Brad Kimbro and Joseph Varner Inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

TAMPA, Fla. (January 12, 2021) – Holland & Knight litigation Partners Brad Kimbro and Joseph Varner have been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), America's foremost professional organization for experienced mediators and arbitrators practicing in the field of civil and commercial conflict resolution.

NADN members are distinguished by their commitment to excellence in the field of dispute resolution and enjoy sterling reputations within the profession. Membership is by invitation only, based on peer nominations and due diligence research in each state, under the guidance of NADN's state committees.

Mr. Kimbro is the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Tampa Bay region. He is board certified in business litigation and is recognized as an accomplished trial lawyer who focuses on civil trial practice in Florida. He was named the 2021 Lawyer of the Year for Tampa Litigation – Banking and Finance by The Best Lawyers in America guide, one of the top 100 lawyers in Florida by Super Lawyers since 2009 and a member of Florida Trend's Legal Elite Hall of Fame since 2017.

Mr. Varner is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer and has focused on civil trial practice in Florida for his entire career. At Holland & Knight he serves as practice group leader for the firm's Tampa litigation group and is a member of the firm's Directors Committee. Mr. Varner is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, has been named one of the Top 10 lawyers in Florida by Super Lawyers, and has been board certified in civil trial law for more than 25 years. Additionally, Mr. Varner is recognized as a top litigator in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and the Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame.