2025 EAGLE Tribute Book

JUSTICE, 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 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 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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Recruiting Champion Award

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2025 Gold, Silver, and Bronze EAGLE® Awards

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EAGLE Lifetime Recruiting Champions

7 8-9

EAGLE Legate Award Recipient 2025 EAGLE Excalibur Inductees and Previous Recipients

10-13

2025 EAGLE Centurion Inductees and Previous Recipients

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2025 Legend Inductees and Previous Recipients

18-25

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and Previous Recipients

26-28 28

EAGLE Legacy EAGLE Founders

29-30

EAGLE Advocates

30

EAGLE Benefactors

31

EAGLE Patrons

31-32

EAGLE Sponsors

32-34

EAGLE Associates

34-36

Soaring EAGLEs

36-37

Cornerstone Award

38 39-74

Business Friends of EAGLE

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FJA® EAGLE Team

This EAGLE Tribute book was finalized on MAY 15, 2025. 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, THIS year, as your President-elect, I’ve had the privilege of standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the most dedicated advocates for justice in our state. It is no small feat to face down the relentless forces seeking to undermine Florida’s civil justice system. But our EAGLE members have never backed down from a tough fight.

From sweeping tort reform proposals to targeted efforts to shield wrongdoers from accountability, the opposition is willing to say and do anything to protect profits over people. But we know better. Thanks to the strength of the FJA EAGLE program, we are ready.

FJA EAGLE members like you are willing to do whatever it takes to move justice forward, whether that’s walking the halls of the Capitol, testifying before committees, or taking time away from your practices and families to lobby in Tallahassee. You are not afraid to expose the manufactured narratives used by the insurance industry and remind lawmakers what justice really looks like: real people, real families, real stories.

We fight for a future where every Floridian, regardless of their zip code, bank account, or background, has a fair shot to seek redress for their injury. We fight because the civil justice system was never meant to serve only the powerful.

The battles we face each year reinforce what we’ve always known: our cause is just. The other side may have deep pockets and powerful lobbies, but we have something they don’t—principle, purpose, and people who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect and preserve Florida’s civil justice system.

This Tribute Book is dedicated to you, the FJA EAGLEs who answered the call. You funded our response, elevated your voices, brought clients forward, and strengthened our ability to protect the constitutional rights of all Floridians. You are the reason we can fight back and win.

In these pages, you’ll find: • 2025 EAGLE Legacy Award recipients • 2025 Legend, Gold, Silver, and Bronze EAGLE Award recipients • 2025 Recruiting Champion • Lifetime Recruiting Champions • EAGLE Hall of Fame Members and 2025 Inductees • Previous Legend EAGLE Award recipients • Business Friends of EAGLE As we look ahead, know this: together, we will continue to push forward and protect what matters most.

Thank you for your trust, your courage, and your continued commitment to the fight for justice.

Sincerely, R. Waylon Thompson President, Florida Justice Association

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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.

2025 TOP RECRUITING CHAMPION: Our top recruiting champion for this year is R. Waylon Thompson who will be honored with our #1 Recruiting Champion Award at the 2025 Annual Convention.

The FJA shows its appreciation for Thompson’s efforts by presenting him with a gift graciously donated by Trial Lawyer National Portrait Gallery, a current Business Friend of EAGLE.

ATTICUS FINCH

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 Atticus Finch.

“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience” Atticus Finch defends Tom Robinson in the American classic, To Kill A Mocking Bird.

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LAWYER TO LEGACY

In 2025, 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 ®

EAGLE SILVER ®

EAGLE BRONZE ®

Stephen F. Cain

Peter Hunt

Fred A. Cunningham

Todd J. Michaels

Jonathan E. Freidin

Matthew N. Posgay

Pedro P. Echarte, III

Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid

Tiffany M. Faddis

Carey Wagner Meldon

James R. Holland, II

Curry G. Pajcic

Jedediah A. Main

David I. Shiner

Dale M. Swope

Ryan M. Wechsler

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.

GET ENGAGED TODAY! •Become a Legislative Key Contact •Join us in Tallahassee for Lobby Days •Join a FJA Legislative Committee Visit www.myfja.org or call (850) 224-9403 for more information.

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LIFETIME RECRUITING CHAMPIONS RECRUITER

LIFETIME RECRUITING VALUE

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

$964,800 $576,500 $474,875 $460,450 $370,001 $362,667 $309,500 $306,100 $303,500 $292,866 $290,100 $287,250 $262,050 $244,000 $237,333 $237,000 $235,250 $194,333 $186,600 $186,550 $179,408 $174,750 $167,600 $165,000 $163,900 $163,033 $162,450 $152,950 $151,000 $146,750 $143,100 $141,200 $140,600 $136,750 $136,667 $136,200 $134,100 $130,500 $125,000 $122,150 $117,750 $114,000 $110,500 $106,000 $105,350 $103,500

LIFETIME RECRUITS 171 102 70 89 53 115 80 54 51 72 54 60 34 33 42 33 47 39 43 39 38 46 34 28 47 50 51 40 45 34 56 37 46 32 24 53 46 50 26 30 38 26 19 6 25 35

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CHRISTIAN D. SEARCY:

Inaugural Recipient of the Legate Award IN ancient Rome, a legate (legatus) was more than just a military commander. Appointed by the emperor and often drawn from the Senate’s most respected ranks, the legate led legions into battle and shaped the direction of Rome’s military conquests. They were trusted stewards and figures of strength, strategy, and service.

This early milestone set the tone for a career marked by significant verdicts and settlements, many exceeding $1 million, reflecting his exceptional trial skills and dedication to his clients. He made history again in 2007, when he achieved four 8-figure verdicts in one calendar year, totaling over $100 million recovered for his clients.

The FJA’s Legate Award recognizes those who have not only stood on the frontlines in protecting and preserving Florida’s civil justice system, but who have invested extraordinary personal resources to safeguard its future. It is a distinction reserved for those who lead not only by example, but with action.

Searcy’s contributions to the legal profession extend beyond the courtroom. He has served as President of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Association, and the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society.

Inducted into the National Trial Lawyers Hall of fame in 2015, his leadership roles have influenced legal practices and policies and have fostered a more just legal system.

Fittingly, the inaugural recipient of the Legate Award is Christian D. Searcy—a trial lawyer whose career has defined what it means to be both a champion in the courtroom and a commanding force in the preservation of justice.

Through his lifetime contributions exceeding $1 million to the FJA’s EAGLE program, and a decades-long legacy of advocacy, Christian D. Searcy exemplifies the spirit of the legate: a leader appointed not by title, but by trust, loyalty, and service to the cause.

As President and CEO of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., Christian D. Searcy has dedicated more than 46 years to representing victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death. His legal career is distinguished by a relentless pursuit of justice and a profound impact on the legal community.

At just 29 years old, Searcy achieved national recognition as the youngest attorney in the United States to secure a $1 million verdict in a single-plaintiff personal injury case.

His accolades include the FJA’s Perry Nichols Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Association recognizing a lifetime of outstanding service to the cause of justice. He also was the first recipient of the FJA’s “Passionate Gladiator” award, presented to an attorney with over 30 years of experience exemplifying the persistence and intensity needed to effectively represent consumers. Additionally, he received the “War Horse Award” from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, honoring his extraordinary contributions to the legal field.

Searcy’s commitment to education and mentorship is evident through his extensive lecturing and writing on civil litigation, personal injury, and wrongful death. He has lectured at countless FJA CLE events, including FJA’s John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Annual Convention, Masters of Justice, and the FJA REF Steve Yerrid Ski Seminar, to name a few. His namesake CLE program, the FJA’s

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CHAMPION OF JUSTICE

CREATE LASTING CHANGE! As an EAGLE member, you are the backbone of the Florida Justice Association. Your commitment safeguards Floridians’ right to justice and a fair trial by jury, while also fueling critical Christian D. Searcy presenting at the FJA’s Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute in Orlando, FL. John Romano and Christian D. Searcy at the FJA’s Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute in Orlando.

Christian D. Searcy presenting at the FJA’s Annual Convention in 2024.

Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute, teaches attorneys in the field how to excel not only at voir dire, but also in their practices. Over the course of his career he has influenced countless legal professionals, shared his insights, and fostered the development of future trial lawyers.

resources like the FJA Journal, Trial Lawyer Email List, and Florida Justice PAC, which elects pro-justice candidates. Thank you for your continued EAGLE membership and increased contributions, empowering the FJA’s

A champion for civil justice, Searcy also makes time to support his community and local philanthropic efforts. Searcy supports numerous nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting others living with a disability, enhancing education, and promoting community advancement. His generosity and civic engagement exemplify the values that the Legate Award seeks to honor.

The Legate Award celebrates individuals whose lifetime contributions have significantly advanced the mission of the Association.

Christian D. Searcy’s unwavering dedication to justice, his exemplary legal career, and his substantial support of the FJA EAGLE program embody the spirit of this award.

As the first recipient of the Legate Award, Searcy sets a high standard for future honorees. His legacy serves as an inspiration to all who strive to uphold the principles of justice and advocate for the rights of the injured.

The Florida Justice Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to Christian D. Searcy on this well-deserved recognition and expresses profound gratitude for his enduring contributions to the legal community and the pursuit of justice.

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noble mission.

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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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MICHAEL A. HAGGARD THE HAGGARD FIRM

(FJA). He served as President of the FJA from 2009-2010, and remains an active EAGLE member and a trusted voice in shaping Florida’s civil justice landscape. His leadership and advocacy have earned him some of the FJA’s highest honors, including the Perry Nichols Award, the organization’s most prestigious recognition for lifetime achievement and commitment to justice.

MICHAEL A. HAGGARD, managing partner of The Haggard Law Firm in Coral Gables, Florida, is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished personal injury attorneys in the nation. For over two decades, Michael has fought for justice on behalf of victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death with a focus on cases involving negligent security, drownings, and premises liability.

A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Michael began his career as a public defender, gaining invaluable trial experience before joining The Haggard Law Firm. By 2009, he was named managing partner, leading a nationally respected litigation team focused on making communities safer through civil accountability.

Michael’s courtroom achievements include multiple $100 million verdicts. These include one of the largest negligent security verdicts in U.S. history for the family of a young man fatally shot in a gated apartment complex, as well as two separate $100 million verdicts in drowning cases involving children. His ability to secure justice has led to safety reforms that extend well beyond the courtroom.

In addition to his legal accomplishments, Michael has been a transformational leader within the Florida Justice Association

Michael is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Miami by Best Lawyers in Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation. He’s consistently listed in Florida Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.

He regularly lectures across the country on negligent security, pool safety, and civil litigation strategy. As both a trial lawyer and advocate for legal reform, Michael is known for pushing the boundaries of justice to protect the public and hold wrongdoers accountable.

Outside the courtroom, Michael is committed to community service. He supports organizations including the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the National Center for Victims of Crime, and Lauren’s Kids. He’s also involved in legislative efforts to advance victims’ rights and public safety protections at both the state and national levels.

Michael A. Haggard’s career is defined by tireless advocacy, compassionate representation, and landmark results. Whether in court, the legislature, or the community, he stands firmly on the side of those who need a powerful voice and delivers results that change lives and laws.

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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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WILLIAM F. MERLIN, JR. MERLIN LAW GROUP, P.A.

ance disputes, including residential and commercial property claims, business interruption, and bad faith litigation.

WILLIAM F. “CHIP” MERLIN, JR., is the founder and president of the Merlin Law Group, a national law firm dedicated to representing policyholders in insurance disputes.

Since establishing the firm in 1985, Chip has been at the forefront of advocating for individuals and businesses seeking fair treatment from insurance companies.

A graduate of the University of Florida, Chip is proud to be a double gator, earning both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor degrees. During law school, he distinguished himself as the executive editor of the University of Florida Law Review and was an active member of Florida Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies.

Chip’s legal career spans over four decades, during which he has become a nationally recognized authority on property insurance law and bad faith litigation. He has represented clients across the United States, particularly in areas affected by natural disasters. His work following events like Hurricane Hugo, Hurricane Andrew, and Hurricane Katrina has earned him nicknames such as the “Babe Ruth of Hurricane Lawyers” and the “Master of Disaster.”

Under Chip’s leadership, the Merlin Law Group has grown into a firm with attorneys licensed in more than a dozen states, including Florida, Texas, California, and New York.

The firm’s practice areas encompass a wide range of insur-

Beyond his litigation practice, Chip is deeply involved in legal education and policy advocacy. He has served as the chair of the Insurance Bad Faith Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and is a board member of United Policyholders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and advocating for insurance consumers.

Chip’s contributions to the legal field have been recognized with numerous awards. He has been consistently listed in Florida Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2025 and was named to Florida Trend magazine’s Legal Elite from 2004 to 2017.

He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence.

In addition to his legal work, Chip is an accomplished author and speaker. He wrote Pay Up! Preventing a Disaster with Your Own Insurance Company, a book aimed at helping policyholders navigate the complexities of insurance claims. He also maintains a blog, “Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog,” where he shares insights and updates on insurance law developments.

Chip’s dedication to policyholder advocacy extends to his involvement with various professional organizations. He is a member of the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, and the Windstorm Insurance Network, where he has served in leadership roles.

Through his legal practice, educational efforts, and policy advocacy, Chip Merlin has made a lasting impact on the field of insurance law, steadfastly championing the rights of policyholders across the nation.

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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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NEAL A. ROTH

GROSSMAN ROTH YAFFA COHEN, P.A.

man, a child whose congenital heart defect went undiagnosed due to a misread EKG. Neal’s litigation not only secured compensation for the family but also prompted a hospital policy change mandating pediatric cardiologists to interpret EKGs for children under 12, potentially saving countless lives.

NEAL A. ROTH, co-founder of Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, is a nationally recognized trial attorney with over four decades of experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, legal malpractice, bad faith insurance, and age discrimination cases. His unwavering commitment to justice has not only secured significant verdicts and settlements for clients but also led to systemic changes in medical protocols and legal practices.

Neal’s journey into law was profoundly personal. At 15, he suffered a severe leg injury when a vehicle pinned him against another car. The ensuing legal process ignited his passion for advocacy, steering him toward a career dedicated to representing the injured and voiceless.

After earning his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1976, Neal further specialized with an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, focusing on law and medicine. He began his legal career under the mentorship of renowned attorney Stanley Rosenblatt, gaining invaluable experience in complex litigation.

In 1988, Neal partnered with Stuart Grossman to establish Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen. Their firm quickly gained a reputation for taking on challenging cases and achieving landmark results. One notable case involved Chantelle Ber-

Neal’s dedication extends beyond the courtroom. He served as President of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers from 1999 to 2000 and continues to play an active role in its legislative efforts.

His contributions have been recognized with the FJA’s highest honors: the Perry Nichols Award in 2003 and the Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.

His excellence in trial advocacy earned him induction into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an honor bestowed upon only 500 U.S. attorneys. Roth has also been consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and Florida Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2021.

Beyond his legal practice, Neal is deeply involved in community and philanthropic endeavors. He has served as President of Temple Bet Shira in Pinecrest, and Chair of its Endowment Committee, and is active in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Neal and his wife Vicki have made a major gift to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, which funds two research fellows each year and has contributed to significant advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma. They have also funded a substantial grant for research on the treatment of spinal disorders at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York Neal’s career is a testament to the profound impact that dedicated legal advocacy can have on individual lives and broader societal systems. Through his relentless pursuit of justice, he has not only provided solace to countless clients but also driven meaningful reforms in healthcare and legal practices.

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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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PAST INDUCTEES

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

C. STEVE YERRID

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, PA

$984,200

$1,010,000

F. GREGORY BARNHART

WAYNE HOGAN

The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A.

$966,250

$645,000

FREDRIC G. LEVIN

LEWIS S. (MIKE) EIDSON, JR.

STUART Z. GROSSMAN

Colson Hicks Eidson

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A.

$625,750

$575,000

$557,500

Levin Papantonio

EAGLESTRONG

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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.

STEPHEN F. CAIN STEWART TILGHMAN FOX BIANCHI & CAIN, P.A. practice, toxic torts, maritime law, aviation, and nursing home abuse, among other areas.

STEPHEN F. CAIN is a dedicated trial attorney who has built a distinguished career representing individuals and families in complex personal injury cases. With 100% of his practice devoted to litigation on behalf of the plaintiff, Stephen has successfully pursued claims in a wide range of areas including medical malpractice, defective products, automobile accidents, negligent security, legal malpractice, maritime accidents, and general negligence. His relentless advocacy has resulted in numerous verdicts and settlements for his clients. Together with firm partner David Bianchi, he successfully represented the parents of a young college student who was killed as a result of fraternity hazing that resulted in a jury verdict of $14,000,000.

Stephen received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude.

While in law school, he was recognized with honors in the nationally renowned Litigation Skills and Pre-Trial programs and received the FACDL Scholarship Award. His early dedication to trial advocacy has translated into a legal career marked by both skill and compassion.

Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000, Stephen is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Today, his diverse practice spans personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, legal mal-

In addition to his courtroom success, Stephen is a passionate advocate for legal reform and victims’ rights. He is a Past President and currently serves on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Florida Justice Association (FJA), where he plays an active role in shaping policy that protects the rights of injured individuals. With the full support of his firm, Stephen dedicates significant time to lobbying in Tallahassee and working with lawmakers to uphold the constitutional rights of victims and their families.

Stephen’s professional affiliations include membership in the American Association for Justice, where he previously served on the Board of Governors, as well as the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Miami-Dade Justice Association, where he is also a Board member.

Over the years, Stephen has been recognized by his peers and legal publications for his excellence in practice. He has been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Best Lawyers® for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2024), and Florida Super Lawyers® (2020). He has also been featured as a “Top Attorney” by the South Florida Legal Guide and honored as a Florida Trend “Legal Elite” and a Super Lawyer “Top Young Lawyer.”

Outside of the courtroom, Stephen is a devoted husband to his wife, Marni, and a proud father to their three children: Raftin, Hudson, and Savannah. He is actively involved in his community and supports various charitable organizations.

Stephen brings a combination of legal excellence, passionate advocacy, and personal integrity to every case he takes on — making a lasting impact both in and out of the courtroom.

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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.

THOMAS S. EDWARDS, JR. EDWARDS & RAGATZ, P.A.

supporting the FJA Research and Education Foundation as Treasurer and Board Member.

THOMAS “TOM” S. EDWARDS, JR., Senior Partner of Edwards & Ragatz, P.A., is a distinguished leader in the legal profession with an unwavering commitment to justice and community service. He has been a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1991 and throughout his decades-long career has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients.

Tom’s legal accolades are numerous and well-earned. He holds a Tier 1 Best Law Firms rating in both medical malpractice and personal injury, and has earned an AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell rating—the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards. His exceptional work in defending the judiciary and the rule of law was honored with the FJA’s Spartans at Thermopylae award, and he has been consistently recognized among Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite and by Florida’s Super Lawyers.

Tom joined the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers in 1989 and has been an active and engaged member ever since.

