Every firm on the list has an office in Boynton Beach. The magazine described Frankl Kominsky as “Boynton Beach’s hometown car crash firm” and closed the article by saying, “For most neighbors, Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is the strongest choice.”

The article points to the firm’s track record. It notes that Frankl Kominsky has recovered more than $250 million for clients, with recent results ranging from $10,000 to $6.5 million, the largest from a truck accident settlement. It also cites the firm’s A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, its more than 2,000 verified client reviews and more than 60 years of combined injury law experience among its lawyers.

Miami Living Magazine also pointed readers to what matters when choosing a car accident lawyer in the area. “A lawyer who handles car cases all the time knows when an injury is serious enough to go past PIP,” the article states, referring to the personal injury protection coverage Florida drivers carry. “A lawyer who works in Boynton Beach knows the busy crossings, the local doctors and the Palm Beach County courthouse.”

Attorneys Steven L. Frankl and Ethan Kominsky founded the firm in Boynton Beach in 2009. It is headquartered at its Boynton Beach office on Woolbright Road and also has offices in Pompano Beach, Port St. Lucie and Palm Bay. The firm handles car, truck and motorcycle crashes, along with other serious injury cases.

“After a crash, most people don’t know that their PIP coverage is just the starting point, and the insurance company isn’t going to tell them,” said Frankl, attorney and partner at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers. “Our job is to figure out how badly someone is hurt, get them the care they need and make the insurance company pay what the case is actually worth.”

Frankl said being named alongside other local firms means more because it comes from the community the firm has served since it opened. “We’ve been on Woolbright Road a long time,” he said. “Our neighbors are our clients, and we treat them that way.”

The magazine also noted that the firm offers free consultations 24/7 and that its staff speak Spanish and Creole. Founding partner Steven Frankl has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and the firm has been featured by CBS, NBC and The Palm Beach Post.

The full list is available on Miami Living Magazine’s website. People hurt in a crash in Palm Beach County can reach the firm at 561-800-8000.

Serving as an industry benchmark, the 16th edition of Best Law Firms provides a guide to top-performing legal practices across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. Rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process that blends client feedback, peer reviews, leadership interviews, and detailed firm data analysis drawing on over 110,000 client references and more than 200,000 evaluations to highlight firms that deliver outstanding legal results and maintain high client trust.

This firmwide ranking builds on individual national honors earned by the firm’s founding partners. Founding partner Geoff Moore, Esq. was named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, marking his fourth consecutive year on the list. Founding partner Spencer Payne, Esq. was also selected for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and honored on the 2026 Super Lawyers® list, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys nationwide.

“This recognition from Best Law Firms is a powerful validation of the model we set out to build,” said Moore. “When we opened our doors, we deliberately chose to step away from the high-volume approach in favor of an intentionally low-volume, trial-ready practice where every client receives direct partner attention. Securing life-changing verdicts and settlements for catastrophic injury victims, expanding our trial team, and earning the trust of both our clients and referring attorneys reinforces that taking the harder, more meticulous path was the right decision.”

Operating under an intentionally low-volume, high-attention approach, the plaintiff’s firm has secured major settlements and verdicts with outcomes of $3.5 million, $1.5 million, $1.25 million, $950,000, and $800,000, among others across nursing home negligence, products liability, and medical malpractice matters. 

“As we enter our next chapter, we are committed to strategically growing our litigation team, continuing to pioneer responsible, AI-assisted litigation workflows, and deepening our fight against institutional negligence across Florida from medical malpractice to nursing home abuse,” said Payne. “We will continue to take on the most complex cases, challenge corporate defendants that prioritize profits over safety, and raise the bar for what injured individuals and grieving families should expect from their legal representation.”

Moore Payne Law is currently accepting new clients and offers free consultations to help individuals understand their rights and legal options. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit moorepaynelaw.com or call 407-216-1000.

Kilduff is recognized for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2010. McNelis is recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.

Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same region and practice area. Best Law Firms ranks firms by practice area at the national and metropolitan levels. A firm is eligible in a practice area only if at least one of its lawyers is recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in that practice area and region. Firm rankings are then based on feedback from clients and professional references, along with evaluations from other lawyers.

