FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that 21 Florida-based attorneys have been selected to the 2013 list of "Florida Super Lawyers" and "Florida Rising Stars."
The following attorneys were named to 2013 "Florida Super Lawyers" list: Todd S. Aidman (Tampa), James G. Brown (Orlando), Edward B. Carlstedt (Tampa), Peter R. Corbin (Jacksonville), John E. Duvall (Jacksonville), Thomas G. Garwood, Jr. (Orlando), Robert D. Hall, Jr. (Tampa), Andrew S. Hament (Melbourne), Christine D. Hanley (West Palm Beach), Tracey K. Jaensch (Tampa), Allen J. McKenna (Orlando), Tammie L. Rattray (Tampa), Dawn Siler-Nixon (Tampa), Kay L. Wolf (Orlando) and Aaron L. Zandy (Orlando).
Attorneys are selected for this honor through a statewide nomination process, peer review by practice area and independent research on candidates. The rigorous process is designed to identify lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of attorneys in the state of Florida are selected for inclusion in "Super Lawyers."
In addition, six Florida-based attorneys – Zascha Blanco Abbott (Miami), Chelsie J. Flynn (Orlando), Amy Harrison Turci (Jacksonville), Michelle R. Tatum (Jacksonville), Jessica T. Walberg (Orlando) and Lavern J. Wilson (Tampa) - were named to the 2013 list of "Florida Rising Stars." This list recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state -- those who are 40 years old or younger, or those who have been practicing for 10 years or less.
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. For more information on Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, visit superlawyers.com.