Shawn M. Yesner founded the firm. Shawn has practiced law since 1998 starting as an associate attorney at Howe, Robinson & Watkins and later at Mason Law, P.L. before opening his own law practice. Shawn's tenure has 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.

In addition to his Florida Bar license, Shawn is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Middle District 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.
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

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

Jo Ann M. Koontz is an attorney and CPA with Yesner & Boss, P.L. and practices in the areas of real estate, business organizations, and taxation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio Northern University in 2001, where she specialized in accounting.  Jo Ann obtained her Certified Public Accountant license in 2003, and earned her Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University in 2006. She represents clients in a wide variety of business and real estate matters, include commercial and residential real estate transactions, 1031 exchanges, S corporation, partnership and LLC formation and reorganizations and the tax implications of business and real estate transactions, including purchases and sales of assets and equity interests.  Jo Ann has been representing clients before the IRS for over 10 years in all tax controversies, including audits, appeals and collection matters and provides tax planning services to clients in connection with real estate and business transactions. 
joann@yesnerboss.com

Paul M. Silvestri is an associate attorney with the firm practicing in residential and commercial property law, landlord-tenant disputes, consumer protection litigation, bankruptcy, and debt management. Paul represents debtors with a goal of restructuring debt in an effort to minimize damage to personal assets. Paul 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. Paul currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida and enjoys fishing and spending time with his 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