Peterson & Myers, P.A. is delighted that Stephen R. Senn is the 2026 recipient of the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award, which is the Florida Supreme Court’s highest recognition for pro bono service provided by a private practice attorney.
Mr. Senn’s selection for this recognition reflects decades of sustained pro bono service and leadership. As stated by The Florida Bar, “Senn’s history of pro bono service is not just remarkable for its volume or consistency but also for the breath of cases he has taken over the years.” Over the past five years alone, he has donated more than 1,000 hours of pro-bono legal services. He has maintained this level of commitment to pro bono work for his entire career, beginning almost as soon as his admission to The Florida Bar in 1990.
Mr. Senn’s pro bono work spans a wide range of complex matters, including advocacy for children in Florida’s dependency system, representation of homeowners in civil disputes, appellate and federal litigation on behalf of incarcerated individuals, and high-profile constitutional and defamation matters. He has also filed legally significant and notable amicus briefs on behalf of various organizations.
Mr. Senn’s leadership in pro bono service includes serving as chair of the 10th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, as well as extensive involvement with Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly known as The Florida Bar Foundation), where he has served as a board member, president, and is currently a trustee of the Endowment Board.
Senn will receive presentation of the award by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muniz on January 22, 2026 in a live ceremony to be live-streamed by the Supreme Court of Florida.