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Andrea Teves Smith Speaks at Kiwanis Club of Bartow
Andrea Teves Smith, was a guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Bartow on March 15, 2013. Ms. Smith spoke on the topic of “Prevention of Employment Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace,” as well…
Andrea Teves Smith Attends 2013 Wine Festival of Central Florida
Andrea Teves Smith, shareholder of Peterson & Myers, and her husband Brian Smith attended the 2013 Wine Festival of Central Florida, which benefits Alliance For Independence. Alliance For Independence provides day training and residential programs…
William H. Harrell Joining the Firm
William H. Harrell (Will) recently joined the firm as an associate. Will was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, graduating from Lakeland Christian School in 2005. He received a Bachelor of Science in Food and…
David A. Miller elected to LCS Board of Directors
David A. Miller has been elected to the Board of Directors of Lakeland Christian School. Lakeland Christian School is the oldest and largest private K4-12 school in West Central Florida. Founded in 1954, the recently…
Peterson & Myers Hope on the Run Team participates in Susan G. Komen Race
Front Row: Gail Allen, Lisa Shellhorn, Kathy Cargal Back Row: Angi Griffin, Telecia Flowers, Alyssa Haaker, Cathy Branch, Yolanda Heipp, Jan Crosetti Not shown: Lauren Kiley and Darla Stahl The Peterson & Myers Hope on…
Andrea Smith 2012 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival Awards Committee Chair
Andrea T. Smith is serving as the 2012 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival Awards Committee Chair (Vintage Fashion Show). The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival & Auction Now in its 13th year, the Lake Mirror…
Attorneys Serving on Polk County Tourist Development Council’s New Arts & Culture Subcommittee
Peterson & Myers’ shareholders Robert E. “Bob” Puterbaugh and J. Davis “Dave” Connor and partner David E. Grisham have each been appointed to the Polk County Tourist Development Council’s new Arts & Culture Subcommittee, which…
Andrea T. Smith Present Fun Bike Center with Certificate of Appreciation
Andrea T. Smith, Esq., Lakeland Chamber Board of Director, presents Fun Bike Center with Certificate of Appreciation for hosting September’s Business After Hours. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakelandchamber/8009084005/
Timothy E. Kiley & Stephen R. Senn Successfully Argue Case Before Florida Supreme Court
In July 2012 The Florida Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion, ordered the Fourth District Court of Appeal to accept a prisoner’s Braille filing. Timothy E. Kiley and Stephen R. Senn successfully argued that the…
Douglas A. Lockwood III Appointed as Member of Ford NGL Leadership Group
Douglas A. Lockwood III was appointed as a member of the Ford NGL (“New Generation Learning”) Leadership Group which is an affiliate of Ford Motor Company which partners with school districts throughout the United States…
Douglas A. Lockwood III Retained As Development Special Magistrate
On August 28, Douglas A. Lockwood III was retained by the City of Winter Haven as a Development Special Magistrate to replace its Board of Adjustment for adjudicating quasi-judicial development-related matters for the city. As…
Stephen R. Senn Named as One of Florida’s Legal Elite
Stephen R. Senn was recently chosen for listing in Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite for 2012. Legal Elite recognizes attorneys who have been chosen by their colleagues as exemplifying the highest standard of excellence in…
David A. Miller Serves as General Counsel on Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
David A. Miller, a shareholder at Peterson & Myers, P.A., is completing his term as General Counsel of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2011 – 2012 year. Mr. Miller has a B.S.B.A.…
David G. Fisher at Our Children’s Academy Graduation
David G. Fisher, an attorney in our Lake Wales office, is the incoming chair of the Board of Trustees Our Children’s Academy and is a board member of The Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce.…
J. Davis Connor Argues On Behalf of the Polk Arts Alliance
J. Davis Connor, a Peterson & Myers shareholder, argues on behalf of the Polk Arts Alliance before the Polk County Tourist Development Council in favor of allocating a reasonable portion of the Council’s hotel bed-tax…
David G. Fisher to Serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Our Children’s Academy
David G. Fisher , an attorney in our Lake Wales office, is serving a one year term as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Our Children’s Academy in Lake Wales beginning on July 1.…
Attorneys attend Florida Water Policy Seminar
Deborah A. Ruster and John B. “Bart” Allen were on the faculty of the Florida Water Policy seminar held May 10 and 11 of this year. They presented “Topics in Ethics” to the attendees. The…
Kerry M. Wilson Appointed to Winter Haven’s Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee
Kerry M. Wilson, an attorney in our Winter Haven office, has been recently appointed a member of Winter Haven’s Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee. Winter Haven’s application to have a substantial portion of its downtown declared…
R. David Evans Joins the Firm
Peterson & Myers, P.A. is pleased to announce that R. David Evans, a Lakeland native, has joined the firm as an associate in the Lakeland Office. David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake…
