Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has announced that its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The honors, based on peer review, highlight the firm's commitment to advocating for injured individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Mark S. Roman and John C. Austin have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027. Roman is recognized in Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, while Austin is recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Miles H. Hickman has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. These distinctions are separate recognition programs and are based on peer review within the legal profession, reflecting the professional respect each attorney has earned among fellow lawyers in their respective practice areas.
“We are proud to announce that every attorney at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America,” said firm founder Mark S. Roman. “This recognition reflects the dedication of each of our attorneys and team to serving our clients and advocating for them.”
Founded in 1986, Roman Austin is a personal injury law firm serving Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and surrounding Florida communities. The firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law, handling matters including car, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, slip and falls, and wrongful death. The firm is led by attorneys with extensive trial experience, including a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Roman Austin has six offices across the Tampa Bay area and has recovered more than $200 million for injured Floridians. Its team brings more than 60 years of combined experience to personal injury representation.
The recognition from Best Lawyers is significant because it comes from the legal community itself, indicating a high level of professional respect among peers. For clients, this peer recognition can serve as a marker of quality and reliability when seeking legal representation. It also underscores the firm's long-standing presence in the region and its consistent track record in personal injury litigation.
Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Being listed in these guides is a notable achievement and can influence how potential clients and referring attorneys view the firm. For the Tampa Bay area, having multiple attorneys recognized in these categories reinforces the availability of experienced legal counsel for those injured in accidents.
The inclusion of Miles H. Hickman in the Ones to Watch category is particularly noteworthy, as it highlights emerging talent in the field. This recognition can help build trust with clients who are seeking attorneys who are both seasoned and up-and-coming in their practice.
Overall, this announcement reinforces Roman Austin's position as a leading personal injury firm in Florida, with a team that is respected by its peers and dedicated to achieving justice for its clients.
