Executive Advisory Board Exchange :: Executive Committee :: Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.

Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.
Founded: 1984
Industry: Corporate, Tax, Real Estate, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance, Creditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy, Estate & Trust Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Workers’ Compensation, and Arbitration & Mediation
Employees: 120

315 E. Robinson St
Suite 600
Orlando, FL 32801
407-425-7010
www.zkslawfirm.com

Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. (ZKS) was established in Orlando, Fla., in 1984 when our founding shareholders departed a large local law firm to start a full-service firm. Over our many years of practice, we have earned a respected reputation within the business and legal community as a firm that provides the highest caliber of legal counsel and delivers exceptional results with innovative, cost-effective and thorough representation. ZKS offers a full range of legal services, including but not limited to corporate, real estate, tax, estate planning, commercial litigation, banking and finance, bankruptcy, and workers compensation and insurance defense.

Our firm is AV rated through Martindale-Hubbell, awarded with the highest possible professional peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability in the practice of law. Our nearly 40 attorneys have successfully argued matters before state and federal courts throughout the United States, and negotiated and documented hundreds of millions of dollars of transactions throughout the country. Our attorneys have received numerous recognitions and awards including the designation of Super Lawyer in the Super Lawyers magazine, being counted among the elite 5-percent of attorneys in Florida to receive this honor; the designation of Leading American Lawyers being recommended by their peers through statewide surveys conducted by Leading Lawyers Network, A Division of Law Bulletin Publishing Co.; the Legal Aid Society’s Award of Excellence, along with the Florida Defense Lawyers Association Pro-Bono Service Award and the Florida Supreme Court’s Pro-Bono Service Recognition.

Like our clients, the men and women of ZKS have a vested interest in, and commitment to, the future of Central Florida. This commitment to our community is reflected in the daily activities of our more than 120 attorneys, paralegals and staff members who support a variety of civic, cultural, professional, religious and charitable organizations. We have received numerous community service awards, including the Legal Aid Society’s award for service by a Large Law Firm Award.

Named one of Central Florida Family magazine's most family-friendly workplaces the past 10 years, our employees are empowered to make family a priority.

Steve Hatcher	Steve Hatcher Steve Hatcher has more than 25 years of experience in various transactional areas. Having begun his practice as a real estate and tax attorney, Hatcher has extensive experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex real estate transactions for both local and national clients throughout the United States. He also routinely advises clients on the structuring, development and sale of their businesses. As Hatcher’s clients and their business interests have matured over the years, he now devotes a large part of his practice to employing sophisticated tax planning and wealth transfer techniques to protect his clients’ hard-earned assets from estate and transfer taxes. Hatcher’s clients include mid- and large-sized Florida businesses, local and national real estate developers, and families with substantial wealth requiring sophisticated planning, as well as charities and various ministries. In addition to holding the highest rating of AV from Martindale Hubbell, Hatcher has been honored to be listed in the publication Leading American Attorneys, and has received the designation of Super Lawyer from Super Lawyer Magazine, being counted among the elite five percent of Florida attorneys to receive this honor. In the community, Hatcher serves on the executive board of a local non-profit venture established to provide cost-free advisory boards to qualified local businesses. He also devotes a substantial amount of time advising a variety of local churches, private schools and charitable organizations on a reduced fee or pro-bono basis. Practice Areas: Estate and Trust Planning Real Estate Transactions and Financing Business Transactions Tax Planning Education: LL.M. in Taxation, University of Florida Graduate Tax Program J.D. Vanderbilt University School of Law B.A. with Honors and Distinction, Rhodes College

Carnesha J. Craft	Carnesha J. Craft Carnesha J. Craft focuses on corporate law and commercial transactions. Her practice includes entity formation and the structuring, negotiation and documentation of commercial transactions. In addition, Craft advises and assists clients on the use and legal protection of words, names, and symbols, as well as assists in the registration of trademarks. Craft’s clients include entrepreneurs, developers, emerging and middle market companies, and public companies from a variety of industries. Craft holds a J.D. and a B.S.B.A. from the University of Florida. She is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Executive Advisory Board Exchange.

Rodger D. Moss, Jr.	Rodger D. Moss, Jr. Prior to joining ZKS, Rodger D. Moss was a partner with the firm of Diaz & Moss. His practice has focused on representing the needs of the business community, including entity formation, franchising, real estate, litigation and collections. Moss enhanced his expertise by relocating to Washington, D.C., where he spent time practicing in the specific area of mergers and acquisitions. He currently acts as general counsel for several prominent businesses throughout the state of Florida, and routinely appears on local radio shows and attends speaking engagements to provide advice on business-related issues. Actively involved in the community, Moss is a co-founder of Proximate Cause, a motivational and educational youth program that presents the law from a minority perspective. Moss holds a J.D. and B.A. from the University of Florida. He is a member of the Florida Bar and Orange County Bar Association.