A Brilliant Career as a Champion for Justice
Hall of Fame trial lawyer and Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times, Steve Yerrid discusses how results in the courtroom can provide tremendous opportunities to improve the lives of our fellow citizens and benefit society in making the world a better place by providing justice for those who need it most. page 14
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4 | FLORIDA The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A. The101 East Kennedy Boulevard • Bank of America Plaza, Suite 3910 • Tampa, FL 33602
The Yerrid Law Firm
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, CATASTROPHIC INJURY, PRODUCTS LIABILITY, WRONGFUL DEATH
Steve Yerrid and the Yerrid Law Firm continued a 40-plus-year tradition of excellence in all areas of civil trial law as courts safely reopened in 2022. The firm further solidified its local and national reputation for leadership in and out of the courtroom—from representing clients in high-stakes legal matters to supporting multiple philanthropic causes with both time and funding.
Headquartered in Tampa, serving clients throughout Florida, and the nation, the firm has obtained billions of dollars in verdicts, settlements and judgments. This includes Yerrid’s more than 300 individual recoveries in excess of $1 million in the areas of catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defects, medical malpractice, premises liability, trucking and motor vehicle accidents and various types of civil litigation.
“The firm is comprised of true leaders in the legal and local community who have their feet planted firmly on the ground,” said Yerrid, who has been continuously included over the last five decades in Best Lawyers®. Additionally, he has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in Tampa for both Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2014) and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2015) on behalf of plaintiffs on numerous occasions. “Through our successes and advocacy I believe we have helped create a safer environment for clients, our citizenry and future generations.”
Under Yerrid’s leadership, the firm has taken on some of the largest and most well-monied entities in the country, almost always with favorable results. These achievements date back to the 1990s, when Yerrid was appointed by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles as the youngest member of the 11-member “Dream Team” of private lawyers and took a leading role in Florida’s landmark lawsuit against the previously unbeaten cigarette industry. The case resulted in the biggest monetary settlement in U.S. history at the time, ultimately topping $17 billion. It also resulted in drastic advertising restrictions and halted the cigarette cartel and its
pandering to America’s youth.
In the BP oil spill catastrophe, he represented the City of Tampa and obtained a $27 million settlement. It was the largest amount paid to any city in the country.
Currently, Yerrid and the firm represent the family of fallen Tampa Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed while protecting his community on March 9, 2021. Madsen was off-duty and driving home around 1 a.m. when he received a call that a driver recklessly speeding and traveling the wrong way on Interstate 275. Within a minute of the call, Officer Madsen, a multiple decorated police officer and war veteran, intercepted the vehicle and selflessly and intentionally drove head-on into the wrong way driver, resulting in a fatal collision. This heroic act protected a woman who would have been killed if not for his decision to give his life in order to save hers.
In late June 2022, Yerrid filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of widow Danyelle Madsen and her young children against the Florida Department of Transportation and one of its major private contractors for creating what he refers to as a “foreseeable zone of risk.”
“Had the safety apparatuses and alarms functioned properly, the wrong-way driver could and should have been prevented from entering the Busch Boulevard exit ramp, and Officer Madsen would likely be with his wife and children today,” Yerrid added.
Yerrid and firm member Jeff Murphy represented victims of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting at Mandalay Bay, which resulted in a settlement of $800 million for those injured and the families of those killed. The firm represented a husband and wife, both deputy sheriffs from Los Angeles, who were vacationing and attending an outdoor concert when a gunman opened fire from a the hotel on the crowd below. The gunman killed 58 and wounded more than 500 during what was the deadliest mass shooting by a single person in the nation’s history.
The firm’s roster of seasoned trial lawyers is comprised of professionals from
all walks of life. These diverse perspectives keep The Yerrid Law Firm at the forefront of trial practice and on the cutting edge of courtroom abilities.
“We understand what it takes to succeed at trial, and we continually reshape ways we present cases to juries,” Yerrid said.
The impact of the many legal achievements obtained in the courtroom also extends to those in need through the philanthropic actions of The Yerrid Foundation. Over the years, the selffunded family foundation has donated millions of dollars and supported over 500 charitable causes.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread social unrest surrounding the criminal justice system in May 2021, Yerrid sought to reestablish trust, respect and communication between law enforcement and the public. To initiate the effort, Yerrid donated $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries to create a “community model,” which has since been utilized in other localities as well. Through The Yerrid Foundation, 5,000 nonperishable “We Care” food boxes were created to feed families in distress and personally distributed by Tampa police officers and sheriff’s deputies throughout the neighborhoods they patrol.
Additionally, his partnerships with NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and the City of Tampa have treated more than 100,000 pediatric cancer patients, their families and caregivers to a night of hockey and cancer awareness over the last 23 years. The annual Tampa Bay Fights Cancer Night has continued despite the unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic.
“We fight passionately for our clients and their causes,” Yerrid said. “With the Foundation, I am able to support people who need help and simply deserve a chance in life. Justice and compassion for others fuel my soul. I believe that what you put into the world is what you receive in return, and that philosophy permeates everything we do at The Yerrid Law Firm and The Yerrid Foundation.”
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Amy L. Drushal
Financial Services Regulation Law Tampa, FL
Since 2003, Amy L. Drushal has devoted her career to assisting and representing her clients through complex legal matters, primarily focusing on Financial Services Regulation Law. As a full-time attorney, Drushal currently works for Tampa-based firm Trenam Law, also serving as a shareholder.
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019, Drushal is currently being honored as “Lawyer of the Year” for Financial Services Regulation Law in Tampa for 2024, previously being honored in 2022 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation.
Of her legal career and recent recognition, Drushal stated: “I have the opportunity to learn about different companies and different areas of law for each case. It makes each case interesting and rewarding in getting to learn about a client’s business and what they do. It also helps me prepare clients for future issues that may arise in their businesses. I find that the most challenging aspects are navigating the different rules and procedures for every court and every judge because there are different rules, procedures and policies for every single judge and every single circuit or district, so you have to be diligent in checking to make sure you have done everything correctly for the judge before whom you appear and in the court in which your case resides. Also, post-COVID-19, the courts are more crowded than ever, and it can be difficult managing clients’ expectations as to how soon a case can get to court, as it is something out of my control.”
With 20 years of legal experience under her belt, Drushal is well-versed in handling cases in a wide variety of complex legal matters, including real estate, employment disputes and bankruptcy and creditor’s rights matters. Additionally, Drushal was recently appointed to serve as co-chair of the firm’s Financial Services Industry Team as well as the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group.
