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AUG 21 2025

144 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition

ADAM C. FARKAS ADAM G. WICKS ADELE I. STONE ALAN M. SELTZER ALEXANDRA DRAGOVICH ZAMBRANO ALEXANDRIA K. ROSA AMY L. BARRETTE ANDREW J. SHAPREN ANDREW S. PARSONS ANDRIA R. ADIGWE, CIPP/US

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CORPORATE ENERGY FDA & BIOTECHNOLOGY FINANCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY HEALTHCARE IMMIGRATION

DEC 5 2023

Personnel note: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney adds Pierce Schuessler to government relations team - Florida Politics

W. PIERCE SCHUESSLER

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

DEC 1 2023

Pierce Schuessler Brings His Political Expertise to Buchanan

MICHAEL A. GRISSOM W. PIERCE SCHUESSLER

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

AUG 17 2023

143 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition

ADAM G. WICKS ADELE I. STONE ALAN M. SELTZER ALLISON L. BORGATTI AMY L. BARRETTE ANDREW J. SHAPREN ANTHONY (T.J.) ANDRISANO ARGIA J. DIMARCO B. LYNN FREEMAN BARBARA L. SANCHEZ-SALAZAR

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY HEALTHCARE

AUG 4 2023

Buchanan Appellate Team Represents Homeowners Association in Precedent-Setting Case before the Second District and Florida Supreme Court

CHANCE LYMAN JOSHUA S.M. SMITH

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AUG 4 2023

Florida Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Century – Old Precedent and Rejects Attempt to Carve Away at Real Property Rules in Favorable Decision for Buchanan Client

CHANCE LYMAN JOSHUA S.M. SMITH

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JAN 6 2023

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Announces 2023 Promotions Class
3 promoted to Shareholder, 11 promoted to Counsel, and 2 promoted to Senior Attorney

ADAM G. WICKS ALLISON L. BORGATTI ARGIA J. DIMARCO CAROLINE BASSETT WARREN CHANCE LYMAN DANIEL R. LAZARO GRANT S. SHACKELFORD JORDAN A. YEAGLEY, CAMS JOSEPH A. DOUGHERTY JOSHUA D. HEADLEY

CORPORATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION TAX WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE, COMPLIANCE & INVESTIGATIONS

NOV 3 2022

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Earns National & Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings in the 2023 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Report

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NOV 4 2021

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Earns National & Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings in the 2022 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Report

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CONSTRUCTION COPYRIGHT CORPORATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE & GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY EMERGING COMPANIES

AUG 19 2021

129 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Edition

ADAM G. WICKS ADELE I. STONE ALAN M. SELTZER ALLISON L. BORGATTI ANDREW J. SHAPREN ANTHONY (T.J.) ANDRISANO ARGIA J. DIMARCO B. LYNN FREEMAN BLAKE J. DELANEY BRENDAN P. LUCAS

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CLASS ACTIONS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CONSTRUCTION COPYRIGHT CORPORATE EMERGING COMPANIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ERISA

MAR 1 2021

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney brings on Crystal Stickle as senior principal - Florida Politics

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

MAR 1 2021

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Continues Tallahassee Government Relations Growth with Addition of Crystal L. Stickle

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 11 2021

Buchanan Ingersoll Boosts Gov. Relations Team In Fla. - Law360

MICHAEL A. GRISSOM

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 8 2021

The Morning Read of What’s Hot in Florida Politics - Florida Politics

MICHAEL A. GRISSOM

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 8 2021

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Grows Florida Government Relations Group with Addition of Michael Grissom and Mark Kruse

MICHAEL A. GRISSOM

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

NOV 5 2020

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Earns National & Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings in the 2021 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Report

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CONSTRUCTION COPYRIGHT CORPORATE EMERGING COMPANIES ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL

AUG 21 2020

Florida hospitals lose billions due to pandemic measures - Modern Healthcare

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JUL 21 2020

Governor’s Roundtable on Coronavirus - The Florida Channel

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JUL 8 2020

Don’t delay medical care - The Florida Times Union

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

APR 25 2020

Point of View: During this crisis, hospitals and Floridians are working together - The Palm Beach Post

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 10 2020

Five Legal Issues Florida Lawmakers Are Trying to Tackle in 2020 - AM Tampa Bay

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

DEC 16 2019

John McKager "Mac" Stipanovich Retires From Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney After Long and Impactful Career

JOSEPH A. DOUGHERTY

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

NOV 1 2019

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Receives Tier 1 National Rankings in the 2020 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Report

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE EMERGING COMPANIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ERISA ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL ESTATES & TRUSTS

AUG 15 2019

138 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition
12 Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year" In Respective Practice and Metro Areas

ADELE I. STONE ALAN M. SELTZER B. LYNN FREEMAN BRIAN H. SIMMONS BRIAN S. NORTH BRIAN S. NOVOSEL BRUCE I. BOOKEN BRYAN H. OPALKO CARL F. STAIGER CARLA J. VRSANSKY

APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CLASS ACTIONS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ERISA EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ENERGY ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA & SPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL

