Brent Steinberg named Fellow of Florida Justice Association program

The Florida Justice Association has selected Tampa appellate lawyer Brent Steinberg as a Fellow of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, one of its highest honors. The designation recognizes his leadership, advocacy and service in Florida’s civil justice community.

Why it matters: - The Fellows designation is one of the Florida Justice Association's highest distinctions for plaintiff trial lawyers. - The honor signals peer recognition for attorneys who have had a lasting impact on the Florida Justice Association and its mission. - Steinberg's selection adds to the leadership ranks shaping Florida's civil justice bar.

What happened: - Brent Steinberg, partner at Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg, was selected as a Fellow of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. - Steinberg is a Florida Bar board-certified appellate attorney. - Steinberg practices appellate litigation, catastrophic injury, insurance bad faith and insurance coverage litigation. - The Florida Justice Association announced the selection on Sept. 22, 2026. - The organization is also referred to as the Florida Justice Association's Fellows program.

The details: - The Fellows program was established in 2009. - Fellows are chosen through a nomination process and a vote by existing members. - The selection is intended to recognize attorneys whose accomplishments and contributions have made a lasting impact on the Florida Justice Association and its mission. - As a Fellow, Steinberg will join a select group of attorneys who help identify emerging issues affecting plaintiff attorneys. - Fellows also support FJA educational programs, mentor fellow attorneys and help develop future leaders in Florida's civil justice community.

Between the lines: - Steinberg's selection reflects years of leadership, legislative advocacy and service within the Florida Justice Association. - The recognition also underscores the value the FJA places on lawyers who combine litigation experience with organization-wide involvement.

What's next: - Steinberg will participate in the Fellows program's work on emerging issues, education, mentorship and leadership development. - His role will connect him more closely with the Florida Justice Association's efforts to support plaintiff attorneys across the state. - The appointment may further strengthen Steinberg's influence in Florida civil justice and appellate advocacy.