General Information

Year founded: 1976
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Overview

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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. is a nationally recognized trial law firm, committed to protecting and vindicating the rights of people injured through negligence, improper conduct, deceit or abuse of power. The firm has represented clients in courtrooms throughout Florida and across the nation, for over 45 years.

We take pride in our experience and professional integrity. Our litigation teams, all of whom have courtroom experience, are assisted by a support staff of professionals with backgrounds in insurance, law enforcement, and nursing. We are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure that our cases are organized, our presentations are powerful and effective, and our messages reach opposing attorneys, insurance adjusters, judges, and ultimately, jurors. We also maintain ongoing relationships with nationally known experts in fields such as medicine, law enforcement, engineering, business and economics to ensure that our cases are well founded and carefully supported.

Serving our clients is our primary goal. We extend that service outside the courtroom through dedicated efforts to fight for the rights of clients on political and legislative fronts. Our commitment also includes extensive philanthropic endeavors. The firm supports charitable and civic causes each year, donating time and much needed capital to our community.

Highly skilled and professional legal services, substantial resources, responsiveness, commitment to clients and the community, innovation, and endurance are the hallmarks of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.

Our lawyers are licensed to practice in the following states:

Florida
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Virginia
Washington, DC

Rankings

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA is metro ranked in 7 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Tallahassee
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
West Palm Beach
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation

Rankings

Metro Rankings

Tallahassee
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
West Palm Beach
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 2 for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Main Location

West Palm Beach, FL
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-6601
United States
561-867-6960 Call our West Palm Beach, FL location at 561-867-6960 Get Directions Get directions to our West Palm Beach, FL location

Office Locations

Tallahassee, FL
The Towle House
517 North Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301-1231
United States
850-253-7720 Call our Tallahassee, FL location at 850-253-7720 Get Directions Get directions to our Tallahassee, FL location

Management and Personnel

Contacts

Administrator
John Hopkins
Community Relations Director
Robin Kriberney
Comptroller
Pat Landy
Marketing Director
Joan Williams
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