“Recognition from other lawyers and from the clients we’ve represented carries real weight,” said Kilduff, a partner at the firm since 1979. “We have only ever represented injured people. Being recognized for that work, alongside Ed and the rest of our team, says a lot about the people at this firm.”

Kilduff has more than 45 years of experience representing injured people and their families. He has been named a Virginia Super Lawyer every year since 2006 and received the VADA-VTLA Civility and Professionalism Award in 2021.

McNelis has tried more than 100 cases to verdict. His U.S. Army honors include the Legion of Merit. He has been named one of Virginia’s Legal Elite for the past four years.

“Most of our clients have never had to hire a lawyer before, and they’re going up against insurance companies that do this every day,” McNelis said. “Our job is to level that playing field. It’s good to see that work recognized.”

Emroch & Kilduff has represented injured Virginians for more than 50 years. Its attorneys handle car and truck accident cases, wrongful death claims, construction accidents and other serious injury matters from offices in Richmond and Tappahannock.

The recognition places MyPhillyLawyer as one of the top personal injury law firms in the “Law Firm” category in the current Metro Philly’s Best 2026 cycle. Local residents nominate and vote for local organizations in dozens of fields, from health and wellness and home services to restaurants, shopping and professional services. Seven law firms were named in the “Law Firm” category for 2026.

Metro Philly’s Best is organized by O’Rourke Media Group, publisher of Metro Philadelphia and Metro.us. Modeled on Schneps Media’s long-running “Best Of” campaigns in other markets, the program relies on open public nominations followed by a voting period during which readers select the businesses they believe stand out in their respective categories.

MyPhillyLawyer focuses its practice on representing individuals and families in cases involving serious injuries. The firm’s cases include motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, workplace accidents, premises liability matters, and other incidents involving alleged negligence that result in significant physical, emotional, or financial harm.

According to the program’s description, businesses that earn a Metro Philly’s Best title are permitted to display the program’s logo and related marks on plaques, banners, print advertisements, digital campaigns, social media, outdoor advertising, and other materials. Organizers position the designation as a signal to residents that a particular business has drawn notable support from the surrounding community.

For MyPhillyLawyer, the Best Personal Injury Lawyer honor adds to a growing list of appearances in consumer-driven rankings. The firm has previously been included in other local readers’ choice contests, including the Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Philly Favs” listings, according to prior media coverage. Those acknowledgments, while not a measure of legal outcomes, underscore the firm’s profile among consumers who follow such competitions.

The Metro Philly’s Best recognition does not evaluate courtroom results, the merits of individual cases, or the likelihood of success in future matters. Instead, it highlights the level of awareness and support a firm has among readers who chose to participate in this year’s balloting.

Information about the Metro Philly’s Best program, including the full list of categories and winners, is available on the program’s homepage at https://metrophillysbest.com/#//.

To learn more about the firm, visit https://www.myphillylawyer.com/.

The personal injury law firm has received the following Regional Tier 1 rankings in the 2027 Best Law Firms® for Northeastern Pennsylvania:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
• Insurance Law
• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs

Earlier this year, nine Munley Law personal injury attorneys were named to The 2027 Best Lawyers in America® list. Additionally, Mackenzie Wilson and Jack Cartwright were listed on the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list. Also in 2026, our attorneys have been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America lists.

Firms included in the 2027 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently high ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and practice areas for its abilities, professionalism, and integrity. 

The firm received Regional Tier 1 rankings in Pittsburgh for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. It also received a Regional Tier 2 ranking in Pittsburgh for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.

Best Law Firms ranks firms by practice area at the national and metropolitan levels. A firm is eligible in a practice area only if at least one of its lawyers is recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in that practice area and region. Rankings are then based on feedback from clients and professional references, along with evaluations from other lawyers.

“Most of the people who call us are dealing with the worst thing that has ever happened to their family,” said attorney Ernest J. Pribanic of Pribanic & Pribanic. “To be recognized by the clients and lawyers who know our work is meaningful, because it reflects how seriously we take those cases.”

Medical malpractice cases make up most of the firm’s work. These claims often involve surgical errors, missed or delayed diagnoses and birth injuries, and they typically require extensive medical records review and expert testimony before a case can move forward.

The firm also represents people hurt in car and truck crashes, injured by defective products and harmed in nursing homes, along with families who have lost a loved one to someone else’s negligence. Its workers’ compensation practice helps injured employees across western Pennsylvania pursue the wage loss and medical benefits they are owed.

