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Fowler White Burnett, Y.A. Page 1 of 2 Fowler White Burnett 04, ATTORNEYS AT LAW Practice Commercial Litigation Areas of Concentration Business Disputes Construction Litigation Real Estate Litigation Admissions Florida District of Columbia U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Palm Beach County, Joe's extensive litigation background Circuit provides him with additional insight when clients seek counsel regarding contract negotiation and other corporate transactions. He regularly assists developers, major contractors and subcontractors, principals, engineering and architectural consultants with respect to construction contracts. Joseph L. Ackerman, Jr. SHAREHOLDER iac h IIMM Etownload v A Board Certified attorney in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, Joseph Ackerman devotes his practice to complex, commercial litigation matters with an emphasis on real estate, construction and land use claims. With more than 30 years of experience, Joe has handled a broad spectrum of real estate litigation, including claims involving commercial and retail landlord/tenant disputes, buyer and seller disputes, litigation arising out of real estate purchase and sale contracts, property insurance and land use. He also has significant experience with real estate foreclosures, receivership, distressed asset disposition and liquidation, and workouts. Certifications Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar Education University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D. College of Wiliam & Mary, B.A. ViAth Honors Accolades AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale- Hubbell In the business arena, Joe focuses on litigation related to partnership disputes, corporate dissolution, breach of fiduciary duty and other breach of contract claims. Professional & Civic Involvement U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Bench-Bar Liaison Committee, Past Chairman Federal Bar Association, Gold Coast Chapter, Past President The Florida Bar Palm Beach County Bar Association Child and Family Connections, Inc., Board Chairman Guild of Catholic Lawyers of Palm Beach County, Past President O 2010 Fowler White Burnett, PA. All Rights Reserved http://www.fowler-v,hite.cotn/Attomeys/id/3/read/Joseph-L-Ackennan-Jr/ 5/24/2010 EFTA00614487 Fowler White Burnett, P.A. Page 1 of 2 Fowler White Burnet-Ott ATTORNEYS AT LAW"- Practice Commercial Litigation Insurance Products Liability & Toxic Torts Areas of Concentration Product Liability Construction Litigation Professional Liability Insurance Coverage Admissions Florida New York Texas Michigan Nebraska West Virginia Iowa U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida Middle District of Florida Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court Certifications Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. National Board of Legal Specialty Certification Rodney J. Janis SHAREHOLDER ach An experienced trial lawyer, Rodney Janis represents clients throughout Florida and the U.S. He currently serves as national trial counsel for a major national insurance carrier, acting as lead counsel on cases nationwide. Rod is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney and has tried numerous cases to verdict. Rod has in-depth experience in the area of premises liability, product liability and toxic torts, particularly with construction products and equipment. construction defect matters, and most recently, Chinese drywall litigation. Rod has successfully defended clients in trial, on issues such as premises liability and product liability, many of which involved multimalion dollar demands and claims of catastrophic injury. He is currently defending local retailers and middle market suppliers against claims of supplying toxic Chinese drywall to builders and homeowners. Rod is lead counsel in numerous Florida-based Chinese drywall matters, as well as several Federal Court Chinese drywall matters consolidated within Federal Multi-District litigation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rod also represents architects and engineers in professional liability matters, as well as other clients in commercial litigation cases that arise from business and contract disputes, and insurance coverage issues. Speaking Engagements Adjunct Professor, 'U.S. Court Systems and Civil Litigation, Palm Beach State College, 2006 - present Professional & Civic Involvement Indiana State University Department of Construction Risk Management, Advisory Committee Member The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Trial Tactics and Construction Law Section C 2010 Fowler White Burnett, PA. All Rights Reserved http://wwwlowler-white.com/Attomeys/id/103/read/Rodney-J-Janis/ 5/24/2010 EFTA00614488