2021 Awards & Honors

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Sass Law Firm continues its Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News and World Report in 2021 for practicing Employment Law for Individuals in the Tampa area.

AV PREEMINENT PEER REVIEW RATING™

We are very proud to announce that Yvette Everhart recently attained an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. This honor distinguishes her service in law as reaching professional excellence as determined by her peers through Martindale-Hubbell’s verification system. Congratulations, Yvette!

FLORIDA SUPER LAWYERS®

Once again three attorneys from Sass Law Firm have received the honor of being listed as Florida Super Lawyers® in the area of Employment Law by Thomson Reuters in 2021. We are honored to have such accomplished attorneys as part of our firm:

Cynthia N. Sass – Cynthia has been on this Super Lawyers® list since 2006, and is also included on its lists for Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida and Top 50 Tampa Bay Lawyers for 2021.
Yvette D. Everhart – Yvette has made the Florida Super Lawyers® list since 2019, as well its Rising Stars list in 2016 and 2017, and is continuing to make her mark in the employment law field.
Janet E. Wise – Being recognized by Super Lawyers® for eight consecutive years is something Janet is very proud of and it is a well-earned distinction.

Sass Law Firm has remained open throughout the pandemic, transitioning to virtual consults and social distancing, and continued serving our community by advocating for employee rights due to workplace disputes, including those related to COVID-19.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Janet Wise was recently recognized by Finance Monthly, a UK publication, for the Legal 2021 award for Labor and Employment – USA. Congratulations Janet on your international recognition!

LEADING LAWYERS RECOGNITION

We are very proud to announce that all five of the attorneys at Sass Law Firm have made this year’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers Guide published by Lawdragon. Our congratulations go out to:

Cynthia Sass
Yvette Everhart
Janet Wise
Amanda Biondolino
Jennifer Zumarraga

Again, congratulations all!

THREE BEST

Cynthia Sass is again listed by ThreeBest Rated® as a Best Business of 2020 under 3 Best Employment Lawyer in Tampa, Florida. Cynthia has been on this list since 2016!

LOCAL TOP LAWYER

Tampa Magazine again recognized Cynthia N. Sass as a winner on its prestigious Top Lawyers list in Employment Law for Individuals for 2021. This is her fourth year receiving this honor. Congratulations, Cynthia!

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Amanda Biondolino received Professional Involvement recognition from Lawyer Legion, who awards this honor based on attorney involvement in the legal community. Ms. Biondolino is being recognized for her work as Co-Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section, as well as her recent appointment to Vice President of Florida NELA. Great Job, Amanda!

BEST LAWYERS®

Both Cynthia Sass and the Sass Law Firm are recognized by The Best Lawyers of America® in the field of Employment Law for Individuals in the Tampa area in 2021. Ms. Sass and the firm are proud to have received the Best Lawyers’ honor every year since 2007.

PEER REVIEWED

Yvette Everhart received the distinction of Peer Reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell® for receiving a 5 out of 5 by her peers based on her legal ability in the area of employment law and high ethical standards.

AV PREEMINENT PEER REVIEW RATED

For over 100 years, Martindale-Hubbell® has provided verified ratings for lawyers. Cynthia Sass is honored to be granted its highest rating of AV Preeminent™ for 2021, as she has since 1999. The AV rating means that she has reached professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

LAWYER LEGION

Janet Wise is honored to receive Professional Involvement recognition from Lawyer Legion. This achievement is awarded based on an attorney’s involvement in the legal community. Congratulations Janet on being recognized for all your hard work!

ONES TO WATCH

Amanda Biondolino is thrilled to make the Ones to Watch list in employment for 2021 as published by Best Lawyers®. This award is a recognition given to attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States who typically have been in practice for less than 10 years. Congratulations, Amanda! We look forward to great things in your future.