MAR 27 2019

Florida Tightens Laws on Suitability of Annuity Sales to Seniors - American Bar Association's The Blue Sky Bugle

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MAR 4 2019

Tallahassee Government Relations Celebrates Launch of Pro Bono Client's Foundation

MALLORY HARRELL

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

WINS

FEB 11 2019

Buchanan Ingersoll Picks Up Former GOP Lawmaker in Fla. - Law360

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

FEB 4 2019

Rooney Joins Law Firm - Herald-Tribune

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

FEB 1 2019

Personnel Note: Tom Rooney Joins Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney - Florida Politics

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 29 2019

Ex-GOP Lawmaker Joins Family Firm - The Hill

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 29 2019

Rooney Joins Law & Lobbying Firm - Politico

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JAN 29 2019

Former Congressman Tom Rooney Joins Buchanan’s Government Relations Group

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

NOV 1 2018

More than 100 Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Practice Areas Ranked in Tier 1 of 2019 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Report

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CONSTRUCTION COPYRIGHT CORPORATE EMERGING COMPANIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ERISA ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL

OCT 24 2018

National Megadonors, With Eyes On 2020, Flood Florida Governor's Race With Cash - The Miami Herald

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

AUG 15 2018

137 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Eight Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year" In Respective Practice and Metro Areas

ADELE I. STONE ALAN M. SELTZER B. LYNN FREEMAN BRIAN S. NORTH BRIAN S. NOVOSEL BRUCE I. BOOKEN BRYAN H. OPALKO CARLA J. VRSANSKY CARRIE KOCHENBACH CHRISTOPHER P. SCHUELLER

APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ERISA ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE HEALTHCARE IMMIGRATION

AUG 2 2018

Mark Kruse Named Rick Scott’s New Legislative Affairs Director - Florida Politics

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

JUL 13 2018

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Ranks in Top 5 for Most Women Named to Florida Trend 2018 Legal Elite List

GINA M. POLO HALA A. SANDRIDGE JOHN D. EMMANUEL

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION REAL ESTATE

JUN 18 2018

28 Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Attorneys Named to 2018 Florida Super Lawyers® List and 10 Named as Rising Stars®

ADELE I. STONE BLAKE J. DELANEY DALE S. WEBBER GINA M. POLO HALA A. SANDRIDGE HOWARD ALLEN COHEN JENNIFER OLMEDO-RODRIGUEZ JESSE H. DINER JOHN D. EMMANUEL KELLY H. KOLB

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHCARE IMMIGRATION LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION REAL ESTATE TAX

MAY 8 2018

35 Buchanan Attorneys and 18 Practice Areas Earn Rankings in Chambers USA 2018

H MARC TEPPER HALA A. SANDRIDGE HOWARD J. WEIN JAMES D. NEWELL JOHN D. EMMANUEL JOHN R. WASHLICK LOUIS M. DESTEFANO MARK PFEIFFER MITCHELL I. HOROWITZ SALVATORE G. ROTELLA, JR.

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE HEALTHCARE IMMIGRATION INSURANCE & REINSURANCE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

LAND USE & ZONING

APR 9 2018

As Rick Scott Eyes Senate, Evolving Florida Governor Faces Toughest Test Yet - NPR

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

NOV 1 2017

Ninety Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Practice Areas Ranked in Tier 1 of 2018 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Report

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS COPYRIGHT CORPORATE EMERGING COMPANIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ERISA ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE

JUN 22 2017

10 Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Attorneys Named to the 2017 Legal Elite List

DILIP PATEL HALA A. SANDRIDGE JOHN D. EMMANUEL RONALD H. NOBLE

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL IMMIGRATION LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION REAL ESTATE

MAY 31 2017

37 Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Attorneys and 15 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2017 Guide

DONALD E. MALECKI H MARC TEPPER HALA A. SANDRIDGE HOWARD J. WEIN JAMES D. NEWELL JOHN D. EMMANUEL JOHN R. WASHLICK LOUIS M. DESTEFANO MARK PFEIFFER MITCHELL I. HOROWITZ

ANTITRUST & TRADE REGULATION APPELLATE BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE HEALTHCARE IMMIGRATION INSURANCE & REINSURANCE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

APR 1 2016

Rhea Law Shares Her Mentoring Story In the Tampa Bay Business Journal

REAL ESTATE

DEC 8 2015

Buchanan Senior Principal Keith J. Arnold Interviewed for Miami Today Article on Florida Healthcare Legislation

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY HEALTHCARE

NOV 6 2015

Mac Stipanovich Talks 2016 Elections with Several Media Outlets, Including CNN, Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY

MAY 22 2015

Jake Varn Profiled and Highly-Regarded in Tallahassee Democrat Column

JUL 18 2014

InsideCounsel Magazine Highlights Randy P. Vulakovich and Buchanan’s Approach to Business Development

JUN 3 2014

Buchanan Ranked #1 for Largest Increase in Florida Attorney Headcount on Daily Business Review’s Annual List of Florida’s Top Law Firms

MAY 5 2014

Daily Business Review Notes Buchanan Shareholder R. Michael Underwood's Recent Article on Overhauling State Securities Rules

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