Tripp Scott today announced that two of its directors, Paul Lopez and Stephanie Toothaker, have been recognized by South Florida Business and Wealth Leaders in Law Awards.

The Leaders in Law Awards is a unique awards program created by South Florida Business & Wealth to honor lawyers, law firms and corporate general counsel who have achieved excellence in law, maintained the highest level of ethics, shown a commitment to their community and are proven leaders.

Paul O. Lopez, a director with Tripp Scott, chairs the firm's Litigation Department.  AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest attainable rating, and recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in the categories of Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Law by the South Florida Legal Guide (2009, 2010, 2011), and included as a super lawyer by Florida Super Lawyer in the category of Business Litigation and Labor & Employment Law (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), Lopez handles complex business and employment law disputes throughout Florida for his clients.

Stephanie Toothaker is a director in the firm’s land use, governmental relations and procurement practice.   She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in the category of land use and government relations by South Florida Legal Guide, and has been listed as a super lawyer by Florida Super Lawyer in the category of land use. She is an accomplished attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing large corporations and companies seeking land development entitlements.  Her specific expertise on these matters has focused on developments of regional impact, land use plan amendments, zoning modifications and site plan approvals.