Florida Justice Association EAGLE Tribute Book 2023

EAGLE TRIBUTE ®

HONORING GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF EAGLE MEMBERS

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ustice, the cornerstone of American democracy, is the mission of the Florida Justice Association®.

Our organization is made stronger by our members’ partnership as we protect and promote a fair and effective civil justice system in our state. ®

The Florida Justice Association’s EAGLE program encourages and recognizes members who lean in, exert ® the extra effort, and go the extra mile. Our distinguished EAGLE leaders are respected throughout the state for their dedication to their craft and their work for the betterment of our profession and future.

As a member of this elite group, we thank our EAGLEs for their contributions and support that allow our organization to amplify the Florida Justice Association’s abilities.

Since its founding in 1961, the Florida Justice Association® has been a reckoning force in the political debates and public policy that have shaped Florida. As our organization grows, so does our reach. Each year the Florida Justice Association’s team has grown more successful in defending the civil justice system’s integrity.

Thank you, Florida Justice Association® EAGLEs, for your unwavering commitment to supporting our mission and your perseverance in protecting justice for all Floridians.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Letter

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Top Recruiting Champion Award

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2023 EAGLE® Recruiting Champions

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EAGLE® Lifetime Recruiting Champions

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Previous EAGLE® Excalibur Recipients

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2023 EAGLE® Centurion Inductees and Previous Centurion Recipients

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2023 Legend Inductees and Previous Legend Recipients

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2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and Previous Hall of Fame Recipients

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2023 Gold, Silver and Bronze EAGLE® Awards

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EAGLE® Legacy

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EAGLE® Founders

30-31

EAGLE® Advocates

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EAGLE® Benefactors

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EAGLE® Patrons

32-33

EAGLE® Sponsors

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EAGLE® Associates

35-37

Soaring EAGLEs

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Cornerstone Award

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Business Friends of EAGLE®

BACK COVER

FJA® EAGLE® Team

This EAGLE Tribute book was finalized on MAY 24, 2023. If you joined our EAGLE® program or changed your status after this date, we apologize for not being able to include you accordingly this year.

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER DEAR FJA® EAGLE® MEMBERS: As FJA® President-elect throughout the past year, I witnessed firsthand the incredible support and camaraderie that exists within the FJA®. It has been an honor to work alongside colleagues dedicated to protecting our civil justice system and defending it against those who are actively engaging in activities to destroy it and block access to the courts.

This past year has been one of the most challenging years in FJA’s history. We were faced with an army of opponents, all heavily invested in passing a slate of bills during the 2023 legislative session that would limit the ability of average Floridians to hold wrongdoers accountable with measures that significantly blocked access to the courts.

Despite this, and the 429 lobbyists hired by our opponents to pass these laws, the FJA, and specifically the EAGLE program, were able to expand our base to fight back, with an army of FJA members that fought the Chamber and the Insurance Industry. Frankly this incredible response is one I expected because I have learned over the years that the DNA of this organization is such that it thrives in the face of adversity. It has been an honor to work alongside our EAGLE members, new and old as we fought together in the battle of a generation to defend Florida’s civil justice system from those actively seeking to destroy it.

Thanks to all who responded to the call. I am happy to report that the ranks of our EAGLE program are bigger and stronger than ever.

This afforded us the vital resources necessary to mobilize in Tallahassee during the 2023 legislative session.

Our EAGLE® members also helped us mobilize hundreds of citizen advocates from throughout Florida to advocate against the omnibus tort legislation, HB 837. Mobilizing these citizen voices to share real-world stories is critical. With FJA members’ support, we will continue to focus on giving a platform to your clients as part of our advocacy program for many years to come.

It is because of FJA’s EAGLE program that these client stories were heard. A special thanks to all who mobilized their clients and local organizations to help in our efforts in Tallahassee.

This year, as your President, I am committed to continuing to fight. The attacks on our civil justice system will not stop and will only seek to further limit access to the courts. It is going to take every one of our members working together to preserve justice for all.

I hope that each of you will join me in welcoming new members and showcasing the good work that we do. As EAGLE® members, you understand the importance of protecting our practice, our clients, and the civil justice system, and I am grateful for your ongoing dedication and support.

This Tribute Book is dedicated to you, fellow EAGLEs. In this book, you will find: • • • •

2023 EAGLE Legacy Award recipients 2023 Legend, Gold, Silver and Bronze EAGLE Award recipients 2023 Recruiting Champion Lifetime Recruiting Champions

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EAGLE Hall of Fame Members and 2023 Inductees Previous Legend EAGLE Award recipients Business Friends of EAGLE

As we continue to navigate the challenges ahead, I urge all of my fellow EAGLEs, to stand with us and help carry on the fight. If we stand together, committed unwaveringly to the work required to preserve justice, we will not be defeated.

Thank you for your friendship, your strength, and your continued dedication to the FJA®.

Sincerely,

Stephen F. Cain, FJA® President

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TOP RECRUITING CHAMPION AWARD ®

EAGLE hosts an annual competition to recognize our members who tirelessly recruit new con­tributors to the Florida Justice Association®. The efforts of these individuals enable EAGLE® to grow at an impressive rate and help encourage new leadership in our organization. Each year, we recognize the member who raises the most for our EAGLE® Program.

2023 TOP RECRUITING CHAMPION: Our top recruiting champion for this year is Curry Pajcic, who will be honored with our #1 Recruiting Champion Award at the 2023 Annual Convention in Orlando, FL. The FJA shows its appreciation for Curry’s efforts by presenting him with a gift graciously donated by Trial Lawyer National Portrait Gallery, a current EAGLE Business Friend.

THOMAS JEFFERSON This award recognizes the efforts of one individual who enables the growth of the FJA EAGLE program through tireless recruitment of new contributors to the FJA, and encourages new leadership in our organization. Each year, Trevor Goring of the Trial Lawyer National Portrait Gallery provides a limited edition print on canvas to the top recruiter. This year’s print is of founding father, Thomas Jefferson.

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2022-2023 EAGLE RECRUITING CHAMPIONS ®

VALUE

# OF RECRUITS

RECRUITER NAME

VALUE

# OF RECRUITS

Curry G. Pajcic

$106,250

21

Matthew Nichols Posgay

$6,000

4

Maryann M. Furman

$ 66,500

25

Stephen Watrel

$6,000

2

Tiffany M. Faddis

$ 52,750

19

Christopher G. Paulos

$5,750

2

Peter Hunt

$ 30,000

11

David Corey Dismuke

$5,250

4

Dale M. Swope

$ 29,000

5

Laurie J. Briggs

$5,250

3

Michael Andrew Haggard

$ 28,000

2

David Lipcon

$5,000

1

James W. Guarnieri, Jr.

$ 24,500

8

Douglas R. Beam

$5,000

1

Marcus J. Michles II

$ 21,000

7

Jeffrey L. Meldon

$5,000

1

Christopher Ligori

$ 18,750

6

Meranda Reifschneider

$5,000

1

Pedro P. Echarte III

$ 16,500

10

Ronald Sholes

$5,000

1

Eric Michael Tinstman

$ 16,000

4

Waylon Thompson

$5,000

2

Richard Bodin Sharp

$ 14,500

4

Jonathan T. Gilbert

$4,875

3

Alan L. Perez

$ 13,000

5

Doris N. Laing

$4,500

3

Brent Bradley

$ 11,000

4

Brent G. Steinberg

$3,750

3

Anthony H. Quackenbush

$ 10,500

4

Steven E. Heintz

$3,500

3

Lake H. Lytal III

$ 10,500

7

Angela E. Rodante

$3,000

1

Carey Wagner Meldon

$ 10,000

2

Anthony F. Sos

$3,000

1

Keith Patrick Ligori

$ 10,000

1

Ciera Lipps

$3,000

1

Carter Scott

$

9,000

4

Douglas J. McCarron

$3,000

1

Mark A. Avera

$

9,000

3

Douglas K. Burnetti

$3,000

1

Thomas W. Carey

$

9,000

3

James Scarmozzino

$3,000

1

Stephen F. Cain

$

8,500

6

James Thomas Gordon

$3,000

1

Todd E. Copeland

$

8,000

2

Jason C. King

$3,000

1

Betsey T. Herd

$

7,500

4

Rebecca K. Timmons

$3,000

1

Salesia V. Smith-Gordon

$

7,500

4

Celene Humphries

$1,500

1

Stephen A. Barnes

$

6,750

4

Craig M. Goldenfarb

$1,500

1

Todd Jordan Michaels

$

6,750

4

David J. Halberg

$1,500

1

Christopher Crawford

$

6,000

2

Erik C. Nutter, Jr.

