Lawrence E. Barbiere and John W. Hust Receive Premier 100 Designation from American Academy of Trial Attorneys

The American Academy of Trial Attorneys (AATA) has recently recognized both Lawrence E. Barbiere and  John W. Hust among the 100 premier trial attorneys in the state of Ohio.  This is a distinction reserved for attorneys who have established themselves through their professionalism and excellence in service.

Membership into AATA’s Premier 100 requires the satisfaction of stringent criteria and standards as established by the AATA Board of Directors. Less than 1% of the 1.2 million attorneys currently practicing in the U.S. will be selected to receive this important and prestigious designation. Criteria for membership may include, but is not limited to, the following:

·      An individual attorney’s commitment to ethics and professionalism

·      Notable verdicts, achievements or settlements

·      Board Certified Specialization as designated by the State Bar or other leading organization

·      Nominations from the Board of Directors, industry leading trial attorneys, and existing Premier 100 Trial Attorney membership

·      Membership and executive positions held within state trial attorney organizations or other leading organizations

·      Any Current ratings or ranking profiles as identified by reputable and credible online or local evaluations

Lawrence E. Barbiere Makes IU Hall of Fame

SMBP Prtner Larry Barbiere was inducted into the Indiana University Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame October 4, 2013 in Bloomington. Barbiere was a member of the Indiana University swimming and diving team from 1970-1973. In 1970, he was the NCAA Champion in 100-yard backstroke and the Big 10 Champion in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke and the 200 yard individual medley. He is an eleven-time All-American, and a key member of the Hoosiers’ four consecutive NCAA national and Big 10 championship teams from 1970 to 1973. At age 17, prior to attending IU, Barbiere represented the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, competing in the men’s 100-meter backstroke, finishing fourth in the event final.

SMBP Recognized as Tier 1 First Amendment Litigation Firm

SMBP has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a Tier 1 law firm in the area of First Amendment litigation in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The 2015 “Best Law Firms” list will be featured in the “Best Law Firms Legal Issue” published in November 2014.