The Harper Law Firm began in 1970 as a criminal defense trial office in Gainesville, Florida. In 1971, a second office concentrating on appeals opened in Tallahassee. The Harper Law Firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell with the highest possible rating for professionalism and ethics, and was recently recognized in U.S. News and World Report as one of the "Best Law Firms". The firm's attorneys are recognized in Florida Trend's Legal Elite, Florida's Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America. The success of the practice and location has led to a broader range of cases including white collar crimes, complex civil litigation, personal injury law, and appellate areas. The firm is physically located in uptown Tallahassee within two blocks of the Supreme Court of Florida, the First District Court of Appeal, the United States District Court, the local sitting Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge, and the local state and county courts.
The Harper Law Firm is entering its fortieth year of growth. The Firm specializes in representing persons and entities involved in special criminal and civil investigations, major and complex criminal, civil, and commercial litigation, including a sophisticated nationwide appellate practice. Satisfied clients include elected officials, appointed officials, cabinet members, candidates for elected office, public servants and associations, physicians, lawyers, police officers, lobbyists, and many other professionals. The Harper Law Firm has been involved in some of the most important and controversial litigation in the history of Florida jurisprudence including the Presidential Elections case, and many high profile federal and state cases. Often successful results are not published and are not publicized due to the desired result of a confidential resolution. The reputation of the Harper Law Firm is synonymous with quality legal work in the highest courts of the country. Vast appellate experience has improved trial success rates, and the long successful trial court history has improved the quality of the appellate practice. New physical and personnel additions guarantee a bright future for decades to come.
