Strike That!

By Tanner R. Cohen • September 2, 2026
The Pennington team hit the lanes this week for our annual bowling competition. It was a fun chance to unwind, spend time together out of the office, and see who takes bowling a little more seriously than they let on. Congratulations to shareholder Michael Thomas, who took home the top score of the night and showed his skills extend well beyond the courtroom.  Overall, it was a great night with an even greater group, and we’re already looking forward (and training) for the next firm outing.

Pennington PA attorneys recognized in 2027 BEST LAWYERS® IN AMERICA

By R. Geoffrey Place • August 27, 2026
The following attorneys have been recognized in 2027 BEST LAWYERS® IN AMERICA Tallahassee, Florida: Howard E. Adams (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) Administrative / Regulatory Law Ben A. Andrews (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022) Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants J. Breck Brannen (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023) Administrative / Regulatory Law Real Estate Law Gerald Bryant (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023) Employment Law - Management Health Care Law J. Wiley Horton (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021) Commercial Litigation Litigation - Intellectual Property E. Murray Moore, Jr. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021) Administrative / Regulatory Law Health Care Law Steven M. Puritz (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021) Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Michael J. Thomas (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021) Litigation - Labor and Employment Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Tampa, Florida: Luis Viera (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021) Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants The following attorneys have been recognized in 2027 BEST LAWYERS: Ones to Watch® in America Tallahassee, Florida: Chase Boswell (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024) Insurance Law Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Stephanie Clark (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024) Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Health Care Law Insurance Law Labor and Employment Law - Management Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law Rachel Givens (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2023) Administrative / Regulatory Law Family Law Health Care Law Real Estate Law Trusts and Estates Cody Short (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024) Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants See our attorneys' Best Lawyers profiles at https://www.bestlawyers.com/

Steve Puritz Named by the Best Lawyers® 2027 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Tallahassee

By Logan Eagen • August 25, 2026
Steve Puritz was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2027 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, “Lawyer of the Year” award winner in Tallahassee, Florida. This accolade represents a rare and distinguished honor, which is based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. “Lawyer of the Year” designations are only reserved for one individual attorney per practice area in each metropolitan region. When asked about this achievement, Steve said, “This honor is a testament to the critical contributions and hard work put forth by the incredible team of professionals I am grateful to get to work with every day. This recognition would not have been possible without the collective effort of the team, as a whole.” Steve Puritz’s legal practice includes the defense of claims involving premises liability, construction liability, construction defect, product liability, automobile negligence, and insurance coverage. Prior to joining Pennington P.A. in 2006, Steve spent thirteen years at another Tallahassee law firm that specialized in insurance defense. Steve has tried cases throughout most of North Florida and parts of Central Florida. Steve graduated from law school at Florida State University with Honors and also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Florida State University. Steve is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Florida, and he has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Steve also has an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system, which represents the highest level of professional excellence for ethical standards and legal ability, and has been named Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/steven-m-steve-puritz/255143
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