Jorge R. Alfonso, Jr.
Attorney
Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Jorge Alfonso, Jr., joined WhiteBird, PLLC, in April 2024. Jorge knew he wanted to be an attorney from a young age and recognized that it provided incredible professional and personal development opportunities. Jorge’s parents and grandparents immigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1980. His drive to provide top-notch legal representation to his clients is his way…
Paul R. Berg
Partner
Paul Berg focuses his practice on civil litigation, serious personal injury, product liability, complex business disputes, construction claims, and wrongful death. A lifelong resident of Florida, Paul is board-certified as a specialist by The Florida Bar in both Business Litigation and Civil Trial Law. Paul maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was selected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.…
Adam M. Bird
Partner
Adam M. Bird is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. He was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida, where he attended high school at Florida Air Academy. After graduating first in his class in 2001, Adam was awarded the National Merit Scholarship and was accepted into the Honors Program at the University of Florida. Adam studied in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and graduated…
Tiffany M. Decossaux
Partner
Tiffany M. Decossaux is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. Her areas of practice include estate and trust litigation and guardianship litigation. She routinely represents guardians, trustees, beneficiaries, and other fiduciaries in contested matters. Tiffany also spends time volunteering as an attorney ad litem representing children in dependency cases. In addition to advocating for her clients, Tiffany is certified as a Florida Supreme Court circuit civil…
Dale A. Dettmer
Partner
Dale A. Dettmer is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. He concentrates his practice in business law, estate planning, and real property law. Dale is board-certified in Taxation by the Florida Bar Board and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can achieve, recognizing excellence in legal ability and ethics. As an active member of the legal community, Dale has held many leadership positions,…
Greg P. Durham Sr
Partner
Gregory “Greg” P. Durham, Sr., is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. A civil trial lawyer, Greg focuses his practice on insurance defense litigation. He has significant experience with first-party and third-party claims on behalf of insurance company clients throughout Florida. Greg defends claims for premises liability, breach of contract, automobile and personal injury negligence, medical malpractice, and declaratory action disputes. His experience also includes the…
Grant H. Haas
Attorney
Grant H. Haas is an Attorney at WhiteBird, PLLC, where he focuses his practice on corporate law, tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate concerns. He works with businesses of all sizes, representing them through the life cycle of their enterprise. As a Florida native, Grant is proud to be a graduate of two of the largest universities in the state. He studied finance…
John R. Kancilia
Partner
John R. Kancilia is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC, and practices in health care, corporate law, tax planning, and wealth transfer. John assists clients in health care and other industries in complex organizational matters, transactions, and compliance issues with health care fraud and abuse laws. He is board-certified by the Florida Bar in Health Law and was board-certified in Tax Law from 2012-2022, signifying his…
Lesley-Anne M. Marks
Partner
Lesley-Anne Marks is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. She concentrates her practice on appellate law and family law matters. For Lesley-Anne, her practice is not just a vocation but a calling. Her compassionate approach to problem-solving has made her a respected leader in the legal community. Early in her career, Lesley-Anne had the privilege of working closely with retired Judge Kerry I. Evander of the…
Joseph F. Messina
Partner
Joseph “Joe” Messina is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC, practicing aviation law. Joe has an extensive history in the aviation industry, including serving as the Senior Advisor to the Executive Team for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, which owns and operates Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. He also served as the airport’s Integrity Officer and the Right to Know Officer. In…
Sean A. Mickley
Partner
Sean A. Mickley is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. He is board-certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law and represents all players in construction and real estate disputes through each stage, including state and federal court litigation, arbitration, dispute review boards, and administrative hearings. Over the course of his career, Sean has represented owners, developers, contractors, designers, and subcontractors across various markets, including commercial…
Ryan D. O’Connor
Partner
Ryan D. O’Connor is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. His practice includes litigation involving business transactions, real estate matters, construction disputes, and probate issues. With a wealth of experience as a civil litigator, Ryan is dedicated to guiding his clients through every facet of the litigation process. One of the distinguishing aspects of Ryan’s legal career is his extensive background in appellate matters. Early in…
Clifford R. Repperger Jr
Partner
Clifford “Cliff” R. Repperger, Jr., is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. His practice includes land use and development, real estate transactions, and local government law, including facilitating clients' acquisition of development approvals and entitlements for properties of varying scales – from single-family residential lots to expansive regional commercial centers.
Theodore L. Shinkle
Partner
Theodore “Ted” L. Shinkle is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC, and an experienced trial attorney focusing his practice on maritime law, personal injury, and employment discrimination defense. He is board-certified by the Florida Bar in Admiralty and Maritime Law, signifying his expertise and proficiency in his legal practice. During his career, Ted has represented ship owners, cruise lines, dredging companies, yacht owners, small boat owners,…
Amanda G. Smith
Partner
Amanda G. Smith is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC, practicing in the areas of estate planning, trust and probate administration, and guardianship. Amanda helps individuals and families achieve their estate planning objectives through proper planning. For many of her clients, this includes preparing wills, health care proxies, durable general powers of attorney, and trusts tailored to her clients’ various needs. Amanda’s goal is always to…
Bradley F. White
Partner
Brad F. White is a Partner at WhiteBird, PLLC. He is both an attorney and a CPA and his knowledge of finance, accounting and tax helps him better serve his clients and their business interests. Brad’s practice areas include corporate, taxation, real estate, banking and finance, health care and regulated products. Brad has significant practice experience representing clients involved in complex business transactions, including mergers,…