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Akerman LLP

Multi-Party Conflict Counsel
Also known as: Akerman Senterfitt
Active — Conflict of Interest Documented

Overview

Akerman LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm representing multiple adverse parties simultaneously in proceedings involving the Ivankovich enterprise. Public docket filings confirm Akerman represents: (1) CMR/Ivankovich — via Schwing, McWey, Burl; (2) SHM/LMC (intervenor against SYG) — via Rogers, Cichowski, Blankenship, Stroup; (3) Ivankovich Family LLC in bankruptcy — via Berger, Klopp; and (4) Seacoast National Bank in admiralty foreclosure against SYG vessels — via Klopp, Yoss. Akerman filed DE 94-2 (SHM's amended complaint exhibit) which contains the resale certificate admission documenting SYG's Florida Annual Resale Certificate being used on CMR's marina account — while simultaneously representing CMR and its affiliates.

Key Data Points

4 Parties
Representing adverse parties simultaneously: CMR, SHM, IFB, Seacoast
DE 94-2
Filed own client's tax cert admission as exhibit — SHM's amended complaint
$238K+
Directed ~$234K settlement extraction from SYG + forced $12M+ counterclaim drop
Jan 31, 2025
Coordinated Triple Strike: SHM lockout + Seakeeper termination + vessel foreclosure

Cases & Proceedings

CMR v. SYG
S.D. Fla. • 0:23-cv-61696-RNS
Role: Counsel for CMR/Ivankovich (Schwing, McWey, Burl)
Active
SHM Intervention in CMR v. SYG
S.D. Fla. • 0:23-cv-61696-RNS DE 61/94
Role: Counsel for SHM/LMC intervenor (Rogers, Cichowski)
Active
Seacoast v. M/V Slow UR Roll II
S.D. Fla. • 0:26-cv-60289-WPD
Role: Counsel for Seacoast National Bank (Klopp, Yoss)
Active
In re: Ivankovich Family LLC
S.D. Fla. Bankr. • 24-15755-LMI
Role: Counsel for IFB (Berger, Klopp)
Bankruptcy

All case information sourced from public PACER dockets and state court electronic filing systems.

Connected Parties

Contessa Marine Research LLC →
Active client — Schwing, McWey, Burl
Safe Harbor Marinas / LMC →
Active client — Rogers, Cichowski; intervenor in CMR v. SYG
Steven Ivankovich →
Client via Ivankovich Family LLC bankruptcy representation

Primary Sources

PACER: DE 61, DE 94, DE 94-2 (0:23-cv-61696-RNS); DE 23 (0:26-cv-60289-WPD); 24-15755-LMI docket; FL Bar Rules 4-1.7, 4-1.9

Part of a Documented Litigation Pattern

This entity is documented as part of the Steven Ivankovich multi-jurisdiction litigation pattern — 20+ cases across 8+ jurisdictions including DIFC Dubai, all sourced from public court records.

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