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BACKGROUND: Originally from New York City, Tom grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, graduating from Bishop Kenny High School and Jacksonville University there and then from Florida State University College of Law in 1974. Tom joined the firm in 2001. He previously practiced in Jacksonville and Tampa, most notably with the Blackwell Walker (Miami) firm. Tom's practice since 1974 has primarily concentrated on banking, real estate and commercial transactions, with particular emphasis in the representation of financial institutions and other parties in real estate and asset-based lending. He also has extensive experience in commercial real estate foreclosures and workouts; telecommunications site leases, representing carriers and landowners; business sales and commercial contracts EDUCATION: Jacksonville University, B.A. (Political Science, 1970) Class President Sigma Phi Epsilon President Inter-Fraternity Council Green-Key Florida Congressional Intern (1969) Florida State University, J.D. (Honors 1974) Research and Teaching Assistant in Civil Procedure, Labor Law and Constitutional Law PROFESSIONAL: The Florida Bar (Real Property, Probate and Trust Section; Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section) Hillsborough County Bar. | 