Sixteen Williams Parker Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America”

Williams Parker, Sarasota’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce sixteen attorneys have been recognized for the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

Among the honorees include Charles D. Bailey, Jr. (Land Use and Zoning), Zachary B. Buffington (Corporate Law), Peter T. Currin (Real Estate Law), Gail E. Farb (Employment Law – Management), Christa L. Folkers (Real Estate Law), Jennifer M. Fowler (Employment Law – Management), Rose-Anne B. Frano (Trusts and Estates), Ric Gregoria (Trusts and Estates), Thomas B. Luzier (Real Estate Law), Bonnie Lee Polk (Litigation – Trusts and Estates), Patrick W. Ryskamp (Real Estate Law), Mark A. Schwartz (Litigation – Trusts and Estates), Barry F. Spivey (Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates), Jeffrey T. Troiano (Trusts and Estates), E. John Wagner II (Tax Law), and Michael J. Wilson (Corporate Law and Tax Law).

In addition, Barry F. Spivey has been recognized as a 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” recipient, an honor which recognizes individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Also, Elizabeth P. Cottom (Trusts and Estates), Nicole F. Cromie (Real Estate Law), Alisa M. Heedy (Tax Law and Trusts and Estates), and Fletcher Rush (Trusts and Estates) have been recognized on the 2025 “Ones to Watch” list.

Selection to Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising over six million confidential evaluations by attorneys across the country. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers® is a singular honor.