$ 1,500

1

Eric Romano

$

6,000

2

Francisco J. Vinas

$1,500

1

Manuel A. Arteaga-Gomez

$

6,000

3

Gregory M. Yaffa

$1,500

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RECRUITER NAME

VALUE

# OF RECRUITS

H. L. (Larry) Perry

$1,500

1

Harvey V. Cohen

$1,500

1

James Lawrence Magazine

$1,500

1

Jason Anthony McIntosh

$1,500

1

Jennifer M. Lipinski

$1,500

1

Joseph N. Nusbaum

$1,500

1

Lyle M. Koenig

$1,500

1

Mac A. Greco, Jr.

$1,500

1

Michael J. Trentalange

$1,500

1

Paul M. Anderson

$1,500

1

Steven C. Ruth

$1,500

1

Steven T. Vasilaros

$1,500

1

Vincent K. Ward, Jr.

$1,500

1

Bradley D. Souders

$1,000

1

F. Scott Westheimer

$1,000

1

N. Brook Nutter

$1,000

1

Susan L. Lawson

$1,000

1

Christine M. Franco

$ 750

1

Clifton C. Curry, Jr.

$ 750

1

Dan B.V. Dannheisser III

$ 750

1

DeWayne Terry

$ 750

1

Gretchen M. Ortiz,

$ 750

1

Matthew L. Wilson

$ 750

1

Rachel Wagner Furst

$ 750

1

Ryan M. Hutchinson

$ 750

1

Spencer T. Kuvin

$ 750

1

Stacy A. Kemp

$ 750

1

Matthew K. Foster

$ 500

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YOUR

EAGLE

COMMITMENT PROVIDES THE

TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO: • • •

Ensure the continued success of your practice for years to come.

Defend civil justice at the Capitol and promote lasting and meaningful reforms to protect injured victims.

Preserve the safety of Florida’s consumers.

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LIFETIME RECRUITING CHAMPIONS

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RECRUITER

LIFETIME RECRUITING VALUE

LIFETIME RECRUITS

Fred A. Cunningham Troy A. Rafferty Lake H. Lytal III Tiffany M. Faddis Robert Mayer Rubenstein Mark W. Clark Eric Romano Web E. Brennan Gary M. Farmer Jr. Michael Andrew Haggard Betsey T. Herd C. Richard Newsome Howard C. Coker Curry G. Pajcic Thomas S. Edwards Jr. Frank M. Petosa Dale M. Swope Richard Michael Shapiro Anthony T. Martino Edward H. Zebersky Paul M. Anderson James W. Gustafson Jr. Leslie Mitchell Kroeger Marcus J. Michles II Alexander Murphree Clem Neal A. Roth Todd E. Copeland Lance J. Block Glenn M. Klausman Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid Sean C. Domnick William W. Corry Donald M. Hinkle Andrew B. Yaffa Christopher Ligori Richard E. Chait Louis R. Battista Christian D. Searcy C. Steven Yerrid Chris M. Kavouklis Thomas S. Harmon Stephen F. Cain

$934,800 $576,500 $474,875 $449,450 $365,001 $362,667 $306,100 $303,500 $292,866 $290,100 $287,250 $262,050 $244,000 $238,250 $237,333 $221,500 $207,000 $186,600 $186,550 $174,750 $167,600 $165,000 $163,033 $160,900 $157,450 $146,750 $141,200 $136,667 $136,200 $136,000 $135,250 $134,100 $125,000 $122,150 $118,850 $117,750 $114,000 $110,500 $109,400 $105,350 $103,500 $101,408

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EAGLE EXCALIBUR $500,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION ®

The EAGLE Excalibur, established in 2013, recognizes an exceptionally generous lifetime commitment of $500,000 or more to the FJA EAGLE Program. ®

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2023 INDUCTEE

STUART Z. GROSSMAN, Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A.

$507,500

PAST INDUCTEES

CHRISTIAN D. SEARCY Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

$960,000

FREDRIC G. LEVIN Levin, Papantonio, Rafferty

$625,750

C. STEVEN YERRID

WAYNE HOGAN

$934,200

$922,500

F. GREGORY BARNHART

LEWIS S. (MIKE) EIDSON, JR.

The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A.

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

$620,000

Terrell Hogan

Colson Hicks Eidson

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EAGLE CENTURION $250,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION ®

The EAGLE® Centurion, introduced in 2014, recognizes an exceptionally generous lifetime individual commitment of $250,000 or more to the FJA® EAGLE Program.

2023 INDUCTEES

LAKE H. LYTAL III LYTAL, REITER, SMITH, IVEY & FRONRATH, LLP

253,500

STUART N. RATZAN, RATZAN WEISSMAN & BOLDT

$265,000

PAST INDUCTEES Christian Searcy Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. $960,000 C. Steven Yerrid The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A. $934,200 Wayne Hogan Terrell Hogan $922,500 Fredric Levin Levin Papantonio Rafferty $625,750 F. Gregory Barnhart Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. $620,000 Lewis (Mike) Eidson, Jr. Colson Hicks Eidson $575,000 Stuart Grossman Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A. $507,500 Neal Roth Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A. $459,550 10

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William Merlin, Jr. Merlin Law Group, P.A. $448,500

LRG Settlement Advisors LRG Settlement Advisors $371,595

Iberiabank IBERIABANK $310,000

Michael Maher The Maher Law Firm, P.A. $447,833.32

Richard Slawson Richard Slawson, P.A. $371,000

Dale Swope Swope Rodante PA $440,000

Larry Stewart Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain, P.A. $367,000

Mark Clark Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman LLP $303,150

Michael Haggard The Haggard Law Firm $437,900.65 NFP Structured Settlements NFP Structured Settlements $386,333 Alex Alvarez The Alvarez Law Firm $380,000 Theodore Leopold Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC $379,999.65 Troy Rafferty Levin Papantonio Rafferty $375,000

Lee Gunn IV Gunn Law Group, P.A. $365,000 Richard Roselli Roselli & McNelis, P.A. $339,000 S. Sammy Cacciatore Nance | Cacciatore $329,998.74 Lance Block Law Offices of Lance Block, P.A. $314,000 Fred Cunningham Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa $311,566.65

John Romano Romano Law Group $296,575.30 James Gustafson, Jr. Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. $292,500 Howard Coker Coker Law $285,675 Edward Ricci, Sr. $265,000 Douglas K. Burnetti Burnetti, P.A. $251,000 James Wilkes II Wilkes & Associates, P.A. $250,500

EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

F. CATFISH ABBOTT ABBOTT LAW GROUP

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ith more than 40 years of experience and over two hundred jury trials, Fred Abbott has vast experience handling a variety of significant injury and wrongful death cases. Fred is a Board Certified civil trial attorney, named top 100 trial lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Fred has received an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been recognized as one of Florida’s “Super Lawyers” for the last several years, and has received a perfect Avvo 10.0 rating.

Fred Abbott previously served as president of the Jacksonville Justice Association (JJA) and has dedicated himself to building an organization that will help plaintiffs’ trial lawyers secure justice for their clients by providing them with the tools and resources needed to improve and enhance their trial skills. In addition to serving as JJA President, he is also an active member of the Florida Justice Association, Florida Bar, American Association for Justice and a founding sponsor of the Civil Justice Foundation.

Fred believes in giving back to his community and contributes his time and financial support to several Jacksonville non-profit organizations including Special Olympics Duval County, MADD, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA), and St. Johns Riverkeeper.

