About Our Firm

Our firm was founded in 1976, when senior partners Thomas B. Drage, Jr. and Hugo H. de Beaubien combined their individual practices to form what is now one of Central Florida's largest law firms. Thirty-five years later, that initial foundation remains strong and supports a firm of almost fifty experienced attorneys practicing in approximately forty individual areas of law. Our total staff consists of about 100 dedicated employees. The firm has earned the highest rating available by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which rating signifies that a firm has reached the heights of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

Our growth has permitted us to provide an expansive range of services to our clients. Every client has unique needs. Once we assess those needs, dBKSMN, LLP provides a team of attorneys and legal professionals specifically qualified for the task. Our attorneys believe that communication is vital. We empower our clients with information and knowledge. From the beginning of a relationship, the members of our firm work together to make sure each client understands the scope of work to be performed, and the progression of your legal matter. Plus, we are accessible, and we promptly respond to our clients’ inquiries and needs.

If your legal matter involves litigation, your case becomes our passion. We use every resource available and work relentlessly. We are diligent, swift to task, and thorough in execution. We have tried countless matters in federal and state jurisdictions throughout Florida and other states. Our continuous growth has allowed us to acquire state-of-the-art resources and technologies to better serve our clients. The firm has partners who are Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation. Additionally, we also encourage the ongoing pursuit of legal education, which furthers our commitment and competence to the legal services we provide each client.

Although the firm as a whole is engaged in the general practice of law, each of our attorneys concentrates in particular practice areas, which affords us the opportunity to provide representation in numerous areas of law including:

• Corporate and Business Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Criminal
• Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation and Analysis
• Appellate Litigation
• Banking, Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy
• Collections
• Real Estate and Construction Law
• Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits
• Federal and State Taxation
• Intellectual Property
• Evictions and Foreclosures
• Patents, Trademarks and Copyright Law
• Entertainment Law
• Health Care
• Civil Rights
• Subrogation
• Estate Planning and Probate
• Family Law
• Real Estate Syndication
• Real Estate Acquisition
• Securities Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Governmental Law

A law firm is only as good as its attorneys.  We possess a wealth of experience in the general practice of law, with a specific emphasis on trial work in state and federal courts.  The firm’s wide diversity of practice areas allows us to offer commitment and competence in a broad range of legal disciplines. Two of our partners are board certified by The Florida Bar in civil trial law, and one partner in business litigation. Our firm encourages the continued pursuit of legal education activities by our attorneys in order to cultivate continued growth in the practice of law and to expand legal expertise.

We hope the information contained within our web site will allow you to learn more about our firm and the services we provide. For additional information, please write to us at information@dbksmn.com .