Peterson & Myers, P.A. Named a Fund 100 Firm by Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC
Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC (The Fund) announced Peterson & Myers, P.A. has been named a member of this year’s Fund 100. The Fund 100 is comprised of an elite group of leaders within the…
Andrea Teves Smith Attends Explorations V Children’s Museum Gala
Andrea Teves Smith and her husband Brian attended the Explorations V Children’s Museum Gala on March 24 celebrating twenty-one years of dedication to the education and cultural development of children and families. The outdoor event…
Robert E. Puterbaugh Volunteer Chef for Cookin’ Men 2012
Robert E. Puterbaugh was one of 68 volunteer chefs for the Cookin’ Men 2012 event held at the Lakeland Center on March 10. Peterson & Myers, P.A. was an Executive Chefs Sponsor. The chefs presented…
Peterson & Myers, P.A. among Florida’s Top Ranked Law Firms 2012
Peterson & Myers, P.A. is named among Florida’s Top Ranked Law Firms 2012 based on 33 percent of attorneys achieving an AV Preeminent lawyer rating. The distinction derives from an analysis of law firms across…
Lakeland Regional Foundation Recognizes Peterson & Myers, P.A. as the 2011 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
Peterson & Myers, P.A. was recognized as the 2011 corporate philanthropist of the year for their long involvement as the legal counsel for Lakeland Regional, beginning in 1980, and for their support of the Foundation…
Explorations V Children’s Museum March Event
Explorations V Children’s Museum was founded in July 1991 by parent volunteers and is located in the heart of historic downtown Lakeland, Florida. It is the only hands-on museum in Polk County dedicated to the…
Stephen R. Senn Named to the Board of Directors of the Florida Bar Foundation
Stephen R. Senn was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Florida Bar Foundation. The Foundation is a statewide organization responsible for allocating funds generated from the Interest on Trust Accounts program among…
Stephen R. Senn Selected for Inclusion as Florida Super Lawyers for 2012
Stephen R. Senn was selected for inclusion as Florida Super Lawyers for 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer…
Lawyer Works to Revamp Winter Haven Schools
Douglas A. Lockwood III is chairman of the board for Public Education Partnerhsip of Winter Haven, Inc. Mr. Lockwood was featured in The Ledger on February 13, 2012 in an article titled “Lawyer Works to…
Peterson & Myers Sponsored Soccer Club Competes in Judge’s Cup
The Peterson & Myers sponsored boys soccer club — the Golden Ninjas — competed in the Judge’s Cup competition on December 10, and 11, winning two games to come in third in the County in…
Douglas A. Lockwood III Receives Vocational Service Award
Douglas A. Lockwood III recently received the 2011 Vocational Service Award for business by The Rotary Club of Winter Haven. The Rotary Club recently presented the 2011 Vocational Service Awards to three individuals who have…
Robert E. “Bob” Puterbaugh Receives the Harrison-Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert E. “Bob” Puterbaugh is the recipient of the Polk Museum of Art 2011 Harrison-Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented to Mr. Puterbaugh on Thursday, October 13, at the Lakeland Yacht &…
Kevin A. Ashley Serves on Host Committee for Wine for Wisdom
Kevin A. Ashley and his wife Prudence served on the Host Committee for the Polk State College Wine for Wisdom event on September 15, 2011. Mr. Ashley also serves on the Polk State College Foundation…
Robert E. “Bob” Puterbaugh Sponsors Exhibit at the Polk Museum of Art
Robert E. “Bob” Puterbaugh and his wife Malena are the Exhibition Sponsors of the Jessica Lange: In Mexico exhibit to be held at the Polk Museum of Art on September 17 – December 20, 2011.…
Kerry M. Wilson Appointed to Board of United Way of Central Florida
Kerry M. Wilson is appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Way of Central Florida. United Way of Central Florida is completely local and is working to advance the common good by focusing…
Andrea Teves Smith Serves on Explorations V Board
Andrea Teves Smith serves on the board of directors of Explorations V Children’s Museum. Founded in July 1991 by parent volunteers, Explorations V is located in the heart of historic downtown Lakeland, Florida. It is…
E. Blake Paul Presides Over All Saints’ Groundbreaking Ceremony
E. Blake Paul, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of All Saints’ Academy, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for All Saints’ Academy’s newest project, the Barnett Learning Commons, with parents and honored guests on…
Thomas B. Putnam, Jr. Named President of The Community Foundation of Greater Winter Haven
Thomas B. Putnam, Jr. is named President of The Community Foundation of Greater Winter Haven. The Community Foundation of Greater Winter Haven was formed July 1, 2001 by a group of civic-minded citizens and its…
Peterson & Myers lawyers voted as Super Lawyers by their peers
Jack P. Brandon and Stephen R. Senn were selected for inclusion as Florida Super Lawyers for 2011, and E. Blake Paul and Joshua K. Brown were selected for inclusion as Florida Rising Stars for 2011.…
David G. Fisher Presents Award at Our Children’s Academy
David G. Fisher is a board member of Our Children’s Academy and The Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce. At the Our Children’s Academy graduation ceremony on June 3, Mr. Fisher presented student William Smith with…
David A. Miller Serves on the Board for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland & Mulberry.