“Medical malpractice and product cases are document-heavy and expert-heavy, and they take time,” Pribanic said. “We tell families up front what the process looks like, and then we do the work to get their case ready for trial.”

Pribanic & Pribanic handles injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation for them.

Best Law Firms ranks firms by practice area at the national and metropolitan levels. A firm is eligible in a practice area only if at least one of its lawyers is recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in that practice area and region. Rankings are then based on feedback from clients and professional references, along with evaluations from other lawyers.

Firms are grouped into tiers rather than ranked one by one. In the 2027 edition, 15,671 firms received metropolitan rankings across 127 practice areas.

Brown & Barron represents patients and families across Maryland in medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and birth injury cases. The firm works these cases in-house, with a team of more than 25 people, including four partners and in-house nurses, who review medical records, work with experts and prepare each case for trial.

“Medical malpractice and nursing home cases take a long time, and they take a lot of people,” said Leah K. Barron, founding partner and managing attorney of Brown & Barron. “Our staff and our attorneys work these cases together. A ranking that comes from what clients and other lawyers say about that work means a lot to everyone here.”

That work starts well before a lawsuit is filed. Maryland requires a certificate from a qualified medical expert, along with an expert report, before a medical malpractice case can go to court. Brown & Barron’s nurses and attorneys review the records and work with outside experts to meet that requirement.

“Families who call us are usually dealing with the worst thing that’s ever happened to them,” Barron said. “They deserve a straight explanation of every option they have, and a firm that’s ready to try the case if it comes to that.”

The firm earned Tier 1 rankings in the Washington, DC, metro area for the following practice areas:

• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Regan Zambri Long also received national recognition for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.

In August, seven Regan Zambri Long attorneys (Patrick Regan, Salvatore Zambri, Victor Long, Paul Cornoni, Jacqueline Colclough, Christopher Regan, and Emily Lagan) earned recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Salvatore Zambri was also named the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs in Washington, DC.

Firms included in the 2027 Best Law Firms® list have earned a reputation for professional excellence, with consistently high ratings from clients and peers. Rankings are based on client feedback, peer recommendations, and leadership assessments across diverse practice areas and regions.

Best Law Firms is a national legal directory that ranks firms in tiers, listed on national and/or metropolitan scales, based on their standing in practice areas and geographic markets. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and practice areas for its abilities, professionalism, and integrity.

A Montgomery County jury has returned a $4 million verdict for two sisters whose mother left a Maryland assisted living facility through an unsecured first-floor window and died of hypothermia about 80 feet from the building. Brown & Barron trial attorneys Christopher J. Smith and Nicole Lambdin tried the case in Montgomery County Circuit Court, where the jury returned its verdict on the estate and wrongful death claims in October.

The sisters came to the United States from Nigeria with their mother when they were 14. A few years later, their mother developed a serious mental illness. When her daughters could no longer keep her safe at home, they placed her in an assisted living facility.

She had left the facility unsupervised before. In January 2022, she walked out again, this time through a first-floor window that was not secured, and disappeared. She was missing for three days. A neighbor found her body in his snow-covered backyard. She was wearing only thin pajamas and had died of hypothermia.

“It was important to us to tell their mother’s story, to speak her name in a courtroom, and to help the jury understand her life and everything her daughters lost,” said Smith, who chairs the firm’s nursing home litigation practice. “These young women deserved to have their mother’s story heard and someone to advocate for them. They showed tremendous courage in sharing their loss. We hope this verdict will bring about meaningful change and spur Maryland lawmakers to require assisted living facilities to carry adequate liability insurance and strengthen regulation and oversight to protect residents. Honoring her memory means working toward a future in which other families are spared this preventable tragedy.”

Maryland does not require assisted living facilities to carry liability insurance. Lawmakers took a first step this year with the Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026, enacted in April, which requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities without professional liability coverage to tell residents in writing. The law does not require facilities to buy that coverage. Without it, families who win in court may have little chance of collecting.

“For our clients, this verdict represents far more than a legal victory. They lost their mother in a tragic and entirely preventable way, and while nothing can undo that loss, we hope this verdict brings them some measure of peace in knowing that their mother’s life mattered and that those responsible have been held accountable,” said Lambdin. “Their mother deserved to be safe and cared for, and her daughters deserved to know that she was protected.”

