Ten Dickinson & Gibbons attorneys, representing eight different practice areas, were named “2021 Elite Top Attorneys” in the September edition of Sarasota’s SRQ Magazine. Attorneys from the area were nominated by their peers and results were compiled by an independent research firm. Local attorneys from Sarasota and Manatee Counties were considered for this honor.
Partners at Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. have again been selected as Florida Super Lawyers. Deborah J. Blue, Gary H. Larsen, and Jeffrey D. Peairs have been named Super Lawyers for 2021 and Jesse R. Butler and Andrew L. Douberly have been designated Rising Stars.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., a Sarasota trial law firm, is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Nigro and Mark A. Wilson have been named partners of the firm. Managing Shareholder A. James Rolfes stated, “Chris and Mark have continuously upheld the firm’s commitment to providing excellent service to our clients. We are pleased to have them join the partner team.”
Ten Dickinson & Gibbons attorneys, representing seven different practice areas, were named “2020 Elite Top Attorneys” in the September-October edition of Sarasota’s SRQ Magazine. Attorneys from the area were nominated by their peers and results were compiled by an independent research firm. Local attorneys from Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Palmetto Bay, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Venice and Northport were considered for this honor.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. is pleased to announce, once again, that partners in the firm have been selected as Florida Super Lawyers. Deborah J. Blue, Gary H. Larsen, and Jeffrey D. Peairs have been named Super Lawyers for 2020 and Jesse R. Butler and Andrew L. Douberly have been designated Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, a service of Thomson Reuters, identifies attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, approximately five percent of the lawyers in Florida are named Super Lawyers and 2.5% of lawyers 40 years old or younger, or in practice 10 years or less, are named Rising Stars.
By Andrew C. Wilson, Esq. The financial strain imposed on families around the country in the wake of COVID-19 means that the ability to obtain credit is, for many, more important than ever. Individuals often learn of harmful inaccuracies on their credit reports at the worst possible time – when they apply for, and are
By Jesse R. Butler, Esq. Already struggling to stay afloat during this global crisis, many people are finding themselves the victim of unfair, fraudulent, and illegal business practices. Fraud and price-gouging are just two common problems facing consumers during this time of economic uncertainty. Consumer fraud and unfair business practices are likely to continue to
With shoppers staying home, more people are buying online. Unfortunately, online fraud is skyrocketing. Due to this surge in online ordering, hackers are increasingly targeting consumers with sophisticated fraud schemes. According to the FTC, over 14,000 submitted coronavirus-related fraud reports as of April 8, 2020. The total losses exceeded $10 Million Dollars, with the average consumer being defrauded of $564.00.
Jesse R. Butler, a partner with Sarasota law firm Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., was recently appointed Section Chair of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee.
The State Attorney’s Office of the 12th Judicial Circuit and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office have certified that Dickinson & Gibbons partner, Jesse R. Butler, has completed a course on Identifying, Investigating and Eliminating Fraud Harming Florida Seniors.
Andrew L. Douberly, a partner with Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., has been recognized for Meritorious Public Service by the Florida Bar. Mr. Douberly received this honor for completing a three year term with the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 12th Judicial Circuit. Andy was the Chair of Section 12A of the Committee, which oversees attorney misconduct in Sarasota, Manatee, and Desoto Counties.
Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., a Sarasota-based law firm, is pleased to announce that attorneys Mark S. Tomlinson and Andrew C. Wilson have joined the firm.
Jesse R. Butler, a partner with Sarasota law firm Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A., has been selected as the 2020 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award honoree for the 12th Judicial Circuit. This award encourages lawyers to volunteer free legal services to those in need by recognizing those who make outstanding public service commitments in each judicial circuit. Mr. Butler will formally receive this award on January 30, 2020 at the Florida Supreme Court.
Jesse R. Butler recently received the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office’s “Children’s Champion Award”, in recognition for his dedication to pro bono representation of abused and neglected children through the Bar’s Defending Best Interests Project.
Marital & family law attorneys, Deborah J. Blue and Mark Wilson, represented the wife in a highly-contested divorce proceeding centered upon the validity of a Prenuptial Agreement.
