FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Palm Beach, FL—August 20, 2024–Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley is thrilled to announce that 24 of our incredible attorneys have been recognized as “Best Lawyers in America” for 2025. This prestigious honor reflects the exceptional skill, unwavering dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define our team.
The honored attorneys include Chris Searcy, Jack Scarola, Greg Barnhart, Ted Babbitt, Sia Baker-Barnes, Hardee Bass, Laurie Briggs, Brian Denney, Brenda Fulmer, Mariano Garcia, James Gustafson, Jack Hill, Joe Johnson, Cameron Kennedy, Andrea Lewis, Edward Ricci, Matt Schwencke, Carter Scott, Chris Speed, Karen Terry, DJ Ward, Cal Warriner, Katie Kiziah, and Lindsay Reinhart.
In addition to this recognition, Best Lawyers also selects a “Lawyer of the Year” in specific practice areas. We are proud to announce that two of our Tallahassee office attorneys, James Gustafson and Cameron Kennedy, received this prestigious award. James was recognized for his exceptional work in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Cameron was honored for his leadership in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. Additionally, in our West Palm Beach office, Jack Scarola was awarded “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Greg Barnhart was recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, further highlighting their excellence and leadership in their respective fields.
We are also excited to recognize the attorneys named as “Ones to Watch,” an award that highlights promising young lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence early in their careers. This year, Juan Diaz, Jordan Dulcie, Adam Hecht, Yasmeen Lewis, Guy Murphy, David Vitale, and Boris Zhadanovskiy have been selected for this honor, showcasing the bright future of our firm.
For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Consequently, being recognized by Best Lawyers is a testament to exceptional practice.
The “Best Lawyers in America” list is compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review process, highlighting the leading legal professionals in various practice areas across the country. Our attorneys’ inclusion in this list is a testament to their outstanding contributions, not only to our firm but also to the broader legal community.
“We are immensely proud of each attorney who has been recognized this year. Their commitment to delivering the highest standard of legal services is evident in their daily work and the remarkable results they achieve for our clients,” said Founding Partner Chris Searcy of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley. “This achievement underscores the exceptional talent we have at our firm and our ongoing dedication to excellence in the legal profession.”
Our recognized attorneys come from a diverse array of practice areas, showcasing the breadth and depth of our firm’s expertise. We are deeply grateful for their hard work, leadership, and the positive impact they continue to make within the firm and beyond.
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