Lambdin said the case carries a lesson beyond one family.

“This case should also serve as a broader reminder: assisted living facilities care for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Maryland families should be able to place their loved ones in these facilities with confidence. And when facilities fail in that duty, adequate liability insurance is critical to making accountability real and giving families a meaningful chance to seek justice.”

The Oct. 22, 2026, event at Cincinnati Music Hall celebrated the Cincinnati BBB’s 100th year and honored the 2026 recipients of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and the Spark Awards.

The Cincinnati BBB was formed in 1926, when local business leaders came together to bring more trust and transparency to the region’s marketplace. A century later, the organization serves consumers and businesses across Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana.

The gala paired the centennial celebration with the BBB’s annual business ethics awards. The BBB said it would introduce honorees for both awards in August and announce winners at the Music Hall event.

O’Connor, Acciani & Levy joined more than two dozen regional businesses and organizations supporting the BBB’s Centennial Gala.  

According to the Cincinnati BBB, sponsor support helps make it possible to honor this year’s award winners and to continue the organization’s work toward a more ethical marketplace. Cincinnati BBB President and CEO Jocile Ehrlich discussed the bureau’s history and its centennial plans in a conversation with the Cincinnati Business Courier.

The BBB’s consumer resources include business profiles, complaint filing, customer reviews, and Scam Tracker, a tool that lets the public report and look up scams.

O'Connor, Acciani & Levy is a personal injury and Social Security Disability law firm founded in 1991 by Henry Acciani, Michael O'Connor, and Barry D. Levy. Based in Cincinnati, the firm also has offices in Covington and Florence, Kentucky.

The firm represents people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle crashes and other accidents caused by negligence, as well as people pursuing Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits.

Its attorneys handle claims under both Ohio and Kentucky law for clients across the Cincinnati region. The firm offers free consultations, and its intake line is answered 24 hours a day.

The suit was filed for a former outpatient who alleges that registered nurse John Vincent Pica sexually assaulted her while she was at the hospital for surgery in October 2024.

According to the complaint, Pica made sexually suggestive comments to the patient and touched her in a sexual manner without her consent, both before and after her procedure. The lawsuit alleges the conduct continued after an anesthesiologist gave her a nerve block and left the room. The patient reported what happened to a nursing supervisor the next day.

The complaint alleges the hospital was negligent in hiring, keeping and supervising Pica, did not look into his background, and did not enforce adequate patient safety policies. It also alleges the hospital took no meaningful action after the patient made her report.

The claims include negligent hiring, retention and supervision, negligence in policies and procedures, vicarious liability, and neglect of a vulnerable adult under Florida law. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages for psychological and emotional injuries.

Pica has also faced action from state regulators and law enforcement. The Florida Department of Health filed an administrative complaint against him alleging similar inappropriate touching at the same hospital. On Dec. 8, 2025, Pica reportedly surrendered his Florida nursing license and agreed not to reapply. The Florida Board of Nursing accepted the voluntary relinquishment on April 20, 2026, to resolve the disciplinary case. A Broward Sheriff’s Office report dated May 6, 2026, found probable cause for battery, and Pica was charged.

“We commend our client for the courage it has taken to come forward and seek accountability,” said Adam Horowitz, founder of Horowitz Law. “Patients entering a hospital for surgery deserve to feel safe, especially when they are vulnerable. As alleged in our lawsuit, John Pica had a troubling history of misconduct that should have raised serious red flags. We intend to hold HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital accountable for failing to protect our client.”

The allegations in the complaint have not been proven in court. People who were sexually abused or assaulted in a hospital or other medical setting may have legal options under Florida law, and filing deadlines can apply.

More information about the lawsuit is available on the Horowitz Law website: https://www.adamhorowitzlaw.com/blog/hca-woodmont-hospital/

CASE INFORMATION
Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida
C.W. v. University Hospital, Ltd. d/b/a HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Case No. 2026-CA-016818

In Virginia Living Magazine’s 2026 “Best of Virginia” awards, Allen & Allen was named the top law firm in the Central Virginia region. The selection marks the seventh consecutive year the firm has received this designation, having maintained the position annually from 2020 through 2026. The annual poll surveys readers across Virginia to identify standout businesses and service providers across distinct geographic regions.