“That the firm trusts me to assist in leading this fantastic group of attorneys has meant a great deal to me personally and professionally. After 20 years in this career field, I think great attorneys are responsive, respectful and know their clients’ businesses, and I believe I have those traits. With that, I’ve had a significant number of memorable cases. By far, my most memorable was working with the ACLU to get the pat-downs stopped at Raymond James Stadium. In that case, we were in the state trial and appellate court and then the federal district and appellate courts, with a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court, where our petition for writ of certiorari was denied. Recently, one of my favorite cases was working with a Spanish winery who had a dispute with their former U.S. importer. It was interesting learning about wine and the import business
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IN LATE JULY, the Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a non-profit research and academic-based medical center located in the heart of the coastal Florida city, posted an updated notice to its website, announcing to patients that the facility was recently subjected to a massive cyberattack. The data breach allegedly leaked the personal information of roughly 1.2 million TGH patients and stated that an unauthorized and unidentified third party carried out the cyberattack. As a result, the responsible party accessed patients’ sensitive information, including full names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, treatment records, patient account numbers and various Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-protected medical records. In the following weeks, TGH representatives launched a full-scale investigation in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement, which determined that the data breach occurred between May 12 and May 31. All 1.2 million patients affected were subsequently notified two months after the initial breach.
On August 7, Orlando-based law firm Morgan & Morgan filed class action claims against TGH on behalf of only three victims affected by last month’s data breach. According to
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the plaintiffs involved, TGH failed to secure and safeguard their personal medical data and further exacerbated the issue by not notifying patients until the end of July, well over two months after the initial breach. Additionally, the lawsuit states that TGH was utterly unaware of the data breach until May 31, allowing the hackers that carried out the cyberattack roughly three weeks to gather patient information and remain fully undetected. The plaintiffs, who are choosing to stay anonymous due to the data breach’s severity, include a retired FBI agent and an individual who had a past experience with online identity theft.
“Our clients’ allegations in this case paint a picture of Tampa General Hospital’s cavalier attitude toward cybersecurity
and patient privacy. This is not the first time Tampa General Hospital has allegedly failed to protect its patients’ personal data—this data breach follows a 2014 breach. It is our hope that this lawsuit will not only secure justice and accountability for the patients whose privacy and peace of mind have been irrevocably violated but also will spur Tampa General Hospital to take additional steps to protect their patients’ privacy in a manner appropriate for the current climate of cyber-attacks,” stated John Morgan and Ryan McGee, the Morgan & Morgan attorneys assigned to the case, as reported originally by Infosecurity Magazine.
The standing lawsuit against TGH accuses the facility of violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and includes allegations of invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment, breach of confidence, fiduciary duty and contract claims. According to their legal counsel, the plaintiffs are seeking relief in the form of restitution, injunctive relief and significant monetary damages, which remain unspecified at this time.
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A Brilliant Career as a Champion for Justice
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By Justin Smulison
EVEN AFTER ALL HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS1 , Steve Yerrid has no plans to leave the courtroom any time soon. “Why would I stop? I love what I do. I wanted to become a trial lawyer since I was a young boy. I am grateful to have outlived my wildest dreams… so now I just need to dream new ones. But I know for certain that helping others is the treasure of a life well-lived.”
“Just as important as winning or achieving a favorable result, and oftentimes even more so, is the joy of giving back and obtaining justice, despite the odds,” says Yerrid, who has been continuously included over the last five decades in Best Lawyers®. Additionally, he has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in Tampa for both Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2014) and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (2015) on behalf of plaintiffs on numerous occasions. “When our firm succeeds through client advocacy, we want others to benefit as well.”
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of Fame trial lawyer and Best Lawyers®
“Lawyer of the Year” multiple times, Steve Yerrid discusses how results in the courtroom can provide tremendous opportunities to improve the lives of our fellow citizens and benefit society in making the world a better place by providing justice for those who need it most.
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Headquartered in Tampa and serving clients throughout Florida, as well as other parts of the nation, the firm has secured billions of dollars in verdicts, settlements and judgments. This includes Yerrid’s more than 300 individual verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million2 in catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defects, medical malpractice, premises liability, vehicle accidents, commercial disputes and a broad range of civil litigation.
Over the years, Yerrid has also been recognized on numerous occasions as one of Florida’s most well-known philanthropists. Since his early beginnings as a trial lawyer, Yerrid has believed that his monetary achievements at trial can transcend the courtroom and be utilized to reach deserving people and support those causes that truly make a positive difference in people’s lives.
As his successes mounted, and his results were routinely in seven figures, his ability to give back in significant ways formed the basis for the creation of The Yerrid Foundation. Self-funded, his family foundation has donated millions of dollars to more than 500 causes and charitable organizations locally, nationally and even internationally. The philanthropy has reached Africa, war-torn Lebanon, those suffering in Haiti, as well as catastrophic events in other parts of the world. Many of those charitable efforts are directed toward causes, such as pediatric cancer treatments, clinical trials and research, multiple sclerosis research, domestic abuse prevention, the Special Olympics, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Club of America, UNICEF and a variety of .organizations that provide opportunities, food, clothing, shelter and essentials for the disadvantaged.
“I believe our impact in the courtroom has a ripple effect and it is my hope some of those ripples turn into tsunamis of beneficial change that help others. We have been extremely fortunate to succeed in our efforts to channel that winning momentum into brighter days for children and families facing unimaginable challenges,” said Yerrid.
Indeed, his partnerships with NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning has resulted in an annual Tampa Bay Fights Cancer Night to raise awareness for all those battling this dreaded disease. In the 23 years of this special event, the Foundation has treated more than 100,000 pediatric cancer patients, their families and caregivers to a night of hockey, food, special shirts and a post game “meet and greet” with the kids and the Lightning players. It makes for an unforgettable night for everyone involved.
“Whether it’s ‘Christmas in July’ in the cancer wards, fishing tournaments, fashion shows or virtually any of the many events we sponsor, we do our best to provide unwavering support, as well as motivation and a better life for those in need,” Yerrid says.
In one of many initiatives, Yerrid recently donated $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries to create a “community model,” which has subsequently been utilized in other localities. Through The Yerrid Foundation, 5,000 nonperishable “We Care” food boxes were created to feed families in distress. Each box was personally distributed by Tampa police officers and sheriff’s deputies throughout the neighborhoods of those areas they patrol. “Law enforcement and community members getting to know each other helps to lessen tensions and create personal relationships as well as trust,” Yerrid notes.
