Twelve Rogers Towers attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers® list, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent across a broad range of practice areas.

Founded in 1905, Rogers Towers has served clients throughout Florida for more than 120 years. The firm’s attorneys continue to earn recognition for their legal skill, professionalism, and commitment to client service, reinforcing a tradition of excellence that spans generations.

The 2026 selections include attorneys from the firm’s litigation, business, appellate, labor and employment, construction, estate planning, and elder law practices. Together, these recognitions highlight the breadth of experience and leadership that clients rely on throughout the state.

2026 Super Lawyers Honorees

The following Rogers Towers attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers® list:

Each of these attorneys represents the firm’s long-standing commitment to excellence across their respective practice areas, contributing to Rogers Towers’ reputation for high-level advocacy and trusted counsel.

What Is Super Lawyers?

Super Lawyers® is a national rating service that recognizes outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Selection is based on a multiphase process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement.

Each year, only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are selected, making the list a widely recognized indicator of peer respect and professional accomplishment.

Attorneys are evaluated on peer recognition, experience, honors and awards, and other indicators of professional achievement. The final list highlights attorneys who demonstrate consistent excellence in their practice areas.

Recognition Across Generations

Over the past 120 years, Rogers Towers has adapted to the evolving needs of businesses, institutions, and individuals across Florida.

While the legal profession continues to change, from increasingly complex litigation and business transactions to emerging technologies and regulatory challenges, the firm’s commitment to exceptional client service has remained constant.

The firm’s continued presence on the Super Lawyers list reflects both individual achievement and a long-standing commitment to serving clients across Florida.

Attorney Spotlights

A. Graham Allen

Shareholder | Complex Commercial Litigation

For more than five decades, Graham Allen has been a trusted advisor and accomplished trial lawyer in Florida’s legal community. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including business disputes, class action defense, officer and director liability, legal malpractice defense, product liability, and probate litigation.

Known for his strategic approach and extensive courtroom experience, Graham has successfully represented clients in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations at both the state and federal levels. He frequently collaborates with attorneys across multiple practice areas to help clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve practical, business-focused outcomes.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2006–2022, 2025–2026
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame, inducted 2014
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation), 2010–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Bet-the-Company Litigation), 2021–2026
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

A former President of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Graham’s career reflects a long-standing commitment to professionalism, leadership, and excellence in the practice of law.

K. Mac Bracewell

Shareholder | Estates & Trusts Department

K. Mac Bracewell focuses his practice on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, wealth preservation, tax planning, and probate matters. He advises individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on complex estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues, as well as charitable planning and asset protection strategies.

With advanced legal training in taxation and a client-centered approach, Mac helps clients navigate both long-term planning and sensitive trust and estate disputes. His work spans estate and guardianship litigation, private wealth services, business succession planning, and nonprofit matters.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Estate & Probate), 2025-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Trusts & Estates), 2021-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Tax Law), 2022-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Business Organizations), 2022-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Elder Law), 2024-2026

Fred D. Franklin, Jr.

Chairman Emeritus | Shareholder

Fred D. Franklin, Jr. has built a distinguished career representing clients in complex commercial litigation, land use disputes, banking matters, and high-stakes negligence cases. As Chairman Emeritus of Rogers Towers, he brings decades of courtroom experience and strategic counsel to businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, and private clients throughout Florida.

Before joining private practice, Fred served as General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville and its independent agencies, acting as the chief legal officer for Jacksonville’s consolidated government. His leadership extends beyond the courtroom, having served as Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Rogers Towers for more than a decade while helping guide the firm’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2011–2022, 2025–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation), 2016–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation – Banking & Finance), 2018–2026
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Litigation – Banking and Finance “Lawyer of the Year,” 2022
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite (Commercial Litigation)

Throughout his career, Fred has combined legal excellence with civic leadership, serving numerous professional, educational, and community organizations across Northeast Florida.

Christopher C. Hazelip

Shareholder | Litigation Department

For more than 40 years, Christopher C. Hazelip has built a reputation as one of Florida’s most accomplished trial lawyers. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, including commercial disputes, insurance litigation, healthcare defense, premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death matters. He has successfully represented clients ranging from healthcare systems and major employers to national organizations and insurers in high-stakes litigation throughout Florida and beyond.