The firm also secured high honors in the Charlottesville Media Group’s 2026 “Charlottesville’s Finest” awards, earning the Gold Winner ranking in the Personal Injury Lawyer category. This represents the second consecutive year Allen & Allen has achieved the top award in the Charlottesville market, following its initial Gold Winner selection in 2025.

In regional rankings evaluated by community balloting, Allen & Allen was named a finalist for Best Law Firm in Richmond Magazine’s 2026 “Best and Worst” issue. The inclusion marks the 13th consecutive year the firm has been featured among the top-ranked legal practices in the Richmond metropolitan area.

Additionally, the firm was selected as a finalist in the Best Law Firm category of the Free Lance-Star’s “Best of the Burg” competition, recognizing service in the Fredericksburg area for both 2025 and 2026.

Regional media awards and community reader polls offer insight into public perception and brand awareness for professional service providers within local markets. For legal service providers, multi-year recognition across contiguous geographic regions reflects sustained community engagement and broad operational reach across statewide jurisdictions.

Allen & Allen focuses its legal practice on personal injury litigation, representing individuals and families in claims involving motor vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.

The firm operates office locations throughout Virginia to serve clients in Richmond, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and surrounding communities.

The 2027 publication marks the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognition is determined through a peer-review process in which attorneys evaluate the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. 

“Personal injury litigation requires careful preparation, sound judgment and a commitment to holding negligent parties accountable,” said Spizer. “This recognition reflects the standards we bring to that work every day on behalf of individuals and families facing serious injuries.” 

As a founding partner of VSCP Law, Spizer represents individuals and families in significant personal injury matters. He has handled thousands of personal injury cases over the course of his career and has a strong record advocating for people who have suffered catastrophic injuries because of negligence or wrongdoing. He has also secured significant multimillion-dollar recoveries for injured clients. 

The 2027 edition includes 5,782 lawyers nationwide in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs practice area, making it one of the five largest practice areas represented in this year’s edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

For more information about VSCP Law and its legal services, visit the firm’s website https://www.vscplaw.com/.

Each episode takes one question and answers it without legal jargon. Topics include Maryland’s Certificate of Qualified Expert requirement, the filing deadline for a medical negligence claim, the state’s cap on noneconomic damages, and the contributory negligence rule that can bar recovery in Maryland.

Spector founded Frank Spector Law in Baltimore and limits the practice to medical negligence, covering birth injury, surgical error, emergency room malpractice, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and nursing home neglect. He has recovered more than $190 million for the families he represents, according to the firm, and clients who call the office speak with him directly.

The debut episode, “Who Is Frank Spector? Baltimore Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury Lawyer,” is available now and introduces the host to listeners who are deciding whether they have a claim. Frank Spector Law serves clients across Maryland and in Washington DC from its Baltimore office.

“Most families I meet have already spent months guessing at rules that Maryland has written down, starting with the Certificate of Qualified Expert and the filing deadline,” said Frank Spector, founder of Frank Spector Law. “Thirty-five years of these cases taught me that the answer a family needs first is usually free, so the show gives it to them one question at a time.”

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For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been recognized by both the profession and the public as a leading measure of legal integrity and distinction. Selected solely through peer review, the honor recognizes only approximately 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys. This year’s program reflects the highest level of selectivity in the award’s history, with more than 32,000 lawyers participating in this year’s voting. Awardees were determined through 3.8 million confidential evaluation submissions to assess approximately 82,000 vetted nominees. 

Moore and Payne established Moore Payne Law in early 2025 as an intentionally low volume firm to provide client-focused, personalized representation to ensure every client receives full attention. Together, the founders bring more than 25 years of combined experience and have recovered over $135 million for clients, specializing in high-stakes cases including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, motor vehicle injuries, products liability, and wrongful death. 

“This ongoing recognition by our peers is so powerful, as they understand the complexity of this work,” said Moore. “When Spencer and I founded Moore Payne Law, we knew we wanted to build a firm that allowed us to stay close to our clients and their cases. Our firm has grown a lot since then, as we’ve tripled our team size, but that part hasn’t changed. I’m proud of the work we’ve done together and am immensely grateful to our clients for continuing to place their trust in us.”

