Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that 18 attorneys have been named 2018 Florida Super Lawyers. In addition, seven attorneys have been named 2018 Florida Rising Stars.
The attorneys named 2018 Florida Super Lawyers, their primary offices and primary practices are:
- David Cook, Jacksonville, Real Estate
- Gardner Davis, Jacksonville, Business/Corporate
- Kevin Hyde, Jacksonville, Employment & Labor
- John Tucker, Jacksonville, Business Litigation
- Mark Neuberger, Miami, Employment & Labor
- Mary Leslie Smith, Miami, Business/Corporate
- Kimberly Ashby, Orlando, Construction Litigation
- Edmund Baxa, Orlando, Construction Litigation
- Kevin Fowler, Orlando, Construction Litigation
- Michael Gay, Orlando, Business Litigation
- John (Jack) Lord, Orlando, Employment & Labor
- Thomas Little, Tampa, Real Estate
- Michael Matthews, Tampa, Criminal Defense: White Collar
- Fred Ridley, Tampa, Real Estate
- Debra Smietanski, Tampa, Estate & Probate
- Stephen Szabo, Tampa, Real Estate
- Steven Vazquez, Tampa, Securities & Corporate Finance
- Mark Wolfson, Tampa, Bankruptcy: Business
The attorneys named 2018 Florida Rising Stars, their primary offices and primary practices are:
- Emily O’Leary, Jacksonville, Business Litigation
- John Wolfel, Jacksonville, Securities & Corporate Finance
- Angelica Boutwell, Miami, Business Litigation
- James McKee, Tallahassee, General Litigation
- Jamil Daoud, Tampa, Estate & Probate
- Thomas Ferrante, Tampa, Health Care
- Nathaniel Lacktman, Tampa, Health Care
The Super Lawyers and Rising Stars rankings are issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
People
Related News
May 18, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Advances Its AI-First Approach Through Strategic Execution
Foley & Lardner LLP is continuing to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with a practical, AI-first approach designed to enhance client service, improve efficiency, and support lawyers with secure, firm-approved tools embedded into legal workflows.
May 14, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Continues Growth in California with Addition of Labor & Employment Partner in San Diego
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Travis Jang‑Busby has joined the firm’s San Diego office as a partner in its Labor & Employment Practice Group. His arrival builds on Foley’s continued growth in California and marks the firm’s fifth partner hire in the state over the past three months.
May 7, 2026
Press Releases
Foley Expands Nashville Office with Addition of Executive Benefits Partner Shannon Goff Kukulka
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Shannon Goff Kukulka has joined the firm’s Nashville office as a partner in its Executive Benefits & Employee Compensation Practice Group and a member of its Health Care & Life Sciences and Manufacturing Sectors. Joining from Holland & Knight, Kukulka brings extensive experience advising employers on complex employee benefits and executive compensation matters spanning regulatory, transactional, and compliance issues.