Super Lawyers Recognizes Attorneys from Phelps’ Florida Offices
TAMPA, Fla. — June 26, 2026 — Nineteen lawyers from Phelps’ Pensacola and Tampa offices were named to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Those chosen ranked within the top 5% of nominated lawyers in Florida.
This year, 14 Phelps attorneys earned a spot on the Florida Super Lawyers list:
- A. Brian Albritton – Criminal defense: white collar
- Douglas Bates - Creditor Debtor Rights: Business
- 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
- Jason Pill – Employment and labor
- Reed L. Russell – Employment and labor
- Seth M. Schimmel – Construction litigation
- Charles T. Wiggins – Civil litigation: defense
In addition, five Phelps lawyers made the 2026 Florida Rising Stars list:
- Evan P. Dahdah – Personal injury general: defense
- Raquel Ramirez Jefferson – Civil litigation: defense
- Amber N. Kile – Insurance coverage
- Austin A. Laurienzo – Employment and labor
- 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.