Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP

Happy Anniversary to our incredible attorneys celebrating this month! ? Craig Taraszki Steven Pratico William McFetridge Angelina Lim Danielle Beyley

Fueling Fitness Industry Expansion! ???? Drew Ford and Kaley Johnson played a key role in helping a major U.S. fitness franchise scale rapidly, securing strategic leases, mitigating risks, and driving high-volume acquisitions. Curious how they made it happen? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/emn7cv7D

Looking to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit in Florida? Understanding the approval process is key to ensuring a smooth application. Our team’s article breaks down the zoning, licensing, and legal requirements you need to know for the city of Tampa. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7WVT7_F Contact our team today https://lnkd.in/erkgS2dB

This week our Partner Jeffrey Gad, sponsored a table for The Childrens Dream Fund Honoring Randy Ware who has incredibly helped give over 100 dreams to children. The event raised over $100K+ more for additional dreams to be made. We were so lucky to be a part of the event and contribute to future dreams.

?? Great insights from our Employment Law Partner! Partner Rachael Wood shared key employment law updates for 2025 at a fantastic event hosted by The Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, Hillsborough County Bar Association Labor & Employment Section, and Clearwater Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section. Staying ahead of these changes is critical, and we’re grateful for the collaboration and shared expertise!?

?? Case Win! Johnson Pope’s Steven Pratico successfully defended a multi-million dollar commercial property seller against a lawsuit seeking specific performance on an option contract and damages—securing a final judgment and attorney’s fees. Learn more about Steve’s work: https://lnkd.in/eQ-uyu3V ?? Read the full case win: https://lnkd.in/ejBWF2rX

Victory for our Client!?? Partner, J.D. Zarate successfully negotiated a favorable buyout, giving his client majority ownership in two companies and saving $12.5M compared to the last offer before mediation. This settlement resolved three lawsuits over trade secrets and breach of fiduciary duty claims. A key injunction ruling he secured earlier helped make this possible. Learn more about JD and his work https://lnkd.in/eKanS7yn

Darryl Richards's recent case victory was featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, highlighting a major legal success in the noncompete space. His expertise in navigating complex business litigation led to a favorable outcome in this high-profile case. We’re proud to have such skilled advocates on our team, fighting for our clients and setting legal precedents! ?? Read more about the case here: https://lnkd.in/gCbqNuXk Subscription needed to access.

?? Key Win For our Client! When a billion-dollar company attempted to block its former CEO from working and withheld millions owed, Managing Partner Darryl Richards took action—securing his client’s right to work and a multi-million-dollar financial win. Through strategic litigation, Darryl successfully validated the CEO’s claims, dismissed the claims against his client, and fought for fair compensation—ultimately securing nearly twice the original settlement offer. How did we win? Read the full case details and legal strategy behind this major victory: https://lnkd.in/eZvDaBVx