He is a Past President of the FJA and has served on the Board of Directors as well as maintaining involvement in numerous FJA committees. In 2024, Tom received FJA’s most prestigious recognition, the Perry Nichols Award, for his inspired dedication to justice. Additionally, he is active in

Since beginning his career in personal injury law in 1984, Tom has amassed a track record of remarkable trial successes, including million and multi-million-dollar verdicts across multiple states. His leadership at Edwards & Ragatz has established the firm as a force for justice, especially in landmark cases against some of the country’s largest corporations and insurers. Clients turn to Tom not only for his legal skill but for his compassionate and determined representation during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Tom graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South in 1981 and earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 1983. His deep commitment to justice and civic duty is part of his family legacy. His grandmother, Lucy Edwards, was a fierce advocate for women’s suffrage and led the women of Randolph-Macon in a historic march in Washington, D.C. in support of the 19th Amendment.

Beyond his legal career, Tom has demonstrated a longstanding dedication to service in the Jacksonville community. He was an active member of the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville for more than 25 years and served on the Board of Directors and as Programs Chair. Not only has he received multiple Paul Harris Fellowships, but his civic leadership has also extended to roles with the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council and as Professional Division Chair for the United Way. Within his faith community at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, he has served as both Deacon and Elder, including Chair of the Board of Deacons.

Whether in the courtroom or through community service, Tom’s enduring dedication inspires those around him and exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession.

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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.

SCOTT B. SMITH SMITH, BALL, BÁEZ & PRATHER FLORIDA INJURY LAWYERS experience. Out of Florida’s more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 hold this elite credential, and Scott’s inclusion places him among the state’s top trial attorneys.

SCOTT B. SMITH is an accomplished Florida personal injury attorney with a distinguished career dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of injured individuals and their families. With decades of legal experience, he provides aggressive, compassionate, and highly skilled representation to clients harmed by negligence through auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, boating, aviation, elevator, train, or commercial motor vehicle accidents, as well as slip and falls and defective products. He is also a strong advocate for families pursuing wrongful death claims after the tragic loss of a loved one.

Scott’s excellence in the field is reflected in his numerous honors and certifications. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible designation awarded based on peer review recognizing both his legal skill and ethical standards. He is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by Florida Super Lawyers magazine, an honor given to only five percent of attorneys in the state, signifying elite performance in legal practice. His insights and contributions have been featured in respected publications such as Attorney at Law Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

A Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar, Scott is recognized as a specialist in personal injury and wrongful death. This certification is the Bar’s highest level of evaluation for an attorney’s competence, professionalism, and trial

Scott has resolved hundreds of cases throughout his career, many through favorable settlements or jury verdicts. He has served as lead or co-counsel on Dozens of cases resulting in recoveries exceeding one million dollars and has consistently achieved outstanding results for clients facing some of the most difficult and life-changing circumstances. His ability to handle high-stakes, complex litigation has earned the respect of both his clients and his peers.

Scott is also deeply committed to professional service and leadership within the legal community. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Palm Beach County Justice Association and the Florida Justice Association, where he worked to improve the legal system and advocate for the rights of injury victims. He is still actively involved with the Palm Beach County Bar Association, having chaired the Personal Injury/ Wrongful Death CLE Committee and served on the Board of Directors of its Northern County Section. He is a past President of both the Palm Beach Bar Association and the Palm Beach County Justice Association.

Scott received his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 1998, after earning his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in 1995, where he was named to the Dean’s List. He also attended the United States Air Force Academy and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1991 to 1993.

With a reputation built on integrity, skill, and results, Scott continues to be a tireless advocate for injury victims all across Florida and a leader within the broader legal community. Scott is married to Molly Rooney-Smith.They have four children: Sandy, Tucker, Charlie, and Harry. They reside in Jupiter Farms with their dogs (mastiffs), 6 horses, and donkeys.

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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.

PAST INDUCTEES

Christian D. Searcy

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. $1,010,000 C. Steve Yerrid

The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A. $959,200 Wayne Hogan

Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, PA $966,250 F. Gregory Barnhart

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. $645,000 Fredric G. Levin

Levin Papantonio $625,750

Lewis S. (Mike) Eidson, Jr.

Colson Hicks Eidson $575,000

Stuart Z. Grossman

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A. $557,500 Neal A. Roth

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A. $509,550 Michael A. Haggard

The Haggard Law Firm $502,484 William F. Merlin, Jr.

Merlin Law Group, P.A. $498,500

Dale M. Swope

Swope, Rodante P.A. $483,750 Michael C. Maher

The Maher Law Firm, P.A. $457,417

LRG Settlement Advisors

LRG Settlement Advisors $371,595 Larry S. Stewart

Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain, P.A. NFP Structured Settlements $367,000 NFP Structured Settlements James W. Gustafson, Jr. $436,333 Searcy Denney Scarola Universal Court Reporting Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. Universal Court Reporting $342,500 $400,000 Richard J. Roselli

USClaims

Roselli & McNelis, P.A. $339,000

USClaims $400,000

Theodore J. Leopold

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC $399,166 Alex Alvarez

Scarola Settlement Consulting

Settlement Consulting $334,999 Fred A. Cunningham

Howard C. Coker

Coker Law $311,925

IberiaBank

IberiaBank $310,000

Douglas K. Burnetti

Burnetti, P.A. $301,000

John F. Romano

Romano Law Group $300,742 Lake H. Lytal, III

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, LLP $297,250 Synergy Settlement Services

Synergy Settlement Services $279,567

The Alvarez Law Firm $385,000

Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa $330,733

Edward M. Ricci, Sr.

Troy A. Rafferty

S. Sammy Cacciatore

Ratzan Weissman & Boldt $265,000

Rafferty Domnick Cunningham Nance | Cacciatore & Yaffa $329,999 $380,000 Lee Delton Gunn IV

Mark W. Clark

Gunn Law Group, P.A. $375,000

Clark, Fountain, LittkyRubin & Whitman LLP $329,400

Richard W. Slawson

Lance J. Block

Richard W. Slawson, P.A. $374,000

Law Offices of Lance Block, P.A. $314,000

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$265,000

Stuart N. Ratzan

James L. Wilkes, II

Wilkes & Associates, P.A. $250,500 Celene Humphries

Celene Humphries, PLLC $250,316

EAGLE LEGEND

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION

BRENT F. BRADLEY

WALBORSKY BRADLEY AND FLEMING, PLLC

BRENT BRADLEY is a distinguished trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience advocating for accident victims in Florida and southern Alabama. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 2005, he has served as lead counsel in over 50 civil jury trials, securing numerous million-dollar verdicts across state and federal courts in counties like Escambia, Bay, and Baldwin. His appellate work includes over 20 civil appeals before Florida’s District Courts and the Eleventh Circuit, reinforcing his reputation as a skilled litigator.

Focusing on medical malpractice cases, Brent is admitted to practice in Florida, Alabama, and multiple federal courts. A University of Florida College of Law honors graduate, he serves on the FJA Board of Directors and is an officer and past president of the NWFL Chapter of ABOTA. Beyond the courtroom, Brent is committed to his community, engaging in faith-based service, and mission work in Ecuador and Haiti.

With offices in Pensacola and Panama City, Brent remains a trusted advocate for the injured, dedicated to securing justice and giving back to the communities he serves.

SAM M. CACCIATORE NANCE | CACCIATORE

SAM CACCIATORE, a Melbourne native, has built a distinguished legal career defined by a commitment to justice and community service. After serving as an Assistant State Attorney in Brevard County, he joined his father’s firm, Nance Cacciatore, in 1998, where he advocates for injured plaintiffs in personal injury, premises liability, products liability, and medical malpractice cases.

With a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and a Master of Health Science from the University of Florida, Sam brings a unique perspective to his litigation-focused practice. Board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and recognized as a Super Lawyer, he is highly respected for his professionalism and integrity.

Sam’s leadership extends to roles in the Florida Justice Association, Brevard County Bar Association, and community initiatives like the Brevard County Schools Foundation, reflecting his dedication to service, skill, and compassion.

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EAGLE LEGEND

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION

HARVEY V. COHEN COHEN LAW GROUP

A member of the FJA for 23 years, Harvey V. Cohen has built a legal career rooted in service, advocacy, and a commitment to justice. After serving in the U.S. Army, Harvey earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Harvey began his legal career at the State Attorney’s Office, prosecuting thousands of criminal cases and gaining extensive courtroom experience. He conducted over 40 jury trials, honing his skills in motion practice and deposition strategy. Later, he opened a solo practice that grew into Cohen Law Group, a statewide firm with over 45 attorneys and more than 120 staff members.

Following Florida’s devastating 2004–2005 hurricane seasons, Harvey became a trusted advocate for homeowners fighting insurance companies over property damage claims. He has handled thousands of insurance disputes and is recognized as a leading voice in the restoration industry. Harvey frequently presents for the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), representing over 20,000 members nationwide, and teaches IICRC-approved continuing education courses on insurance claims and contracts, helping restoration professionals stay updated with best practices.

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EAGLE LEGEND

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION

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“Given the support and sense of community the FJA provides, we should all consider contributing to this critical organization as a privilege, not an obligation.” — Ted Forman Ted Forman’s rise from a jobless newcomer in Florida to a leading medical malpractice litigator showcases his resilience and the power of community. Now the founder of Forman Law Offices, P.A. in Delray Beach, Ted represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice, serious injury, and mass tort cases. Originally from Detroit, he graduated with honors from the University of Detroit School of Law, began his career at the U.S. Department of Justice, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1991. His early recognition as an Outstanding Trial Attorney and experience as a federal prosecutor sharpened his skills for complex litigation.