“I’m incredibly proud of the depth and breadth of our reach, as we have sought to strengthen special bonds between police and residents through these types of programs,” Yerrid says. “The concept of ‘good will toward men and women’ should not be reserved just for the holidays. It should be a year-round attitude because, quite frankly, it’s a wonderful and satisfying feeling to help others who are less fortunate.”
A CAREER CHARACTERIZED BY OVERCOMING SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE ODDS
The drive to give back stems from Yerrid’s own humble beginnings, and speaks to his unique ability to identify with underdogs and the need to shine a spotlight on true heroism.
cases and waged legal battles against some of the largest and most well-monied entities in the country, almost always with favorable results.
One of the most lasting achievements occurred in the 1990s, when Yerrid was selected by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles as the youngest member of the 11-member “Dream Team” of private lawyers and took a leading role in Florida’s landmark lawsuit against the previously unbeaten cigarette industry. The case resulted in the biggest monetary settlement in U.S. history at the time, ultimately topping $17 billion. It also resulted in drastic advertising restrictions against the cigarette cartel and imposed severe prohibitions against pandering to America’s youth and, for the first time, truly exposed the horrific costs of cigarette addiction.
Currently, Yerrid and the firm represent the family of fallen Tampa Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed while protecting his community on March 9, 2021. Madsen was offduty and driving home around 1 a.m. that morning when he received a call about a driver recklessly speeding the wrong way on Interstate 275.
This reputation among the legal profession started with an unbroken string of courtroom victories in the 1970’s including his participation in a 3 month Federal RICO trial. In 1980, as a very young lawyer, he received international recognition for his central role in one of the world’s largest maritime tragedies. Despite a virtually unanimous consensus that the trial could not be won, Yerrid utilized an “Act of God” defense to secure the complete exoneration of the accused Captain John Lerro. Lerro was in command of a large 608-foot bulk freighter which, during an unpredicted storm packing hurricane force winds, was blown off course and struck the mammoth but unprotected anchor pier of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The impact collapsed more than 1200’ of its center span and tragically claimed 35 innocent lives.
As a result, a new Skyway bridge was constructed with a modern, state-of-the-art design that featured protective piers and elaborate fendering. This safer bridge design has since been utilized as a template for bridge construction all over the world.
Following that astounding accomplishment, Yerrid has continually litigated high-stakes
“Within one minute of the call, Officer Madsen intercepted the vehicle and selflessly and intentionally drove head-on into the wrong way driver, resulting in a fatal collision,” Yerrid says. “His actions epitomized heroism. Had the safety apparatuses and alarms functioned properly, the wrong-way driver could and should have been prevented from entering the Busch Boulevard exit ramp, and Officer Madsen would still be with his wife and children today,” he adds. We will strive to get justice for the Madsen family and just as importantly, heighten the measures to adequately protect our citizens from ‘wrong way’ drivers. We intend to do everything possible to prevent similar tragedies from occurring to others.”
In 2022, Yerrid and partner Jeff Murphy filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of widow Danyelle Madsen and her three young children against the Florida Department of Transportation and one of its private contractors for creating what he referred to as a “foreseeable zone of risk.”
Officer Madsen’s case has been particularly gut wrenching. This real-life hero sacrificed his life in order to save the life of the young motorist he pulled in front of in order to absorb the high speed head-on collision instead of her.
“A trial lawyer’s success can create societal change and truly make a much broader difference. Those changes can have special significance outside of a specific case,” Yerrid says. “If we can improve the lives of clients and improve the safety of our communities and neighbors through our advocacy, we can make a real contribution to creating a better world, not just for us, but for all the generations who follow. Every member of our firm is dedicated to establishing a safer and fairer landscape for all. To me, being able to give real truth to the phrase, ‘Equal Justice Under The Law’ is the epitome of success.”
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“Yerrid has also been recognized on numerous occasions as one of Florida’s most well-known philanthropists.”
1 Voted into National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame (2016), Voted into Florida Boxing Hall of Fame (2011) 2 Several of the verdicts were 8 and 9 figure results. Among those is a $216 Million medical negligence verdict, the largest in Florida’s History.
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Jack P. Brandon
PHELPS DUNBAR
Karl J. Brandes*
SHUTTS & BOWEN
Meredith S. Delcamp**, Eric
E. Page**
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER
WEISSLER ALHADEFF & SITTERSON
S. Elise Batsel, Jacob Cremer**, Ronald L. Weaver**
Legal Malpractice Law
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER
Frank H. Gassler (D) BEYTIN, MCLAUGHLIN, MCLAUGHLIN, O’HARA, & BOCCHINO
Mark E. McLaughlin (D)
BUSH ROSS
Marjorie S. Hensel (D)
CARLTON FIELDS
Gary L. Sasso (D, P)
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART
William J. Schifino, Jr. (D)
HILL WARD HENDERSON
Benjamin H. Hill III (D), Brett J.
Preston (D)
HOLLAND & KNIGHT
Joseph H. Varner III (D)
LA CAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS
Thomas Saieva (D)
Keith D. Skorewicz
REAL ESTATE LAW
Mr. Skorewicz has represented community associations throughout the State of Florida for over a decade. He advises community boards and managers about all aspects of community association law, including covenant enforcement, covenant amendments, contracts, collections and foreclosures. He also counsels associations about the statutory and documentary guidelines for the daily administration of their communities.
Mr. Skorewicz also regularly represents landlords and small businesses throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Skorewicz has successfully briefed and argued landmark cases before the appellate courts in Florida on behalf of community associations. Mr. Skorewicz has additionally handled matters on behalf of secured creditors and lessors.
APPLETON REISS, PLLC
215 North Howard Avenue, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33606 phone 813.542.8888 • fax 813.542.5054
email ks@appletonreiss.com www.appletonreiss.com
Eric N. Appleton
REAL ESTATE LAW
Mr. Appleton is a founding partner and member of Appleton Reiss. Mr. Appleton has practiced association and real estate law in Florida since 1999. He has substantial experience representing real estate owners, developers, office parks, commercial associations and residential condominium and homeowners’ associations throughout Florida. Mr. Appleton’s law practice focuses on assisting association officers, directors and community managers with corporate operations, including litigation, arbitration, mediation and transactions. Mr. Appleton has represented real property owners, commercial associations and residential community associations in complex disputes with residents, tenants, lenders and insurance carriers.
