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The Best Lawyers in South Florida

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in South Florida publication features top-ranked legal talent in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami and West Palm Beach.

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November 5, 2021 06:00 AM

The 2022 Best Lawyers in South Florida publication includes top-ranked legal talent in The Best Lawyers in America® as well as the second edition listings of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami and West Palm Beach.

In this issue, we feature powerhouse trial lawyer and Best Lawyers® listee Steve Yerrid. Beyond his courtroom prowess in representing those who have suffered from medical malpractice and personal injury, Steve Yerrid and his firm The Yerrid Law Firm give back to the community through The Yerrid Foundation. The non-profit organization, which is self-funded by Yerrid, has for decades focused on giving back to the Tampa area with charitable donations to help children, patrol officers, the homeless community and pediatric cancer patients to name a few. Steve Yerrid is proud of the work he and his firm do in and out of the courtroom fighting for the people of Tampa.

This issue also features:

  • A spotlight on 2022 Miami Admiralty and Maritime Law "Lawyer of the Year" Jerry Hamilton
  • A look back at three ongoing court cases in South Florida
  • Listings of all lawyers from Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami and West Palm Beach listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Read the full issue:


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