- Adoption
- MurderChandler v. City of Sanford, 121 So. 3d 657 (Fla. 5th DCA 2012); Media General Operations, Inc. v. State, 933 So. 2d 1199 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006); Sarasota Herald-Tribune v. State, 924 So. 2d 8 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). In numerous high-profile murder cases, TLo obtained access to public records, discovery materials, juror information, or evidence introduced at trial, which was then used in critical reporting on these trials.
- Business DisputesThomas & LoCicero is a Florida-based law firm built on a commitment to free speech, a free press, and the success of our clients. Unlike some firms, we don’t try to be all things to all people. Instead, with the focus and client-based attention of a boutique firm, we litigate business disputes, protect intellectual property, and provide advice and expertise on data privacy and security. Plus, we run the most highly respected media law practice in the southeastern United States. Every day, in court and out, we strive to give voice to your story.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyFive partners at Thomas & LoCicero have received the prestigious honor of being named Best Lawyers in America 2018, including Gregg D. Thomas, Carol Jean LoCicero, James B. Lake, Dana J. McElroy and James J. McGuire. In addition, two of our partners have been designated a 2018 Lawyer of the Year in their respective area of practice expertise: James B. Lake as Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer of the Year and James J. McGuire as Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year.
- Unfair CompetitionOur clients benefit from TLo’s extensive knowledge and experience in complex commercial litigation, business torts, breach of contract, antitrust and unfair competition, defamation, invasion of privacy, trademark, and copyright. We also are talented appellate advocates who have repeatedly established important precedents in state and federal courts. At TLo, we know that protection of your ability to conduct business is protection of your greatest asset.
- Antitrust
- Non-compete AgreementTo bring parties together, Jon uses his broad complex civil litigation experience and analytical skills as a congressional aide, judicial law clerk, business owner, and litigator. His broad-based litigation practice enables him to mediate a wide range of issues, including, complex civil litigation, antitrust, class actions, shareholder derivative suits, insurance coverage disputes (including D&O disputes), defamation law, business torts, contract disputes, real estate disputes, discrimination suits, non-compete agreements, deceptive and unfair trade practices, torts, breaches of contract, lease disputes, shopping center disputes, buyout disputes, and many others.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Personal InjuryYakavonis v. Dolphin Petroleum, Inc., 934 So. 2d 615 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). Won affirmance of trial court’s award of attorney’s fees to defendant in personal injury action.
- Disability DiscriminationRepresented multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate and serving as local trial counsel, obtained a bench trial decision involving a disability discrimination claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Tax Law