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. Less than 5% of the lawyers in the state were selected.
FLB attorneys Joshua A. Gildea, Marie K. McConnell , Maraleen D. Shields and Douglas Panzer have been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Only 2.5% of the lawyers in the state were selected.
“FLB Law has a strong track record of being included in this prestigious listing,” said Joseph A. Bubba, Managing Shareholder of the Firm. “Since 2004, we have had several lawyers on the list in consecutive years, demonstrating FLB’s commitment to excellence and professionalism. We are particularly pleased with the recognition of Jake Sitman and Doug Panzer this year. We were able to convince Jake and Doug to join us from the Philadelphia market and they have added depth and leadership to our Employment Law and Intellectual Property Groups – two rapidly growing practice areas.”
Since 2004, 14 of the Firm’s 29 lawyers have been named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists. Six lawyers have been included on the annual Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list:
- Edward J. Lentz (2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- 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)
- Douglas J. Smillie (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- Emil W. Kantra (2005, 2006, 2012, 2013)
- Jacob M. Sitman (2015)
Since 2005, the following FLB attorneys have been named to PA Rising Stars lists:
- 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)
- Joshua A. Gildea (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- Marie K. McConnell (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- Maraleen D. Shields (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
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 area.
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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