APPLETON REISS, PLLC
215 North Howard Avenue, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33606 phone 813.542.8888 • fax 813.542.5054
email eappleton@appletonreiss.com
www.appletonreiss.com
Anthony Rickman is a Criminal Defense Attorney and former Prosecutor practicing in Florida State and Federal Court, and in the District of Columbia. Anthony has successfully represented clients arrested, accused, or under investigation in cases including murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, drug offenses, violent offenses, white-collar crimes, firearms offenses, DUI’s and other state and federal offenses. Anthony provides representation to his clients through every stage of the case from the prearrest investigation through the trial. He has successfully tried cases before judges and juries, effectively argued motions, and obtained countless dismissals or reductions of criminal charges. Anthony’s representation often results in clients avoiding prosecution or conviction. Anthony received many legal awards and is often utilized by the media as an analyst.
THE RICKMAN LAW FIRM 400 North Ashley Dr., Suite 2100, Tampa, FL 33602 phone 813.999.0502 www.therickmanlawfirm.com
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Anthony Rickman CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Sarasota
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
FERGESON SKIPPER Daniel L Tullidge
NORTON, HAMMERSLEY, LOPEZ & SKOKOS Chris Fowler
Commercial Litigation
BENTLEY GOODRICH KISON Caroleen B. Brej, Brian D. Goodrich, Amanda Kison
EASTMOORE CRAUWELS & DUBOSE Warren Chin
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Erin Hope
Christy
Medical Malpractice Law
EASTMOORE CRAUWELS & DUBOSE Warren Chin (P)
PATRICK S. MCARDLE Patrick S. McArdle (P)
Personal Injury Litigation
EASTMOORE CRAUWELS & DUBOSE Warren Chin* (P)
Real Estate Law
“ONES
TO WATCH” RECOGNITIONS
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42 Practice Areas in Florida
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate Practice
· Banking and Finance Law*
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law*
· Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
· Commercial Litigation
Construction Law*
Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
Corporate Law
Criminal Defense: General Practice
· Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Elder Law
· Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law*
Family Law
Government Relations Practice
Health Care Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Law
· Intellectual Property Law*
Labor and Employment Law*
· Land Use & Zoning Law
Legal Malpractice Law
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions*
Medical Malpractice Law
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
· Municipal Law
Natural Resources Law
· Product Liability Litigation
Professional Malpractice Law
Real Estate Law*
Securities / Capital Markets Law*
Tax Law*
· Technology Law
Transportation Law
Trusts and Estates*
Venture Capital Law
Workers’ Compensation Law
HUTTON, DOMINKO, SWAIM & STALL Przemyslaw L. Dominko, Tyler Stall, Yuliya Swaim
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Brett M. Henson, Andrew J. Oppenheim, Charles A. Wood
UNKEL LAW Christina E. Unkel
Construction Law
ADAMS AND REESE Drew F. Chesanek
BALL JANIK Nicholas B. Vargo**
EASTMOORE CRAUWELS & DUBOSE Warren Chin*
FERGESON SKIPPER Declan Mahoney*
HUTTON, DOMINKO, SWAIM & STALL Tyler Stall*, Yuliya Swaim*
ICARD, MERRILL, CULLIS, TIMM, FUREN & GINSBURG Bradley J. Ellis
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Brett M. Henson*
UNKEL LAW Christina E. Unkel
Corporate Law
FERGESON SKIPPER Daniel L Tullidge
HUTTON, DOMINKO, SWAIM & STALL Tyler Stall
WILLIAMS PARKER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Elizabeth Stamoulis
Insurance Law
EASTMOORE CRAUWELS & DUBOSE Warren Chin
Labor and Employment Law
WILLIAMS PARKER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Kimbrell Hines** (LE*, MG)
Land Use & Zoning Law
ICARD, MERRILL, CULLIS, TIMM, FUREN & GINSBURG Bradley J. Ellis
Appellate Practice
ADAMS AND REESE Drew F. Chesanek
BENTLEY GOODRICH KISON Caroleen B. Brej, Brian D. Goodrich
BERLIN PATTEN EBLING Cameron Allen, Mallory Bauer, Jill Bowen, T.R. Smith
FERGESON SKIPPER Declan Mahoney*
ICARD, MERRILL, CULLIS, TIMM, FUREN & GINSBURG Jordan Riccardi
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Erin Hope
Christy
WILLIAMS PARKER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Nicole Christie
Securities / Capital Markets Law
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK James E. Fanto* (S*)
Tax Law
COVERSTONE LAW Michael B. Coverstone**
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK David B. Heedy
WILLIAMS PARKER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Alisa M. Heedy
Trusts and Estates
BACH, JACOBS & BYRNE Sean M. Byrne**
EASTMOORE CRAUWELS & DUBOSE Warren Chin*
FERGESON SKIPPER Daniel L Tullidge
NORTON, HAMMERSLEY, LOPEZ & SKOKOS Chris Fowler
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK David B. Heedy
WILLIAMS PARKER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Elizabeth Diaz, Alisa M. Heedy, Fletcher Rush
St. Petersburg
Banking and Finance Law
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER DeeAnn J. McLemore
TRAUB LIEBERMAN STRAUS & SHREWSBERRY Ashley Kellgren
MESSINA LAW GROUP Paul M. Messina Jr. (B)
Key to Abbreviations
*Asingleasteriskindicates lawyerislistedinlitigation. **Two asterisks indicate alawyerislistedinboth litigationandnon-litigation categories. Banking & Finance Law B Banking & Finance R Financial Service Regulation B* Litigation – Banking & Finance Intellectual Property P Patent P* Litigation – Patent IP* Litigation –Intellectual Property Labor & Employment EE Employee MG Management LE* Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions Medical Malpractice Law Personal Injury Product Liability Litigation P Plaintiffs D Defendants Securities / Capital Markets Law S Securities / Capital Markets R Securities Regulation S* Litigation - Securities Workers’ Compensation Law C Claimants E Employers COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD TOTAL LAWYERS RECOGNIZED IN THE U.S. PEER EVALUATIONS 365 RECOGNITIONS IN STATE OR METRO 10 13,794 1M +
ASTERISKS:
Years in Practice 5 10 24 | FLORIDA
Bankruptcy and Creditor
Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
MESSINA LAW GROUP Paul M. Messina Jr.*
Business Organizations
(including LLCs and Partnerships)