Prior to practicing law, Fred played football for the University of Florida Gators. He was selected as Team Captain and voted All-South Eastern Conference Middle Line Backer in 1972. He was later inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988 and received Fergie Ferguson Award 1972 for outstanding leadership, character and courage. The Minnesota Vikings picked Fred Abbott in the 1973 NFL Draft. Fred went on to play three years of professional football but was forced into early retirement after tearing all four ligaments and both cartilages in his knee. With the encouragement of his mentor, Fred decided to return to UF for law school, where he earned his J.D. in 1978.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

STEPHEN A. BARNES BARNES TRIAL GROUP

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tephen Barnes is the founder of The Barnes Trial Group. Stephen exclusively represents family members and victims of personal injury and wrongful death. One hundred percent of his practice is dedicated to representing these persons in their pursuit of justice and fair compensation for the harms and losses suffered as a result of the inattention and carelessness of other people and companies.

A lifelong resident of Florida, Stephen attended the University of Florida and obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He earned his Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg in two and a half years.

Over his 18-year career, Stephen has been recognized as a pre-eminent and highly skilled trial lawyer by many attorney rating and certification organizations, including The Florida Bar, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Florida Trend and Tampa Bay Magazine.

Stephen became one of the youngest board-certified civil trial attorneys in Florida at age 33 and is proud to be “AV Preeminent” peer review rated by MartindaleHubbell.

Stephen strongly believes that it is his moral obligation to provide his clients with the strength and attention they need. He aims to obtain a full recovery of money damages to balance the harms and losses suffered by the client.

He is the proud husband of his wife, Jessica, who cares for their five children, Ashley, Audrey, Matthew, Myles, Mason, their dog Lola, and a family of hens, Penelope, Genevieve, Gwendolyn & Madeline. The Barnes family is a member of South Tampa Fellowship where they attend services. They are proud to live and work in the Tampa Bay area.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

J. CLANCEY BOUNDS BOUNDS LAW GROUP

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Clancey Bounds, the founder of Bounds Law Group, has been a practicing trial lawyer for 28 years. Clancey graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors in Political Science in 1990 and thereafter obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993.

During his career he has litigated cases in multiple states including Florida, California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina and Georgia. He is licensed to practice law in five states and has been admitted to practice in multiple federal jurisdictions.

Prior to founding Bounds Law Group, Clancey was a partner with a statewide medical malpractice defense firm and exclusively represented physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice matters. After deciding to change the focus of his practice to the injured and their families, Clancey joined the national firm of Maher Guiley and Maher, where he was responsible for running the firm’s medical negligence litigation department.

Clancey is an accomplished trial lawyer whose practice involves primarily medical negligence litigation. He is a frequent lecturer to legal associations on the subject of medical negligence and has been listed as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in the area of medical malpractice litigation.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

LAURIE BRIGGS SEARCY DENNEY SCAROLA BARNHART & SHIPLEY

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aurie J. Briggs has been with Searcy Denney since 1994 and became a Shareholder in 2020.

She operates the firm’s tobacco litigation unit, overseeing the day-to-day work on behalf of more than 150 clients and their families.

A former high school teacher and coach, Laurie received a master’s degree in educational leadership from State University of New York at Plattsburgh and an undergraduate degree in education from the State University of New York at Albany. She earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1993. She is admitted to practice in multiple District Courts and, in 2012, was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Since 2014, Laurie has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association, and currently serves as the Treasurer of the organization.

She has been honored with FJA’s B.J. Masterson Award for Professionalism and was the first woman to receive its Mickey Smiley Award for mentoring young lawyers. In 2021, Laurie won the

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Gold Cornerstone Award in recognition of her dedicated efforts in support of FJA’s membership development.

Laurie is also an active member of the American Justice Association, where she was a national finalist for the Trial Lawyers Care Award for dedication to charitable work in her community. She serves on the Florida Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and has served on the Bar’s Student Education and Admission to the Bar Committee.

She serves on the Palm Beach County Justice Association’s Social Justice Committee as a co-chair, and on Police Reform Committee. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

A long-time advocate for women and families, Laurie is on the board of Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County, Inc., president of her homeowners’ association, and president of the firm’s charity, SDSBS Giving B.A.C.K. She is a member of the Palm Beach County Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

TIFFANY FADDIS DAN NEWLIN INJURY ATTORNEYS

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years.

iffany Faddis is a trial lawyer with Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys. She has been practicing law in Orlando for the past 20

Tiffany’s passion for litigation and trying cases is tireless. She has devoted her life’s work to helping injured victims and families through very difficult times, and is committed to achieving justice for her clients.

Tiffany’s desire to be an attorney started at a very young age. Just shy of her thirteenth

birthday, her brother suffered a TBI (traumatic brain injury) following a tragic automobile accident. He was in a coma for four and a half months, leaving him severely disabled. Tiffany witnessed her mom fighting an insurance company to get proper care for her brother. Through this experience, she personally understands that injured people have the right to be represented by an attorney who will ensure that the insurance company does not deny or minimize any benefits or compensation.

She is committed to serving her legal profession as well as her community.

Tiffany served as the 61st and 3rd female President of the prestigious Florida Justice Association. She also had the honor of serving as the President of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, and honored to serve as the Chair of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee of The Florida Bar.

Tiffany has been recognized by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, and Orlando City Magazine as one of Orlando’s Best Lawyers. Tiffany is “AV Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

She has been honored by her peers in the legal profession with various recognitions through recent years. She was honored to be the recipient of the Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers Inaugural Distinction Award “Legacy Builder,” Barry University’s Inaugural President’s Law Medallion Award recognizing exemplary service and professional distinction, Orange County Bar Association Star of the Bar, and several awards by the Florida Justice Association including the Mickey Smiley Award, the Rising Star Award and the Cornerstone Award, just to name a few.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

MARYANN FURMAN THE NURSE LAWYER, P.A.

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aryann Furman is a board certified civil trial lawyer and the founding partner of The Nurse Lawyer, P.A. Maryann was born and raised in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up from very humble beginnings, but always wanted to obtain the best education possible and become successful. She supported herself through law school while still working as a registered nurse full time.

Maryann received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Maryann attended law school at the University of Nevada Las

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Vegas and graduated with honors.

Maryann was the first person in her family to obtain a college degree and the only one to obtain a doctorate’s degree.

an attorney Maryann uses her education and experience in nursing to further her litigation strategy in the areas of personal injury liability and damages.

Maryann started her legal career as an assistant public defender in Pinellas County. There she represented both adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanors and felonies, and she tried over thirty criminal cases.

Maryann is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell. Maryann has been named a Super Lawyer every year from 2012 to the present and is member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Maryann was also named one of the Top Lawyers of Tampa 2014 by Tampa Bay Magazine.

Prior to opening her own law firm, Maryann worked for nearly 5 years at a plaintiff’s personal injury firm in the Tampa and Brandon area. While there she tried many personal injury cases that resulted in numerous multi-million dollar verdicts.

She litigates nearly all types of injury cases, including car accident cases, commercial truck accident cases, general negligence actions, defective products cases, and wrongful death. As

Maryann is licensed to practice law in Florida in both state and federal courts, and is an active member of several state and national professional legal associations, including the Florida Justice Academy, the American Association for Justice, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Clearwater Bar Association, St. Petersburg Bar Association and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association.

EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

TERENCE GROSS

GROSS & SCHUSTER, P.A,

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erence A. Gross is the founder and managing partner at Gross & Schuster, P.A. Terence earns his client’s trust with his extensive litigation experience.

In order to stay abreast of emerging changes in the law, Terence regularly conducts continuing legal education programs. He is a frequent speaker at personal injury seminars for attorneys in the area, teaches at Pensacola State College in the paralegal program, and has published articles on Florida insurance laws.

Additionally, he has conducted over 50 live personal injury seminars throughout the state of Florida.

Terence Gross has handled thousands of automobile negligence cases and strives to obtain just compensation from insurance companies that are reluctant to pay valid claims against their insureds.

