The Stories

Below you can find the interviews and stories of lawyers, law firms, judges, associations and other legal professionals. Do you have a story to tell? Contact us today.

Attorney Feature

Robert Travieso and Robert McLeod: Where Referral Trust Meets Trial Readiness

by Susan Cushing

July 14, 2026

In today’s legal marketplace, referrals are often spoken about as a measure of success. For many firms, they are a...

Association Interview

Amanda Hall Takes the Helm at JaxALA

by Attorney at Law Magazine

July 14, 2026

Following her inauguration as the president of the Jacksonville chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, we sat down with...

Attorney Feature

Nicholas Wood: Pursuing Perfection to Achieve Excellence

by Dan Baldwin

June 16, 2026

"Zoning, land use and structuring tax deals is the ultimate game of chess. I love the ‘game’ because you can’t...

Attorney Feature

Jeffrey Phillips and Nasser Abujbarah: Vision and Implementation

by Dan Baldwin

June 1, 2026

“Jeffery is the visionary of the firm and my job is to execute that vision,” says Nasser Abujbarah, managing partner...

Attorney Feature

Matt Granda: Scaling Claggett & Sykes for the Bigger Fight

by Susan Cushing

June 1, 2026

Las Vegas is a city built on spectacle—flashing neon, ringing jackpots and the promise of something bigger just around the...

Robert Travieso and Robert McLeod: Where Referral Trust Meets Trial Readiness

In today’s legal marketplace, referrals are often spoken about as a measure of success. For many firms, they are a

Nicholas Wood: Pursuing Perfection to Achieve Excellence

“Zoning, land use and structuring tax deals is the ultimate game of chess. I love the ‘game’ because you can’t

Jeffrey Phillips and Nasser Abujbarah: Vision and Implementation

“Jeffery is the visionary of the firm and my job is to execute that vision,” says Nasser Abujbarah, managing partner

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Law Firm Stories

Ward Black Law Purchased By Long-Time Firm Lawyers

The ownership torch at Greensboro, NC-based personal injury firm Ward Black Law was passed to Audrey and Gabriel Snyder on

Cobb & Gonzalez: Focused on Growth & Expansion

Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A. has never been a firm content to stand still. From its earliest days, the Florida-based practice

Bryson Harris Suciu DeMay: The Game Changers

A nationally respected consumer attorney, Dan Bryson has spent decades giving individuals a real voice against corporate America. Now, his

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Legal Community

Amanda Hall Takes the Helm at JaxALA

Following her inauguration as the president of the Jacksonville chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, we sat down with

Campbell Law Launches Veterans Legal Clinic

Campbell University School of Law adjunct professor Sebastian Kielmanovich approached Dean J. Rich Leonard a few years ago with an

HPU Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law Moves into Elegant New Building

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University moved into its permanent home in August 2025, welcoming

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From the Bench

Presiding Judge Lori Bustamante on Project S.A.F.E.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) presented Judge Lori Bustamante of the Superior Court of Arizona

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs: ‘You Can’t Change the Rules of an Election After the Election’

On May 5, 2025, U.S. Chief District Judge Richard Meyer ordered the NC State Board of Elections to certify Democrat

Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Present

“My heart and passion are in the courtroom. It’s where I feel as though I touch the families and the

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The Ivory Tower

Student Spotlight: Morgan N. Miner

Morgan N. Miner is a Juris Doctor candidate at Jacksonville University College of Law. She is on track to graduate

Melissa Essary: ‘I Believe in Self-Determination’

Melissa Essary was teaching employment law at Baylor University School of Law in 1991 while Anita Hill was testifying at

Randi Alt: Building Something to Last

Each year, Jacksonville University recognizes a graduate student for their exceptional achievements and leadership. This year, they honored 3L Randi

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Attorney Q&As

Susanne and Rick Sichta Named 2026 Recipients of the John R. Hamilton Pro Bono Award

Susanne and Rick Sichta were presented with the 2026 John R. Hamilton Pro Bono Award of the Year by the

Dana Jacobs Recognized as JWLA 2026 Woman Lawyer of the Year

We sat down with Dana Jacobs following her recognition by the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association with the Woman Lawyer of

Dominic Totman: The Outside In-House Counsel

A partner in the Raleigh, North Carolina, office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, Dominic Totman has focused his career on providing transactional

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The Stories

Robert Travieso and Robert McLeod: Where Referral Trust Meets Trial Readiness

Amanda Hall Takes the Helm at JaxALA

Nicholas Wood: Pursuing Perfection to Achieve Excellence

Jeffrey Phillips and Nasser Abujbarah: Vision and Implementation

Matt Granda: Scaling Claggett & Sykes for the Bigger Fight

Attorney Stories

Robert Travieso and Robert McLeod: Where Referral Trust Meets Trial Readiness

Nicholas Wood: Pursuing Perfection to Achieve Excellence

Jeffrey Phillips and Nasser Abujbarah: Vision and Implementation

Law Firm Stories

Ward Black Law Purchased By Long-Time Firm Lawyers

Cobb & Gonzalez: Focused on Growth & Expansion

Bryson Harris Suciu DeMay: The Game Changers

Legal Community

Amanda Hall Takes the Helm at JaxALA

Campbell Law Launches Veterans Legal Clinic

HPU Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law Moves into Elegant New Building

From the Bench

Presiding Judge Lori Bustamante on Project S.A.F.E.

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs: ‘You Can’t Change the Rules of an Election After the Election’

Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Present

The Ivory Tower

Student Spotlight: Morgan N. Miner

Melissa Essary: ‘I Believe in Self-Determination’

Randi Alt: Building Something to Last

Attorney Q&As

Susanne and Rick Sichta Named 2026 Recipients of the John R. Hamilton Pro Bono Award

Dana Jacobs Recognized as JWLA 2026 Woman Lawyer of the Year

Dominic Totman: The Outside In-House Counsel

Legal Vendor Stories

Patrick Kilbane: Relationships & Trust

David P. Trotti: Taking Off the Loafers

Where Experts Become Expert Witnesses: Inside Round Table Group’s New Expert Witness Club