Known for his courtroom experience and strategic advocacy, Chris is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and is widely respected for his leadership within both the legal profession and the Jacksonville community. His career reflects a longstanding commitment to excellence, professionalism, and client service.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (General Litigation), 2007–2026
  • Florida Super Lawyers® Top 100, 2016–2024
  • Jacksonville Super Lawyers® Top 25, 2020–2025
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation), 2013–2026
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Litigation – Insurance “Lawyer of the Year,” 2020, 2024
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Litigation – Healthcare “Lawyer of the Year,” 2022, 2024

A former President of the Jacksonville Bar Association and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Chris has combined decades of courtroom success with meaningful leadership and service throughout Northeast Florida.

Eric J. Holshouser

Shareholder | Labor & Employment Department

Eric J. Holshouser is one of Florida’s most experienced labor and employment attorneys, advising employers on complex workplace matters for more than four decades. His practice encompasses employment litigation, labor relations, wage and hour disputes, workplace investigations, non-compete and trade secret litigation, OSHA matters, and executive employment issues. He regularly represents employers in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies.

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar, Eric is widely respected for helping employers navigate evolving workplace regulations while protecting their business interests. His leadership within the profession includes serving as Chair of The Florida Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Section and election as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, one of the highest honors in the field.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
  • Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law, The Florida Bar
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Labor & Employment), 2006–2026
  • Florida Super Lawyers® Top 100, 2018–2022
  • Jacksonville Super Lawyers® Top 25, 2018–2022
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor & Employment), 1991–2026
  • Chambers USA, Labor & Employment, 2004–2020

Throughout his career, Eric has combined exceptional legal advocacy with leadership in the legal and business communities, earning a reputation for practical counsel, strategic judgment, and unwavering client service.

Scott J. Kennelly

Shareholder | Business Litigation

Scott J. Kennelly is a Board-Certified Business Litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, banking and finance litigation, real estate litigation, eminent domain matters, and creditor’s rights litigation. He represents businesses, property owners, financial institutions, and individuals in high-stakes disputes, combining strategic advocacy with a practical understanding of the challenges facing business owners and investors.

A member of Rogers Towers’ Litigation Department, Scott is particularly known for his work representing landowners in eminent domain matters and businesses in complex commercial litigation. Before joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to Judge Susan H. Black of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His reputation for legal excellence is reinforced by Board Certification in Business Litigation, a distinction earned by only a select group of Florida attorneys.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Board Certified in Business Litigation, The Florida Bar
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2025–2026
  • Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2012–2022
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation), 2018–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation – Banking and Finance), 2022–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law), 2023–2026
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Banking and Finance Litigation “Lawyer of the Year”

Throughout his career, Scott has earned a reputation for thoughtful advocacy, technical legal skill, and a results-driven approach to resolving complex business disputes.

Edward McCarthy, III

Co-Chair, Litigation Department | Shareholder

Edward McCarthy, III is one of Florida’s most accomplished trial attorneys, with more than three decades of experience representing clients in complex civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, commercial disputes, class actions, trucking litigation, and professional liability matters. As Co-Chair of Rogers Towers’ Litigation Department, he helps lead one of the state’s most respected litigation teams while serving clients across a broad range of industries.

Known for his strategic advocacy and extensive courtroom experience, Ed has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida, including appearances before the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His reputation for excellence is reflected in both his trial results and his leadership within the legal profession.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, The Florida Bar
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2006–2026
  • Jacksonville Super Lawyers® Top 25, 2025
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation), 2013–2026
  • Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” honors in Healthcare Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, Product Liability Litigation, and Arbitration
  • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Throughout his career, Ed has earned a reputation for exceptional trial advocacy, professional leadership, and a steadfast commitment to achieving successful outcomes for clients facing complex legal challenges.

Joseph Clay Meux, Jr.

Chairman of the Board | Shareholder, Estates & Trusts Department

Joseph Clay Meux, Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board of Rogers Towers and is a shareholder in the firm’s Estates and Trusts Department. His practice focuses on estate planning, wills and trusts, probate administration, guardianship matters, and elder law, advising individuals and families on a wide range of wealth preservation and succession planning needs.

With more than three decades of experience, Clay provides counsel on both routine and complex estate and trust matters, helping clients navigate planning decisions with clarity and long-term perspective. His work also includes select business succession and related transactional matters.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Elder Law), 2024–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Trusts and Estates)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Elder Law)
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

A consistent presence in Florida’s elder law and estates practice rankings, Clay is recognized for his experience, professionalism, and long-standing commitment to client service.

