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
yadley receives hCba’ s outstanding Lawyer award; 13th Judicial Circuit, yLd present annual awards at Membership Luncheon
“ we’ re very lucky. we have the opportunity to do good, to promote justice, and to serve our clients.”— greg yadley
Respect, truth, honor, fairness, integrity, and civility.
Those virtues are found in the Florida Bar’ s Oath of Attorney, and according to those who know him best, they are the very principles that define Greg Yadley.
It was, therefore, no surprise to the local legal community when the Hillsborough County Bar Association presented Yadley with its highest honor, the 2025 Outstanding Lawyer Award, at the HCBA’ s Diversity Membership Luncheon this past January at the downtown Hilton.
The criteria for this prestigious award are demanding: it is reserved for an attorney who exhibits superior legal
Todd Timmerman presented Greg Yadley with the 2025 outstanding lawyer award. ability, maintains the highest degree of professionalism and ethics, serves as a devoted mentor to others in the profession, and someone who is actively involved in HCBA activities.
Todd Timmerman, a partner at Shumaker and a longtime colleague, introduced Yadley at the membership luncheon.
In his heartfelt remarks, Timmerman said Yadley’ s character“ elevates those around him” and inspires others to engage fully in both the Bar and the community.
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