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. A quarter century later, that initial foundation remains strong and supports a firm of over forty skilled attorneys practicing in approximately forty individual areas of law. Our total staff consists of over 100 skilled 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, always in a proficient, personal and highly professional manner. We take pride in our client relationships, the commitment we bring to each one and our ability to anticipate and resolve both expected and unexpected legal issues. It is this commitment which is the core of our practice and permits us to maintain ongoing relationships with clients who are either established or just entering into a relationship with our firm.

One of our firm's main attributes is the ability to expeditiously and efficiently manage litigation matters such that a swift resolution is achieved with the highest quality results. We strive to meet the legal needs of our clients at reasonable rates with no sacrifice in the quality of our services. Our experienced attorneys attain such results through careful planning, attention to detail, and the use of modern technology.

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

Our attorneys are well-versed in the practice of law on the state and federal levels. We maintain an active trial practice and have tried substantial matters in jurisdictions throughout the State of Florida. 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 continuing legal education activities by our attorneys in order to cultivate continued growth in the practice of law and to enhance the legal expertise provided to our clients. As our firm is a part of the Central Florida community, each of our attorneys support this community through numerous civic activities and service in numerous leadership roles.

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 .