David A. Miller serves on the board for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland & Mulberry. For more than 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland & Mulberry has been in the forefront of…
David A. Miller Serves on the Board of InnerAct Alliance
David A. Miller serves on the board of InnerAct Alliance in Lakeland, formerly the Drug Prevention Resource Center. InnerAct Alliance celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2010. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency is proud to have provided…
Douglas A. Lockwood, III Publishes Report as Part of the Educational Outcomes Steering Committee with Strategies to Improve Winter Haven Schools
Douglas A. Lockwood, III is chairman of the Educational Outcomes Steering Committee formed by The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. The Committee was established to survey Winter Haven’s public schools and to recommend strategies…
Jack P. Brandon and Robert E. Puterbaugh Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
Jack P. Brandon and Robert E. Puterbaugh have been selected for inclusion in the publication The Best Lawyers in America – 2011. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting peer-review surveys in which…
Stephen R. Senn To Moderate Panel in Advanced CLE Program
Stephen R. Senn will be the moderator on a panel presentation on brief-writing entitled Tailoring Your Brief for the Second District. This is one part of an advanced level CLE program of the Appellate Practice…
Jack P. Brandon Appointed to Serve on CFDC Board
Jack P. Brandon is appointed as representative of the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce to serve on the Central Florida Development Council Board of Directors. The Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) is a public and…
Andrea Teves Smith joins the board of directors of Explorations V Children’s Museum
Andrea Teves Smith has joined the board of directors of Explorations V Children’s Museum located in Downtown Lakeland. The museum provides a hands-on fun-filled adventure in learning for children and their families. For more information…
Blake Paul Argues Roshkind v. Machiela Before the Florida Supreme Court
(Video) E. Blake Paul appeared before the Florida Supreme Court for oral argument on May 4, 2011. This is Mr. Paul’s second case before the Florida Supreme Court. In his first trip, the Court declined…
Jack P. Brandon and Stephen R. Senn members of Steering Committee for the Celebration of the Centennial of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
Jack P. Brandon and Stephen R. Senn are members of the Steering Committee for the Celebration of the Centennial of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. As background, on June 10, 1911, the Florida legislature…
Robert E. Puterbaugh and Stephen R. Senn have been named to 2011 Florida Legal Elite
Robert E. Puterbaugh and Stephen R. Senn have been named to 2011 Florida Legal Elite. The announcement will appear in Florida Trend magazine’s July 2011 issue. The report honors prominent Florida lawyers as recognized by…
Douglas A. Lockwood III named chairman of the Educational Outcomes Steering Committee of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
Douglas A. Lockwood III is chairman of the Educational Outcomes Steering Committee of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. The steering committee was established to perform a comprehensive analysis of Winter Haven’s public schools. …
Peterson & Myers, P.A. a Gold Level Sponsor for Southeastern University’s 2011 National Leadership Forum
Peterson & Myers, P.A. was a Gold Level Sponsor for Southeastern University’s 2011 National Leadership Forum, held March 9-11, 2011 at South Eastern University. Now in its fifth year, The Forum featured proven presenters who…
Peterson & Myers, P.A. a table sponsor for the Our Children’s Academy St. Paddy’s Day Gala
Peterson & Myers, P.A. provided a table sponsorship for the Our Children’s Academy St. Paddy’s Day Gala. The event was held at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse on April 9, 2011. David G. Fisher serves as…
Peterson & Myers, P.A. a table sponsor at The “Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison”
On March 25, 2011, Peterson & Myers, P.A. was a table sponsor at The “Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison”, which showcased performances by students of the Harrison School for the Arts.
