Eight Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Lawyer of the Year” Award Winners; 15 Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch America™
August 18, 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. – GrayRobinson today announced 116 lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2023 in America. Of its 116 lawyers, eight lawyers were recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” award winners and 15 lawyers were listed in the third edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. For the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 12.2 million votes were analyzed. Below is the complete list of GrayRobinson recognized lawyers for 2023.
GrayRobinson “Lawyer of the Year” Honors
Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction. The following eight lawyers were recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” award winners for their respective practice areas in their respective regions.
- Trevor B. Arnold: Construction Law, Orlando
- Gregory A. Hearing: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Tampa
- Kevin M. Levy: Technology Law, Miami
- Pamela O. Price: Trusts and Estates, Orlando
- Michael D. Randolph: Construction Law, Fort Myers
- Richard A. Rodgers: Corporate Law, Orlando
- Derek P. Rooney: Land Use and Zoning Law, Fort Myers
- Susan T. Spradley: Labor Law - Management, Orlando
GrayRobinson Recognized Lawyers
The following 101 lawyers were recognized in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The lawyers are listed in alphabetical order by office location and includes their respective practice area and year they were first recognized in The Best Lawyers in America.
Boca Raton
- Alan L. Goodman (2023): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Wendy U. Larsen (2015): Land Use and Zoning Law
Fort Lauderdale
- Scott L. Cagan (2018): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Thomas H. Loffredo (2016): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- Gary I. Resnick (2020): Communications Law, Government Relations Practice
- Patrick S. Scott (2006): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Donald S. Showalter (2006): Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Fort Myers
- Michael D. Randolph (2020): Construction Law
- Luis E. Rivera II (2021): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy
Gainesville
- Stephanie M. Marchman (2022): Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
Jacksonville
- William H. Andrews (1989): Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Jason B. Burnett (2018): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Lee Stathis Haramis (2020): Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Insurance
- Reese J. Henderson, Jr. (2017): Construction Law, Litigation - Construction
- Terry A. Moore (2006): Litigation - Real Estate, Real Estate Law
- S. Grier Wells (2019): Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Lakeland
- Kristie Hatcher-Bolin (2021): Appellate Practice
- Mark N. Miller (2016): Commercial Litigation
- C. Richard Nail (2017): Family Law, Family Law Mediation
- Sandra G. Sheets (2015): Trusts and Estates
- John K. Vreeland (2006): Trusts and Estates
- Natalie R. Wilson (2023): Trusts and Estates
Melbourne
- Rex E. Moule, B.C.S. (2012): Trusts and Estates
- Erik P. Shuman (2010): Corporate Law, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates
Miami
- Brian H. Bieber (2013): Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Stephanie L. Carman (2022): Commercial Litigation, Qui Tam Law
- Ted C. Craig (2020): Commercial Litigation
- Jorge T. Espinosa (2006): Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Patent Law
- Bradley S. Gould (2009): Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Kevin M. Levy (2007): Privacy and Data Security Law, Technology Law
- Neil P. Linden (2013): Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Mediation
- Elio F. Martinez Jr. (2021): Commercial Litigation
- Juan C. Martinez (2023): Real Estate Law
- Marlene Quintana, B.C.S. (2016): Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Jack R. Reiter (2010): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation
- Robert A. Schatzman (1989): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Steven J. Solomon (2010): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Nicolas J. Watkins (2017): Immigration Law
Naples
- Derek P. Rooney (2018): Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law
Orlando
- Trevor B. Arnold, B.C.S. (2010): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction
- Jeffrey T. Bankowitz (2021): Real Estate Law
- R. Lee Bennett (2010): Corporate Law
- John A. Boudet (2010): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- William A. Boyles (2015): Health Care Law, Tax Law
- John M. Brennan (2006): Banking and Finance Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation
- Michael J. Canan (1995): Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Mark J. Chmielarski (2019): Real Estate Law
- W. Michael Clifford (2007): Trusts and Estates
