12 Lawyers at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. (SRBP) Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. (SRBP), a prominent 14-lawyer firm specializing in bankruptcy and insolvency law, has once again been recognized for its outstanding legal services. In the Best Lawyers 2025 Awards, SRBP earned 11 The Best Lawyers in America® honors and 1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honor, solidifying their status as leaders in the legal industry in bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate law.
Since its founding in 1974, SRBP has built a stellar reputation for handling complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, out-of-court workouts, commercial transactions, and related civil litigation. The firm’s diverse client base ranges from small businesses to large publicly owned corporations, managing cases involving assets and liabilities between $5 million to over $3 billion. Despite being a mid-size firm, SRBP has consistently been named Florida’s premier mid-size business firm for the past five years.
In the 2025 Best Lawyers in America list, eleven SRBP shareholders were honored with top accolades. Notable among them are B. Michael Bachman, Jr., recognized (in real estate law) since 2020, Daniel R. Fogarty, Barbara A. Hart, and Elena Paras Ketchum, who have all been recognized since 2018, Stephen R. Leslie, recognized since 2013, Amy Denton Mayer, recognized since 2020, Charles A. Postler, recognized (in areas including corporate and real estate law) since 2010, Harley E. Riedel, recognized since 1989, Mark F. Robens, recognized in 2025, and Scott A. Stichter, recognized since 2010. Additionally, Matthew B. Hale has been distinguished with the Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch™” award, highlighting his promising legal career.
SRBP’s attorneys are consistently acknowledged for their excellence, with 79% holding the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm’s lawyers are also frequently featured in leading peer review surveys, consistently ranking among the highest in the state.
Equipped to handle the most challenging cases and transactions within its areas of specialization, SRBP invites prospective clients and referring professionals to explore their extensive experience and the credentials of their attorneys. The firm’s website showcases over 250 representative cases, reflecting SRBP’s commitment to legal excellence and the trust placed in them by clients and peers alike.