Peterson & Myers, P.A. a sponsor of Lake Wales Arts Council Paint the Town Red Gala
Peterson & Myers, P.A. was a sponsor of the Lake Wales Arts Council Paint the Town Red Gala on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Guests were treated to an elegant reception and buffet dinner, silent auction…
Peterson & Myers, P.A. a Title Sponsor of the 2011 Polk Museum of Art Gala
Peterson & Myers, P.A. was a Title Sponsor of the Polk Museum of Art Gala held Saturday, February 26, 2011. The theme was Cabaret Tropicana c. 1955. Guests experienced the heady days of pre-Castro Cuba;…
Robert E. Puterbaugh volunteer chef for the Cookin’ Men 2011
Robert E. Puterbaugh was one of 62 volunteer chefs for the Cookin’ Men 2011 event held at the Lakeland Center on March 5, 2011. Hundreds of guests were treated to a variety of specialties. With…
David E. Grisham elected President of the Board of Directors for Platform Art, Inc
David E. Grisham has been elected as President of the Board of Directors for Platform Art, Inc. Platform Art is a non-profit arts organization, which is a community-conscious collaboration of artisans and art lovers whose…
Deborah A. Ruster appointed to Tenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “B”
Deborah A. Ruster is appointed to serve on the Tenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “B” for a three year term commencing June 1, 2011. This is a volunteer position appointed by the current representative to…
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Stephen R. Senn Recipient of The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award
Stephen R. Senn, attended a ceremony in Tallahassee on January 27, 2011 to be recognized as a recipient of The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award. Along with other nominees from Florida’s 20 Judicial…
Deborah A. Ruster speaker and part of faculty at CLE International’s Regulatory and Judicial Takings
Deborah A. Ruster will be a speaker and part of faculty at CLE International’s Regulatory and Judicial Takings conference on May 19-20, 2011 in Tampa. The topic is “Ethics Considerations for Environmental Practitioners”. Ms. Ruster…
Jack P. Brandon appointed to the Lake Wales Library Board of Directors
Jack P. Brandon was recently appointed to the Lake Wales Library Board of Directors. The mission of the Lake Wales Public Library as listed on its website is: “to provide information, educational, and recreational services…
Jack P. Brandon appointed to Polk Vision Board of Directors
Jack P. Brandon was appointed to the Polk Vision Board of Directors for a three-year term. The guiding principle of Polk Vision is to “cultivate a sense of community that fosters diversity, innovation, and pride…
David Fisher Named Partner
Peterson & Myers, P.A. is pleased to announce that David G. Fisher has been named Partner with the firm as of January 1, 2011. He received his B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida,…
Andrea Teves Smith approved by Lloyd’s of London as a labor and employment defense attorney
Andrea Teves Smith, Esq. was recently approved by Lloyd’s of London (A/XV rated by A.M. Best) as a labor and employment defense attorney to represent employers in defending wrongful discharge and retaliatory claims under their…
Doug Lockwood member of the Board of Directors for Angels Care Center
Doug Lockwood is a member of the Board of Directors for Angels Care Center of Eloise, Inc. Nine churches throughout Winter Haven are joining forces to create the Angels Care Center of Eloise, which will…
Jack Brandon and Josh Brown Receive Tenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Awards
Jack Brandon and Josh Brown were recognized for their contributions to Pro Bono service at the Lakeland Bar Association Luncheon on November 5, 2010. They each received an award for their extraordinary contributions in furnishing…
Bok Tower Gardens Sunset & Symphony Concert
Peterson & Myers, P.A. was a major corporate sponsor for the Bok Tower Gardens 9th annual Sunset & Symphony concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 6 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Guest soprano…
Steve Senn Receives Award Nomination for over 600 Hours of Pro Bono Contributions
Stephen R. Senn, of Peterson-Myers, P.A., in Lakeland, Florida, has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Award Nomination from the 10th Judicial Circuit for contributing over six hundred hours…
Alex Koskey Becomes Member of Georgia Bar
Alex Koskey recently became a member of the Georgia Bar. During the process of becoming a member, Mr. Koskey was invited to participate in an individual, private swearing-in ceremony in the chambers of Justice Hugh…
Alex Koskey elected to Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland
Alex Koskey has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland. A nationally acclaimed organization, the Boys & Girls Club has been in the forefront of youth development,…
Jonn Hoppe appointed to Board of Directors for Arts on the Park
Jonn Hoppe is appointed to the Board of Directors for Arts on the Park. Located at 115 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Arts on the Park is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Lakeland. The…
Nov. 9 – Seminar on Healthcare Reform Law
