TAMPA, Fla. (March 9, 2026) – Holland & Knight has named Eric Almon executive partner of its Tampa office. Mr. Almon will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his practice, which focuses on corporate and securities law and mergers and acquisitions. He succeeds Brad Kimbro, who served as executive partner of the office for 22 years and will continue his complex commercial litigation and mediation practice.
"Eric's broad business experience and the strong relationships he has built within the Tampa business community make him exceptionally well-suited for this leadership role," said Holland & Knight Chair and Chief Executive Officer Bob Grammig. "We are confident the office will continue to thrive under his direction, and we sincerely thank Brad for the meaningful role he has played in supporting the office for more than two decades."
Mr. Almon has been with Holland & Knight for nearly 15 years. He represents companies in a broad range of corporate and securities matters, including securities offerings, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. He also regularly advises companies and private equity‑backed businesses on investments, divestitures, capital‑raising transactions, general commercial agreements, and other corporate governance and general corporate matters.
Mr. Almon earned his J.D. degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and his B.A. degree from Dartmouth College.
"I'm honored to step into this role and continue supporting the exceptional work of our Tampa office, where the Firm was founded and has deep roots," Mr. Almon said. "Tampa's business community is vibrant and growing, and I look forward to working closely with our team to build on that momentum and further strengthen the office."
Holland & Knight was founded in the Tampa area in 1889. The office's attorneys have helped Tampa's top companies and organizations address a wide variety of legal issues. This includes the full range of practice areas, such as commercial litigation, corporate and public finance, corporate law, international, federal and state taxation, tax controversy and litigation, fiduciary litigation, healthcare and life sciences, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public companies and securities, real estate development and leasing, technology, public policy and regulation, and private wealth services, planning and preservation.