Terence is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, and is “AV Preeminent” by MartindaleHubbell. Terence is a past chair of Escambia Santa Rosa County Bar Association’s CLE Committee, a past chair of the Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee, and a member of the Florida Bar’s Arbitration Committee.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

STEPHEN HOSKINS

HOSKINS, TURCO, LLOYD & LLOYD

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teve Hoskins is the Senior Partner at Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd, concentrating in the areas of car accidents, truck accidents, slip & fall accidents, wrongful death and insurance litigation matters.

After receiving his legal training from the distinguished Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, Steve was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1980 and now has over 38 years of experience in personal injury litigation.

Steve is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, proudly serving the people and communities of Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee in the Middle and Southern District Federal Courts. Board certification is one of the highest recognitions a lawyer can receive, recognizing an attorney’s knowledge, skill and proficiency, professionalism, and ethics in his or her practice. Currently, only 7 percent of all the lawyers in Florida, not just personal injury attorneys, are Board Certified and recognized as legal experts dedicated to professional excellence.

Steve is a native of Fort Pierce and his family has been here since 1908. For decades, Steve Hoskins has been steadfast in demanding justice and fighting for the rights of his fellow Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee area neighbors who have been harmed because of the negligence of others. Steve has been recognized with numerous professional and community awards for both his legal services and charitable contributions; the most recent of which include the Florida Justice Association’s BRONZE EAGLE award, which recognizes Steve’s leadership when it comes to upholding the civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida citizens.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

CHRISTOPHER LIGORI CHRISTOPHER LIGORI & ASSOCIATES

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hristopher Ligori is dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims and their families. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, he is a 4th generation Floridian. He lives with his wife Sherrie and daughters Alessandria and Juliana.

Chris is a zealous advocate for his clients. He aggressively and diligently pursues their claims and causes. Chris has tried over 100 cases to verdict. Chris regularly receives requests to speak around Florida, teaching other lawyers how to handle and try personal injury cases.

Chris spent years as a Lead Trial Attorney as an Assistant State Attorney at the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office and later worked for an insurance defense firm. Chris always knew he wanted to help those who suffered injuries.

He now uses the insider knowledge and experience gained as an Assistant State Attorney to benefit his clients, navigate them through the litigation process, and maximize their results.

Chris handles cases involving auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, premises liability, slip or trip and falls, negligent security (victims of violent crimes on private property), products liability, and defective drugs, defective medical products, nursing home and medical negligence cases. He has handled many cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.

Chris is a board member of the Florida Justice Association and an active FJ PAC Trustee. He has received several prestigious ratings and awards including an invitation to the National Trial Lawyers top 100 Lawyers, “AV Preeminent” Rating

by Martindale-Hubbell, Nation’s Top One Percent, Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America, and has been rated as one of the best 10 Law Firms in America by the Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

ERIC ROMANO ROMANO LAW GROUP

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ric Romano is a Board Certified Trial Attorney with Romano Law Group in West Palm Beach, Florida. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from Florida State University in 1993, where he played football for Coach Bobby Bowden and earned his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1997.

Eric has gone to verdict in more than 125 civil and criminal trials. He began his career in 1997 as a prosecutor with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office.

As an Assistant State Attorney, he prosecuted a wide variety of criminal cases in the Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Domestic Violence and Felony trial divisions. He left the State Attorney’s Office to join Romano, Eriksen & Cronin in 2001, which was renamed Romano Law Group in 2007.

Eric is a past president of the Florida Justice Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Melvin M. Belli Society. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, The National Trial Lawyers, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, The Palm Beach County Justice Association and the Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury/wrongful death, criminal defense, and commercial litigation, and he frequently lectures in the areas of both criminal and civil trial practice.

Eric is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is Board-Certified by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Criminal Trial Law and is “AV Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

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$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

New Name.

New Beginning.

Same Dedication.

Plaintiff Funding Attorney Working Capital Risk Management Technology

ARDEC FUNDING

For over 20 years, our three companies have pioneered the legal financial services industry. www.cartiga.com

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EAGLE LEGEND ®

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION EAGLE LEGENDS EXEMPLIFY THE LEGACY OF FJA’S FOUNDERS AND HOLD THE DISTINCTION OF LEADING BY FORGING NEW PATHWAYS OF ACHIEVEMENT ®

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PREVIOUS EAGLE LEGEND AWARD RECIPIENTS ®

1988

John F. Romano, West Palm Beach

1990

Al J. Cone, Ocala Michael Maher, Winter Park Christian D. Searcy, West Palm Beach Richard W. Slawson, Palm Beach Gardens A. Ward Wagner, Jr., West Palm Beach

1991

F. Gregory Barnhart, West Palm Beach

1994

Earl L. Denney, Jr., West Palm Beach Larry S. Stewart, Miami

1995

S. Sammy Cacciatore, Melbourne Lewis S. Eidson, Jr., Miami Wayne Hogan, Jacksonville Richard J. Roselli, Fort Lauderdale James L. Wilkes, II, Tampa

2001

Donald M. Hinkle, Tallahassee Justin C. Johnson, St. Petersburg James H. Nance, Melbourne Richard M. Shapiro, Bradenton Millennium Settlements, Tallahassee

2002

C. David Fonvielle, Tallahassee Jeffrey M. Liggio, West Palm Beach Don Russo, Miami

2003

Charles H. Baumberger, Miami A. Clark Cone, West Palm Beach William H. Harrell, Jacksonville Ira H. Leesfield, Miami Halley B. Lewis, Ill, Tallahassee Edward M. Ricci, Palm Beach Gardens Neal A. Roth, Miami Robert F. Spohrer, Jacksonville Dianne Weaver, Jacksonville

2004

1996

Stuart Z. Grossman, Miami

Gregory W. Johnson, Jacksonville Ringler Associates, Fort Lauderdale The James Street Group, Tampa

1997

2005

Lance J. Block, West Palm Beach Jon E. Krupnick, Fort Lauderdale Fredric G. Levin, Pensacola Lake Lytal, Jr., West Palm Beach Joseph J. Reiter, West Palm Beach

1998

Edna L. Caruso, West Palm Beach Gary C. Pajcic, Jacksonville Aaron S. Podhurst, Miami C. Steven Yerrid, Tampa

1999

Mark W. Clark, West Palm Beach W.C. Gentry, Jacksonville

2000

Michael S. Olin, Miami Stephen F. Rossman, Miami Jack Scarola, West Palm Beach

James W. Clark, Tampa Anthony T. Martino,Tampa Dale M. Swope, Tampa

2006

James F. McKenzie, Pensacola

2007

Thomas W. Carey, Clearwater Howard C. Coker, Jacksonville Sean C. Domnick, Palm Beach Gardens Mac A. Greco, Jr., Tampa James P. Kelaher, Orlando Christopher S. Knopik, Tampa William F. Merlin, Jr., Tampa John R. Overchuck, Winter Park Richard D. Schuler, West Palm Beach John A. Shipley, West Palm Beach

2008

Alex Alvarez, Coral Gables Donald F. Black, Jacksonville Fred A. Cunningham, Palm Beach Gardens Lee D. Gunn, IV, Tampa Robert J. Mayes, Gulf Breeze The Bank of Tampa, Tampa

2009

C. Wayne Alford, Jacksonville Thomas S. Edwards, Jr., Jacksonville Eddie E. Farah, Jacksonville Alan Goldfarb, Miami Michael A. Haggard, Coral Gables Theodore J. Leopold, Palm Beach Gardens Mellon United National Bank, Miami National Settlement Consultants, Boca Raton

2010

Angela Rodante, Tampa

2011

Stephen G. Charpentier, Melbourne John Nance Hamilton, Melbourne John B. Morgan, Orlando C. Richard Newsome, Orlando Herman J. Russomanno, Miami Charles A. Sorenson, Jacksonville

2012

Gary M. Farmer, Jr., Fort Lauderdale Gene Odom, Brandon Robert L. Parks, Coral Gables Bill Wagner, Tampa Andrew B. Yaffa, Coral Gables Garretson Resolution Group Synergy Settlement Services

2013

Philip M. Gerson, Miami Troy Rafferty, Pensacola Edward H. Zebersky, Ft. Lauderdale

