Phelps Attorneys in Florida Recognized by Super Lawyers in 2025
TAMPA — June 26, 2025 — Eighteen lawyers from Phelps’ Pensacola and Tampa offices were selected for inclusion in this year’s Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Those chosen ranked within the top 5% of nominated lawyers in Florida.
Twelve Phelps attorneys earned a spot on the Florida Super Lawyers list:
- A. Brian Albritton – Criminal defense: white collar
- Karl J. Brandes – General litigation
- J. Nixon Daniel, III – Personal injury medical malpractice: plaintiff
- Bret M. Feldman – Construction litigation
- Steven R. Griffin – Energy and resources
- Michael S. Hooker – Business litigation
- Dennis M. McClelland – Employment litigation: defense
- John D. Mullen – Employment and labor
- John E. Phillips – Employment and labor
- Reed L. Russell – Employment and labor
- Seth M. Schimmel – Construction litigation
- Charles T. Wiggins – Civil litigation: defense
In addition, six Phelps lawyers made the 2024 Florida Rising Stars list:
- Evan P. Dahdah – Personal injury general: defense
- Charles C. Davis III – Real estate
- Raquel Ramirez Jefferson – Civil litigation: defense
- Austin A. Laurienzo – Employment and labor
- Amber N. Kile – Insurance coverage
- Michael A. McGriskin – Insurance coverage
Super Lawyers ranks attorneys from more than 70 practice areas and weighs them on 12 different factors, including experience, client satisfaction, and pro bono and community service. Their peers also vote for them based on their professional achievements.
Lawyers on the Rising Stars list must meet Super Lawyers requirements and either have 10 years or less in practice or be 40 years old or younger.