as an associate attorney with the firm’s litigation department. Being a military child, Mr. Shank traveled often, from Spain to Panama City to Guam to California to Panama City Beach. At a young age, he primarily spoke Spanish until moving to the states in Kindergarten picking up the English language and has been bilingual since. He has lived in Bay County since middle school and a graduate of JR Arnold High School. Mr. Shank attended the University of Alabama, majoring in Political Science and Spanish and received his juris doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Burke Blue is pleased to welcome Matt Hutt, as an associate attorney with the firm’s family law department. Matt is a third generation Bay Countian, born and raised in Panama City, and a graduate of Bay High School. Mr. Hutt brings valuable experience in family law and litigation, as well as experience in banking law, business law, civil litigation, estate planning and personal injury. Mr. Hutt received his juris doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.
Burke Blue is pleased to welcome Daniel Rosenheim, a native of Walton County, as a partner with the firm’s ligation department. Mr. Rosenheim brings valuable experience in civil ligation along with experience in business law, real estate law, real estate development and land use. Mr. Rosenheim received his juris doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated summa cum laude from Western Carolina University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Burke Blue is pleased to welcome Tristan LaNasa, a local of Santa Rosa Beach, as an associate attorney with the firm’s real estate and litigation department. Mr. LaNasa brings valuable experience in general civil litigation with an emphasis on real property along with experience in state court litigation, business general counsel, lobbying, employment law and local government. Mr. LaNasa received his juris doctorate from Florida State University College of Law and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Journalism from the University of Florida.
Mr. Clark T. Rogers, Jr. a Partner at Burke Blue has been selected as the recipient of The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for 2023 for the 14th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Rogers offered his time and professional expertise to make legal representation available to those who otherwise were not able to afford an attorney. He will be honored with a ceremony in January, 2023 by the Florida Bar and the Justices of the Supreme Court of Florida. We are very proud of Mr. Rogers and pleased to have him a part of the Burke Blue family.
We are honored to announce Natalie A. McSwane is now a partner of Burke Blue.
Ms. McSwane moved to Florida in 2006 and joined our firm in 2016. Prior to pursuing her law degree, she worked as a deputy sheriff, first in New Mexico and then in Pasco County, Florida. She is a graduate of New Mexico State University, and earned her juris doctorate as a Magna Cum Laude graduate from WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Her area of practice is eminent domain, employment law, estate planning, land use, law enforcement law, local government law, real estate law, and wills, trust and estates.
Ms. McSwane is an integral part of our firm and we are excited to have her with us.
Burke Blue is pleased to announce that Graham Clarke, Board Certified in Marital and Family Law since 1996 and a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator since 1997, has joined the Firm effective August 1st. Graham brings his 40+ years of experience, specializing in Family Law, to truly make Burke Blue “The” Full Service Law Firm in the Northwest Florida.
Call us today for assistance with your divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, modification, retirement or pension and profit sharing issues, family law mediation or any other marital or family law issues. Appointments can be made at our Panama City Beach office (16215 Panama City Beach Parkway) or our Panama City office (221 McKenzie Avenue).
Call today for an appointment 850-769-1414
For the past 45 years, Burke Blue has operated throughout the Northwest Florida region. These decades of rich history have led us to opening new law office buildings, expanding our efforts and growing our team.
Since our founding in 1973, our firms practice areas have also grown dramatically. We know include specialties such as real estate law, business law, wealth management, and more! With each of our top trained attorneys experienced in a wide range of fields, we’ve created a group that is able to tend to every client’s needs, and provide expert legal advice appropriate for each case that is brought to us.
While we have experienced exponential growth in our team, facilities, and client base over the years, our inclusive management style and dedication to values of integrity, collaboration and professionalism has set us apart from other firms. We maintain the foundation of commitment that we were founded upon, and deliver on our promises to our clients.
You can learn more about our history here.