2014

0. John Alpizar, Palm Bay Paul Anderson, Tallahassee Mike Papantonio, Pensacola Michael S. Rywant, Gainesville

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PREVIOUS EAGLE LEGEND AWARD RECIPIENTS (CONTINUED) ®

2015

Timothy G. Anderson, Tampa H. Scott Bates, Orlando Dan Cytryn, Coral Springs Stuart N. Ratzan, Miami M. Alex Reboso, Miami Evan J. Yegelwel, Jacksonville

2018

Samuel W. Bearman, Pensacola David Bianchi, Miami Stephen Cain, Miami Gary Fox, Miami John Frost, II, Bartow Celene Humphries, Tampa Scott McMillen, Orlando Hendrik Uiterwyk, Tampa

2016

Douglas K. Burnetti, Lakeland Gary M. Cohen, Boca Raton Philip Freidin, Miami James W. Gustafson, Jr., Tallahassee Robert W. Kelley, Fort Lauderdale Kent G. Whittemore, Saint Petersburg

2019

Robson Forensic, Lancaster, PA T. Michael Mcleod, Pensacola Edwin Walborsky, Panama Jeanmarie Whalen, Palm Beach Gardens

2017

Robert T. Bergin, Jr., West Palm Beach Virginia M. Buchanan, Pensacola Joseph W. Chambers, St. Petersburg Lake H. Lytal, Ill, West Palm Beach John J. Uustal, Fort Lauderdale

2020

Robert T. Joyce, Tampa Leslie Mitchell Kroeger, Palm Beach Gardens Steven R. Maher, Winter Park Scott B. Smith, West Palm Beach Client Legal Funding, Clearwater Universal Court Reporting, Fort Lauderdale

2021

Black Diamond Funding, Sunrise Erik G. Abrahamson, Clearwater Joe V. Camerlengo, Jr., Jacksonville Craig M. Goldenfarb, West Palm Beach Francoise M. Haasch, Palm Harbor R. Kent Lilly, Lake Wales James Lawrence Magazine, Clearwater Kenneth J. Mckenna, Orlando David A. Paul, Winter Park Robert M. Roselli, Fort Lauderdale Anthony Joseph Soto, Miami

2022

Mark A. Avera, Gainesville William Andrew Dean, North Miami Beach Brenda S. Fulmer, West Palm Beach Robert E. Gordon, Palm Beach Gardens Stephen A Marino, Jr, Miami Andrew Needle, Miami Curry Pajcic, Jacksonville Daniel Newlin, Orlando Lillian Reyes-Joyce, Tampa Roy D. Wasson, Miami Scott M Whitley, Tampa

BOOSTYOURPRACTICE FJA® EAGLE® members’ commitment provides the tools necessary to boost your practice, defend civil justice laws, and promote meaningful reforms to protect injured victims.

The FJA® is thankful to all EAGLE® members for the commitment they have maintained to our mission. Your support ensures our strong position and keeps our clients, our neighbors, and our families safe.

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EAGLE HALL OF FAME MEMBERS ®

In the battle to protect Florida’s civil justice system, a select few have chosen to contribute unselfishly time after time and year after year. In gratitude for their unwavering commitment to this fight, we hereby recognize the following members of the EAGLE® HALL OF FAME for their lifetime outstanding contributions of at least $50,000.

2023 INDUCTEES Alan Wagner Bill Hoppe C. J. Czaia City National Bank Darla Keen

F. Catfish Abbott Erik Abrahamson C. Wayne Alford Todd Alley O. John Alpizar Jeremy Alters Alex Alvarez Paul Anderson Mark Avera Theodore Babbitt Timothy Babiarz Steven Bagen Michael Bailey William Baker, Jr. Stephen Barnes F. Gregory Barnhart H. Scott Bates Charles Baumberger Richard Benrubi Ward Berg Robert Bergin, Jr. Herbert Berkowitz David Bianchi Garrett Biondo Donald Black M. Robert Blanchard William Blews Lance Block Bill Bone J. Clancey Bounds Lisha Bowen Brent Bradley Web Brennan Laurie Briggs Randy Briggs Marc Brotman Virginia Buchanan

Fast Funds, Inc. Global Litigation Consultants Howard “Skip” Pita James Holland II

John Lawlor Joseph Zarzaur, Jr. Matthew Posgay Nathan Carter Oasis Financial

Philip Burlington J. Michael Burman Douglas Burnetti Thomas Buser S. Sammy Cacciatore Sammy Cacciatore Stephen F. Cain Joe Camerlengo, Jr. Thomas Carey David Carter Edna Caruso Joe Caruso Brandon Cathey Richard Chait Jeffrey Chambers Joseph Chambers W. M. Chanfrau, Sr. Kenneth Charlton Stephen Charpentier James Clark James Clark Mark Clark Alexander Clem Gary Cohen Harvey Cohen Howard Coker Dean Colson A. Clark Cone Todd Copeland James Corrigan William Corry Natasha Cortes Robert Critton, Jr. Thomas Culmo Fred Cunningham Clifton Curry, Jr. Dan Cytryn

Physician Life Care Planning Ricardo Martinez-Cid Rob Roy Stephanie Miles

Matthew Danahy Dan B.V. Dannheisser III James Davis William Dean Patrick Dekle Earl Denney, Jr. Scott DiSalvo David Dismuke Sean Domnick Adam Doner Gary Drucker David Dunlap H. Michael Easley Joel Eaton Thomas Edwards, Jr. Andrew Ellenberg Eric Faddis Jesse Faerber Floyd Faglie Charlie Farah, Jr. Eddie Farah Gary Farmer, Jr. Jeffrey Fenster Manue Fernandez Stephen Fernandez Brett Findler Robert Fiore Stephen Fischer Wil Florin C. David Fonvielle John Foote Lisa Foran Theodore Forman Donald Fountain, Jr. Gary Fox Philip Freidin Jonathan Friedland

Stephen Echsner Todd Romano Trial Lawyer National Portrait Gallery Video Law Services, Inc.

Todd Fronrath John Frost, II Brenda Fulmer Maryann Furman Kevin Gallagher Jeffrey Garvin Willie Gary David Gaspari William Gentry Philip Gerson Honorable Karen Gievers Ronald Gilbert David Glatthorn David Gold Philip Gold Craig Goldenfarb Alan Goldfarb David Goldman Ralph Gonzalez Robert Gordon Mac Greco, Jr. Robert Green Stewart Greenberg Don Greiwe Lee Griffin Terence Gross Howard Grossman Stuart Grossman Jason Guari James Gustafson, Jr. John Guyton, III Scott Gwartney Francoise Haasch Michael Haggard William Haggard David Halberg William Hall, Jr. 2023 EAGLE TRIBUTE BOOK ®

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EAGLE HALL OF FAME MEMBERS ®

John Hamilton Kelly Hancock Renee Harrell Kim Hart Steven Heintz Roger Helms Betsey Herd Eric Hewko John (Jack) Hickey Daniel Hightower Donald Hinkle Richard Hirsch Neal Hirschfeld Corinne Hodak Wayne Hogan Bill Hoppe Stephen Hoskins Celene Humphries Lee Gunn, IV Lance Ivey Lewis Jack, Jr. Gregory Johnson Justin Johnson Michael Josephs Robert Joyce Council Wooten, Jr. Lewis (Mike) Eidson, Jr. John Kalil Julie Kane Bruce Kaster William Keith James Kelaher David Kelley, Jr. Robert Kelley Cameron Kennedy Robert Kerrigan Orman Kimbrough, Jr. Greg King Christopher Knopik Leslie Kroeger Jon Krupnick Jason Lamoureux H. L. (Larry) Perry Dean LeBoeuf Ira Leesfield Jodi Leisure Theodore Leopold Fredric Levin Martin Levin Darryl Lewis Halley Lewis, III Scott Liberman 26

