractual disputes, garnishments and appellate practice.
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar
Collier County Bar Association
Collier County Women’s Bar Association
S. Kyla Thomson
Practice Areas
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., 2011
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
B.A., Political Science, 2008
Bar Admissions
Florida
Court Admissions
All Florida state courts
Real Estate Attorney
Kyla focuses her practice on community associations including condominium and homeowner associations. She provides general counsel to condominium and homeowners associations regarding governance, enforcement, insurance considerations, contract negotiations, and daily operation and administration. Kyla frequently leads and facilitates community association membership meetings, elections, governing document amendment town hall meetings and board meetings.
Kyla is additionally experienced in business matters and real estate matters. A native of the Philippines, she is fluent in Visayan/Cebuano.
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar Association
Collier County Women’s Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2022- present
Community Involvement
Naples Zoo, Zoobilee Committee, 2018 – present
Rebecca L. Grove
Practice Areas
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.
LL.M.
Duke University School of Law
Durham, North Carolina
J.D., with honors
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., with highest distinction
Bar Admissions
Michigan
California
New York
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
Estate Planning Attorney
Rebecca is a partner with the Estate Planning Team. She counsels high-net-worth individuals and families in all personal legal matters, including sophisticated tax and estate planning, philanthropy, real estate and business succession.
With a wealth of experience in tax controversy, she guides clients through various challenges pertaining to income tax, estate tax, and gift tax audits. She has also provided invaluable support in navigating complex valuation matters, securing private letter rulings, and overseeing tax appeals.
Rebecca has unique expertise in the field of art law, specializing in a diverse range of areas such as art transactions, including purchase, sale, consignment, and collection management. Her expertise also extends to crucial aspects like insurance, appraisal, charitable donations, attribution, cultural heritage property, and customs compliance.
In addition, Rebecca has comprehensive knowledge in the establishment and ongoing legal counsel for foundations and public charities, including a deep understanding of intricate charitable structures.
Rebecca is licensed to practice in New York and California, in addition to Michigan. She has significant experience with multi-jurisdictional estate planning and strategies to minimize state estate and gift tax.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Tax Law, 2013 – 2023
DBusiness Top Lawyers, 2014 – 2015
Leading Lawyers Magazine Michigan, 2017
Michigan Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2008 – 2010
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
California Bar Association
New York Bar Association
Financial & Estate Planning Council of Detroit
Duke University Alumni Association
Community Involvement
Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Junior Council, Board of Directors, Robert H. Tannahill Society
HAVEN, Board of Directors
Christopher I. Miller
Practice Areas
Education
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
J.D., 2014
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
B.A. Political Science and Government, 2011
Bar Admissions
Florida
Court Admissions
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United Stated Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
Real Estate Attorney
Chris is an experienced real estate attorney focusing on homeowners and condominium association representation. He has served as general counsel to over 100 associations, assisting in day-to-day operations and management. He counsels clients on a variety of issues including rewriting or amending governing documents, contract review, dispute resolution and enforcement of covenant actions. He frequently provides certification classes for newly-elected condo and HOA directors.
Chris is an experienced litigator and has a background in contract law, insurance and workers’ compensation matters. He formerly served the Division of Workers’ Compensation General Counsel for the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section