TRENAM LAW Melodie M. Menzer
Commercial Litigation
ENGLANDER FISCHER Veronica Hickey
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Caitlein Jammo
TRAUB LIEBERMAN STRAUS & SHREWSBERRY Ryan S. Parker
WEBER, CRABB & WEIN Jeremy D. Bailie
ZINOBER DIANA & MONTEVERDE Matthew Kochinski, Megan L. Michalski, Justine Roof
Construction Law
AMICO LAW GROUP Danielle Amico**
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Caitlein Jammo
Corporate Law
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Nicholas Grimaudo, Christopher A. White
Elder Law
BATTAGLIA, ROSS, DICUS & MCQUAID Lama Alqasemi
Environmental Law
LEWIS, LONGMAN & WALKER Richard P. Green*, Nicole Poot**
Family Law
GREENE & GREENE James Butler, Megan M. Greene
Health Care Law
EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN Daniella R. Lee, Elizabeth Scarola
Insurance Law
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER Mary K. Gantert
Paucke, Brooke Nattkemper
KEMP, RUGE & GREEN LAW GROUP Michael J. Wyatt
MCNULTY PARKER LAW Anita McNulty Parker
Administrative / Regulatory Law
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Jamie Klapholz
REEP COLEMAN & STUBBENDORFF Niklas L. Stubbendorff
TAYLOR JOHNSON Lauren Lief Feldman
TRAUB LIEBERMAN STRAUS & SHREWSBERRY Heather Jones, Ashley Kellgren, Nicole E. Shapiro
Labor and Employment Law
WEBER, CRABB & WEIN R. Quincy Bird** (LE*, MG)
Land Use & Zoning Law
LEWIS, LONGMAN & WALKER Nicole Poot
TRENAM LAW Paul F. Rush
Medical Malpractice Law
CARPENTER & CZELUSTA Iva M. Valtcheva (D)
Personal Injury Litigation
BATTAGLIA, ROSS, DICUS & MCQUAID Jesse Morse* (P)
CAREY LEISURE & NEAL Matthew S. Carney* (P)
HEARN LAW Colby S. Hearn* (P)
KEMP, RUGE & GREEN LAW GROUP Michael J. Wyatt* (D)
REEP COLEMAN & STUBBENDORFF Niklas L. Stubbendorff* (D)
TRAUB LIEBERMAN STRAUS & SHREWSBERRY Ashley Kellgren* (D)
Real Estate Law
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Caitlein Jammo, Christopher A. White
LEWIS, LONGMAN & WALKER Richard P. Green
MESSINA LAW GROUP Paul M. Messina Jr.*
TRENAM LAW Paul F. Rush, Walter A. Trauner
Tax Law
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Nicholas Grimaudo
TRENAM LAW Melodie M. Menzer
Trusts and Estates
GREENE & GREENE James Butler*
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Nicholas Grimaudo, Caitlein Jammo*, Philip Nodhturft III, Caitlin M. Powell
Workers’ Compensation Law
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER Mitchell R. Golden (E)
Tampa
MACFARLANE FERGUSON & MCMULLEN Zoila Lahera
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Junior Ambeau, Jason W. Davis
Alternative Dispute Resolution
MCINTYRE THANASIDES BRINGGOLD ELLIOTT
GRIMALDI GUITO & MATTHEWS Iva Todorova
Appellate Practice
ANTHONY & PARTNERS Andrew J. Ghekas
BRANNOCK BERMAN & SEIDER Joseph Eagleton
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY Chance Lyman
CARLTON FIELDS David R. Wright
FELIX, FELIX, BASEMAN Mark Baseman
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Brian Goldenberg
KARATINOS LAW Keeley Karatinos
KYNES, MARKMAN & FELMAN Brandon Breslow
QUARLES & BRADY Melanie C. Kalmanson
SHUTTS & BOWEN Alyssa L. Cory, Elise M. Engle, Garrett A. Tozier
SWOPE, RODANTE Daniel L. Greene
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN Ryan D. Schoeb
Banking and Finance Law
ADAMS AND REESE Michael A. Kolcun*, Chantal Pillay*
ANTHONY & PARTNERS Andrew J. Ghekas (B), Nicholas Lafalce*
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Sara Accardi*
BURR & FORMAN Dana L. Robbins*
GRAYROBINSON Matthew D. Jones (B)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
ANTHONY & PARTNERS Andrew J. Ghekas, Nicholas Lafalce
BURR & FORMAN Dana L. Robbins
CARLTON FIELDS Luigi Orengo**, J. Ryan Yant
OFFICE OF KELLY REMICK Lydia M. Gazda
QUINTAIROS, PRIETO, WOOD & BOYER William Brumby
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Elizabeth Brusa**
STICHTER, RIEDEL, BLAIN & POSTLER Matthew B. Hale
ULLMAN BURSA LAW Alex Dowding
UNDERWOOD MURRAY Adam M. Gilbert**, Melissa Sydow**
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Kendall M. Wilson
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Christina Nethero
SUNCOAST LAW FIRM Jeremy D. Baczkiewicz
TRENAM LAW Brian R. Tunis
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Christopher R. Dingman
Commercial Litigation
ADAMS AND REESE Michael A. Kolcun
AKERMAN Neema M. Monfared
ANTHONY & PARTNERS Andrew J. Ghekas, Cameryn Lackey, Nicholas Lafalce
BAYSHORE LAW John P. Gaset
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Sara Accardi, Giovanni P. Giarratanna, Kyle W. Robisch
BRANNOCK BERMAN & SEIDER Joseph Eagleton
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY Lauren V. Humphries
BUSH ROSS C. Drew Greminger
CANTRELL, ASTBURY, KRANZ Alissa A. Kranz
CARLTON FIELDS Gregory A. Gidus, Erin J. Hoyle, Michael G. Rothfeldt, David R. Wright
DUARTE & GREIWE Donald Greiwe
FOLEY & LARDNER Billie Brock
GLAUSIER, KNIGHT, AND JONES Stanford Rowe
GRAYROBINSON Matthew D. Jones, Josef Y. Rosen
GREENBERG TRAURIG Jordan L. Behlman, Ryan T. Hopper, Brian C. Porter, Christopher R. White
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART Justin Bennett, Tiana Brockway-Horne
HALL BOOTH SMITH C. Jade Davis
HAMILTON, MILLER & BIRTHISEL Tyler Almon
HILL WARD HENDERSON Carolina Y. Blanco, Andrew E. Holway, Ryan J. Leuthauser, Kendra McCan Lyman, Fred C. Marshall, Anisha P. Patel, Kevin C. Paule, Tori C. Simmons
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Nicole Ballante Rankin, Brian Goldenberg
KRISTINA A. GANDRE Kristina A. Gandre
MACFARLANE FERGUSON & MCMULLEN Zoila Lahera
MARTINEZ LAW Cristen Martinez
MCINTYRE THANASIDES BRINGGOLD ELLIOTT
GRIMALDI GUITO & MATTHEWS Iva Todorova
MILLS LAW GROUP Carolina Saavedra
OFFICE OF KELLY REMICK Lydia M. Gazda
PASKERT DIVERS THOMPSON Nathan F. Diehl, Robert C. Graham, Jr., Kimberly A. Kelley, Alex M. Sarsfield
PHELPS DUNBAR Jonathan E. Lewerenz, Katherine Martinez, Rhett C. Parker
PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR Christina L. Flatau, Amanda S. Keller, Hoyt L. Prindle III
QUARLES & BRADY Zac Foster, Melanie C. Kalmanson, Emily Plakon, Julia Wischmeier
RASHKIN LAW Raphael Rashkin
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Junior Ambeau, Jillian M. Askren, Jason W. Davis
SHUTTS & BOWEN Ashlyn Banks, S. Elizabeth King, Garrett A. Tozier
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SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL Ian J. Dankelman, Sarah A. Gottlieb
SPENCER FANE Brittainy A. Joyner, Drew P.
