Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP is proud to announce that 26 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This prestigious honor highlights attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional legal skill, peer recognition, and professional achievement across a wide range of practice areas.

Super Lawyers is a trusted rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers through a rigorous selection process involving peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Super Lawyers in Florida, making the recognition even more meaningful.



2025 Florida Super Lawyers

Clearwater Office

• Brandon D. Bellew – Estate & Trust Litigation
• Bruce H. Bokor – Estate & Probate
• Colleen M. Flynn – Employment Litigation: Defense
• F. Wallace Pope, Jr. – General Litigation
• Charles A. Samarkos – General Litigation
• Joan M. Vecchioli – Employment & Labor
• Rachael L. Wood – Employment & Labor

St. Petersburg Office

• Ryan C. Griffin – Business Litigation
• Michael D. Magidson – Health Care
• Thomas D. Sims – Estate & Probate

Tampa Office

• Mark S. Bentley – Land Use/Zoning
• Jeffrey M. Gad – Estate & Probate
• Alberto F. Gomez, Jr. – Bankruptcy: Business
• Scott C. Ilgenfritz – Business Litigation
• Frank R. Jakes – Intellectual Property Litigation
• Angelina E. Lim – Bankruptcy: Business
• Michael C. Markham – Bankruptcy: Business
• William F. McFetridge IV – Construction Litigation
• Cynthia A. Mikos – Health Care
• Joseph J. Weissman – Intellectual Property Litigation

2025 Florida Rising Stars

Clearwater Office

• Caitlein J. Jammo – Estate & Trust Litigation
• Caitlin Powell – Estate & Trust Litigation

St. Petersburg Office

• Bryan Dion – Land Use/Zoning
• Alexandra P. Gibson – Health Care

Tampa Office

• Christopher R. Dingman – Tax
• J.D. Zarate – Business Litigation

We are honored to have such a diverse and talented group of attorneys recognized for their dedication to legal excellence. Their inclusion in the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists reflects our firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and results for our clients.