Two Icard Merrill attorneys will serve on committees with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance (LWRBA) in the upcoming business year. Shareholder Steve Rees was appointed to LWRBA’s Governmental Affairs Committee, where he will assist in strengthening relationships with local, regional, and state government officials. The committee stays at the forefront of all governmental issues that could impact LWRBA members or the business community. Attorney Macaire King is a new member of the Young Leaders Alliance (YLA) which engages young professionals under the age of 40 to increase professional competency, give back to the community, and build authentic relationships. Icard Merrill’s Lakewood Ranch office, which opened in 2006, was recently expanded and continues to offer a full range of legal services to the growing community and region. The firm has been an active member of the LWRBA since 2012. Rees practices in the areas of land use, zoning, municipal law, and real estate. He brings many years of experience to his representation of developers, landowners, and others in rezoning cases, obtaining
development approvals, and handling the myriad complex issues that arise in the development and use of real estate. King practices primarily in the areas of land use, land use litigation, and commercial real estate. She has experience representing developers, landowners, and others on issues such as rezoning, special exceptions, comprehensive plan amendments, and a variety of other land-use related matters.