Estate and Succession Planning
Dean Mead’s Estate and Succession Planning Department is one of the largest and most respected groups of estate planning attorneys in Florida. We are frequently…
Published: July 15, 2026
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce that 19 attorneys, representing a broad range of the firm’s Practice Areas and Industry Groups, have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers identifies outstanding attorneys through a multiphase selection process that combines independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The resulting lists are recognized as a trusted resource for individuals and businesses seeking highly regarded legal counsel.
The recognition reflects the depth of experience and collaborative approach that define Dean Mead’s legal services. From advising businesses through complex transactions to guiding families, landowners, developers, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations, the firm’s attorneys are recognized for delivering thoughtful counsel and practical solutions across Florida.
Bankruptcy, Business Litigation
James Timko
Business Litigation
Joseph Crawford – Rising Star
Business Litigation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate
Felipe Guerrero
Business Litigation, General Litigation, Bankruptcy, Estate & Trust Litigation, Real Estate
Marc Chapman
Construction Litigation, Business Litigation
Thomas Wert
Employment & Labor, Business Litigation
Nichole Mooney
Environmental, Business & Corporate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax
Michael Minton
Estate Planning & Probate
Joseph Percopo
Miranda Weiss – Rising Star
Ryan Cook – Rising Star
Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Tax
Matt Ahearn
David Akins
Lauren Detzel
Brian Malec
Intellectual Property, Business Litigation
David Hathaway
Land Use, Zoning
Austin Alderman – Rising Star
Real Estate
Kathleen Hugo – Rising Star
Laura Minton Young
Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Healthcare
Stephen Looney
According to Super Lawyers, no more than five percent of attorneys in each state are selected to the Super Lawyers list, while no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list, which recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement early in their careers.
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