FarrLaw Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

PUNTA GORDA — September 23, 2025 — Farrlaw is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. This recognition highlights the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence and its distinguished reputation for serving clients throughout Southwest Florida.

In addition, shareholder Will Sunter has received the prestigious Lawyer of the Year award in Fort Myers for Litigation – Trusts and Estates. This distinction is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and geographic region based on the highest overall peer feedback.

Guy S. Emerich has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for twenty consecutive years in the field of Trusts and Estates. He previously received the Best Lawyers® 2024 Lawyer of the Year award in Trusts and Estates for the Fort Myers metro area. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates, and holding an LL.M. in Estate Planning, Mr. Emerich concentrates his practice on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, with a particular emphasis on asset protection, tax minimization, and probate avoidance.

Jack O. Hackett II has been named by Best Lawyers® in Real Estate Law for ten consecutive years and was honored as the Best Lawyers® 2020 Lawyer of the Year in Real Estate for the Fort Myers metro area. A Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate attorney, he represents clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate, including sales, acquisitions, and development. Mr. Hackett has been involved in numerous high-profile real estate transactions and also maintains an active business law practice, advising clients across industries on entity formation, organization, and management.

David A. Holmes has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in Construction Litigation for the seventh consecutive year. As President of FarrLaw, he provides counsel and advocacy to business owners in a wide variety of matters, including entity formation, governance, operations and contracting, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing. His practice reflects both legal acumen and a strong commitment to supporting the growth and stability of his clients’ businesses.

Roger H. Miller III has again been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the area of Real Estate Law for the third consecutive year. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate, he represents individuals and businesses in real estate transactions as well as disputes involving commercial and construction litigation, foreclosures, and quiet title actions. His selection reflects his broad experience and trusted counsel in the full scope of real estate law.

Will W. Sunter has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for the third consecutive year, this time in both Litigation – Real Estate and Litigation – Trusts and Estates. He was further distinguished as the Best Lawyers® 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Fort Myers for Litigation – Trusts and Estates, an honor awarded to only one attorney per practice area in each metropolitan region. Mr. Sunter holds both a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Stetson University and focuses his practice on trust, estate, and probate litigation, as well as complex civil, property, and guardianship matters.

Forrest J. Bass has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for the third consecutive year in the field of Trusts and Estates. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and holding an LL.M. in Tax, Mr. Bass provides clients with comprehensive counsel in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related tax issues. His selection reflects his commitment to delivering thoughtful, tailored strategies for preserving wealth and guiding clients through sophisticated estate matters.

About The Best Lawyers in America®
First published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as one of the most respected peer-review guides in the legal profession. Recognition is based entirely on peer review, with attorneys evaluated by colleagues within the same practice area and geographic region. Only a small percentage of attorneys nationwide are honored each year, and just one lawyer per practice area and metro region is awarded Lawyer of the Year.