120 GrayRobinson Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America
Seven Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Lawyer of the Year” Award Winners; 17 Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch America™
ORLANDO, Fla. – GrayRobinson today announced 120 lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America. Of its 120 lawyers, seven lawyers were recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” award winners and 17 lawyers were listed in the fifth 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 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 23 million votes were analyzed. Below is the complete list of GrayRobinson recognized lawyers for 2025.
(Year) First year the lawyer was listed.
(*) Lawyers who are listed for the first time in Best Lawyers
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 seven lawyers were recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award winners for their respective practice areas in their respective regions.
- Frederick S. Schrils: Litigation - Securities
- Kevin M. Levy: Technology Law
- Phillip H. Hutchinson: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Scott L. Cagan: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Susan T. Spradley: Employment Law - Management
- T. Todd Pittenger: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- V. Nicholas Dancaescu: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
GrayRobinson Recognized Lawyers
The following 103 lawyers were recognized in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The lawyers are listed alphabetically by office location, including their respective practice areas and the 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
- Stacey D. Mullins (2024): Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, Family Law Mediation
Fort Lauderdale
- Scott L. Cagan (2018): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 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
- Robyn Vines (2024): Family Law
- Philip Ward (2024): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate
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
- Sandra G. Sheets (2015): Trusts and Estates
- Keith C. Smith (*): Real Estate Law
- John K. Vreeland (2006): Trusts and Estates
Melbourne
- Shawn L. Demers (*): Commercial Litigation
- 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
- 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): Commercial Litigation, Mediation
- Elio F. Martinez Jr. (2021): Commercial Litigation
- Juan C. Martinez (2023): Construction Law, Real Estate Law
- Anastasia Protopapadakis (2024): Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 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
- John Paul Bratcher (2024): Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Andrew J. Krause (2003): Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Lorna A. McGeorge (2024): Trusts and Estates
- Derek P. Rooney (2018): Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law
- Carl E. Westman (*): Tax 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
- Christopher Carmody, Jr. (2024): Government Contracts, Government Relations Practice
- Mark J. Chmielarski (2019): Real Estate Law
- W. Michael Clifford (2007): Trusts and Estates
- Rachael Crews (2023): Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 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
- Roy S. Kobert (2006): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation
- G. Brock Magruder III (*): Commercial Litigation
- Byrd F. Marshall, Jr. (2006): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Jack K. McMullen (2019): Corporate Law
- Michael E. Neukamm (2010): Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 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): Litigation - Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law
- Sarah P. Reiner (*): Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Richard A. Rodgers (2018): Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions 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
- Brian Fender (2024): Public Finance Law
- Jeffrey Gibson (2018): Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate
- Thomas M. Gonzalez (1987): Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Robert E. Johnson (2023): Commercial Litigation
- Debra Deardourff Larsen (2015): Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trademark Law
- Julia C. Mandell (2024): Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, 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. Taylor (*): Public Finance Law
West Palm Beach
- Michael J. Drahos (2023): Admiralty and Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Phillip Hutchinson (2015): Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Dane E. Leitner (*): Commercial Litigation
- Ronald P. Ponzoli, Jr. (2013): Commercial Litigation
GrayRobinson “Ones to Watch” Recognitions
The following 17 lawyers were included in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These awards are given to lawyers early in their legal careers. An awarded lawyer can be recognized for multiple years. The lawyers are listed alphabetically by office location, including their respective practice areas and the year they were first recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Boca Raton
- Emily Pineless (2022): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Insurance Law
Fort Lauderdale
- Eric M. Yesner (*): Appellate Practice
Jacksonville
- Jeffrey Rood (2021): Real Estate Law
- Jennifer Vanover (*): Technology Law
Lakeland
- Emily Crain-Evans (*): Trusts and Estates
- Matthew D. Jones (2021): Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Government Relations Practice
- Katherine Sultenfuss Schichtel (2021): Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Miami
- Zoila Noas (2023): Administrative/Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Immigration Law
- Fabian Ruiz (2021): Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Joseph R. Salzverg (2021): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law
Orlando
- Jeff Aaron (2021): Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law
- Summer E. DeGel (2021): Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Adam Miller (2024): Commercial Litigation
- Katherine W. Katz (2024): Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Natalie M. Yello (*): Construction Law
Tallahassee
- Ashley H. Lukis (2021): Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Government Relations Practice, Transportation Law
Tampa
- Josef Y. Rosen (2021): Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Securities, Securities Regulation
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