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Jesse Lieberman Jeffrey Liggio Christopher Ligori R. Kent Lilly Charles Lipcon Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes Lillian Reyes-Joyce Julie Littky-Rubin Jeffrey Luhrsen Lake Lytal, Jr. Lake Lytal, III James Magazine Michael Maher Steven Maher Daniel Maier Damian Mallard Kevin Malone Stephen Malove John (Jay) Manuel Rodney Margol Diana Maria Stephen Marino, Jr. Stuart Markman Steven Marks Anthony Martino Robert Mayes William McAfee Wayne McCall Douglas McCarron Timothy McHugh Kenneth McKenna John McLaughlin T. Michael McLeod Scott McMillen Lisa McNelis William Merlin, Jr. James Messer, Jr. Todd Michaels Marcus Michles, II Brent Miller John Mills David Mishael Keith Mitnik Hyram Montero John Morgan Thomas Morgan, Jr. Edward Moss David Murray Scott Murray Victor Musleh, Jr. James Nance Mark Nation

Andrew Needle Daniel Newlin C. Richard Newsome William Norton Joseph Nusbaum Michael Olin Eduardo Olivera Joseph Osborne Michael Overbeck Curry Pajcic Seth Pajcic Stephen Pajcic III Brett Panter Mike Papantonio Daryl Parks Robert Parks Allan Parvey T. Patrick Ford, Jr. David Paul Harlan Paul S. Perry Penland, Jr. C. Rufus Pennington, III Paul Perkins, Jr. Joel Perwin Frank Petosa Mary Phillips John Piccin Johnny Pineyro C. Wes Pittman Aaron Podhurst Michael Politis Howard Pomerantz Matt Powell David Prather Mark Proctor Timothy Prugh Richard Purtz Troy Rafferty Stuart Ratzan Manuel Reboso Joseph Reiter Edward Ricci Gary Roberts Rafael Roca Bard Rockenbach Angela Rodante Jose Rodriguez Eric Romano John Romano Richard Roselli Robert Roselli Stanley Rosenblatt

Gerald Rosenthal Stephen Rosenthal Jack Ross, Jr. Stephen Rossman Neal Roth Robert Rubenstein Herman Russomanno Steven Ruth Michael Rywant David Sales Barry Salzman Larry Sands Steven Sands Charles Sansone Joseph Saunders John Scarola Bruce Scheiner Richard Schuler Christian Searcy Glorida Seidule M. David Shapiro Richard Shapiro Tracy Sharpe Scott Sheftall John Shipley Louis Silber Dorothy Sims James Sisserson Joseph Slama Thomas Slater Richard Slawson Kevin Smith Scott Smith Daniel Soloway Charles Sorenson Anthony Soto Robert Spohrer John Staunton Barry Stein Larry Stewart Brian Sutter Dale Swope Robert Telfer, Jr. David Templer James T. Terrell Karen E. Terry Waylon Thompson Robert G. Thornhill, III James B. Tilghman, Jr. William Tison, III Holmes Troutman Richard Troutman

EAGLE HALL OF FAME MEMBERS ®

Douglas Tuttle Hendrik Uiterwyk John Uustal Roger Vaughan, Jr. Francisco Vinas Nancy La Vista Bill Wagner A. Ward Wagner, Jr. Edwin Walborsky Bernard Walsh

Vincent Ward, Jr. C. Calvin Warriner, III Roy Wasson Stephen Watrel Dianne Weaver Jason Weisser Jeanmarie Whalen Scott Whitley Joshua Whitman Kent Whittemore

Glen Wieland James Wilkerson, Jr. James Wilkes, II Daniel Williams Joseph Williams Lorenzo Williams William Williams Ronald Willis Brian Wilson Andrew Winston

Ernest Wright Melvin Wright Andrew Yaffa Evan Yegelwel C. Steven Yerrid David Zappitell Edward Zebersky Allan Ziffra

2023 LAWYER TO LEGACY: GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE EAGLE® Legends exemplify the legacy of FJA’s founders. These exemplary individuals are steadfast in their commitment to justice and hold the distinction of recruiting and retaining preeminent trial lawyers in the state.

EAGLE GOLD ®

Maryann Furman

Tiffany Faddis

Peter Hunt

Dale Swope

Michael Haggard

Marcus Michles II

EAGLE SILVER ®

James Guarnieri, Jr.

EAGLE BRONZE ®

Christopher Ligori

Alan Perez

Carey Meldon

Pedro Echarte III

Brent Bradley

Keith Ligori

Eric Tinstman

Anthony Quackenbush

Richard Sharp

Lake Lytal III

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EAGLE WORK ®

Attorneys and member firms are the core of EAGLE. Their decision to become members of the EAGLE team is rooted in their knowledge of the law, their deep respect for our civil justice system and their continued fight for justice.

These men and women are on the front line in the fight to preserve the civil justice system and protect the rights of Florida’s consumers.

JOIN OUR FIGHT BY CALLING (850) 521-1096, OR VISIT WWW.MYFJA.ORG/EAGLE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.

EAGLE LEGACY ®

EAGLE would like to extend a special thank you to this year’s 2022 EAGLE LEGACY member, Maryann Furman. FJA’s EAGLE LEGACY members distinguish themselves by making an annual contribution of $50,000. Through the strength of their convictions, these EAGLEs inspire others to purposeful action and create meaningful change in the lives of others.

$50,000

MARYANN M. FURMAN THE NURSE LAWYER, INC.

ABRAHAM OVADIA OVADIA LAW GROUP, PA

LEGISLATIVEADVOCACY LEADING THE FIGHT TO PROTECT FLORIDA’S CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM With the help of member volunteers, FJA’s legislative team works tirelessly against powerful corporate special interests that threaten the integrity of Florida’s civil justice system. Through ongoing efforts year round, FJA fights to support the rights of citizens and consumers in holding special interests accountable.

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EAGLE FOUNDER ®

EAGLE would like to extend a special thank you to the following EAGLE® FOUNDERS who have chosen to distinguish themselves by making an annual contribution of $25,000. Their decision to become Founder EAGLEs is rooted in their knowledge of the law and their deep respect for Florida’s civil justice system. Through the strength of their convictions, these EAGLEs inspire others to purposeful action and remind us all that the trials we encounter serve to introduce us to our strength. ®

$25,000

LAURIE J BRIGGS

DOUGLAS BURNETTI

STEWART TILGHMAN FOX BIANCHI & CAIN, P.A.

STEPHEN CAIN

CRAIG GOLDENFARB

BURNETTI, P.A.

JAMES GUSTAFSON

FRANCOISE HAASCH

MICHAEL HAGGARD

WAYNE HOGAN

SEARCY DENNEY SCAROLA BARNHART & SHIPLEY, P.A.

SEARCY DENNEY SCAROLA BARNHART & SHIPLEY, P.A.

LAKE H. “TREY” LYTAL, III LYTAL, REITER, SMITH, IVEY & FRONRATH, LLP

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LAW OFFICES OF FRANCOISE M. HAASCH

WILLIAM MERLIN

MERLIN LAW GROUP, P.A.

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THE HAGGARD LAW FIRM

THOMAS MORGAN

THE MORGAN LAW GROUP

LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG GOLDENFARB P.A.

TERRELL HOGAN

DANIEL NEWLIN DAN NEWLIN & PARTNERS

STUART GROSSMAN GROSSMAN ROTH YAFFA COHEN, P.A.

LESLIE MITCHELL KROEGER

COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL PLLC

CURRY PAJCIC

PAJCIC & PAJCIC, P.A.

EAGLE FOUNDER (CONTINUED) ®

$25,000

H.L. (LARRY) PERRY PERRY & YOUNG

CHRISTIAN SEARCY SEARCY DENNEY SCAROLA BARNHART & SHIPLEY, P.A.

TROY RAFFERTY

STUART RATZAN

LEVIN PAPANTONIO RAFFERTY

RATZAN WEISSMAN & BOLDT

SCOTT SMITH

SMITH, BALL & BAEZ INJURY LAWYERS

BRANDON STEIN

ERIC ROMANO

NEAL ROTH

ROMANO LAW GROUP

GROSSMAN ROTH YAFFA COHEN, P.A.

DALE SWOPE

STEINLAW

C. STEVEN YERRID

SWOPE, RODANTE P.A.

THE YERRID LAW FIRM, P.A.

EAGLE ADVOCATE ®

$15,000

RICHARD CHAIT TOUBY, CHAIT & SICKING, P.L.

