Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that Edward J. Lentz, Joseph A. Bubba, Douglas J. Smillie and Jacob M. Sitman have been selected for inclusion in this year’s Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. In addition, FLB attorneys Marie K. McConnell, Maraleen D. Shields and Douglas Panzer have been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition.
“Over the past 12 years, 14 of the Firm’s 30 lawyers have been recognized on this prestigious listing,” said Joseph A. Bubba, Managing Shareholder of the Firm. “We’re proud that our peers have recognized our attorneys and strive to continue to serve as leaders in the community in the years to come.”
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice areas.
Historically, less than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected for the coveted distinction of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Since 2004, the following FLB attorneys have been named to the annual list:
- Edward J. Lentz (2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Joseph A. Bubba (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- Douglas J. Smillie (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- Emil W. Kantra (2005, 2006, 2012, 2013)
- Jacob M. Sitman (2015, 2016)
Only 2.5% of lawyers in the state are selected annually for the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars list. Since 2005, the following FLB attorneys have been named to PA Rising Stars list.
- Catherine E.N. Durso (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Erich J. Schock (2005, 2006, 2007)
- Jacob M. Sitman (2008, 2011, 2012)
- Douglas Panzer (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016)
- Joshua A. Gildea (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- Marie K. McConnell (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- Maraleen D. Shields (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
About FLB
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is one of the largest full-service law firms in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1988, FLB’s team of attorneys strives to provide clients with exceptional service, thoughtful insight and individual attention to solve even the toughest of legal challenges.
Located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, the Firm works with clients in the areas of business; real estate; land use; commercial litigation; bankruptcy and creditors rights; estate planning and taxation; healthcare; employment; family law and more.
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