G. Kenneth Norrie

Shareholder | Construction Litigation Department

G. Kenneth Norrie is Rogers Towers’ senior construction litigator and Chair of the firm’s Construction Department. He focuses his practice on complex construction litigation, professional liability defense, and insurance coverage matters, representing owners, contractors, architects, and engineers in disputes involving major infrastructure and development projects.

With decades of experience in construction law, Ken has handled matters involving contract disputes, design and construction defects, and large-scale civil projects across Florida and beyond. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Construction Litigation), 2006–2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Construction Law)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation – Construction)
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers® Jacksonville Construction Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Ken is recognized for his deep experience in construction disputes, technical precision in complex litigation, and long-standing leadership in one of the firm’s core practice areas.

Angelo M. Patacca, Jr.

Shareholder | Litigation Department | Deputy General Counsel

Angelo M. Patacca, Jr. is a shareholder in Rogers Towers’ Litigation Department and serves as Deputy General Counsel for the firm. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation involving business disputes, professional negligence, catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and financial and commercial matters.

Before entering the legal profession, Angelo passed the Uniform CPA Examination and worked with a Big Eight accounting firm. That background informs his disciplined, analytical approach to high-stakes litigation, particularly in cases involving technical financial or corporate issues.

Over his career, he has built a strong trial record, including multiple eight-figure jury verdicts in product liability matters. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2007–2026
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Fellow, International Society of Barristers
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2013 & 2014
  • National Trial Competition Champion, 1994

Angelo is widely recognized for his trial skill, strategic precision, and commitment to ethical advocacy in complex civil litigation matters.

Cristine M. Russell

Shareholder | Appellate Practice

Cristine M. Russell is a shareholder at Rogers Towers and one of the firm’s leading appellate attorneys. She focuses her practice on appellate litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as complex commercial litigation, First Amendment matters, land use disputes, and issues involving legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Board Certified in Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar, Cristine has served for more than two decades as the firm’s primary appellate counsel, handling a wide range of matters across Rogers Towers’ litigation practice groups. She is frequently called upon to guide cases from trial through appeal, providing strategic insight at critical stages of litigation.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Appellate Practice), 2015–2026
  • Best Lawyers in America® (Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation)
  • Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” – Appellate Practice (Jacksonville)
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Florida Trend “Legal Elite Up & Comer”

Cristine is widely respected for her precision in legal writing, deep appellate experience, and long-standing contributions to the development of appellate practice within the firm and across Florida.

Sherri L. Worman

Shareholder | Board Member | Construction Law

Sherri L. Worman is a shareholder at Rogers Towers and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. She previously chaired the firm’s Construction Department and brings more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex construction and commercial litigation matters throughout Florida.

Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, Sherri focuses her practice on construction defects, insurance coverage disputes, premises liability, and other high-stakes, multi-party litigation. Since joining the firm in 1993, she has developed a strong reputation for guiding clients through highly technical disputes involving contractors, developers, insurers, and property owners.

She is widely recognized for her ability to resolve complex matters efficiently, including achieving favorable outcomes in significant construction defect litigation involving multi-million-dollar claims.

Notable Recognitions Include:

  • Florida Super Lawyers® (Construction Litigation), 2009–2026
  • Florida Super Lawyers® “Top 50 Women”
  • Jacksonville Super Lawyers® “Top 25”
  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Construction Law)
  • Florida Trend “Legal Elite” (Construction)

Sherri is respected for her practical approach to dispute resolution, deep construction law expertise, and longstanding leadership within the firm and Florida’s legal community.

A Standard Built Over Time

Individual recognitions such as Super Lawyers® reflect the professional standards that have guided Rogers Towers for more than a century.

As the firm continues to serve clients throughout Florida, it remains focused on delivering practical legal counsel, strong advocacy, and long-term client relationships.

Looking Ahead

Rogers Towers continues to represent clients in complex litigation, business matters, appellate work, construction law, and estate-related disputes across Florida.

Each recognition reflects not only past achievement, but the continued strength of a firm built on preparation, experience, and enduring client service.

For more information about Rogers Towers, visit https://www.rtlaw.com.

 

 

 

About Rogers Towers

Founded in 1905, Rogers Towers is one of Florida’s oldest full-service law firms. With offices throughout the state, the firm represents individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in a broad range of legal matters, including litigation, real estate, business law, estate planning, and construction law. Rogers Towers is known for its long-standing commitment to professional excellence, client service, and trusted legal counsel.