Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero is pleased to announce that John J. Fumero has been named a 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Environmental Law by The Best Lawyers in America®. The prestigious distinction recognizes Fumero among the top 3 percent of leading attorneys in his respective practice area and is based on the professional recognition he has received from his peers in the legal community.
The “Lawyer of the Year” designation is one of the most exclusive honors presented by Best Lawyers, with only one lawyer selected in each practice area and geographic region for each edition. Recipients are chosen through an extensive peer-review process based on confidential evaluations and feedback of more than 13 million leading attorneys.
Fumero has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Environmental Law for seven consecutive years and earns the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction for the first time this year. The recognition reflects more than three decades of experience providing strategic legal counsel on complex environmental and land use matters throughout Florida.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Lawyer of the Year designation from Best Lawyers, particularly because it reflects the respect and confidence of my peers,” said Fumero. “I am grateful to the clients and colleagues who have trusted me throughout my career and to Nason Yeager for the opportunity to continue doing meaningful work on their behalf.”
As a shareholder at the firm Nason Yeager, Fumero has provided legal counsel to public and private sector clients throughout Florida for more than 35 years. His practice focuses on environmental, water, real estate, local government, land development/land use law, as well as related litigation in administrative, state and federal courts. Fumero is Board Certified as a specialist in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice by The Florida Bar and is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
