News from Beggs & Lane

Stephen D. Wilson Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Sports & Gaming 2022
Stephen D. Wilson Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recognized Stephen D. Wilson as a global leader in the 2022 edition of WWL: Sports & Gaming. Since 1996, WWL has identified the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law. WWL’s findings are based on recommendations and feedback from eminent […]

Beggs & Lane Welcomes Carllee J. Godwin
Carllee J. Godwin Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Carllee J. Godwin has joined the firm as an associate in the Pensacola office. Ms. Godwin previously interned with the firm during her time at the University of West Florida while she was earning her B.A. degree. She also […]

Beggs & Lane Welcomes James Hays Mathis Jr.
James Hays Mathis Jr. Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that James Hays Mathis Jr. has joined the firm as an associate and manager of the firm’s Destin office. Hays represents individuals and businesses in general civil litigation, probate litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. Hays has been practicing law […]
BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® Recognizes Three Beggs & Lane Attorneys in 2023 Guide
John R. Zoesch III, J. Nixon Daniel III, Steven R. Griffin Beggs & Lane, RLLP is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Guide. The Best Lawyers in America® is regarded as […]
Beggs & Lane Attorneys Receive Positive Appeal Opinion
John H. Adams, Cecily Parker Congratulations to Beggs & Lane attorneys John H. Adams and Cecily Parker for their recent appellate victory in a contested probate matter before the Florida First District Court of Appeal. John and Cecily’s client petitioned the probate court to appoint his mother’s longtime friend and […]

Beggs & Lane Welcomes J. Jerome Miller
J. Jerome Miller Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce J. Jerome (Jerry) Miller has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Destin office, where his practice will focus on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, guardianship, and local government law. Prior to joining the firm, Jerry […]
Unanimous Not Guilty Verdict for Beggs & Lane Client
David L. McGee, Matthew P. Massey Congratulations to Beggs & Lane’s outstanding defense team of David L. McGee and Matthew P. Massey. After a week-long trial in Federal Court, 12 jurors unanimously exonerated our physician client of charges brought by the U.S. Attorney’s office. The government had charged our […]
CHAMBERS USA 2022 RECOGNIZES BEGGS & LANE ENERGY ATTORNEYS
Pensacola – June 2, 2022 – Beggs & Lane, R.L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Steve Griffin and Ed Holland have both been awarded top rankings in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA for their expertise in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources law. Published annually, the Chambers USA […]
Stephen D. Wilson Recognized by World Trademark Review in WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2022
World Trademark Review (WTR) has again recognized Beggs & Lane partner Stephen D. Wilson in the 2022 edition of “WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals,” its annual list of the world’s top trademark practitioners. WTR publishes World Trademark Review magazine, and selects leading trademark attorneys and firms worldwide […]
Jena M. Wise and Matthew P. Massey Named Partners
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Jena M. Wise and Matthew P. Massey are now equity partners in the firm. Ms. Wise is member of the firm’s litigation practice group, where she focuses on medical malpractice, commercial litigation and professional licensure investigations and complaints. She is a graduate […]