Our lawyers hold themselves to high standards of accomplishment and scholarship. The Florida Bar, rating organizations, peers and publications have recognized us with these distinctions:
Ratings & Certifications
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc.: Michael G. Tanner and Thomas E. Bishop
- Board Certified in both civil trial law and business litigation by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education: Michael G. Tanner
- Members of The Florida Bar: all Tanner Bishop attorneys
Accolades & Designations
- Top 100 Super Lawyers 2011 (as noted in the Wall Street Journal): Thomas E. Bishop
- The Florida Bar Board of Governors: Michael G. Tanner (2011-2012)
- The Florida Bar: Board Certified Lawyer of the Year: Michael G. Tanner (2010)
- Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite: Michael G. Tanner and Thomas E. Bishop (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Gilbert L. Feltel Jr. (2011)
- Best Lawyers in America: Michael G. Tanner and Thomas E. Bishop (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
- Florida Super Lawyers (Law & Politics): Michael G. Tanner and Thomas E. Bishop (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
- Federal Bar Association of Jacksonville: Past President, Thomas E. Bishop; Member, Michael G. Tanner, Gilbert L. Feltel Jr. Helen A. Peacock, Matthew C. Detzel, Casey W. Arnold, Charles H. Hardage.
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Jacksonville Chapter: Member, Michael G. Tanner
- First District Appellate American Inn of Court: Master and President (2011-2012), Michael G. Tanner
- The Chester Bedell Inn of Court: Master, Michael G. Tanner, Thomas E. Bishop
Articles
- The Florida Bar Journal, February 2010: “Basic Steps for Good Peer Review,” by Michael G. Tanner
- The Florida Bar Journal, May 2002: “RICO Claims: The Challenge of Alleging the ‘Pattern’ Element,” co-authored by Karen D. Walker and Michael G. Tanner
- The Tax Lawyer, Vol. 55, No. 1, Fall 2001 (ABA/Georgetown University Law Center): “IRS Misconduct in an Audit: Is There a Civil Remedy?” by Michael G. Tanner
- The Florida Bar Journal, December 1999: “Federal Judgments In Florida – Still Good After 5 Years,” by Michael G. Tanner
- The Florida Bar Journal, December 1998: “Releases – Make Sure They Bring Finality,” by Michael G. Tanner
- The Advocate, Spring 2001: “How the English Have it Right,” by Thomas E. Bishop
Teaching
- University of Florida/The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section Advanced Trial Advocacy Course: Instructor (1998-2009) and Program Chair and Co-chair (2002-2010, 2011), Michael G. Tanner; Instructor (2005-2009), Program Co-Chair (2010-2011) Thomas E. Bishop
- Florida Coastal School of Law: Adjunct Professor, Trial Practice (2002, 2003), Michael G. Tanner; Adjunct Professor, White-Collar Crime and Trial Practice (1999-2002)
- Kebel College, Oxford University, Southeastern (UK) Bar Association Advanced Advocacy Course: Instructor (2002), Michael G. Tanner; Student (2005) Thomas E. Bishop