In its first year alone, Moore Payne Law increased its case filings ten fold and won more than $8 million in verdicts and settlements, including a $1.5 million verdict for a car accident client – more than six times the final pretrial offer – as well as a $3.5 million medical malpractice settlement. This year, the firm notably filed a historic class action lawsuit in Florida against manufacturing giant Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc. over smoke alarm technology allegedly linked to delayed warnings in deadly, smoldering fires. Additionally, the firm secured a $1.5 million binding arbitration award against Wellness Center of Trinity, LLC in Trinity, Florida, holding the facility accountable for neglect that led to the wrongful death of a resident. Moore Payne Law also continued to strengthen its relationships across the legal community, returning more than $1 million in referral fees to attorneys who entrusted the firm with cases in 2026.

“I’ve always believed that the most important part of this job is showing up for people when they’re going through their toughest times,” said Payne. “Beyond the verdicts, the cases we take on are about making sure our clients are heard and that those responsible are held accountable. I’m grateful to have that work recognized and am excited to keep doing it alongside Geoff and our team.”

Outside of the courtroom, both Moore and Payne are advocates for systemic change in nursing home reform, working with the state government to expand the rights of nursing home residents and their families, as well as dedicated members of the Central Florida community that give back to Orlando youth, cultural, and professional organizations. Moore Payne’s motto, “Big Injuries, Big Justice®,” drives the firm’s mission to secure results for its clients while holding large corporations and insurance companies accountable.

Moore Payne Law is currently accepting new clients and offers free consultations to help individuals understand their rights and legal options. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit moorepaynelaw.com or call 407-216-1000.

Cifarelli has been named to Best Lawyers since 2011. The organization bases its selection on peer review, including evaluations from lawyers in the same geographic region and practice area. 

“Much of our work involves people and families facing serious injuries, abuse or failures by institutions they trusted,” Cifarelli said. “These cases demand careful advocacy and a clear focus on accountability. That remains the priority in every matter we handle.” 

Best Lawyers also named Cifarelli its Orange County “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs three times, in 2015, 2017 and 2023. The designation is awarded to one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region in each edition, based on the highest overall peer feedback.

Cifarelli practices in Irvine, California, where he represents plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. His practice also includes child sexual abuse litigation, and claims involving school negligence and public entity liability.

Cifarelli earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles.

The 2027 edition recognizes 81,620 lawyers across 151 practice areas and 203 metropolitan and geographic areas throughout the nation. Best Lawyers said this year’s results were based on 3.8 million evaluations submitted by more than 32,000 voting lawyers.

Those seeking legal representation for serious personal injury, sexual abuse and medical malpractice or related matters can learn more about Cifarelli and The Cifarelli Law Firm’s practice areas by visiting https://www.cifarelliinjurylaw.com/.

A Morning Built Around Relationships, Not Referrals

Attorneys Michael Weaver, Michael George, and Mike Weaver, along with Client Intake Specialist Myra Parris, spent the morning at North Hall Tire greeting employees, sharing coffee, and answering legal questions in a casual, low-pressure setting. The firm and its staff across all three offices count themselves among North Hall Tire’s longtime customers, and the visit was as much a thank-you as it was an outreach event.

“At Weaver Law, we’ve proudly called North Georgia home for 26 years,” said Mike Weaver. “The best part of our job isn’t just representing clients after an injury, it’s building relationships with the people and businesses that make our community so special. Thank you, North Hall Tire, for your hospitality and the outstanding service you provide to Gainesville and the surrounding communities. We appreciate you.”

The cold brew and iced coffee served during the stop came courtesy of Phoenix Roasters in Buford, and employees who stopped by were entered into a drawing for lunch from Alpha Gyro, a Greek restaurant in Gainesville located next door to Weaver Law Firm’s Gainesville office.

Why the Firm Set Aside 30 Minutes for Free Legal Advice

For 30 to 45 minutes, attorneys fielded questions from North Hall Tire employees on a range of legal topics. According to the firm, the Q&A sessions exist because people often want to speak with an attorney but don’t know who to call, or assume that a conversation with a lawyer will be too expensive. Weaver Law Firm handles personal injury matters exclusively, including car wrecks, big truck wrecks, job injuries, slip and falls, and dog bites, and no longer takes on divorce, criminal, wills, or contract cases. When a question falls outside that scope, the firm refers the person to someone who can help.

