Founded in 1985, the Tampa office of Shumaker has experienced tremendous growth since its inception. Shumaker is the largest business law and government affairs firm on the west coast of Florida, with over 120 attorneys and 20 government relations specialists. A difference maker in the Tampa Bay community, Shumaker helps our clients navigate the legal, political, and community landscapes to achieve success.

Jaime Austrich
Tampa Managing Partner, Management Committee Member
A highly skilled litigator, Jaime has extensive experience representing owners, developers, landlords and commercial tenants in all phases of litigation and appellate matters. His advocacy skills frequently result in victories for his clients at the trial and appellate levels. With his broad industry knowledge in an array of real estate and complex commercial matters, Jaime has represented a wide variety of clients in his near three-decade career, including some of the country’s largest landlords. He has successfully litigated disputes and handled matters arising out of commercial leases and contracts for the purchase and sale of real property, easement disputes, and commercial landlord/tenant litigation.