In 1996, Ted arrived in Florida with no resources or clients but took on two birth injury cases, self-educating in medical malpractice. A 1999 trial resulting in a $6 million verdict marked a turning point, cementing his reputation as a tenacious trial attorney. A proud EAGLE member of the Florida Justice Association, Ted credits the organization for his growth and success. Beyond the courtroom, he has served as Chairman of the Board for the Easter Seals Society of Broward County, providing pro bono services and support, reflecting his commitment to justice and community.

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EAGLE LEGEND

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION

DEAN R. LEBOEUF

BROOKS, LEBOEUF, FOSTER, GWARTNEY, & HOBBS P.A. “I am a proud sponsor of the FJA. It is thanks to FJA that we have been able to help our clients get the justice they deserve.” – Dean R. LeBoeuf DEAN R. LEBOEUF is a dedicated advocate for justice and Senior Partner at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. in Tallahassee, Florida. With over 40 years of experience in complex civil litigation, Dean focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse cases, earning recognition as an FJA EAGLE Legend for his support of the Association’s mission to protect individual rights against corporate and insurance interests.

A 1981 graduate of The Florida State University College of Law, Dean co-founded his firm in 1987 and has been honored as a Florida Super Lawyer since 2006, Best Lawyers® 2023 Plaintiffs’ Lawyer of the Year in Tallahassee for Medical Malpractice Law, and holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® since 1997. Beyond his legal practice, Dean and his family are committed to fighting human trafficking through their jewelry business, Victress Over Darkness, which donates all profits to anti-trafficking efforts, and their daughter’s leadership in Christians Against Trafficking (CAT).

JOHN W. (JAY) MANUEL MANUEL & THOMPSON, P.A.

With more than 35 years of legal experience, Jay Manuel is a respected trial attorney and founding partner of Manuel & Thompson, P.A., focusing on serious personal injury, wrongful death, and complex liability cases in Florida. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1987 and the Alabama State Bar in 1988, he is board certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an honor held by fewer than one percent of Florida attorneys.

Jay is a longtime EAGLE member of the Florida Justice Association, advocating for a stronger civil justice system. He has served on The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors (2012–2020), chaired the Disciplinary Procedures Committee, and contributed to committees on ethics, evidence, and civil procedure.

AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as “Superb” by Avvo, Jay is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and various legal associations. A native of northwest Florida, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and family time with his wife, Jana, their three children, and four grandchildren.

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EAGLE LEGEND

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION

ABRAHAM OVADIA OVADIA LAW GROUP, PA

“I proudly support the FJA because they are constantly fighting for our client’s rights when billion dollar companies are seeking to unfairly take them away.” — Abraham Ovadia ABRAHAM “Abe” Ovadia transformed early rejection into extraordinary success. A Miami native and 2009 Florida International University College of Law graduate, he launched Ovadia Law Group, P.A. from his mother’s condo during the 2009 economic downturn, focusing on underpaid PIP claims. Today, his 70-person, multilingual firm serves clients across Miami, Boca Raton, Orlando, and Fort Myers, specializing in personal injury and supporting Spanish-speaking clients.

Abe’s innovation extends beyond law. He founded Tesla MRI, operating seven advanced imaging centers in Florida, and co-founded VA Scaler, helping law firms and medical providers access skilled bilingual staff overseas. His commitment to giving back shines through a $400,000 donation to FIU Law in 2013, establishing the Ovadia Career Planning & Placement Office to guide future attorneys.

Rooted in humility from his upbringing, Abe lives in Delray Beach with his wife, two children, and their Yorkie. A dedicated supporter of the Florida Justice Association, he embodies resilience, service, and the pursuit of justice for those in need.

H.L. (LARRY) PERRY PERRY & YOUNG

With over 30 years of legal experience, Larry Perry, co-founder and managing partner of Perry & Young, leads one of Florida’s prominent personal injury firms with offices in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Marianna, and Tallahassee. Securing millions in settlements and verdicts for his clients, Larry focuses his practice on motor vehicle accidents, heavy truck litigation, product liability, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse cases.

Before becoming an attorney, Larry worked as a legal investigator and honed his skills in evidence gathering and expert collaboration. Larry received his J.D. from the University of Florida and currently holds law licenses in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. He is admitted to all federal district courts and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Larry is deeply committed to community service and volunteers with organizations that support suicide awareness, anti-human trafficking, and Christians United for Israel. He leads a weekly small group at Northstar Church with his wife Pam, and their daughter, Anna. His dog, “Handsome Hank,” often joins him at community events.

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EAGLE LEGEND

$100,000 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION

MARK J. PROCTOR

LEVIN PAPANTONIO PROCTOR BUCHANAN O’BRIEN BARR MOUGEY P.A. With over four decades of legal experience, Mark Proctor serves as Chairman and Shareholder of Levin Papantonio, a distinguished plaintiff’s law firm. His leadership, courtroom expertise, and commitment to justice have significantly impacted the legal profession and his community.

Mark earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1975, where he was an editor of the Water Law Journal and a member of Phi Delta Phi. Before joining Levin Papantonio in 1981, he served as Assistant General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville and General Counsel for the Florida Department of Natural Resources.

Licensed in Florida state courts, U.S. District Courts, and the Eleventh Circuit, Mark focuses on personal injury, mass torts, and wrongful death cases, achieving significant results for clients. A member of multiple bar associations and the National Trial Lawyer Association. Mark supports education and philanthropy in the legal profession. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Fredric G. Levin College of Law as well as on boards for other charitable organizations.

UNLOCK THE FULL POWER OF YOUR EAGLE MEMBERSHIP! Your EAGLE membership offers unparalleled opportunities to amplify your professional impact and shape Florida’s legal landscape. v GAIN RECOGNITION & VOICE — get exclusive recognition at FJA events, showcase your dedication with an EAGLE lapel pin, and exercise your voting rights. v LEAD & INSPIRE — Share your expertise by authoring articles, presenting at top-tier CLE programs, and networking at elite legislative receptions. v DRIVE CHANGE — Chair significant CLE programs and engage directly with lawmakers at regional legislative receptions, solidifying your role in shaping the future of justice.

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PREVIOUS EAGLE LEGEND ®

AWARD RECIPIENTS 1988

John F. Romano, West Palm Beach

1990

Al J. Cone, Ocala Michael C. 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

2000

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

2001

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

2002

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

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

1995

2003

1994

Stuart Z. Grossman, Miami

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

1997

2004

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

1996

Lance J. Block, West Palm Beach Jon E. Krupnick, Fort Lauderdale Fredric G. Levin, Pensacola Lake H. 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. Steve Yerrid, Tampa

1999

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

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

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 E. 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

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

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

2006

2013

2005

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

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

2014

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

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

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

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

2018

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

2019

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

2020

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 L. 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 G. Pajcic, Jacksonville Daniel Newlin, Orlando Lillian Reyes-Joyce, Tampa Roy D. Wasson, Miami Scott M. Whitley, Tampa

2023

F. Catfish Abbott, Jacksonville Stephen A. Barnes, Tampa J. Clancey Bounds, Maitland Laurie J. Briggs, West Palm Beach Tiffany M. Faddis, Orlando Maryann M. Furman, Palm Harbor Terence Gross, Pensacola Stephen P. Hoskins, Fort Pierce Christopher Ligori, Tampa Eric Romano, West Palm Beach Cartiga Filevine

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

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2024

David M. Carter, Vero Beach Clifton C. Curry, Jr., Tampa David H. Gold, Miami Philip A. Gold, Miami William A. Haggard, Coral Gables Todd J. Michaels, Coral Gables Marcus J. Michles, II, Pensacola Thomas J. Morgan, Jr., Coral Cables Diana Santa Maria, Davie Louis M. Silber, West Palm Beach R. Waylon Thompson, Panama City Jason Weisser, West Palm Beach Amplify, Boca Raton Felipe S. Blanco - RBC Wealth Management, Miami

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.

2025 INDUCTEES Miriam F. Agrait Thomas E. Bishop Stephen K. Brooks Gregory A. Deutch

Roger J. Dodd Daniel D. Dolan, II Frank F. Fernandez, III Scott M. Fischer

F. Catfish Abbott Erik G. Abrahamson C. Wayne Alford Todd Alley Jeremy W. Alters O. John Alpizar Alex Alvarez Amplify George H. Anderson Paul M. Anderson Nicole T. Armstrong Lance F. Avera Mark A. Avera Timothy S. Babiarz Steven A. Bagen Michael K. Bailey William C. Baker, Jr. William A. Bald Moses Baker, Jr. Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes Stephen A. Barnes F. Gregory Barnhart H. Scott Bates J. Clancey Bounds Charles H. Baumberger Richard M. Benrubi Ward T. Berg Robert T. Bergin Herbert M. Berkowitz David W. Bianchi Garrett J. Biondo Donald F. Black Black Diamond Funding M. Robert Blanchard William F. Blews Lance J. Block Bill Bone Lisha Bowen Brent Bradley Web E. Brennan Laurie J. Briggs Randy R. Briggs