O’Malley
THE SUAREZ LAW FIRM Diego Pestana
THOMAS & LOCICERO Linda R. Norbut
TRENAM LAW Stanton A. Fears II, William McBride, Brenton Tunis, Jade L. Turner
UNDERWOOD MURRAY Adam M. Gilbert, Melissa Sydow
ZINOBER DIANA & MONTEVERDE April L.
Zinober
ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER Samantha Gerencir
Construction Law
ADAMS AND REESE Virgil Batcher**, Christie
Coston, Jacqueline Feliciano, Benjamin Taylor Lute**, Steven McCommon, Mason
Pokorny**, Kyle Rea**, Lee Tomlinson**
BARTLETT LOEB HINDS & THOMPSON Elliot P. Haney**
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Ronald
Espinal
BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE Diana Sada
BUSH ROSS C. Drew Greminger
CARLTON FIELDS Steffen Michael
LoCascio**, Michael G. Rothfeldt
CONROY SIMBERG Ryan W. Royce*
GRAYROBINSON Matthew D. Jones
GREENBERG TRAURIG Brian C. Porter*
HALL BOOTH SMITH C. Jade Davis**
HILL WARD HENDERSON Andrew E. Holway**, David Keel**, Kendra McCan Lyman**
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Nicole Ballante Rankin*
KARBER Zachary A. Karber*
PASKERT DIVERS THOMPSON Robert C. Graham, Jr., Kimberly A. Kelley, A. Alston Merritt, Alex M. Sarsfield**
PHELPS DUNBAR Rhett C. Parker*
RASHKIN LAW Raphael Rashkin**
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Jason W. Davis*
SISCO-LAW Peter Luccarelli
TRENAM LAW Brenton Tunis*
WICKER SMITH O’HARA MCCOY & FORD Kate Gaset*
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN Ryan D. Schoeb
Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Kendall M. Wilson
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Jamie Klapholz
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Thomas F. McDonnell, Jr.
Corporate Law
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY Haley R. Ayure
BUSH ROSS Dale Dowden
GREENBERG TRAURIG Nicholas Kypriotakis
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART Steven D. Shapiro
HILL WARD HENDERSON Ryan M. Angel
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Christopher R. Dingman
PHELPS DUNBAR Robert H. Gidel, Jr.
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Junior
Ambeau, Nicholas D. Horner
TRENAM LAW Thomas J. Cockriel
Criminal Defense: General Practice
BRIAN PALACIOS LAW Brian Palacios
FOGARTY MUELLER HARRIS Matthew Mueller
KYNES, MARKMAN & FELMAN Brandon Breslow
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Giovanni P. Giarratanna
CARLTON FIELDS Erin J. Hoyle
FOGARTY MUELLER HARRIS Matthew Mueller
GREENBERG TRAURIG Jordan L. Behlman
KYNES, MARKMAN & FELMAN Brandon Breslow
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
HILL WARD HENDERSON Jill K. Bell
Entertainment Law
THOMAS & LOCICERO Linda R. Norbut
Environmental Law
ADAMS AND REESE Benjamin Taylor Lute
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Kyle W. Robisch
GREENBERG TRAURIG Ryan T. Hopper**
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Jillian M. Askren*
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER
ALHADEFF & SITTERSON Samantha R. Decker
Family Law
BRANNOCK BERMAN & SEIDER Joseph Eagleton
CORTES HODZ FAMILY LAW & MEDIATION Angelica D. Rosello
HARRIS, HUNT & DERR Cory A. Brandfon, Nicole M. Gehringer, Gracie M. Samarkos
PROBASCO SINGER BAYNE Zachary L. Bayne
ROBERT SPARKS ATTORNEYS Garrett Riley
SESSUMS LAW GROUP Brittany M. Pinson
WESTCHASE LAW Kelly Albanese
Government Relations Practice
GRAYROBINSON Matthew D. Jones
SHUTTS & BOWEN Elise M. Engle
Health Care Law
CARLTON FIELDS Austin Marshall Eason, Erin J. Hoyle
FOLEY & LARDNER Jacqueline N. Acosta, Jaide Lee Beverly, Kristen A. Murphy
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Jamie Klapholz
MELNIK LEGAL Tatiana Melnik
ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER Samantha Gerencir
Immigration Law
MACFARLANE FERGUSON & MCMULLEN Zoila Lahera
OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART Natalie L. McEwan
Insurance Law
ALVAREZ LEGAL GROUP Stefan A. Alvarez
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER Garett T. Raines
BOLIN LAW GROUP Byron Sears
BURR & FORMAN Dana L. Robbins
BUSH ROSS C. Drew Greminger, Rebeccah
LoCascio, Natalie M. Mousseau, Nicolas
G. Pazos
BUTLER WEIHMULLER KATZ CRAIG William
B. Collum, Thomas Hodges, Erin C. Isdell, D. Grayson Kelly, Jamie Combee Novaes, Thais Passerieu
CARLTON FIELDS Gregory A. Gidus
CLAUSEN MILLER Darrell A. Limia, Irene Thaler
COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE Paydon Broeder
CONROY SIMBERG Lovecia Oglesby
DECOPAIN LEGAL Suzanne J. Decopain
DINSMORE & SHOHL Caroline Claire Engle
FOLEY & LARDNER Billie Brock
FREEMAN MATHIS & GARY Jessica Cauley
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI Maggie E. Potter
HAMILTON, MILLER & BIRTHISEL Stephen L. Bell, Sarah Chin, Kimberly Hendee
HILL WARD HENDERSON Andrew E. Holway
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON Taylor Bowman, André D. Sesler
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Brian Goldenberg
KANNER & PINTALUGA Alexis E. Altman
