MIAMI, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. announced that 71 of its attorneys representing a cross-section of the firm's Florida offices have been named by Florida Super Lawyers among the top attorneys in the state for 2021. This list includes 48 attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers, 23 as Rising Stars, and 29 noted for appearing on the Florida Super Lawyers list for at least 10 years.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process, according to the publication. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third-party research and each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

The following attorneys appeared as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the specified offices and areas of practice:

Fort Lauderdale
Recognized as Super Lawyers:

• Donn A. Beloff, Mergers & Acquisitions (10+ years)
• Richard J. Fidei, Government Relations
• Jonathan S. Gelman, Real Estate (10+ years)
• James R. George, Estate & Trust Litigation (10+ years)
• Glenn E. Goldstein, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Fred E. Karlinsky, Government Relations (10+ years)
• Kara L. MacCullough, Securities & Corporate Finance
• Bruce I. March, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Paul B. McCawley, Estate & Probate (10+ years)
• Stephen A. Mendelsohn, Business Litigation
• Matthew W. Miller, Securities & Corporate Finance (New)
• David C. Peck, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Paul B. Ranis, Employment & Labor
• Michele L. Stocker, Business Litigation
• Jon L. Swergold, Business Litigation

Recognized as Rising Stars:

• Benjamin Babcock, Estate & Probate (New)
• Jared S. Baumwell, Estate & Probate
• Julie Blackmore, Mergers & Acquisitions (New)
• Grant J. Levine, Securities & Corporate Finance
• Zachary M. Schlichter, Mergers & Acquisitions

Miami
Recognized as Super Lawyers:

• Alan I. Annex, Securities & Corporate Finance
• Kerri L. Barsh, Environmental (10+ years)
• Norman J. Benford, Estate & Probate (10+ years)
• Burt Bruton, Real Estate (10+ years)
• Brigid F. Cech Samole, Appellate (New)
• David A. Coulson, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Jaret L. Davis, Technology Transactions
• Albert A. del Castillo, Government Finance (10+ years)
• Alan T. Dimond, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Lucia A. Dougherty, Land Use/Zoning (10+ years)
• Carl A. Fornaris, Banking (10+ years)
• John B. Hutton III, Bankruptcy: Business (10+ years)
• Michael N. Kreitzer, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Gary A. Saul, Real Estate (10+ years)
• Elliot H. Scherker, Appellate (10+ years)
• Diana S.C. Zeydel, Estate & Probate (10+ years)

Recognized as Rising Stars:

• Enjoliqué Aytch Lett, PI - Products: Defense
• Evelyn Cobos, General Litigation
• Robert S. Galbo, Business Litigation (New)
• Niyala A. Harrison, Government Finance (New)
• Jared R. Kessler, Business Litigation
• Vanessa Palacio, Business Litigation
• Akiesha Gilcrist Sainvil, Business Litigation (New)
• Andrew C. Sharpe, Real Estate
• Eva M. Spahn, Business Litigation
• Jay A. Yagoda, Civil Litigation: Defense

Orlando
Recognized as Super Lawyers:

• Warren S. Bloom, Government Finance (10+ years)
• Joshua R. Brown, IP Litigation (New)
• Gregory W. Herbert, IP Litigation
• Julie P. Kendig-Schrader, Environmental
• I. William Spivey II, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Jéan E. Wilson, Government Finance (10+ years)

Recognized as a Rising Star:

• Stephen G. Anderson, Ph.D., IP Litigation

Tallahassee
Recognized as Super Lawyers:

• John K. Londot, Business Litigation (New)
• Barry Richard, Business Litigation (10+ years)

Tampa
Recognized as Super Lawyers:

• Gregory W. Kehoe, Criminal Defense: White Collar (10+ years)
• Richard C. McCrea Jr., Employment Litigation: Defense (10+ years)
• David B. Weinstein, Environmental Litigation (10+ years)

Recognized as Rising Stars:

• Jordan L. Behlman, Criminal Defense: White Collar
• Ryan T. Hopper, Environmental Litigation
• Katie Molloy, Employment Litigation: Defense
• Joseph H. Picone, Business Litigation

West Palm Beach
Recognized as Super Lawyers:

• Bridget A. Berry, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Mark F. Bideau, Business Litigation (10+ years)
• Joseph C. Coates III, Securities Litigation (10+ years)
• Tracy L. Gerber, Securities Litigation
• Bradford D. Kaufman, Securities Litigation
• Bruce C. Rosetto, Securities & Corporate Finance

Recognized as Rising Stars:

• Andrea Shwayri Ferraro, Business Litigation
• Robert R. Kane III, Business Litigation
• Lauren R. Whetstone, Business Litigation

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com

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Elaine Walker, Greenberg Traurig, P.A., 305-579-0832, WalkerE@gtlaw.com

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