Three Day Pitney Partners Named by Daily Business Review as 2024 Florida Legal Awards Honorees
Day Pitney is proud to announce that three of the firm's South Florida-based partners have been recognized for the Florida Legal Awards from the Daily Business Review. 2024 marks Day Pitney's inaugural appearance on this list. Day Pitney is the only firm to be named with honorees across the categories of Lifetime Achievement, Cross-Border Disputes, and On the Rise (Small/Midsize Firm). According to the publication, these awards recognize exceptional professionals across various legal domains.
This recognition not only highlights the exceptional talent within the firm's Florida offices, but also underscores Day Pitney's commitment to serving clients and fostering strategic growth in Florida.
Individuals recognized by the Daily Business Review are:
- James Ballerano (Boca Raton Office), Trusts and Estates Partner, as a Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree.
- Manuel Garcia-Linares (Miami Office), Litigation Partner, Chair of firm's Litigation department, and Florida Office Managing Partner, as a finalist in the Cross-Border Dispute category.
- Georgia Thompson (Miami Office), Litigation Partner, selected as an On the Rise (Small/Midsize Firm) Honoree.
The awards will be celebrated on April 4 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami.
To learn more about the awards, and their methodology, click here and here.
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