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DSK Law Continues to Grow, Welcoming Three New Associates

It is our pleasure to introduce the newest Associates Attorneys to the Firm! Brett M. Norvig has joined the firm as an associate in the Orlando office. Brett graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 2007 and has been practicing law since 2008. He will be practicing insurance defense in the Firm’s General Litigation department. John H. Farren has joined the firm as an associate in the Orlando office. John graduated from Barry University in 2003 and… Read More »

Hugo de Beaubien receives Legion of Honor Award from Kiwanis Club of Orlando

Founding Partner, Hugo de Beaubien,  recently received The Legion of Honor award from the Kiwanis Club of Orlando for his 40 years of exemplary service to the oldest Kiwanis Club in Central Florida. Hugo has served as a director, speaker chairman, and is a frequent and long-time volunteer in many Kiwanis projects including the Salvation Army Red Kettles at Christmas time.   Hugo has headed up the Kiwanis Red Kettle drive for over 30 years.  He is also a volunteer at the Ronald… Read More »

DSK Sponsors the St. John’s River Art Festival

The firm was a Music Sponsor at the St. John's River Festival this year in Sanford, Florida. Partner Lindsay Oyewale has represented the firm since inauguration of the festival in 2011 and served on the board for the first two years.  Lindsay has been a partner since 2010 and works out of the firm's Orlando office. Lindsay practices divorce and family law, employment and civil rights, traffic court and criminal defense. Click here to find out more about Lindsay. Read More »

Celebrating Deborah Mitchell Becoming Partner

The partners are proud to announce Deborah Mitchell has become a partner of the firm. Deborah started with the firm in 2012 and will continue to distinguish herself as a lawyer, mentor and member of the community. Since joining the firm, Deborah has completed the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Leadership program and is active in numerous Florida Bar activities. Deborah’s primary practice areas are commercial litigation, intellectual property, civil rights, and insurance defense. She is a hardworking, dedicated employee… Read More »

Is Privacy Obsolete in Modern Litigation?

(Mr. Valdes is a Partner in the Firm’s Tampa Office and is the Chairman of the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar) Within the past decade, the introduction and widespread adoption of social media use by individuals and corporations, as well as the use of tablets, smartphones, cloud storage, and other new technologies, has dramatically expanded the number and types of available sources of electronically stored information (“ESI”).  ESI is everywhere… Read More »

DSK Lawyers Speak at Florida Citrus Bowl Youth Sports Camp

Partners, Hugo de Beaubien and Lindsay Oyewale, along with Associate Attorneys, Robert Belle and Brandon Sapp, spoke to over 100 underprivileged children as part of the firm’s community outreach program. Each year, Florida Citrus Sports funds a local youth sports camp that emphasizes life skills to encourage their future success. Each attorney shared their individual stories to depict how hard work and determination can lead to successful careers. Hugo is a director of Florida Citrus Sports and has participated in… Read More »

DSK Law Raises Money for Junior Achievement of Central Florida

Several of the Firm's Partners, lawyers and employees participated in the 2017 Bowl-A-Thon supporting Junior Achievement of Central Florida.  Also, DSK Law raised $1,700 to support Junior Achievement’s goal of educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Read More »

Bart Valdes Speaks At Continuing Legal Education Program at the Florida Bar Annual Meeting

Bart R. Valdes, DSK Law’s Tampa Partner, recently spoke at a continuing legal education seminar at the Florida Bar Annual Meeting.  The seminar focused on issues relating to maintaining competency in the face of technological advancements in the practice of law.  Also, he led a panel discussion on cybersecurity controls for law firms and their clients. Mr. Valdes is the Chairman of the E-Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. Read More »

Bart Valdes Teaches Judges in Tampa About E-Discovery

Bart Valdes, a Partner in our Tampa office, taught a continuing judicial education course to the circuit civil judges in Hillsborough County about e-discovery, digital evidence and the use of technology in the presentation of evidence.  Mr. Valdes is Board Certified in Business Litigation and the Vice-Chair of the E-Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. Read More »

Several Attorneys Included in 2017 Super Lawyers and Florida Legal Elite Magazines!

DSK Law is proud to announce that several Partners and Associates have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of the Super Lawyer and Legal Elite magazines! 2017 Super Lawyers David H. Simmons Kevin Knight Daniel F. Mantzaris Richard A. Tanner Brett J. Miller – Rising Star 2017 Florida Legal Elite Kenneth P. Hazouri Bart R. Valdes Kendra G. McCan – Up & Comer Read More »