Peterson & Myers, along with NCT Group CPA’s, is sponsoring a seminar on the impact on employers of the new healthcare reform law. Josh Brown and Steve Senn will be addressing new requirements regarding employee…
Grisham selected as Command Judge Advocate
David E. Grisham, a firm attorney practicing in the Lakeland office, and a Major in the United States Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, has been competitively selected for a tenured position as the Command…
Wilson Selected as General Counsel of Industrial Development Authority
Kerry M. Wilson and Peterson & Myers have been selected by the Industrial Development Authority of Polk County, Florida, as its new general counsel. The IDA is a conduit issuer of tax-exempt bonds to finance…
Blake Paul Named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of All Saints Academy
Blake Paul was recently named Chairman of the Board of Trustees of All Saints Academy. All Saints is a K-12 college preparatory academy serving all of Polk County, and Mr. Paul has served on the…
Kerry Wilson chosen as co-chairman of the Art Resource Trust (“ART”) of the Polk Museum of Art
Kerry Wilson has recently been chosen as co-chairman of the Art Resource Trust (“ART”) of the Polk Museum of Art. Through ART, interested patrons work to acquire new and innovative pieces for the museum’s permanent…
Kerry Wilson elected to serve as President of the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs
Kerry Wilson has recently been elected to serve as President of the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. This is the third term for Mr. Wilson in this chief volunteer position in the last…
Kevin Knowlton re-elected to Board of Trustees of Houghton College
Kevin C. Knowlton was recently re-elected to another three (3) year term on the Board of Trustees of Houghton College, Houghton, New York. Mr. Knowlton also serves on the Executive Committee of the college’s Board…
Jack Brandon appointed to serve on the Florida Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism
Jack Brandon has been appointed to a four-year term by the Florida Bar to serve on the Florida Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism. He practices in the Lake Wales office of Peterson & Myers, P.A.…
Tim Kiley joins board of directors of the Alliance for Independence
Tim Kiley joined the board of directors of the Alliance for Independence, Inc. Alliance for Independence was established by parents and friends who believed in the abilities of individuals with disabilities and the importance of them…
David E. Grisham elected to Board of Directors for The Lakeland Kiwanis Club
David E. Grisham is elected to the Board of Directors for The Lakeland Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis International is dedicated to serving the children of the world and hopes to change communities, one child at a…
Jennifer A. Rumph Graduates from the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class XXVII
Jennifer A. Rumph recently graduated from the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lakeland Class XXVII. Leadership Lakeland is a program created to identify and develop diverse future leadership for Lakeland and the Chamber of Commerce,…
Jonn Hoppe receives AV Rating from the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings System
Jonn Hoppe recently received an AV Rating from the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings System. The rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels…
Josh Brown receives BV Rating from the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings System
Josh Brown recently received a BV Rating from the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings System, the highest rating awarded for attorneys with less than 10 years of experience.
Tim Kiley appointed to Learning Resource Center Board
Tim Kiley was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc. The Learning Resource Center is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization devoted to helping students by providing personalized…
Stephen R. Senn reappointed to Advisory Committee Chair
Stephen R. Senn is reappointed by Chief Judge Anne C. Conway to serve another term as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Rules for the United States District for the Middle District of Florida. Mr.…
David Grisham graduates from US Army CGSC
David Grisham has graduated from the United States Army’s Command and General Staff College (CGSC). David is a member of the firm and is a Major in the US Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General’s Corps.…
David G. Fisher Appointed to Lake Wales Chamber Board
David G. Fisher was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce to serve a three year term from 2010-2012. David is an associate with the firm, having practiced…
Andrea Teves Smith Appointed to Lakeland Chamber Board
Andrea Teves Smith was appointed to Board of Directors of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce to serve 2010 – 2012. She was General Counsel for the chamber from 2008 – 2009. Ms. Smith is…
2009 Polk County Economic Leader Award
The law firm of Peterson & Myers, P.A. is the recipient of the 2009 Polk County Economic Leader Award presented by The Central Florida Development Council, Inc. of Polk County, Florida. The award was accepted…