MARK CLARK

CLARK, FOUNTAIN, LA VISTA, PRATHER & LITTKY-RUBIN, LLP

TODD MICHAELS

THE HAGGARD LAW FIRM

HOWARD COKER COKER LAW

ANGELA RODANTE SWOPE, RODANTE P.A.

CELENE HUMPHRIES

BRANNOCK HUMPHRIES & BERMAN, P.A.

THOMAS J SEIDER BRANNOCK BERMAN & SEIDER

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EAGLE BENEFACTOR ®

$10,000 Erik Abrahamson Larry Bache Stephen Barnes F. Gregory Barnhart Thomas Edward Bishop J. Clancey Bounds Brent Bradley Virginia Buchanan Joe Camerlengo Thomas Carey Christa Carpenter Harvey Cohen Fred Cunningham

C.J. Czaia William Andrew Dean Javier Delgado David Dismuke Sean Domnick Thomas Edwards Tiffany Faddis Charlie Farah Eddie Farah Theodore Forman Philip Gold Michael Grife Lee Gunn

Stephen Hoskins Christopher Janes Paul Jess Stacy Kemp Theodore Leopold Christopher Ligori James Magazine Steven Maher Stephen Marino Kenneth McKenna Marcus Michles John Mills Mike Papantonio Christian Pipas

Dixie Dan Powell David Rash John Romano Todd Romano Herman Russomanno Kurt Thompson John Uustal Edwin Walborsky Stuart Weissman Jeanmarie Whalen Scott Whitley Andrew Yaffa Christopher Young

EAGLE PATRON ®

$5,000 F. Catfish Abbott Evan Abel Miriam Agrait William Allen O. John Alpizar George Anderson Paul Anderson Nicole Armstrong Mark Avera Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes Heather Barnes Douglas Beam Riley Beam David Bianchi Brent Bigger Garrett Biondo Amy Boggs Stephen Bolton Robert Boyers Marc Brotman Philip Burlington Jeffrey Byrd Ivan Cabrera Sammy Cacciatore Lauren Calta David Carter Ramon Castillo John Castro Brandon Cathey Joseph Chambers Stephen Charpentier

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J. Daniel Clark Alexander Clem Gary Cohen Thomas Cope Todd Copeland Rebecca Cozart Christopher Crawford Ramon Crego Clifton Curry Dan Cytryn Gregory Deutch Manuel Dobrinsky Daniel Dolan Dennis Dore Gary Drucker David Dunlap Andrew Ellenberg Jeffrey Fenster Frank Fernandez Jennifer Fernandez Matthew Foster Gary Fox Jason Fraxedas John Frost Raul Garcia Philip Gerson David Gold Louis Gonzalez Jessica Gonzalez-Monge Robert Gordon Mac Greco

Terence Gross Frederick Gunion Scott Gwartney Patrick Hale Chase Harris Steven Heintz Dennis Hernandez Bonita Herrmann-Navin Jack Hickey Donald Hinkle Manuel Hiraldo John Hughes Peter Hunt Daniel Iracki Peter Itzler Patrick Iyampillai Scott Jeeves Shawn Jiles Carlos Jordi Robert Joyce Jordan Kirby Andrew Knopf Kimberley Kohn Karl Labertew Jason Lamoureux Dean LeBoeuf Scott Liberman Jesse Lieberman Keith Ligori Chris Limberopoulos Gregory Lineberry

Charles Lipcon David Lipcon Michael Maher Damian Mallard Jeffrey Mansell John Manuel Steven Marks Julio Martinez Ricardo Martinez-Cid Curtis Mase Douglas McCarron David McDonald J. Alistair McKenzie Kevin McLaughlin Michael McLaughlin T. Michael McLeod John McLuskey Scott McMillen Carey Meldon R. Frank Melton Alexandra Messmore Stephanie Miles Keith Mitnik Matthew Mokwa Geoffrey Moore David Murray Mark Nation Andrew Needle C. Richard Newsome Dayna Nilsen Alexander Nobregas

EAGLE PATRON (CONTINUED) ®

$5,000 Nicholas Norden Edmund Normand Joseph Nusbaum Timothy O’Brien Jason Odom Daniel O’Shea Brett Panter Sara Papantonio David Paul Paul Perkins Michael Petruccelli Ian Pickens Howard Pita Matthew Posgay Matt Powell Mark Proctor Timothy Prugh Anthony Quackenbush Manuel Reboso Samantha Reid

Meranda Reifschneider Brent Reitman Lillian J Reyes-Joyce Bard Rockenbach Robert Roselli Randy Rosenblum Stephen Rosenthal Eric Roslansky Darryl Rouson Robert Rubenstein Steven Ruth Diana Maria John Scarola Bruce Scheiner Ninfa Schmidt Richard Schuler Carter Scott Gloria Seidule Alex Serrano Laura Shields

Ronald Sholes Martin Sitler Barry Snyder Tony Soto Todd Stabinski Michael Stackhouse Brent Steinberg DeWayne Terry Sean Thompson Waylon Thompson Patrick Tighe Rebecca Timmons Eric Tinstman Michael Trentalange Michael Valen Robert Vannatta Andrew Vargas Francisco Vianello Francisco Vinas Michele Waddell

Alan Wagner Gregory Ward Karen Wasson Roy Wasson Randy Weber Jason Weisser Clifford Wells Joshua Whitman Rebecca Whitt Jason Whittemore Andrew Winston Andrew Wozniak Maria Youngblood David Zappitell Joseph Zarzaur Edward Zebersky Angela Zervos

EAGLE SPONSOR ®

$3,000 Sheba Abraham Kimberly Adams Fraz Ahmed Richard Alexander David Alpizar Joseph Alvarez Jennifer Andrews Barry Ansbacher Andrei Antohi Alexandria Avera Lance Avera Michael Bailey William Bald Destiny Barbosa Brian Barr Michael Barszcz T. Hardee Bass Richard Bates Galen Bauer Michael Baxter A. Dax Bello Bobby Bradford

Christopher Brannon William Brannon Web Brennan Silvia Brett Courtney Brewer Adrian Bridges Travis Bright Stephen Brooks Steven Brown Coy Browning Steven Browning Antonio Bruni William Burns Kenneth Bush Howard Butler Ryan Cappy Elizabeth Cardenas Christopher Carlyle Brian Carter Nathan Carter Jeffrey Chambers Kelly Chanfrau

William Chanfrau Matthew Christ Sean Clyatt Jay Cooper William Corry Natasha Cortes Sean Cronin Benjamin Crump Kim Cullen John Curry Louis DeBari Thomas DeLattre Michelle DeLong Jarrett DeLuca Amanda Demanda Brian Denney Jeffrey Diamond David Dickey Scott Distasio Roger Dodd Jordan Dulcie Kent Eadler

Peter Egan Floyd Faglie Manuel Fernandez Marcus Fernandez Stephen Fernandez Scott Fischer Robert Fleming C. David Fonvielle Donald Fountain Philip Freidin Jonathan Friedland Todd Fronrath Felipe Fulgencio Brenda Fulmer Rachel Furst Lindsey Gale Kevin Gallagher Mariano Garcia Gary Gelch Karen Gievers Ronald Gilbert P. Alexander Gillen

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EAGLE SPONSOR ®

$3,000 Rachael Gilmer Scot Goldberg Michael Goldfarb David Goldman Ralph Gonzalez James Gordon William Gower Luis Gracia Josiah Graham Thomas Graham Erin Grall John Gravante Dennis Green Nathaniel Green Daniel Greene Lee Griffin Howard Grossman Jason Guari James Guarnieri John Guyton Gregory Hagopian Thomas Hall William Hall Holt Harrell Julie Harrell Renee Harrell Andrew Harris Chelsea Harris Matthew Haynes Ronald Haynes David Heil Betsey Herd Martin Hernandez Ryan Hicks Clifford Higby Daniel Hightower Jack Hill James Holland James Holliday Jay Howanitz Drew Hudgins Ryan Hughes Kevin Humphries Todd Hunter Karina Ilic Lance Ivey Bruce Jacobus Carlos Jimenez Nicholas Johnson Cam Justice John Kalil 34

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Through it’s EAGLE® Program, the Florida Justice Association® strives to create an organization that is accessible to all plaintiff attorneys. We encourage participation and leadership for all fields of practice and urge individuals at any stage in their career to become involved. Following this premise, we created the Associate Level of EAGLE®. The Associate level is designed for young attorneys who wish to be exposed to the many benefits of EAGLE® membership with a limited financial commitment.

