TAMP, FL – Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is pleased to announce that Brian C. Willis, associate in the firm’s Tampa Office, has founded and been elected President of Connect Tampa Bay; a grassroots group dedicated to providing citizens across Tampa Bay with a voice in support of more transportation options.  Connect Tampa Bay has already signed up over 1,200 transportation supporters and plans to hold community meetings in Pinellas and Hillsborough County over the next three months.

Brian represents individuals and corporations involved in business, contract and real estate disputes.  He assists clients in a wide variety of industries including real estate, manufacturing, health care, construction, state and local government, community associations, banking and finance, and start-up companies.

Brian received his J.D. from The George Washington University and his B.S., magna cum laude, from Florida State University.

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