SBCF Attorneys Included in 2020 Florida Super Lawyers ‘Top’ Lists

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Florida via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Florida lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Florida Super Lawyers Top Lists. We are extremely proud of Caroline Black Sikorske and Alexander Caballero, who are named to the lists of “Top 100: 2020 Florida Super Lawyers,” and “Top 50: 2020 Tampa Bay Super Lawyers.” In addition, Caroline is included on the lists of “Top 50: 2020 Women Florida Super Lawyers” and “Top 10: 2020 Florida Super Lawyers.” Congratulations to all of the attorneys statewide who are named to the Florida Super Lawyers “Top” lists.

2020 Super Lawyers "Top" Lists

Alex Caballero Continues Service on Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee

We are pleased to announce that SBCF Managing Partner Alexander Caballero has been appointed by Florida Bar President-Elect Dori Foster-Morales to continue serving on The Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee. The committee is charged with answering ethics inquiries from members of the Bar concerning attorneys’ proposed conduct, and it publishes formal advisory opinions to guide Bar members in interpreting and applying the ethics Congratulations, Alex, and thank you for your volunteer service to The Florida Bar and the statewide legal community.

Alex Caballero Professional Ethics Committee

Alex Caballero Starts Third HCBA Board Term

Congratulations to the Hillsborough County Bar Association and HCBA YLD 2020-21 boards of directors and officers, who were installed virtually on June 4. SBCF Managing Partner Alexander Caballero was sworn in for his third, two-year term as a member of the HCBA Board of Directors. Best wishes to our friends and colleagues who were installed in their leadership positions and thank you for your service to our local legal community.

HCBA June 4 Virtual Swearing In Ceremony

SBCF Attorneys Named to 2020 Florida SuperLawyers Lists

Congratulations to Caroline Black Sikorske, Alexander Caballero and Jennifer Ficarrotta, who have been named to the list of 2020 Florida Super Lawyers in the family law practice area and to Andrew D. Reder, who has been named to the list of Florida Rising Stars in family law.

Every year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys from throughout the United States from all firm sizes and more than 70 practice areas. Super Lawyers uses a patented, multiphase selection process that includes nominations, evaluation of candidates by the research department and peer evaluation by practice area. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The objective of Super Lawyers is to create a “credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.”

2020 Florida Super Lawyers Lists

SBCF COVID-19 Statement

For the health and safety of our employees and clients, Sessums Black is adhering to the standards set forth in the White House Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.

Opening America Again

Andrew Reder Article Published in Family Law Section Commentator

Congratulations to SBCF attorney Andrew D. Reder on the publication of his article in a recent issue of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar’s Family Law Commentator. Andrew’s article, “Third Party Considerations in Contempt & Enforcement Proceedings” discusses ways that certain contempt and enforcement proceedings require decisive action against third parties. Read the full article online.

Andrew D. Reder