Peter Currin has been appointed to lead the real estate practice of Sarasota-based law firm Williams Parker. Currin is certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in real estate and succeeds Patrick Ryskamp who has led the real estate practice since 2010. The firm represents real estate investment trusts, developers, financial institutions, private equity investors, single-purpose business entities and individuals. Currin received his law degree from the University of Florida. “Peter is a superb real estate attorney, and he has shown tremendous leadership as the firm’s associate development partner,” says Williams Parker President Ric Gregoria in a statement. “We are confident that he will do an excellent job continuing the fine leadership demonstrated by Patrick during his years as head of our real estate group.”