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Attorney Anne Chapman Earns Board Certification in Labor and Employment Law
Anne Willis Chapman, Esq.
Labor and Employment, Business Litigation
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Attorney Anne Chapman Earns Board Certification in Labor and Employment Law
Expanding the Total to Seven Florida Bar Board Certified Attorneys at Blalock Walters
Bradenton-Sarasota, Fla. (October 17, 2023) – The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that Anne Willis Chapman, a principal with the Firm, has become certified as an expert in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. This distinction is conferred upon less than two hundred lawyers in Florida.
“We are pleased that Anne has been recognized by The Florida Bar and her peers as a labor and employment law expert and we are fortunate to have her on our employment law and litigation team. Anne provides clients with exceptional insight and knowledge and her Board certification shows that Blalock Walters is well-positioned to continue to serve clients in complex labor and employment law matters,” noted Chuck Johnson, chair of Blalock Walters’ litigation and employment law practice groups.
Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification. Board certified lawyers are the only lawyers in Florida allowed to refer to themselves as “specialists” or “experts” or to use the letters “B.C.S.” to indicate Board Certified Specialist when referring to their legal credentials. Only seven percent of eligible Florida lawyers are Board certified in one or more of 27 certification areas. Board certification requires a lawyer to show substantial involvement in the area of certification, pass a rigorous examination and complete a thorough peer review process.
Chapman is a principal in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Business Litigation practice areas. Her practice focuses on representing clients in a wide range of employment law issues including defending public and private sector employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage-hour litigation in state and federal court and before administrative agencies. Her practice also involves providing companies with advice and counsel concerning day-to-day employee relations issues, employment agreements and legal compliance. She received her J.D. at the University of Miami College of Law, magna cum laude.
Blalock Walters, P.A. is a multi-practice, regional business law firm built on a foundation of integrity and hard work. With over 25 experienced attorneys, we serve a wide range of clients in diverse industries. Throughout its more than 95-year history, the firm has been a trusted advisor in resolving the legal needs of individuals, leading businesses and other institutions throughout Southwest Florida and beyond. Blalock Walters’ offices are located in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida. For more information, please visit www.blalockwalters.com.
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