Matthew K. Foster Jordan M. Kirby Andrew F. Knopf Brian F. LaBovick

Charles Brofman Marc C. Brotman Virginia M. Buchanan Philip M. Burlington J. Michael Burman Douglas K. Burnetti Thomas E. Buser Howard G. Butler Sammy M. Cacciatore S. Sammy Cacciatore Stephen F. Cain Joe V. Camerlengo, Jr. Thomas W. Carey David M. Carter Nathan P. Carter Cartiga Edna L. Caruso Joe T. Caruso Brandon Cathey Richard E. Chait Jeffrey K. Chambers Joseph W. Chambers William M. Chanfrau, Jr. W. M. Chanfrau, Sr. Kenneth S. Charlton Stephen G. Charpentier City National Private James D. Clark James W. Clark Mark W. Clark Alexander (Zander) M. Clem Client Legal Funding Gary M. Cohen Harvey V. Cohen Howard C. Coker Dean Colson Todd E. Copeland James Corrigan William W. Corry Natasha Cortes Robert D. Critton, Jr. Thomas A. Culmo

Chris Limberopoulos Timothy M. O’Brien Judd G. Rosen Sherri L. Scarborough

Fred A. Cunningham Clifton C. Curry, Jr. Dan Cytryn C. J. Czaia Matthew R. Danahy Dan B.V. Dannheisser, III James R. Davis William A. Dean Patrick H. Dekle Brian R. Denney Earl L. Denney, Jr. David D. Dickey Scott A. DiSalvo David C. Dismuke Manuel L. Dobrinsky Sean C. Domnick Adam S. Doner Gary J. Drucker David M. Dunlap H. Michael Easley Joel D. Eaton Stephen H. Echsner Thomas S. Edwards, Jr. Lewis S. Eidson, Jr. Andrew L. Ellenberg Esquire Bank Eric H. Faddis Tiffany M. Faddis Jesse S. Faerber Floyd B. Faglie Charlie E. Farah Eddie E. Farah Gary M. Farmer, Jr. T. Patrick Ford, Jr. Fast Funds Jeffrey M. Fenster Manuel J. Fernandez Stephen M. Fernandez Filevine Felipe Blanco - Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management

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Ninfa Rodriguez-Schmidt Carter W. Scott Brent G. Steinberg Patrick J. Tighe Michael J. Trentalange

Brett K. Findler Robert J. Fiore Stephen G. Fischer Wil H. Florin John H. Foote C. David Fonvielle Lisa Magill Foran Theodore S. Forman Donald R. Fountain, Jr. Gary D. Fox Philip Freidin Jonathan Friedland Todd Fronrath John W. Frost II Brenda S. Fulmer Maryann M. Furman Kevin M. Gallagher Garretson Resolution Group Jeffrey R. Garvin Willie E. Gary David M. Gaspari William “W.C.” C. Gentry Philip M. Gerson Karen A. Gievers Ronald S. Gilbert David J. Glatthorn Global Litigation Consultants David H. Gold Philip A. Gold Craig M. Goldenfarb David L. Goldman Ralph L. Gonzalez Robert E. Gordon Mac A. Greco, Jr. Robert F. Green Stewart G. Greenberg Gerald D. Greger Don G. Greiwe Lee T. Griffin Terence Gross Howard S. Grossman Stuart Z. Grossman

Jason J. Guari Lee Delton Gunn, IV James W. Gustafson, Jr. John A. Guyton, III Scott E. Gwartney Francoise M. Haasch Michael A. Haggard William A. Haggard David J. Halberg William D. Hall, Jr. John N. Hamilton Kelly D. Hancock Renee D. Harrell Kim P. Hart Steven E. Heintz Roger D. Helms Betsey T. Herd Dennis Hernandez Eric Hewko John (Jack) H. Hickey Daniel L. Hightower Donald M. Hinkle Richard A. Hirsch Neal W. Hirschfeld Corinne C. Hodak Wayne Hogan James R. Holland, II Bill Hoppe Stephen P. Hoskins Celene Humphries IberiaBank Coc Van Ignaut Image Resources of Florida Lance C. Ivey Lewis N. Jack, Jr. Scott R. Jeeves Gregory W. Johnson Justin C. Johnson Michael R. Josephs Robert T. Joyce John S. Kalil Julie B. Kane Bruce R. Kaster Darla Keen W. Hampton Keen William D. Keith James P. Kelaher Robert W. Kelley David K. Kelley, Jr. Dawn Kelly Stacy A. Kemp Cameron M. Kennedy Robert G. Kerrigan Orman L. Kimbrough

Greg King Christopher S. Knopik Darryl B. Kogan Leslie M. Kroeger Jon E. Krupnick Jason F. Lamoureux Nancy La Vista John K. Lawlor Dean R. LeBoeuf Ira H. Leesfield Jodi Leisure Theodore J. Leopold Fredric G. Levin Martin H. Levin Darryl L. Lewis Halley B. Lewis Scott S. Liberman Jesse A. Lieberman Jeffrey M. Liggio Christopher Ligori Keith P. Ligori R. Kent Lilly Charles R. Lipcon Julie H. Littky-Rubin LRG Settlement Advisors Jeffrey A. Luhrsen Lynx Legal Services Lake H. Lytal, III Lake H. Lytal, Jr. James L. Magazine Michael C. Maher Steven R. Maher Daniel R. Maier Damian B. Mallard Kevin A. Malone Stephen L. Malove John W. Manuel Rodney S. Margol Diana Santa Maria Stephen A. Marino, Jr. Stuart C. Markman Steven C. Marks Julio C. Martinez, Jr. Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid Anthony T. Martino Robert J. Mayes William J. McAfee Wayne C. McCall Douglas J. McCarron Timothy C. McHugh Kenneth J. McKenna John J. McLaughlin Kevin M. McLaughlin Scott R. McMillen

Lisa A. McNelis William F. Merlin, Jr. James E. Messer, Jr. T. Michael McLeod Todd J. Michaels Marcus J. Michles, II Stephanie Miles Millennium Settlements Brent C. Miller John S. Mills David B. Mishael Keith R. Mitnik Hyram M. Montero John B. Morgan Thomas J. Morgan, Jr. Edward A. Moss David C. Murray Scott C. Murray Victor J. Musleh, Jr. James H. Nance Mark A. Nation Andrew Needle NeuLife Daniel J. Newlin C. Richard Newsome NFP Structured Settlements William A. Norton Joseph N. Nusbaum Jason L. Odom Michael S. Olin Eduardo Olivera Joseph A. Osborne Abraham Ovadia Michael J. Overbeck Curry G. Pajcic Seth A. Pajcic Stephen J. Pajcic, III Brett A. Panter Mike Papantonio Daryl D. Parks Robert L. Parks Allan M. Parvey David A. Paul Harlan L. Paul Paul C. Perkins, Jr. S. Perry Penland, Jr. H. L. (Larry) Perry Joel S. Perwin Mary K. Phillips Physician L. Care John H. Piccin Johnny A. Pineyro Howard K. Pita C. Wes Pittman

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Aaron S. Podhurst Michael J. Politis Howard L. Pomerantz Matthew N. Posgay Matt Powell David C. Prather Preferred Capital Funding Mark J. Proctor Timothy F. Prugh Richard L. Purtz Quality Forensic Engineering Troy A. Rafferty David C. Rash Stuart N. Ratzan Manuel A. Reboso Joseph J. Reiter Lillian J. Reyes-Joyce Edward M. Ricci, Sr. Gary W. Roberts Rafael J. Roca Bard D. Rockenbach Angela E. Rodante Jose G. Rodriguez Eric Romano John F. Romano Todd Romano Richard J. Roselli Robert M. Roselli Stanley M. Rosenblatt Gerald A. Rosenthal Stephen F. Rosenthal Jack M. Ross Stephen F. Rossman Neal A. Roth Rob K. Roy Robert M. Rubenstein C. Rufus Pennington, III Herman J. Russomanno Steven C. Ruth Michael S. Rywant David J. Sales Barry M. Salzman Larry Sands Steven L. Sands Charles F. Sansone Joseph H. Saunders John Scarola Scarola Settlement Consulting Bruce L. Scheiner Richard D. Schuler Christian D. Searcy Gloria Seidule Synergy Settlement Services

EAGLE HALL OF FAME MEMBERS (CONTINUED) M. David Shapiro Richard M. Shapiro Tracy R. Sharpe Scott D. Sheftall John A. Shipley Louis M. Silber Dorothy C. Sims James A. Sisserson Joseph J. Slama Thomas F. Slater Richard W. Slawson Kevin Smith Scott B. Smith Daniel M. Soloway Charles A. Sorenson Anthony J. Soto Robert F. Spohrer John W. Staunton Barry A. Stein C. Steve Yerrid

Larry S. Stewart Brian O. Sutter Dale M. Swope The Bank of Tampa Robert J. Telfer, Jr David L. Templer James T. Terrell Karen E. Terry R. Waylon Thompson Robert G. Thornhill, III James B. Tilghman, Jr. Ty Tison, III Trial Lawyer National Portrait Gallery Holmes R. Troutman Richard B. Troutman Douglas W. Tuttle Hendrik Uiterwyk Universal Court Reporting USClaims

U.S. Legal John J. Uustal Roger A. Vaughan, Jr. Video Law Services Francisco J. Vinas Visual Evidence Alan F. Wagner Bill Wagner Ward Wagner Edwin Walborsky Bernard F. Walsh C. Calvin Warriner, III Vincent K. Ward, Jr. Roy D. Wasson Stephen Watrel Dianne J. Weaver Jason D. Weisser Jeanmarie Whalen Scott M. Whitley Joshua A. Whitman

Kent G. Whittemore Council Wooten, Jr. Glen D. Wieland James D. Wilkerson, Jr. James L. Wilkes, II Daniel G. Williams Joseph Williams Lorenzo Williams William S. Williams Ronald Willis Brian T. Wilson Andrew Y. Winston Ernest C. Wright Melvin B. Wright Andrew B. Yaffa Gregory M. Yaffa Evan J. Yegelwel David J. Zappitell Joseph A. Zarzaur, Jr. Edward H. Zebersky Allan L. Ziffra

EAGLE LEGACY

EAGLE would like to extend a special thank you to this year’s EAGLE Legacy members. 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, P.A.

ABRAHAM OVADIA

2025 EAGLE TRIBUTE 28

Ovadia Law Group, PA

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

ERIK G. ABRAHAMSON

STEPHEN A. BARNES

DOUGLAS K. BURNETTI

STEPHEN F. CAIN

CRAIG M. GOLDENFARB

STUART Z. GROSSMAN

JAMES W. GUSTAFSON, JR.

FRANCOISE M. HAASCH

Abrahamson & Uiterwyk

GOLDLAW

Barnes Trial Group

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A.

WAYNE HOGAN

RYAN T. HUGHES

Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, PA

The Law Offices of Ryan T. Hughes

CURRY G. PAJCIC

H.L. (LARRY) PERRY

Pajcic & Pajcic, P.A.

Perry & Young

Burnetti, P.A.

Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain, P.A.

JAMES L. FERRARO JR. The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A.

Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys

MICHAEL A. HAGGARD

LAKE H. LYTAL III

WILLIAM F. MERLIN, JR. Merlin Law Group, P.A.

THOMAS J. MORGAN, JR. The Morgan Law Group

STUART N. RATZAN

ERIC ROMANO

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, LLP

Ratzan Weissman & Boldt

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Romano Law Group

The Haggard Law Firm

NEAL A. ROTH

Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, P.A.

EAGLE FOUNDER (CONTINUED) $25,000

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

SCOTT B. SMITH

DALE M. SWOPE

Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers

C. STEVE YERRID

Swope, Rodante P.A.

The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A.

EAGLE ADVOCATE $15,000

F. GREGORY BARNHART

MARK W. CLARK

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

Clark, Fountain, Littky-Rubin & Whitman LLP

HOWARD C. COKER Coker Law

Abrahamson & Uiterwyk

JOHN W. (JAY) MANUEL

TODD J. MICHAELS

JUSTIN W. PIMENTA

ANGELA E. RODANTE

Manuel & Thompson, P.A.

The Haggard Law Firm

BRETT M. ROSEN

Goldberg & Rosen, P.A.

Abrahamson & Uiterwyk

CARTER W. SCOTT

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

TOMAS L. GACIO

Swope, Rodante P.A.

DAVID I. SHINER

Shiner Law Group, P.A.

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LESLIE MITCHELL KROEGER

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC

JUDD G. ROSEN

Goldberg & Rosen, P.A.

R. WAYLON THOMPSON Manuel & Thompson, P.A.

EAGLE BENEFACTOR $10,000 Thomas E. Bishop J. Clancey Bounds Brent Bradley Virginia M. Buchanan Joe V. Camerlengo Thomas W. Carey Christa M. Carpenter Harvey V. Cohen Fred A. Cunningham C. J. Czaia William A. Dean

David C. Dismuke Sean C. Domnick Thomas S. Edwards Tiffany M. Faddis Charlie E. Farah Eddie E. Farah Theodore S. Forman Philip A. Gold Lee Delton Gunn, IV Daniel A. Iracki Christopher P. Janes

Stacy A. Kemp Theodore J. Leopold Christopher Ligori James L. Magazine Steven R. Maher Stephen A. Marino Kenneth J. McKenna Marcus J. Michles, II John S. Mills Mike Papantonio Allen J. Pipkins

Matthew N. Posgay John F. Romano Todd Romano John J. Uustal Edwin Walborsky Jeanmarie Whalen Scott M. Whitley Andrew B. Yaffa Christopher A. Young

EAGLE PATRON $5,000 Andrea C. Abad Evan Abel Miriam F. Agrait William T. Allen O. John Alpizar Alex Alvarez Joseph G. Alvarez Paul M. Anderson Nicole T. Armstrong Manuel A. Arteaga-Gomez Mark A. Avera Julio A. Ayala Amanda P. Baggett Matthew B. Baggett Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes Brian H. Barr Douglas R. Beam Riley H. Beam David W. Bianchi Brent Bigger Garrett J. Biondo Eric Bluestein Amy D. Boggs Stephen F. Bolton Robert B. Boyers Laurie J. Briggs Marc L. Brumer Ivan F. Cabrera Sammy M. Cacciatore Lauren Calta Ryan M. Cardoso David M. Carter

John S. Castro Brandon Cathey Joseph W. Chambers Stephen G. Charpentier Joey M. Chindamo J. Daniel Clark Alexander M. Clem Gary M. Cohen Todd E. Copeland Christopher Crawford Ramon O. Crego Thomas A. Culmo Clifton C. Curry, Jr. Dan Cytryn Gregory A. Deutch Manuel L. Dobrinsky Daniel D. Dolan Dennis P. Dore Gary J. Drucker David M. Dunlap Pedro P. Echarte, III Andrew L. Ellenberg Dalya Farah Frank F. Fernandez Jennifer Gentry Fernandez Michael T. Flanagan Courtney L. Fluegel Matthew K. Foster Gary D. Fox Jason R. Fraxedas John W. Frost David R. Fuller

Tahyli Garcia Raul E. Garcia Hugo L. Garcia Philip M. Gerson Rachael Raymon Gilmer Jessica J. Gonzalez-Monge Robert E. Gordon William W. Gower Mac A. Greco, Jr. Mac A. Greco, III Michael K. Grife Terence Gross Scott E. Gwartney Patrick M. Hale Julie Marie Harrell Holt Harrell Renee D. Harrell Steven E. Heintz Dennis Hernandez Bonita A. Herrmann-Navin John (Jack) H. Hickey Donald M. Hinkle Manuel S. Hiraldo James R. Holland, II Stephen P. Hoskins John E. Hughes Jeffrey J. Humphries Peter Hunt Karina Perez Ilic Peter E. Itzler Patrick A. Iyampillai

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Alex Jean Scott R. Jeeves Shawn A. Jiles Sofia Jordi Carlos A. Jordi Robert T. Joyce Sumeet Kaul Jordan M. Kirby Andrew F. Knopf Kimberley M. Kohn Jed Kurzban Jessica Lanifero Zachary A. Leacox Dean R. LeBoeuf Scott S. Liberman Jesse A. Lieberman Meaghann C. Ligori Keith P. Ligori Chris Limberopoulos Gregory W. Lineberry David Lipcon Jennifer M. Lipinski Lyle R. Long Michael C. Maher Damian B. Mallard Sara Marin Steven C. Marks Julio C. Martinez Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid Curtis J. Mase Douglas J. McCarron David M. McDonald Michael C. McLaughlin

EAGLE PATRON (CONTINUED) $5,000

Kevin M.McLaughlin T. Michael McLeod John (Jack) W. McLuskey Scott R. McMillen Carey W. Meldon R. Frank Melton Alexandra J. Messmore Stephanie Miles Keith R. Mitnik Matthew S. Mokwa Brian F. Moore Mike Morgan David C. Murray Mark A. Nation Andrew Needle Daniel J. Newlin C. Richard Newsome Dayna Nilsen Nicholas A. Norden Edmund A. Normand Joseph N. Nusbaum Timothy M. O’Brien James E. O’Connell Jason L. Odom Max N. Panoff

Sara T. Papantonio Daryl D. Parks David A. Paul Paul C. Perkins Michael A. Petruccelli Alan M. Pickert Keith A. Pierro Howard K. Pita Stefano Portigliatti Dixie D. Powell Peter Prieto Mark J. Proctor Timothy F. Prugh Anthony H. Quackenbush Troy A. Rafferty Manuel A. Reboso Samantha A. Reid Brent Reitman Lillian J. Reyes-Joyce Keith Robertson Bard D. Rockenbach Ninfa Rodriguez-Schmidt Robert M. Roselli Randy Rosenblum Stephen F. Rosenthal

Darryl E. Rouson Robert M. Rubenstein Diana Santa Maria Bruce L. Scheiner Richard D. Schuler Thomas Scolaro Nicole C. Seeley Alex A. Serrano Laura L. Shields Philip J. Slotnick Nicholas T. Smith Laura K. Smith Davies Barry M. Snyder Anthony J. Soto Peter K. Spillis Todd J. Stabinski Brent G. Steinberg DeWayne Terry Sean F. Thompson Patrick J. Tighe Rebecca K. Timmons Eric M. Tinstman Nabila Torres Michael J. Trentalange Dane R. Ullian

Robert T. Vannatta Andrew J. Vargas Francisco A. Vianello Francisco J. Vinas Alan F. Wagner Bernard F. Walsh Gregory C. Ward Roy D. Wasson Stephen Watrel Randy M. Weber Ryan M. Wechsler Jason D. Weisser Clifford K. Wells Rebecca Whitt Jason K. Whittemore Sherria D. Williams Andrew Y. Winston Andrew J. Wozniak Gregory M. Yaffa Maria Youngblood Joseph A. Zarzaur Edward H. Zebersky Angela A. Zervos Elizabeth A. Zwibel

EAGLE SPONSOR $3,000

Sheba Abraham Kimberly L. Adams Jeffrey A. Adelman Fraz Ahmed Richard R. Alexander David M. Alpizar Scott D. Alpizar Brian M. Andino Jennifer M. Andrews Barry B. Ansbacher Andrei Antohi James D. Arnold Alexandria Avera Lance F. Avera Michael J. Babboni Timothy S. Babiarz Michael K. Bailey William A. Bald Kevin Barr

Michael V. Barszcz T. Hardee Bass Richard W. Bates Galen D. Bauer Michael V. Baxter Arthur C. Beal A. Dax Bello Robin D. Benjamin William D. Bennett Gregory S. Berry Dave Blake Michael D. Blank Carlos A. Bodden Christopher P. Brannon Web E. Brennan Silvia Brett Adrian R. Bridges Travis A. Bright David W. Brill

Stephen K. Brooks Steven C. Brown Steven R. Browning Coy H. Browning Jonathan Brozyna Antonio Bruni D. Matthew Brunswick Lea P. Bucciero William S. Burns Christopher G. Burns Kenneth J. Bush Howard G. Butler Ryan B. Cappy Elizabeth Cardenas Christopher V. Carlyle Nathan P. Carter Brian P. Carter Jeffrey K. Chambers William M. Chanfrau

2025 EAGLE TRIBUTE 32

Kelly H. Chanfrau Matthew T. Christ Lucas Clark William W. Corry Natasha Cortes Rebecca B. Creed Kim M. Cullen John C. Curry Aaron P. Davis Thomas DeLattre Michelle N. DeLong Jarrett L. DeLuca Amanda Demanda Brian R. Denney Jeffrey P. Diamond David D. Dickey Robert J. Dickman Natasha Diemer Scott Distasio

EAGLE SPONSOR $3,000

Roger J. Dodd Jordan A. Dulcie Douglas B. Dykes Kent A. Eadler Douglas F. Eaton Peter J. Egan Michael B. Feiler Stephen M. Fernandez Manuel J. Fernandez Marcus Fernandez Scott M. Fischer Robert A. Fleming Donald R. Fountain Jonathan E. Freidin Philip Freidin Jonathan Friedland Todd Fronrath Felipe B. Fulgencio Brenda S. Fulmer Lindsey Gale Kevin M. Gallagher Mariano Garcia Gary D. Gelch Brian M. Giddings Karen A. Gievers Ronald S. Gilbert P. Alexander Gillen Grant R. Gillenwater Evan C. Gilliam Katherine P. Glynn Scot D. Goldberg Michael A. Goldfarb David L. Goldman Ralph L. Gonzalez Anthony J. Gonzalez James D. Gordon James Thomas Gordon Bryan S. Gowdy Luis R. Gracia Thomas D. Graham Josiah Graham Harry J. Graham Erin K. Grall Nathaniel E. Green Dennis D. Green Daniel L. Greene Lee T. Griffin Howard S. Grossman Jason J. Guari James W. Guarnieri John A. Guyton Gregory S. Hagopian Charles P. Hall Andrew A. Harris N. Joel Harris Chelsea R. Harris

Karla G. Hart Matthew E. Haynes David R. Heil David A. Helfand Martin J. Hernandez Alison L. Hightower Daniel L. Hightower Jack P. Hill Ryan B. Hobbs Corinne C. Hodak Austin D. Hogan Brian C. Hogan James W. Holliday Jay Howanitz Kevin Humphries Todd C. Hunter Kristina M. Infante Lance C. Ivey Bruce W. Jacobus Carlos Jimenez Robert C. Josefsberg Cam F. Justice John S. Kalil Matthew E. Kaplan Aaron A. Karger Darla Keen W. Hampton Keen Christopher J. Keller Elizabeth V. Kelley Cameron M. Kennedy Daniel W. King Robert M. Kirilloff Glenn M. Klausman Darryl B. Kogan Ethan F. Kominsky M. Nicole Kruegel William W. Kurtz Grant Kuvin Nancy La Vista Brian F. LaBovick Andre J. Lama Joseph B. Lancos Dana C. Larsen John K. Lawlor Gary T. Lazarus Martin E. Leach Halley B. Lewis Scott J. Liotta Joshua R. Lipton Julie H. Littky-Rubin Melton H. Little Paolo Longo J. Tony Lopez Joseph A. Lowman Maegen Peek Luka Jedediah A. Main

David Margol Scott R. Marshall Marc Matthews Eric J. Mausner Bruce A. Maxwell Keith L. Maynard Allen S. McConnaughhay Scott T. McCullough Michael V. McGrail John W. McKnight Neil E. McWilliams Jeffrey L. Meldon Jason M. Melton Blair N. Mendes James E. Messer Jason S. Miller John J. Mills Charles T. Moore Benjamin C. Mordes Mary A. Morgan Daniel Murphy Jeffrey D. Murphy J. Scott Murphy Kelly D. Murphy Scott C. Murray Angeli Murthy Victor J. Musleh Mark W. Nonni Gregory G. Noonan Michael M. Noone Jeffery S. Nooney N. Brook Nutter Eduardo Olivera Michael J. Overbeck Pamela A. Padilla Stephen J. Pajcic Seth A. Pajcic Curtis S. Pajcic Michael S. Pajcic Nicholas P. Panagakis Robert L. Parks Philip D. Parrish Spencer L. Pastorin Christopher G. Paulos Spencer L. Payne Lee M. Pearlman Warren Q. Peebles John H. Piccin Aaron S. Podhurst Matt Powell David C. Prather Richard P. Pravato William B. Price Gary L. Printy Richard L. Purtz Michael J. Quesada

2025 EAGLE TRIBUTE 33

Eric C. Ragatz Susan B. Ramsey Ramon A. Rasco Poorad Razavi Franklin D. Regan Raymond P. Reid Anthony L. Reins Edward V. Ricci Benjamin E. Richard Takisha D. Richardson Adam D. Rieth David Rosenbaum Jack M. Ross David Sampedro Raphael A. Sanchez Alejandro Sasieta Joseph H. Saunders Bartow S. Saunders Sherri L. Scarborough John Scarola Preston J. Scheiner Gregory J. Schlax Robert M. Scott Thomas J. Seider Sagi Shaked Christopher N. Shakib M. David Shapiro Paul A. Shorstein Alan Siegel Dayron Silverio Thomas F. Slater Richard W. Slawson Kevin Smith Christopher J. Smith Daniel E. Smith Rodney W. Smith Anthony F. Sos Megan Sowell Kevin M. Sparkman Lauren T. Sparks Randall L. Spivey Robert F. Spohrer E. Aaron Sprague Barry A. Stein Laura T. Sulisufay Mark J. Sullivan Corbin S. Sutter Kimberly J. Syfrett Clayton R. Syfrett Zachary B. Taylor Clayton C. Taylor David L. Templer Robert G. Thornhill Ty Tison Erick Trivedi Dawn M. Vallejos-Nichols

EAGLE SPONSOR (CONTINUED) $3,000

James G. Vickaryous Michael B. Vigodsky John C.Wallace Vincent K. Ward Deborah Gallagher Warner Scot D. Warner Aaron A. Watson

Matthew Weinshall Stuart J. Weissman Adam G. Werner John W. Wesley F. Scott Westheimer Anthony B. White Ben J. Whitman

Glen D. Wieland Carl R. Wilander William S. Williams Stephen R. Williams George T. Williamson William G. Wolk Mitchel E. Woodlief

Joshua A. Woolsey Ernest C. Wright Melvin B. Wright Charles G. Yerrid Mark J. Yonker Greg Zele Allan L. Ziffra

EAGLE ASSOCIATE

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 Faran A. Abbasi William T. Abel Michael Acker Miguel A. Amador Jeremiah G. Ambabo John D. Ameen Tim G. Anderson David Anderson Gregg J. Anderson Jordan D. Anderson Coretta Anthony-Smith Riccardo D. Arcaro Felipe Aristizabal C. Brandon Arzabe Theodore Babbitt Nelson E. Baez F. Stephanie Barnhart David F. Baron Charles R. Bateh Louis R. Battista Damon M. Baxley Antonio Bayon-Casiano Rachel A. Bentley Jesse N. Bernheim Geoffrey Bichler John F. Billera Dock A. Blanchard

Cosmo C. Bloom Richard A. Bokor Michael P. Bonner Wesley A. Bowden Keith S. Brais Kamila L. Brannan Adam D. Breit Michael Brevda Vanessa L. Brice Bo C. Briggs Brian S. Brijbag Beach A. Brooks Erin M. Brosious Hubert R. Brown Eric Bruce Drew G. Bruner Vincent M. Bruner Steven M. Bush Justin P. Caldarone John A. Caracuzzo Michael J. Carmona Matthew S. Carrillo Keith M. Carter David J. Carter Charles E. Cartwright Julian J. Catala Carlos J. Cavenago

Mark A. Cederberg Brandon L. Chase Arthur C. Cherry Karly R. Christine Tania L. Clark Mary A. Colina-Fowler Andres J. Correa R. Scott Costantino Christopher A. Cotten William T. Cotterall Geoffrey A. Cowen Ashlye Cox Gregory M. Cummings Megan L. Cummings Daniel S. Dalesandro Scott J. Dalton Dan B.V. Dannheisser, III Jeffrey R. Davis Amanda Davy Ivelisse De La Fe Louis C. DeBari Javier Delgado Matthew M. DellaBetta Donna E. DeMarchi Christian M. Denmon Peter G. DePrimo Angel R. Diaz

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Juan C. Diaz Avila Michael D. Dickenson Anita A. DiGiacomo Dianne M. Downie Wendy Doyle-Palumbo Vincent Duffy Betty L. Dunkum Brian T. Dunmire Amanda R. Dunn Christopher C. Dyer Stephen H. Echsner Armando Edmiston Bradley J. Edwards Paul D. Edwards Casey R. Eldemire Eric M. Ellsley Marc D. Erlich John F. Eversole Eric A. Falk Dominic O. Fariello Timothy C. Felice Jose R. Fernandez Francisco G. Fernandez Aimee Allegra Ferrer Luis G. Figueroa Paul Figueroa Julie A. Fine

