January 1, 2025
GrayRobinson is pleased to announce Tampa Managing Shareholder Fred Schrils and Public Finance Chair Brian Fender have been recognized as Top Lawyers 2025 by TAMPA Magazine.
Fred has been included in the Financial Services Regulation category. He was previously featured in the 2021 edition. As an accomplished financial services industry litigator and counselor, Fred leads the firm’s Securities Litigation, Arbitration, and Regulatory Team. Fred also counsels securities industry clients in connection with employment-related matters.
Brian has been included in the Public Finance Law category. He was previously featured in the 2023 and 2021 editions. He leads the firm’s Public Finance Team. Over the course of his career, Brian has been involved in more than 800 public finance transactions and has represented clients in the issuance of more than $45 billion of tax-exempt and taxable debt.
Attorneys featured in TAMPA Magazines' 2025 Top Lawyers List have been recognized by their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and professional excellence. This prestigious list was created based on thousands of surveys distributed to active members of the Florida Bar in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Local attorneys were invited to nominate their colleagues across 97 practice areas, highlighting those who stand out as this year’s Top Lawyers.