S P E C I A L F E AT U R E : T H I RT E E N T H J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T P RO F E S S I O N A L I S M C O M M I T T E E
Hon. Frances M. Perrone – Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Legal giants - shaping
generations By
guidance & Example
a great leader inspires and
motivates others to be great.
T
T
he Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Professionalism Committee proudly
presented the Fifth Annual
Professionalism Awards at the
Bench Bar Conference on October 3,
recognizing two superb lawyers who personify
the values of professionalism.
After 46 years of practice, Robert “Rob” V.
Williams of Burr Forman continues to serve
our profession and the local community with
tremendous enthusiasm, care, and honor.
Nominated by Jacqueline Simms-Petredis and
Justin Bennett and with extended support from
colleagues and members of the judiciary, Rob
Williams received outstanding accolades for
his decades of accomplishments and dedication
to his family, career, and community on a daily
basis. As Mrs. Simms-Petredis eloquently
declared, “He is a legal giant in the Tampa
community and State of Florida.”
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Judge Gregory Holder and Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta
present Robert Williams of Burr Forman with
its Professionalism Award for a lawyer in the private sector.
Mr. Williams’ legal accomplishments encompass successful
results for countless clients, and more importantly, direction and
mentorship to an endless number of young lawyers. He leads
within his law firm and through service roles, including president
of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association,
president of the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation, president
of DACCO, and chairman of the board of trustees of the
Hillsborough County Hospital Authority, among other
organizations and leadership positions. Serving in these
capacities, he has set an example for colleagues to emulate, and
therefore, his work ethic and professionalism shall continue for
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