Three Offices, One Local Focus

Weaver Law Firm has recovered more than $150,000,000 for clients across thousands of cases handled throughout Georgia. Every client is given their attorney’s personal cell phone number, and the firm helps clients without health insurance access immediate medical care after an injury. The firm’s Gainesville office is located at 310 E.E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.

The North Hall Tire stop follows the firm’s established pattern of showing up in the communities it serves, not just after an injury, but on ordinary Thursday mornings, coffee in hand.

To speak directly with a Weaver Law Firm attorney, call 770-415-5555 or visit weaverfirm.com.

Six attorneys were selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, while six were recognized as Rising Stars, highlighting the firm’s continued commitment to providing dedicated legal representation to seriously injured New Yorkers.

The attorneys named to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list are Alex Shulman, JJ Hill, Michael Kusz, Cary London, Ari Lieberman, and Michael Zogala.

The attorneys recognized as 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars are David Schleider, Jonathan Wachlarz, Christine Colvert, Evan Lloyd, Tara Nealon, and Benjamin Rabinowitz.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across over 70 practice areas every year, with a selection process that involves peer nominations, independent research, and professional evaluations. 

The Rising Stars recognition highlights attorneys who have demonstrated professional achievement and distinction early in their careers. It generally recognizes attorneys age 40 or under who have been practicing law for a decade or less. 

For Shulman & Hill, the recognition is a reflection of the work the firm does every day for people and families dealing with the consequences of serious injuries. The firm has recovered more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for seriously injured New Yorkers, helping clients pursue compensation while they focus on their recovery and their families.

“Our clients come to us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives,” said Alex Shulman, co-founder of Shulman & Hill. “This recognition is meaningful because it reflects the dedication our attorneys bring to each case. We are proud to stand with New Yorkers throughout every step of the legal process.”

Known for its client-focused approach, Shulman & Hill serves injured people throughout New York City under its guiding tagline, “Every Borough, Every Block.” The firm works to make legal representation accessible to clients across the city while providing personalized attention to the circumstances surrounding each case.

The 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars recognitions add to the firm’s broader record of professional achievement, but Shulman & Hill remains focused on what matters most: helping injured New Yorkers understand their rights and seek the compensation they may be entitled to under the law.

The invitation-only organization identifies civil plaintiff and criminal defense trial lawyers from each state through a multi-phase process that includes peer nominations, third-party research, and independent evaluation of qualifications related to leadership, reputation, and trial experience.

In a letter confirming the selection, The National Trial Lawyers recognized Levy’s inclusion in its Top 100 membership organization. Levy has been with O’Connor, Acciani & Levy since the firm’s founding in 1992. 

Over more than three decades of practice, he has represented personal injury clients throughout Greater Cincinnati and the surrounding tri-state region in cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injuries. The firm maintains offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Covington, and Florence.

The selection adds to a series of professional recognitions for the firm’s attorneys. O’Connor, Acciani & Levy holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, and five of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. The firm also maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

O’Connor, Acciani & Levy continues to accept personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf. 

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

These easy-to-access rideshare rides ensure that drivers can hit the road without putting the people around them in harm’s way. The Labor Day Lyfts by LSIA reduce locals’ risks of drinking and driving, preventing accidents that might otherwise turn a Labor Day barbecue, pool day, or beach vacation into a much less happy affair.

Interested parties can register for access to the free Labor Day Lyft rides from August 12 to September 4, 2026. Fill out the form on the Lone Star Injury Attorneys’ website to qualify. Once we select our free ride recipients, we will text recipients with their free ride pass. Recipients can then use that free ride pass at any point between September 5 and September 8, 2026.

Each ride pass available through Labor Day Lyfts by LSIA is worth $10 and limited to one per person.

With help from Lone Star Injury Attorneys, locals can have a fun Labor Day weekend and keep the community safer. Take advantage of the opportunity to win a free ride today and let us reduce the number of drinking and driving accidents across the nation.

Anyone interested in applying for a free Lyft ride through the Labor Day Lyfts by LSIA can visit Lone Star Injury Attorneys’ website for more information.