KUHN RASLAVICH Laura Topalli
LACAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS Courtnee C. Reid
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH Elizabeth Kirkhart, Justin N. Shindore
LYDECKER Kristina L. Cucinotta
PASKERT DIVERS THOMPSON A. Alston Merritt
PHELPS DUNBAR Jonathan E. Lewerenz, Katherine Martinez, Michael A. McGriskin, Catriana N. Messina, Sarah J. Smith, Mallory H. Thomas
PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR Christina
L. Flatau, Amanda S. Keller, Hoyt L. Prindle III
RISSMAN, BARRETT, HURT, DONAHUE, MCLAIN & MANGAN Meghan R. Whisenhunt
SAXON GILMORE & CARRAWAY W. Robert Keller
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Samantha R. Peckham
SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL Ian J. Dankelman, Sarah A. Gottlieb
STOCKHAM LAW GROUP Chad Sweeting
SUNCOAST LAW FIRM Jeremy D. Baczkiewicz
SWOPE, RODANTE Daniel L. Greene, Natalie Shoemaker
TRENAM LAW Stanton A. Fears II, Jade L. Turner
VANGUARD ATTORNEYS Silvia Amador Brett WICKER SMITH O’HARA MCCOY & FORD Kate Gaset
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN Kelly E. Green, Christian M. Gunneson, Jonathan R. Hart, R. Daniel Knuth, Ryan D. Schoeb
Intellectual Property Law
CARLTON FIELDS Katherine Teal Leonard* (IP*)
GRAYROBINSON Josef Y. Rosen
HILL WARD HENDERSON Andriy Lytvyn* (P*), Patrick A. Reid (P)
KLEMA LAW Griffin C. Klema (P)
SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL Sarah A. Gottlieb** (IP*, P*)
STANTON IP LAW FIRM Thomas Stanton* (IP*)
TRENAM LAW Thomas J. Cockriel
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN Ryan D. Schoeb
Labor and Employment Law
ADAMS AND REESE Mason Pokorny (MG)
AKERMAN Emily C. Ayvazian** (LE*, MG), Jake K. Proudfoot (MG)
BARTLETT LOEB HINDS & THOMPSON Elliot P. Haney** (LE*, MG)
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Diana N. Evans* (LE*)
CANTRELL, ASTBURY, KRANZ Alissa A. Kranz* (LE*)
COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE Eric Moody** (LE*, MG)
FISHER PHILLIPS Brett P. Owens** (LE*, MG)
FORDHARRISON Nicholas S. Andrews** (LE*, MG), Emily Chase-Sosnoff** (LE*, MG), Viktoryia Johnson** (LE*, MG), Cullan E. Jones** (LE*, MG), David M. Kalteux** (LE*, MG), Daniel K. Miles** (LE*, MG)
FREEMAN MATHIS & GARY Jessica Cauley* (LE*)
GEAR LAW Trescot Gearnull (EE, LE*, MG)
GRAYROBINSON Natasha Khoyi** (LE*, MG)
GREENBERG TRAURIG Raymond D. Jackson** (LE*, MG), Andrea E. Nieto** (LE*, MG), Cayla Page** (LE*, MG)
JACKSON LEWIS Amy K. Recla** (LE*, MG)
JOHNSON JACKSON Ashley T. Gallagher** (LE*, MG), Meaghan K. Maus (MG)
OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART Stephanie C. Generotti** (LE*, MG)
SHANKMAN LEONE Allison WallrappMcMullan (MG)
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SHOOK, HARDY & BACON Chelsea C. Harrison (MG)
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Hannah M. Compton** (LE*, MG), Haley D. Kole** (LE*, MG)
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER
ALHADEFF & SITTERSON Andrew W. McLaughlin (MG)
WALLER LAW Sean Douthard* (LE*)
Land Use & Zoning Law
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS T. Luke Markham
OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Matt Newton
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER
ALHADEFF & SITTERSON Jessica M. Icerman
TRENAM LAW Mathew S. Poling
Legal Malpractice Law
BUSH ROSS Katrina Brown
SWOPE, RODANTE Daniel L. Greene
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions
CARLTON FIELDS Nathaniel G. Foell* (D), Caycee D. Hampton** (D, P), Andre Revaz* (D)
GREENBERG TRAURIG Christopher R. White* (D)
HILL WARD HENDERSON Anisha P. Patel* (D), Trae Weingardt* (D)
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Jillian M. Askren* (D)
Medical Malpractice Law
BEYTIN, MCLAUGHLIN, MCLAUGHLIN, O’HARA, & BOCCHINO Carissa Brumby (D), Piper Hurley (D)
BUSH ROSS Michael J. Bauman (D), Rebeccah LoCascio (D)
CARLTON FIELDS Austin Marshall Eason (D, P), Caycee D. Hampton (D)
DUARTE & GREIWE Donald Greiwe (P)
HILL WARD HENDERSON Chad E. Burgess (D), David W, Hughes (D), Ryan J. Leuthauser (D)
LA CAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS Mark R. Messerschmidt (D)
RISSMAN, BARRETT, HURT, DONAHUE, MCLAIN & MANGAN Meghan R. Whisenhunt (D)
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
BUSH ROSS Brielle Bell
FOLEY & LARDNER Britton Alexander
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART Steven D. Shapiro
HILL WARD HENDERSON Ryan M. Angel, G. Matthew Lastinger
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Kendall M. Wilson
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Nicholas D. Horner
SMB LAW GROUP Eric Pacifici
Municipal Law
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER
ALHADEFF & SITTERSON Samantha R. Decker
Natural Resources Law
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Kyle W. Robisch
Personal Injury Litigation
ALVAREZ GOWER INJURY LAW Joseph G. Alvarez* (P)
