Two longtime Sarasota law firms merge
Syprett Meshad P.A. and Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBose today announced they have agreed to a merger that will unite the two long-established local law firms under the name Syprett Meshad & DuBose. The union brings together two premier Sarasota-based firms with decades of experience serving clients across Southwest Florida and broadening each firm’s capabilities. Founded […]
Peter J. Krotec Named New President at Syprett Meshad
Sarasota divorce attorney Peter J. Krotec has been named President of the law firm of Syprett Meshad. Mr. Krotec dedicates his practice to the law of domestic relations at the trial and appellate levels, and joined the firm in 1989. He was made a partner in 1994 and served as managing partner for several years. […]
Sarasota Divorce Attorney Peter Krotec Named Syprett Meshad & DuBose President
Sarasota divorce attorney Peter J. Krotec has been named President of the law firm of Syprett Meshad & DuBose. Specializing in the law of domestic relations at the trial and appellate levels, Mr. Krotec joined the firm in 1989, was made partner in 1994, and served as managing partner for several years. Joining Mr. Krotec […]
Celebrating Attorney Michael Resnick’s Retirement
Friends, family, Syprett Meshad & DuBose attorneys and legal team, and many colleagues from the Suncoast legal community gathered at Michael’s on East Wine Cellar, Tuesday, January 13, to congratulate Attorney Michael Resnick and celebrate his amazing 52-year career. In December 2025, Mr. Resnick retired his legal practice focused in Family Law. A founding member […]
Sarasota Attorney Michael L. Resnick Retires from Syprett Meshad & DuBose
Syprett Meshad & DuBose announces the retirement of founding partner Michael L. Resnick, who concluded his family law practice at the end of 2025. His retirement brings to a close an extraordinary 52-year career spent guiding thousands of individuals, couples, and families with skillful counsel, thoughtful planning, and steadfast representation. At the time of […]
Syprett Meshad & DuBose and Attorney Ken Poole Named to 2026 Best Law Firm and Lawyers Lists
Syprett Meshad & DuBose has been named one of the Best Law Firms in Sarasota for Family Law, and Family Law Attorney and Partner Kenneth Poole has been named a Family Law Best Lawyer, according to Best Lawyers. Our firm is recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, and Attorney Poole was featured […]
4 New Attorneys Join the Firm
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Associate Attorney Mabry Robinson Joins Syprett Meshad & DuBose
Sarasota native Mabry Robinson has joined Syprett Meshad & DuBose as an Associate Attorney, practicing civil litigation, real estate, family law, and probate. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Young Lawyers Division of the Sarasota County Bar Association. Mr. Robinson earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, where […]
Real Estate Attorney Ben Sorrell Joins Syprett Meshad & DuBose
Attorney Ben Sorrell has joined Syprett Meshad & DuBose, focusing his practice on commercial and residential real estate matters, including purchases, sales, and leasing. He brings invaluable experience in representing regional and local developers and real estate investors in high value, sophisticated commercial real estate matters, and provided expertise and legal counsel for buyers, sellers, […]
In Memoriam: Jim D. Syprett
Our firm is saddened to share that Partner Jim D. Syprett passed on September 13, 2025. In 1968, together with John Meshad, he established our firm under its original name: Syprett & Meshad. In memory and celebration of his extraordinary contributions to our firm and our community, we share these excerpts from his obituary in the […]
