Attorney's Jeptha F. Barbor and Jill F. Bechtold named to 2014 Florida Legal Elite.

Congratulations to Jep Barbour and Jill Bechtold (Up and Comer) for being named to 2014 Florida Legal Elite. Lawyers were asked to name attorneys whom they hold in the highest regard or would recommend to others. Voters were also asked to name three "up and coming" attorneys, as well as in a separate category, outstanding attorneys working in the government and non-profit sectors. The ballots were processed and each lawyer was given a score based on the number of votes he or she received, with more weight given to votes from outside the firm. The list was further examined using membership status and histories provided by the Florida Bar. A panel of previous Legal Elite winners, representing different practice areas in cities across the state, reviewed the selection process and the list of finalists. The resulting lists represent fewer than 2% of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida.