ShuffieldLowman partner, Alex Douglas received an “AV Preeminent” rating for 2022. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest rating available to attorneys by the nationally recognized Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and is a result of extensive and confidential reviews conducted among legal professionals in Central Florida.  According to Martindale-Hubbell, the rating signifies the highest standard of legal ability and is a confirmation of an individual’s status as a highly respected, ethical member of the Bar. Alex’s practice focuses on probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. Alex has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV Preeminent attorney for many years and, is proud to continue to earn this rating in 2022 and beyond.

Orlando, Florida – James C. Washburn, a partner at the law firm of ShuffieldLowman, recently received the “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest rating available to attorneys by the nationally recognized Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  The AV Preeminent rating is a result of extensive and confidential reviews conducted among legal professionals in Central Florida.  According to Martindale-Hubbell, the rating signifies the highest standard of legal ability and is a confirmation of an individual’s status as a highly respected, ethical member of the Bar.

Washburn is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in Construction Law.  His practice includes assisting those in the construction industry with contract drafting and negotiation, bid protests, scheduling and construction defect claims, default terminations, licensing issues and lien and bond disputes.

He is a graduate of the University of Florida for both his undergraduate and law school degrees.  Washburn is a frequent lecturer and author on topics concerning the construction industry and he has received numerous legal awards, including being named as both a Legal Elite and Super Lawyer.  He is also an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs where he has received the “Service Above Self” award multiple times.

ShuffieldLowman’s five offices are located in Orlando, Tavares, DeLand and Port Orange. The firm is a 45 attorney, full service, business law firm, practicing in the areas of corporate law, estate planning, real estate and litigation. Specific areas include tax law, securities, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, estate planning and probate, planning for families with closely held businesses, guardianship and elder law, tax controversy – Federal and State, non-profit organization law, banking and finance, land use and government law, commercial and civil litigation, fiduciary litigation, construction law, association law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, labor and employment, and mediation.