Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA

United States 2025

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Year founded: 1976

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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 Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Tier 2 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

West Palm Beach

Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation

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Regional Rankings

Tallahassee

Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Tier 2 for Medical Malpractice Law - 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 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

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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^®

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA has 24 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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