EAGLE ASSOCIATE $1,500 Jack J. Fine Cherie Fine Darren M. Finebloom Elizabeth Walker Finizio Santino Finizio Callie J. Fixelle Rachael Flanagan Rachel Sands Fleishman William J. Flores Ryan A. Fogg Manuel G. Franco Joshua H. Frisbie Chris E. Frohlich Rachel Wagner Furst Christopher Gaj Jeff P. Gale Gabriel A. Garay Leland E. Garvin David M. Gaspari Heath E. Gelman Kristina M. Gerardi Michael Ghaly Craig Gibbs Michael T. Gibson Harris W. Gilbert Jonathan T. Gilbert Eric S. Gillin Logan A. Goldberg David M. Goldberg Adriana Gonzalez Louis A. Gonzalez Brenton J. Goodman Trevor Gordon Barbara H. Gormley Zachary S. Gorwitz Patrick M. Grall Robert A. Green Bryan R. Greenberg Todd W. Gretton Dylan Griffin Jonathan H. Groff Tyler A. Gross Marcus E. Gross Matthew J. Grossman Byrnes Guillaume Ralph M. Guito Melissa A. Gunion Brian Guralnick

Royce C. Haddad Michael S. Hale Christopher L. Hallett Jay Halpern Eric T. Halsey Christopher Hamblen Mark R. Hanson Patrick W. Harland Jessie Leigh Harrell Latoya Harridon-Lodge Joshua R. Harris Brett A. Hastings Mara R. P. Hatfield Trevor G. Hawes Eric C. Hayden Adam Hecht Ryan L. Hedstrom J. Tanner Heintz Spencer B. Heintz Scott L. Henratty Dane C. Heptner Dustin B. Herman Marc B. Hernandez Michael A. Hersh Glenn J. Holzberg Jaeson W. Homola James M. Horne Taylor Hoskins T. Gabe Houston William P. Howard Michael J. Humphries Kyle M. Hyman Dunia A. Ibrahim Shpresa Idrizi Timothy M. Ingram Megan Elizabeth Ingram Timothy M. Ingram Andrew P. Irvin Gabriel Isasi, V Courtney Isop Alexis Izquierdo Dana Jacobs Ryan T. Jaghab Jeremiah E. Jaspon Louis Jean-Baptiste Daniel C. Jensen Thomas J. Jerla Tomas A. Jimenez

Nicholas C. Johnson Joseph R. Johnson Joshua Jones Michael A. Jones Geoffrey B. Joseph Amy Judkins Stephen A. Kagan Duane H. Kaizer Michael P. Keenan J. Scott Keller Timothy D. Kenison Michael Kestenbaum Ethan Ethan Kim Leilani King Vanessa L. King Jarrod King Jeffrey D. Kirby Ian M. Kirtman Katherine A. Kiziah Matthew D. Kobren Lyle M. Koenig Christopher Kubacki Benedict P. Kuehne Michael H. Kugler Clayton T. Kuhn Spencer T. Kuvin Lydia L LaBar Christos Lagos Doris N. Laing Lambros Lambrou Alan J. Landerman Wellington C. Lawson Susan L. Lawson Scott A. Leaser Albert H. Lechner Kennedy Legler Michael R. Lentini Michael E. Levine Andrea A. Lewis Jeannete C. Lewis Benjamin D. Light Christian A. Lindbaek Cheryl Linton Robinson Heidi Jo Livingston Christopher M. Long Fermin Lopez Evan D. Lubell Ricardeau Lucceus

2025 EAGLE TRIBUTE 35

Stephen A. Luongo M. Justin Lusko James T. Lynch Gregory C. Maaswinkel Carlos M. Macias Martin Macyszyn Francisco R. Maderal Robert P. Major Ramon Malca Sara B. Mallard David E. Mallen Nicholas C. Maniotis Jeffrey V. Mansell David L. Markel Diana L. Martin Jonathan A. Martin Jonathan A. Martin Christina H. Martinez Diana D. Maselli Jorge L. Maxion Gabriel D. Mazzitelli Patrick S. McArdle Paul W. McBride Margaret McGarrity Ryan McGee John T. McGovern Jason A. McIntosh Mary McKeown Taylor McKnight Allison McMillen Stephanie McQueen -Arthur Michal Meiler Francisco R. Menendez Victoria Mesa-Estrada Julia A. Metts Eric Milles Jelena Miokovic Janeen Mira Ryan D. Mitchell Thomas E. Mooney William C. Moore J. Stanford Morse Joni Mosely Daniel A. Mowrey Shea Thomas Moxon William P. Mulligan Gaetano Murphy

EAGLE ASSOCIATE (CONTINUED) $1,500

Sheena Murray J. Manuel Neyra Robin E. Nightingale Kristin A. Norse Eric D. Nowak Bobby L. Nunez Neil P. O’Brien Amanda C. O’Dell Andres N. Oliveros Angela O’Neil Richard W. Osborne Neal L. O’Toole William Ourand Timothy A. Patrick Jason A. Paul Emanuella Paulos Terence A. Perenich Gregory J. Perenich Timothy B. Perenich Alan L. Perez Scott Perry Dimitri Peteves Christopher S. Pettus Chad M. Pilon Andrew Plagge Robert J. Pollick Marwan E. Porter Brittany A. Powell Gillis E. Powell Lauren E. Pozna Justin H. Presser Andrea R. Preston Raymond M. Ravis Reganel J. Reeves Joseph A. Regalado Lindsay Reinhart Edward J. Reyes

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Carl E. Reynolds Ryan J. Rhyce Adam J. Richardson Brent T. Riggle Thomas A. Robes Rafael J. Roca Ronald Rodman Whitney Rodriguez Robert C. Rogers Pablo Rojas Jeffrey R. Rollins Joshua H. Rosen Jeffrey G. Rothwell Timothy A. Rowe T. Shane Rowe Ryan Rudd Elle Rudisill Isaac Ruiz-Carus Brian W. Rush Benjamin Russell Daniel R. Sanders Adam Scher Ivan A. Schertzer Shannon B. Schott Edward S. Schwartz Matthew Schwencke William J. Scott Brian K. Sebaaly Crystal Sebago Nichole J. Segal William P. Sepulveda Jennifer L. Seymore Paul R. Shalhoub Richard B. Sharp Natalie I. Shoemaker Bradley W. Sinclair Richard K. Slinkman

Kerri C. Smith Christopher J. Smith Andrea Pleimling Smith Salesia V. Smith-Gordon Kenneth J. Sobel Jeremy Solorzano Daniel M. Soloway Bradley D. Souders Christopher M. Speziok Geoff S. Stahl Alexandra C. Steele-Duff Stephen J. Stefanik Brett M. Steinberg Dan R. Stengle Wayne C. Stephenson Jesse Stern Todd S. Stewart Emily Stottlemyer Grace M. Streicher Rodolfo Suarez Brian P. Sullivan Kevin L Sullivan Brian O. Sutter Rosalyn “Destinie” Baker Sutton Trent J. Swift Karen E. Terry Gregory A. Thacker Ian M. Thomas Warren R. Todd Steven J. Tomesko Peter L. Tragos Robin Treto Richard B. Troutman Colleen M. Tuohy-Fleming Miguel A. Ubiles Thomas J. Ueberschaer

Adam R. Vandevar Joseph J. Vecchioli Elizete D. Velado David P. Vitale Donald W. Vollender Kimberly L. Wald Steven N. Walden Peter G. Walsh Donald J. Ward Keith C. Warnock Clell C. Warriner C. Calvin Warriner Michael Wasserman Christopher W. Waters Milette E. Webber Justin Weinstein Richard L. Weldon Chase R. Welt Mallory R. Widgren Teresa P. Williams Samuel T. Williams Matthew C. Williams Lanell Williams-Yulee Matthew C. Willingham Matthew L. Wilson David A. Wolf Kevin B. Woods Michael J. Wyatt Ryan J. Yaffa Joel P. Yanchuck Tyler Yoho T. Patton Youngblood Gabriel F. Zambrano Michael A. Zaritsky Boris L. Zhadanovskiy

EAGLE SOARING ®

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 to $1,000 in Year 2 and stabilizing at an annual commitment of $1,500 (Associate Level) in Year 3 and beyond.

$1,500

Andrew Abel Aaron M. Clemens Joshua M. Dannheisser Lee Delton Gunn, V Joshua L. Heller John M. Hundhausen

E. Rose Kasweck Travis Kemp Marjorie Levine Caroline Garrity Moody Andrew D. Moody

Joshua P. Padron Pamela C. Papasov Brian R. Pink Jesse L. Podor Jeffrey S. Popoviz

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Rory G. Safir Mikayla Taylor Dorothy Swartsel Towne Philip A. Weylie Caroline Zapiec

SOARING $750 Valorie S. Chavin Jennifer A. Dinetz James J. Evangelista Blair M. Fazzio Sarah K. Hibbard Leon O. Hunter

Kristin E. Karbowski Terry E. Leach Nicholas G. Matassini Joseph A Mendelsohn Shana P. Nogues W. Tucker Norton

Caleb E. Payne Maibel Reyes Ignacio Rodriguez Richard M. Shapiro Stratton A. Smiley Brandon M. Smith

Monica Besbris Smyth Benjamin Stevenson Christina M. Strompf

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CORNERSTONE AWARD

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 2025 Cornerstone recipients. We would like to thank all of our members for their assistance with recruiting efforts.

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Felipe Blanco is proud to have been involved with the FJA for over 20 years, and is a Double EAGLElevel Business Friend of EAGLE. He extends his sincere appreciation to the FJA for its ongoing efforts to defend the civil justice system.

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