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Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, P.A. Announces Name Change

Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, P.A., a leading Naples, Florida business litigation and family law firm, announced that it has changed its name to Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, P.A.

(Naples, Florida) January 30, 2023 – Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, P.A., a leading Naples, Florida business litigation and family law firm, announced that it has changed its name to Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, P.A. Christyna Torrez, who focuses her practice in the area of commercial litigation and has worked as an attorney at the firm since 2007, has been added to the firm name. William Hazzard focuses on his mediation and arbitration practice.

“We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled attention to our clients and have a proud tradition to serving our community,” said Founding Member Michael Coleman. “Christyna truly embodies these values, which serve as the foundation of our firm, and we are honored to recognize her by adding her to name to the firm name.”

Christyna is “AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and the judiciary. She was named a Top Lawyer in Business Litigation and Civil Litigation by Naples Illustrated Magazine, and recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of Commercial Litigation along with Founding Member Michael Coleman. She has represented countless businesses and individuals in a variety of matters including shareholder disputes, trust and estate litigation, employment litigation, real estate and property litigation, complex residential and commercial foreclosures, business torts, hospitality litigation, and general contract litigation. Christyna has significant experience in the courtroom in state court, Federal court, and appellate court, and also assists clients with negotiations to avoid and resolve litigation through settlement. She is the incoming President of the Collier County Women’s Bar Association and serves as a director for the Collier County Bar Foundation. Christyna is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

“I am humbled to be recognized by having my name added to the firm,” said Christyna Torrez. “It has been an honor to work with this group, and I look forward to continuing the hard work that we consistently perform for our clients. It is a privilege to work with such an outstanding team of colleagues including the invaluable mentorship that I’ve received from Michael Coleman, William Hazzard and Damian Taylor throughout my career, in addition to the many contributions from our hardworking associate attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.”

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Sonia Diaz Appointed Chair of the Leadership Lunch Series Committee of the Leadership Collier Foundation

Sonia will provide leadership and support to the Committee and report to the Alumni Advisory Council.

In her role, Sonia will provide leadership and support to the Committee and report to the Alumni Advisory Council. The Committee is responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing five Leadership Lunch Speaker events each calendar year for Leadership Collier Foundation Alumni and their guests. The speakers are selected by the Committee with topical issues and events of interest to Leadership Collier Alumni in areas such as Leadership, Economic Development, Government, Education, Healthcare and the Arts. The Committee has four fundamental concepts: education, stewardship, networking, and recreation. The next event will be on October 22, 2019 and will focus on a critically important issue to our community.

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Dale Klaus, Michael Coleman, Damian Taylor, Sonia Diaz and Reuben Doupé Were Recognized as Top Lawyers 2019 by Naples Illustrated magazine.

Dale Klaus, Michael Coleman, Damian Taylor, Sonia Diaz And Reuben Doupé Recognized As Top Lawyers 2019 By Naples Illustrated Magazine.

Naples Illustrated partnered with the firm Professional Research Services and asked licensed Collier and Lee counties attorneys who they would recommend in the area. Nominees were then evaluated on the basis of survey results, status of their licenses, and their standing with The Florida Bar. Qualifying attorneys who received the highest number of votes were recognized.

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Five Attorneys at Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, PA were Selected as Florida Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers selects attorneys utilizing a vigorous patented multiphase selection process including nominations, independent research, peer evaluation and final selection.

Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, PA, a Naples, Florida business litigation and family law firm announced that that four attorneys in the firm were recognized as Super Lawyers ® and one as Super Lawyer ® for the fifth straight year. Attorneys Damian Taylor, Dale Klaus, Sonia Diaz and Reuben Doupé were selected as Super Lawyers, while Michael Coleman was named Florida Super Lawyer ® for the fifth straight year.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys utilizing a vigorous patented multiphase selection process including nominations, independent research, peer evaluation and final selection. The goal is to create a list of outstanding attorneys, which can be used as a resource for other attorneys, businesses and consumers seeking legal counsel.

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