E x E C U T I v E d I R E C T o R ’ S M E S S A g E J o h n F . K y n e s – H i l l s b o r o u g h C o u n t y B a r A s s o c i a t i o n
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“ anyonewhohasworkedwith ( harris ), oropposedherincases , willstandupandsaywithoutadoubtsheismorethanworthyof thisrecognition .” — Joehunt
Nancy Harris is a woman who scales mountains — both literally and figuratively .
Her successful ascents of peaks like Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro mirror her remarkable 35-year legal career specializing in marital and family law .
This same determined spirit and fortitude , coupled with her unwavering ethics , made Harris an excellent choice to receive the HCBA ’ s 2024 outstanding Lawyer Award .
The award was presented at the HCBA ’ s diversity Membership Luncheon this past January at the downtown Hilton .
Harris , founder of the Tampa firm Harris , Hunt & derr , P . A ., is widely respected for her professionalism , not only within the field of family law but also for her dedication to mentoring the next generation of attorneys .
The criteria for this prestigious award says it should go to someone who has exhibited superior legal ability in his or her field of practice ; has demonstrated a high
degree of professionalism and ethics ; is widely recognized as a mentor to other lawyers ; and someone who has is actively involved in HCBA activities . Harris embodies all these qualities .
Joe Hunt , her law partner of nearly 20 years , spoke passionately about Harris ’ s many accomplishments when introducing her at the luncheon .
He shared that her humble nature might lead her to question whether she belongs among the elite group of past recipients of the award . “ Anyone who has worked with her , or opposed her in cases , will stand up and say without a doubt she is more than worthy of this recognition ,” Hunt said .
Hunt noted that Harris has mentored countless attorneys throughout her career , always striving to improve the practice of family law for both practitioners and clients .
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