JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 3, 2026) – Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball P.A. is proud to have 14 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and five lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 editions. These recognitions go to attorneys whose professional excellence and peer-reviewed standing distinguish them within the legal community.
“This is a tremendous honor and speaks to both the quality of attorneys and the wide range of expertise we have within the firm,” Fisher Tousey Managing Shareholder Trevor Ross said.
The Best Lawyer honorees are:
Casey W. Arnold-Commercial Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Trusts and Estates Litigation, Tax Litigation and Controversy
Ross H. Chafin-Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law
C. William “Bill” Curtis III-Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law
Robert A. Dawkins-Trusts and Estates Litigation, Trusts and Estates
Christene M. Ertl-Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law
Adam L. Heiden-Tax Law
Laura Jacqmein-Elder Law, Trusts and Estates Litigation, Trusts and Estates
Marvin C. Kloeppel-Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law
Michael R. Leas-Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law
Robert N. Miller-Trusts and Estates Litigation, Trusts and Estates
Mary A. Robison-Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Law
Clay B. “Chip” Tousey, Jr.-Trusts and Estates
Clay B. Tousey III-Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Brian A. Wolf-Real Estate Law
The Ones to Watch honorees are:
Chris M. Bauer-Tax Law, Trusts and Estates Litigation, Trusts and Estates
Diana B. Bauer-Tax Law, Trusts and Estates Litigation, Trusts and Estates
Asa H. Johnston-Commercial Litigation, Tax Litigation and Controversy,
Trusts and Estates Litigation
Erica J. Mackaness-Trusts and Estates
Kendall B. Vogler-Commercial Litigation, Tax Litigation and Controversy,
Trusts and Estates Litigation
Each year, more than 20 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5 percent of lawyers in the United States and 3 percent globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results.
About Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball:
Established in 1978, Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball, P.A. consists of highly regarded leaders in the areas of corporate law, real estate, litigation, tax controversy, and complex estate tax planning. From family businesses and nonprofits to high-net-worth individuals, Fisher Tousey provides customized services and individual attention to a diverse client base. Fisher Tousey has more than 30 attorneys and is headquartered in Jacksonville, with branch offices in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County and on Amelia Island.


