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Brian Pita is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Pita since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian Pita is held by other lawyers.

CHRISTOPHER K. SPEED joined the firm as a Shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years. He has spent his entire career pursuing justice for victims of personal injury, medical and legal negligence, aviation accidents and defective products. Mr. Speed is also a founding member of the Northern Virginia Plaintiff’s Bar Association, an organization of plaintiff lawyers dedicated to improving the ability of victims to pursue justice for their injuries. He often ...

Bruce C. Rosetto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law. Bruce C. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce C. Rosetto since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bruce C. Rosetto is held by other lawyers.

Rosalyn “Sia" Baker-Barnes is a Shareholder at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., and the Chairperson of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. In her over 20-year career, she has successfully pursued justice for victims in personal injury, medical negligence and product liability cases and frequently lectures throughout the United States on catastrophic injury cases. She has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, includi...

Justin C. Sorel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Justin C. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Justin C. Sorel since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Justin C. Sorel is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Weeg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher practices law in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Weeg since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Weeg is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Z. Zimmerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Trade Secrets Law. Matthew Z. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Z. Zimmerman since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew Z. Zimmerman is held by other lawyers.

Laurie J. Briggs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Laurie J. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie J. Briggs since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laurie J. Briggs is held by other lawyers.

Born and raised in a small town in Northeast Ohio, Pete learned from an early age that hard work pays off. Never the most intelligent student or the most gifted athlete, he excelled at both because he worked harder than everyone else. His beautiful and talented Wife is a fellow trial lawyer. Together, they have 3 children and 2 Beagles. Pete attended the University of Dayton where he received his Bachelors degree in Marketing. He later moved to Florida shortly after graduation and worked a co...

DONALD J. WARD III is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Notre Dame Law School, where he earned his degree cum laude. At age 26, in his first jury trial, Mr. Ward obtained a verdict of $824,200, which was more than thirteen times what the defendant had offered to settle the case. Since joining Searcy Denney, he has recovered in excess of $100 million on behalf of his clients. He currently serves as President of the Palm Beach County Justice Association, a countywid...