Firm News

FMG Expands in Orlando and Tampa

1/10/25

FMG is pleased to announce the growth of our Tampa and Orlando offices, welcoming several highly accomplished attorneys who bring exceptional skill and insight to their practice areas.

In Orlando, the lawyers of Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. joined the Firm on January 1st. Eric Eide and Ruth Osborne join FMG as Partners, along with Sarah Donofrio, Kristen Nasser, and Keegan Shelby, who join as Associates. This talented team has a well-earned reputation in healthcare law and commercial litigation.

In addition, we welcome Partners Mike Rigelsky and Peter Lenart, along with Associate Kara Hilt, formerly with the firm of Goldberg Segalla, to our team. Mike Rigelsky and Kara Hilt will be based in the Orlando office, while Peter Lenart will share his time with both the Orlando and Tampa offices. Both Mr. Rigelsky and Mr. Lenart bring extensive experience in Construction & Design law, with decades of experience representing building product suppliers and manufacturers, architects, engineers, and construction professionals in construction defect and professional liability cases. Additionally, Mr. Rigelsky brings a wealth of knowledge in products liability, encompassing the manufacture and sale of industrial equipment, home appliances, electronics, consumer products, automobiles and parts, and medical devices, among others.

Ben Mathis, FMG’s Managing Partner, stated: “We are excited over the continued expansion of our practice and capabilities in Florida. Eric and the legacy TMWE team have an impressive track record and will complement our nationally established Healthcare team. Likewise, the addition of Peter and Mike strengthens our Construction & Design practice, further solidifying FMG’s reputation as a trusted advisor in this field. Their statewide reputation as leading attorneys in Florida make them invaluable members of our growing team.”

FMG has four offices in Florida, including three opened last year, and now has over 30 lawyers statewide. The Firm’s continued expansion in Florida underscores our commitment to serving the region with outstanding legal services and our commitment to being the trusted legal counsel clients rely on when it counts in key markets nationwide.