Mark A. Levy and David A. Riggs, two partners at the full-service South Florida law firm of Brinkley Morgan, have been recognized as 2017 Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine. The annual list of top lawyers names 1,080 attorneys from 513 firms in private practice, government and non-profit.
Now in its 14th year, the Florida Legal Elite list recognizes a prestigious roster of attorneys. The lawyers listed represent approximately two percent of active Florida Bar members practicing law in Florida. Because voting is open only to Florida Bar members, Legal Elite lawyers exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession as recognized by their peers.
Mark A. Levy represents businesses and individuals in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels, in the areas of commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. He has significant experience representing parties in bankruptcy adversary proceedings involving objections to discharge, dischargeability of debts, fraudulent transfers, and related bankruptcy litigation, as well as in handling matters involving contract disputes, corporate disputes, business torts, real estate and foreclosure. He is a member and Past President of the Broward County Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and a member of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, and the Broward County Bar Association. He is also a graduate of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Fort Lauderdale Class X and previously served as Chair of The Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee 17J. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.
David A. Riggs focuses his practice in the areas of marital and family law, probate litigation and guardianships. He is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York and New Hampshire. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, where he has served in leadership roles on various committees. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University, where he served on the Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee. Prior to earning his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law, he served as a captain in the United States Air Force.
About Brinkley Morgan
With offices in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach, the firm offers a full range of services, including family law, corporate and business law, real estate, bankruptcy and commercial litigation, as well as probate, tax, estate planning, local government law, and administrative law. For more information, visit www.BrinkleyMorgan.com.
