Burr & Forman LLP announces that five of its attorneys have been recognized by Florida Trend magazine on its 2020 “Legal Elite” list. Included on this year’s list are Jacksonville-based attorneys Greg Lunny, Adrian Rust and Troy Smith and Tampa-based attorneys Harvey S. Kauget and Jacqueline Simms-Petredis. The full list is published in the June issue of Florida Trend and is available here.

Greg Lunny, managing partner of Burr & Forman’s Jacksonville office is recognized as “Legal Elite” in the area of Commercial Litigation. His focus is on intellectual property, products liability, class action, regulatory compliance, governmental, land-use, and construction litigation.

Adrian Rust is recognized as a “Legal Elite” in the area of Commercial Litigation. His practice focuses primarily on representation of companies and individuals in the areas of complex commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, probate and trust litigation, contract litigation, business torts and real estate litigation.

Troy Smith is recognized as “Legal Elite” in the area of Construction Law. Troy is a member of the firm's Construction and Project Development practice group. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation within the construction industry including contract drafting and litigation, licensing, lien disputes, state and federal public job disputes, construction defect, delay and disruption claims.

Harvey Kauget is recognized as a “Legal Elite” in the area of Intellectual Property. His practice focuses on the areas of patent, trademark and trade secret litigation, patent and trademark prosecution, IP risk management, portfolio licensing, and client counseling.

Jacqueline Simms-Petredis is recognized as “Legal Elite” in the area of Banking & Financial. Jacqueline serves as a Partner in the firm's Financial Services group with a focus on financial litigation and compliance. She assists clients in matters such as foreclosures, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, compliance issues and direct filed lawsuits.

About Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
Attorneys listed among the “Legal Elite” are chosen by their colleagues from across the state of Florida as attorneys who exemplify a standard of excellence in the profession and show dedication to the practice of law. “Up and Comers” are described by Florida Trend as “respected by their peers for excellence in law, these attorneys under 40 years old represent the future of the legal profession in Florida.”