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Shawn M. Yesner founded the firm and has practiced law since 1998. Before opening his own law practice, Shawn worked for one of the larger foreclosure firms in Florida representing lenders in foreclosure. Shawn's tenure included servicing clients such as Freddie Mac, Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., The Department of Veterans Affairs, and Countrywide Home Loans, representing Buyers, Sellers and Lenders in all aspects of Commercial and Residential Real Estate.

At Yesner & Boss, Shawn oversees the general operation of the firm and represents clients in residential and commercial foreclosure; Chapter 7, Chapter 11 & Chapter 13 bankruptcies; residential and commercial closings, including refinances and short sale closings; loan, debt, and short sale negotiation; debt collection negotiation; and general corporate matters. Shawn authored the article Loan Modifications Can Help Borrowers Keep Their Homes, as part of a book entitled Florida Foreclosure What Lawyers Need to Know Now, published by Thomson Reuters, 2009, has appeared on numerous radio and television news programs discussing foreclosure lawsuits and bankruptcy, and has been a speaker at continuing legal education and realtor seminars.

In addition to his Florida Bar license, Shawn is also licensed to practice in the United States District Courts, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Included in his professional affiliations, Shawn is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), and a licensed title insurance agent with Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. Shawn holds an accounting degree from Florida State University, a Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, and is a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Shawn is a Florida native, born in Tampa, raised in Miami, and currently resides in Clearwater with his wife.
shawn@yesnerboss.com

Christopher W. Boss is co-owner and a managing member of Yesner & Boss, P.L.

Chris’ practice is primarily in the areas of Real Property Law, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Residential and Commercial Lending, Collections, and Consumer Protection. In today’s tumultuous economy, Chris often represents both debtors and creditors in order to restructure debt, foreclosures, loan workouts, loan modifications, bankruptcy and protection from creditor harassment.  

He received his B.A. from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida where he played Divison I men’s tennis and subsequently worked in Houston, Texas as a natural gas and electricity trade analyst. Following the collapse of Enron, Chris attended law school at Stetson University College of Law and later practiced with KPMG, LLP.

In 2007, Chris founded Christopher W. Boss, P.A. and formed an of counsel relationship with Shawn Yesner. In 2008, Chris and Shawn joined to create Yesner & Boss, P.L.

Chris lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and their golden retriever.
chris@yesnerboss.com

Ronald W. Prather is the Chief Executive Officer of Yesner and Boss, P.L.

Ron practiced for 3 years in Texas primarily in constitutional and school law. He moved to Illinois in 1979 and where he practiced for 25 years, focusing his efforts on all facets of real estate law including real estate development, zoning, municipal planning regulation and lien law. Over the same period he also built a 4 office – 200 agent real estate brokerage firm. In 2004 Ron moved to Florida where he has been engaged as the multi- office managing broker for real estate brokerages in Sarasota and St Petersburg.

Ron received his B.A. from Southern Methodist University and his law degree from Southern Methodist School of Law in Dallas Texas. Ron is licensed in Texas and Illinois.

Ron and his wife Susan live in St Petersburg.
rprather@yesnerboss.com

Brian D. Arrighi joined Yesner & Boss, P.L. in 2010 to develop the family law division.  As a divorce attorney, Brian works very closely with his clients to develop a strategy that is geared towards his client’s requested resolution.  Brian stated, “I always want the best for my clients and I will aggressively seek that result.  However, the best result is one in which my client helps create.  If you have an opposing party or spouse that is unreasonable and not willing to work towards a just, equitable, and amicable result, then trial is necessary.  Prior to reaching that point, you want to be able to say that you have done all that you can to avoid having a Judge, who knows absolutely nothing about you or your children, make such critical decisions for you.”  Thus, prior to any litigation, Brian makes sure all avenues of settlement have been pursued and exhausted. 

Prior to practicing law, Brian negotiated media buying deals for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Hershey’s, and other major corporations.  The experience in advertising enabled Brian to develop strong negotiating skills which he now uses in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution arenas.

Brian Arrighi represents clients in all types of family law cases, including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, and division of assets and liabilities.  Brian also litigates in areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and debt settlement.  Brian has a law office in Tampa, New Tampa, and St. Petersburg.  He is licensed to practice in Florida and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.
brian@yesnerboss.com

Brian M. Hoag joined Yesner & Boss, P.L. in January 2011 to lead the litigation department. Brian represents clients in personal injury claims and wrongful death claims, stemming from automobile accidents, premises liability, and products liability. Brian also represents clients involving sinkhole claims, first and third party insurance claims and disputes, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Yesner & Boss, P.L., Brian was an attorney with a local firm practicing primarily in insurance defense and personal injury.

Brian obtained his undergraduate degree in Finance, from Florida State University. He then attended and earned his law degree from Stetson University, College of Law. While at Stetson, Brian also earned a Masters of Business Administration.

Brian is admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida. He was admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida in June 2005. He is an active member in the following associations: Florida Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association and St. Petersburg Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division and Trial Section).

Brian lives in South Tampa and enjoys music and sports in his spare time.
bhoag@yesnerboss.com

Paul M. Silvestri is an associate attorney with the firm practicing in residential and commercial property law including foreclosure litigation, lease drafting, and landlord-tenant disputes. He also practices in probate and estate planning and administration. Paul handles consumer protection litigation, bankruptcy, and debt management representing debtors with a goal of restructuring debt in an effort to minimize damage to personal assets. He received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. As a law student Paul interned for the Honorable Judge Marva Crenshaw of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Civil Trial Division. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University and is a proud Seminole supporter. While at Florida State Paul was a member of various service and academic honorary societies and served as president of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. Paul was a charter member of the St. Petersburg Sunset chapter of Rotary International and has always had a passion for service & community involvement. Paul currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida and enjoys fishing and spending time with his wonderful fiancé, Alexis and their beagle, Chief.
paul@yesnerboss.com

Vincent C. LoBue is an associate attorney with the firm practicing in consumer protection litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcy, debt management, and general litigation.  Vince is a member of the Florida and New Jersey bar associations, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.  Vince received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida.  Prior to entering law school Vince received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.  Vince was born in raised in Long Valley, New Jersey and currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.
vince@yesnerboss.com