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER Madison Breder* (D), Antonio Castro VI* (D), Micheal Jenkins* (D), Lauren Lankford Haynes* (D), Andrew Lynn* (D), Alexander C. Metras* (D), Theodore Wagenblast* (D)
BEYTIN, MCLAUGHLIN, MCLAUGHLIN, O’HARA, & BOCCHINO Carissa Brumby* (D), Piper Hurley* (D)
BRIJBAG LAW Brian Brijbag* (P)
BUSH ROSS Rebeccah LoCascio* (D)
CARLTON FIELDS Steffen Michael LoCascio* (D)
CHRISTOPHER LIGORI & ASSOCIATES John Curry* (P)
COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE Eric Moody* (D)
DUARTE & GREIWE Donald Greiwe* (P)
HAMILTON, MILLER & BIRTHISEL Tyler Almon* (D)
HILL WARD HENDERSON Chad E. Burgess* (D), David W, Hughes* (D), Ryan J. Leuthauser* (D)
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Brian Goldenberg* (D)
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS J.D. Zarate* (D)
KANNER & PINTALUGA Bradley K. Berg* (P), Blair M. Fazzio* (P)
LA CAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS Tia J. Jones* (D)
MORGAN & MORGAN Ashby C. Davis* (P)
PHELPS DUNBAR Rhett C. Parker* (D)
QUINTAIROS, PRIETO, WOOD & BOYER William Brumby* (D)
RISSMAN, BARRETT, HURT, DONAHUE, MCLAIN & MANGAN Meghan R. Whisenhunt* (D)
ROBERT SPARKS ATTORNEYS Garrett Riley* (P)
SWOPE, RODANTE Daniel L. Greene* (P), Natalie Shoemaker* (P)
TAYLOR JOHNSON Sophia L. Bernard* (D)
VANGUARD ATTORNEYS Silvia Amador Brett* (P)
WICKER SMITH O’HARA MCCOY & FORD Ashley Ettaro* (D)
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN R. Daniel Knuth* (D)
Product Liability Litigation
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS Diana N. Evans (D)
BUSH ROSS Natalie M. Mousseau (D)
BUTLER WEIHMULLER KATZ CRAIG Abraham
Mohammad Shakfeh (D)
CARLTON FIELDS Caycee D. Hampton (D, P)
CONROY SIMBERG Lovecia Oglesby (D), Ryan W. Royce (D)
HALL BOOTH SMITH C. Jade Davis (D)
HAMILTON, MILLER & BIRTHISEL Tyler Almon (D)
HILL WARD HENDERSON Ryan J. Leuthauser (D), Anisha P. Patel (D), Allison M. Stevenson (D), Nicole D. Walsh (D), Trae Weingardt (D)
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH Lindsay E. DeCarlo (D), Taylor McKnight (D)
MORGAN & MORGAN Juan Martinez (P)
SHOOK, HARDY & BACON Razvan Axente (D), Aimée Tecla Canty (D), Kate Paine (D)
Professional Malpractice Law
BUSH ROSS Katrina Brown, Rebeccah LoCascio
HILL WARD HENDERSON Carolina Y. Blanco
PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR Hoyt L. Prindle III
Real Estate Law
FOLEY & LARDNER Allison Selby McKown
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART Madison E. M. Gardiner, Caitlyn E. Parsley
HILL WARD HENDERSON Jill K. Bell, Fred C. Marshall*, Ryan J. McConnell
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Adrienne C. Kendall, T. Luke Markham
MARTINEZ LAW Cristen Martinez**
OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Matt Newton*, Colin Rice
PHELPS DUNBAR Robert H. Gidel, Jr.
SAXON GILMORE & CARRAWAY W. Robert Keller
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Jason W. Davis*
SPENCER FANE Marissa R. Milazzo
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER
ALHADEFF & SITTERSON Samantha R. Decker
TRENAM LAW Mathew S. Poling, Brenton Tunis*
Securities / Capital Markets Law
CARLTON FIELDS Erin J. Hoyle* (S*)
GRAYROBINSON Josef Y. Rosen** (R, S*)
HILL WARD HENDERSON Joshua T. Gehres (R), G. Matthew Lastinger (R)
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Kendall M. Wilson (R)
QUARLES & BRADY Emily Plakon* (S*)
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN Ryan D. Schoeb* (S*)
Tax Law
ADAMS AND REESE Jacqueline Feliciano
BUSH ROSS Andrew J. Buddemeyer
FOGARTY MUELLER HARRIS Matthew Mueller**
FOLEY & LARDNER Rachel M. Falknor
GRAYROBINSON Katherine Schichtel
GREENBERG TRAURIG Laura A. Hendee
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART Nicholas
Alman, Cullen I. Boggus, Steven D. Shapiro
HILL WARD HENDERSON Justin J. Wallace
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Christopher R. Dingman**
SPENCER FANE Nicole Zaworska
Technology Law
CARLTON FIELDS Erin J. Hoyle
TRENAM LAW Thomas J. Cockriel
Transportation Law
TAYLOR JOHNSON Sophia L. Bernard
WOOD, SMITH, HENNING & BERMAN Jonathan R. Hart, R. Daniel Knuth, Ryan D. Schoeb
Trusts and Estates
ADAMS AND REESE Jacqueline Feliciano
BUSH ROSS Andrew J. Buddemeyer
CHARLOTTE ELISE KEELING Charlotte Keeling
FOLEY & LARDNER Rachel M. Falknor
GRAYROBINSON Katherine Schichtel**
GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART Cullen I. Boggus
HILL WARD HENDERSON Matthew L. Evans, Emily B. Weeks
HOLLAND & KNIGHT Patrick J. Duffey
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL & BURNS Christopher R. Dingman
STINSON Stephen J. Putnoki-Higgins
TRENAM LAW Taylor Russo Hess
Venture Capital Law
HILL WARD HENDERSON G. Matthew Lastinger, Justin J. Wallace
SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK Nicholas D. Horner
Workers’ Compensation Law
ADAMS AND REESE Mason Pokorny (E)
KELLEY KRONENBERG Michael G. Albani (E)
LACAVA JACOBSON & GOODIS Courtnee C. Reid (E)
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