$1,500 William Abel Erik Abrams Michael Acker Jeffrey Adelman Elise Allison Miguel Amador Jeremiah Ambabo John Ameen Gregg Anderson Jordan Anderson Tim Anderson Brian Andino Coretta Anthony-Smith Felipe Aristizabal Adrian Arkin Manuel Arteaga-Gomez C. Brandon Arzabe Nelson Baez Rachel Ball David Barnhill David Baron Kevin Barr R. Vinson Barrett Louis Battista Antonio Bayon-Casiano Arthur Beal Marc Bebergal Andrew Bennett Rachel Bentley Brett Berger Jesse Bernheim Derek Bernstein Geoffrey Bichler John Billera Joseph Bilotta Dock Blanchard Michael Blank Winston Bouk Wesley Bowden

Keith Brais Adam Breit Michael Brevda Vanessa Brice Bo Briggs Hubert Brown Eric Bruce Drew Bruner Lea Bucciero Justin Caldarone John Caracuzzo Michael Carmona Matthew Carrillo David Carter Amy Catledge Carlos Cavenago Mark Cederberg Arthur Cherry Eric Christiansen Karly Christine David Clark Andres Correa R. Scott Costantino Alexis Cotten Christopher Cotten Ashlye Cox R. Mike Crary Rebecca Creed Matthew Crist Gregory Cummings Megan Cummings Daniel Dalesandro Matthew Danahy Dan Dannheisser Ivelisse De La Fe Peter DePrimo H. Joshua Diamond Angel Diaz Dario Diaz

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Benjamin Light Christian Lindbaek Cheryl Robinson Jennifer Lipinski Adam Littman Alexander Longo Fermin Lopez Evan Lubell Jeff Lucas M. Justin Lusko James Lynch Gregory Maaswinkel Martin Macyszyn Robert Major Ramon Malca Sara Mallard David Mallen Nicholas Maniotis David Markel Christopher Marlowe Diana Martin Jonathan Allen Martin Jonathan Anthony Martin Diana Maselli Jorge Maxion Blane McCarthy Leonard McCue Andrew McDonald John McGovern Molli McGuire Jason McIntosh Mary McKeown Michal Meiler Victoria Mesa-Estrada Julia Metts Mark Miller Eric Milles Jelena Miokovic Janeen Mira Ryan Mitchell Thomas Mooney Ricardo Morales Douglas Morris J. Stanford Morse Adam Moskowitz Daniel Mowrey Shea Moxon Daniel Murphy Sheena Murray

Robin Nightingale Kristin Norse David Novack Eric Nowak Bobby Nunez N. Brook Nutter Neil O’Brien James O’Leary William Ourand Gary Paige Eric Paolino Fay Pappas Jason Paul Alan Perez Scott Perry Dimitri Peteves Carrie Pilon Chad Pilon Justin Pimenta Robert Pollick Stefano Portigliatti Gillis Powell Justin Presser Andrea Preston Robert Price William Price Jonathan Ramsey Raymond Ravis Matthew Reeder Joseph Regalado Lindsay Reinhart Edward Reyes Carl Reynolds Adam Richardson Brent Riggle Thomas Robes Rafael Roca Ronald Rodman Robert Rogers Jeffrey Rollins Joshua Rosen Jamie Rosenberg Kevin Ross-Andino T. Shane Rowe Timothy Rowe Ryan Rudd Isaac Ruiz-Carus Brian Rush Benjamin Russell

Daniel Sanders Bartow Saunders Adam Scher Edward Schwartz Matthew Schwencke Brian Sebaaly Nichole Segal William Sepulveda Jessica Shahady Richard Sharp John Sharpless Salvatore Sicuso Bradley Sinclair Richard Slinkman Andrea Smith Christopher Smith Kerri Smith Stephen Smith Salesia Smith-Gordon Kenneth Sobel Jeremy Solorzano Daniel Soloway Bradley Souders Michael Srebnick Geoff Stahl Alexandra Steele-Duff Dan Stengle Wayne Stephenson Eric Stevenson Todd Stewart Emily Stottlemyer Grace Streicher Rodolfo Suarez Beth Levine Sullivan Gary Susser Corbin Sutter Trent Swift Tara Tamoney Thomas Taylor Karen Terry Gregory Thacker Ian Thomas Warren Todd Steven Tomesko Peter Tragos Richard Troutman Colleen Tuohy-Fleming Miguel Ubiles Thomas Ueberschaer

Donald Ward Matthew Waring Deborah Warner Scot Warner Keith Warnock C. Calvin Warriner Michael Wasserman Christopher Waters

Adam Vandevar Joseph Vecchioli Elizete Velado James Vickaryous David Vitale Donald Vollender Joshua Walker Michael Walker

Scott Young T. Patton Youngblood Gabriel Zambrano Marisa Zarzeski Boris Zhadanovskiy

Matthew Weinshall Richard Weldon Mallory Widgren Matthew Wilson David Wolf Kyle Woodford Kevin Woods Joel Yanchuck

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The Soaring EAGLE program was introduced for young lawyers who wish to enter EAGLE® through a pathway that provides exposure to the many benefits of EAGLE® membership with a graduated financial commitment. A pledge to the Soaring EAGLE® program starts as a 3-year commitment that increases every 12 months upgrading from $750 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2 and stabilizing at an annual commitment of $1,500 (Associate Level) in Year 3 and beyond. ®

SOARING $1,000 David Anderson Matthew Barket Dean Bartzokis Cosmo Bloom Richard Bokor Brian Brijbag Scott Dalton Joshua Dannheisser Irvin Daphnis Brian Dunmire Paul Figueroa Eli Franks Michael Ghaly

Robert Green Dylan Griffin Christopher Hamblen J. Tanner Heintz Spencer Heintz Jose- Herrera Kyle Hyman Megan Ingram E. Rose Kasweck Patrick Knight Judd Koenig Paul Kunz Lambros Lambrou

Heidi Livingston Christopher Long Kimberly Lorenz Ricardeau Lucceus Francisco Maderal Paul McBride William Moore Neal O’Toole Emanuella Paulos Marwan Porter Lauren Pozna Ryan Rhyce Tania Rivas

Whitney Rodriguez Trevor Sammons Christopher Smith Benjamin Sorrell Steven Walden Teresa Williams Aaron Wong Mark Zamora Michael Zaritsky Joshua Zudar

Tyler Gross William Howard Ryan Hutchinson Timothy Ingram Joseph Johnson Geoffrey Joseph Michael Keenan Samuel Kusha Christos Lagos

Susan Lawson Stephen Luongo Gabriel Mazzitelli Rebekah Molasky Gaetano Murphy Amanda O’Dell Angela O’Neil Timothy Patrick Michael Perenich

Christopher Pettus Adam Rieth Shannon Schott Crystal Sebago Jennifer Seymore Brian Sullivan Kimberly Wald Clell Warriner Joshua Winegar

SOARING $750 Jason Arnold Theodore Babbitt Damon Baxley Theodore Bilirakis Matthew DellaBetta Wendy Doyle-Palumbo Santino Finizio Joshua Frisbie Elizabeth Gonzalez

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FJA® is proud to recognize the leaders whose efforts to recruit new attorneys into the EAGLE® program have broadened the base of our organization. Relationships developed in the initial steps of membership lay the foundation for commitments to the EAGLE® program in the future.

A cornerstone is defined as “something that is essential, indispensable, or basic.” It is: “the chief foundation on which something is constructed or developed.” With this in mind, FJA created the Cornerstone Award as a tribute to those who have worked tirelessly over the last year to bring new members into the organization. Recipients of this award were selected based on the number of members they recruited as well as the monetary value of those memberships.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO OUR 2021

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