We are proud to announce that Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns has been honored with 17 attorneys named to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list and 4 attorneys recognized as 2026 Florida Rising Stars — a testament to our firm’s commitment to legal excellence across Tampa Bay and beyond.

What Is Super Lawyers?

Super Lawyers is a prestigious, independent rating service that recognizes outstanding attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional accomplishment. Using a patented, research-driven selection process that is both peer-influenced and independently verified, Super Lawyers selects only the top 5% of attorneys in each state annually. Being named a Super Lawyer or Rising Star is one of the most respected peer distinctions in the legal profession.

2026 Florida Super Lawyers – Johnson Pope

Our attorneys recognized across our three Florida offices include:

Clearwater office:

• Brandon Bellew – Estate & Trust
• Bruce Bokor – Estate & Probate
• Colleen Flynn – Labor & Employment
• Charles Samarkos – Litigation
• Joan Vecchioli – Labor & Employment

St. Petersburg office:

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

Tampa office:

• Mark Bentley – Land Use/Zoning
• Jeffery Gad – Estate & Probate
• Alberto “Al” Gomez – Bankruptcy
• Scott Ilgenfritz – Business Litigation
• Frank Jakes – Intellectual Property
• Angelina Lim – Bankruptcy
• Michael Markham – Bankruptcy
• William “Will” McFetridge IV – Construction Litigation
• Joseph Weissman – Intellectual Property

2026 Florida Rising Stars

The Rising Stars designation recognizes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been in practice for 10 years or less, and who have demonstrated early excellence in their careers. We are proud to recognize:

Clearwater office:

• Caitlein Jammo – Estate & Trust

St. Petersburg office:

• Alexandra Gibson – Health Care
• Kaley Johnson – Real Estate

Tampa office:

• Chrstopher Dingman – Tax

Serving Tampa Bay with Award-Winning Legal Counsel

At Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, our attorneys serve clients across a wide range of practice areas from our offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida. This recognition across multiple offices and disciplines reflects our firm-wide dedication to providing exceptional legal representation throughout the Tampa Bay region.