- Rachael Crews (2023): Commercial Litigation
- V. Nicholas Dancaescu (2022): Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Mayanne Downs (2007): Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law
- Randolph H. Fields (2003): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Phillip R. Finch (2008): Real Estate Law
- Robert L. Harding (2020): Health Care Law, Real Estate Law
- Kent L. Hipp (2007): Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- James J. Hoctor (2006): Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law
- Jeffrey D. Keiner (2006): Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Mediation
- Byrd F. Marshall, Jr. (2006): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Jack K. McMullen (2019): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Michael E. Neukamm (2010): Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law
- David S. Oliver (2006): Commercial Litigation
- Borron J. Owen, Jr. (2019): Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law
- Nicole Park (2018): Family Law
- T. Todd Pittenger (2008): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law
- Pamela O. Price (2012): Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Paul S. Quinn, Jr. (2013): Real Estate Law
- Heather M. Ramos (2020): Land Use and Zoning Law
- Christopher M. Ramsey (2020): Patent Law, Trademark Law
- Richard A. Rodgers (2018): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Lisa A. Specht (2020): Corporate Law, Tax Law
- Susan T. Spradley (2009): Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management
- Jenny K. Sullivan (2018): Family Law
- Thomas R. Sullivan (2021): Land Use and Zoning Law
Tallahassee
- Andy Bardos (2023): Commercial Litigation
- Dean Cannon (2021): Government Relations Practice
- George Levesque (2023): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice
Tampa
- Richard M. Blau (2011): Food and Beverage Law
- Michael E. Boutzoukas (2018): Real Estate Law
- Michael J. Colitz, III (2018): Patent Law
- Elizabeth A. DeConti (2019): Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Jeanette M. Flores (2008): Real Estate Law
- Thomas M. Gonzalez (1987): Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- David S. Hendrix (2021): Banking and Finance Law
- Robert E. Johnson (2023): Commercial Litigation
- Stephen L. Kussner (2003): Real Estate Law
- Debra Deardourff Larsen (2015): Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trademark Law
- Julia C. Mandell (2023): Litigation - Municipal, Municipal Law
- David J. Ottinger (2021): Tax Law
- Frederick S. Schrils (2015): Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities
- David L. Smith (2016): Banking and Finance Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law
- Jennifer M. (LaRocco) Taylor (2021): Public Finance Law
- Johanna P. Wood (2017): Real Estate Law
West Palm Beach
- Michael J. Drahos (2023): Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Ronald P. Ponzoli, Jr. (2013): Commercial Litigation
GrayRobinson “Ones to Watch” Recognitions
The following 15 lawyers were included in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These awards are given to attorneys early in their legal careers. An awarded lawyer can be recognized for multiple years. The lawyers are listed in alphabetical order and include their respective practice area and year they were first recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
- Jeff Aaron (2021): Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, Orlando
- Jonathan L. Blackmore (2022): Appellate Practice, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Real Estate, Fort Lauderdale
- Christopher T. Dawson (2021): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Construction Law, Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Orlando
- Tiffany M. Decossaux (2022): Appellate Practice, Melbourne
- Summer E. DeGel (2021): Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Orlando
- Sarah E. Fields (2022): Public Finance Law, Tampa
- Matthew D. Jones (2021): Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Government Relations Practice, Lakeland
- Natasha Khoyi (2021): Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Tampa
- Ashley H. Lukis (2021): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Government Relations Practice, Transportation Law, Tallahassee
- G. Brock Magruder III (2021): Commercial Litigation, Education Law, Entertainment and Sports Law, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, Orlando
- Emily Pineless (2022): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Boca Raton
- Josef Y. Rosen (2021): Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Securities, Securities Regulation, Tampa
- Fabian Ruiz (2021): Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Miami
- Joseph R. Salzverg (2021): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Miami
- Katherine Sultenfuss Schichtel (2021): Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, Lakeland
For more information on Best Lawyers, please visit BestLawyers.com.
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