Recognized for excellence: 6 OFP attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers list
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When you are choosing a lawyer after a serious injury, experience matters. So does knowing that the attorney handling your case has earned the respect of other legal professionals.
That is why we are proud to share that six attorneys from Osborne, Francis & Pettis have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The attorneys practice from our offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach and were recognized across four areas of law.
We do not do this work for awards. We do it because we care deeply about standing up for everyday Floridians. But recognition like this shows that our core values are making a real impact.
If you have been injured in Florida and want to discuss your legal options, call Osborne, Francis & Pettis at (561) 293-2600 or fill out our online form for a free, no-pressure case review.
The Best Lawyers in America was first published back in 1983. Over four decades later, it remains one of the most trusted resources for finding top legal talent.
Unlike awards that let lawyers pay to be included, Best Lawyers relies on a peer-review process. Lawyers who are already on the list cast votes on the skills, professionalism, and integrity of other attorneys in their region and practice areas.
Because of this rigorous standard:
Seeing six attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition alone, and across four different practice areas, is a meaningful reflection of the experience within Osborne, Francis & Pettis.
For Osborne, Francis & Pettis, the 2027 recognition includes six attorneys working in key areas of personal injury and complex litigation.
Joseph A. Osborne Jr. has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2015. His 2027 recognition includes:
Joe fights for people who have been harmed by dangerous consumer products or unsafe medical devices. With decades of experience handling defective product and medical device claims, he has built a national reputation for taking on major corporations on behalf of injured people.
Eugene K. Pettis has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2010. He was recognized in:
Eugene brings nearly four decades of trial experience to his work representing people injured by medical negligence and other wrongdoing. He has handled complex civil cases throughout his career and remains deeply involved in leadership, mentorship, and advocacy within Florida’s legal community.
Kenneth J. Miller has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018 in:
A Florida native who has practiced in Broward County since 1992, Ken has built his career around complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
His experience includes extensive trial work and speaking to healthcare providers, hospitals, and insurance companies about medical malpractice issues.
Debra Klauber has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 for:
Debra brings a strong focus on the legal side of complex litigation, from researching new developments in Florida law to preparing motions and handling appeals.
She also teaches medical malpractice at Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law, giving her a unique perspective as both a practicing attorney and educator.
Trisha Widowfield has also been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 in:
Trisha has experience on both sides of medical malpractice litigation, having spent the first decade of her career defending hospitals and nurses before representing injured patients. That perspective, combined with years of trial experience, helps her understand how these cases are built and defended.
Nicholas C. Johnson has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019 for:
Before representing injured people, Nick tried approximately 30 jury trials as an Assistant Public Defender in Palm Beach County. Today, he draws on that courtroom experience when handling medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases throughout Florida.
Best Lawyers uses feedback from other attorneys to choose its honorees. This means that when our peers were asked who they trust to handle tough legal matters, they pointed to our team.
Awards do not tell the entire story of a law firm. What matters most is how attorneys put their experience to work for the people who come through their doors.
Still, recognition from The Best Lawyers in America carries meaning, especially when it reflects years of consistent work. For several of our attorneys, the 2027 listing is not their first. Seeing six of our attorneys recognized this year speaks to the depth of experience across our firm.
Our firm was founded in 2015 with a clear purpose: to provide thorough, determined representation for people taking on powerful companies and organizations. More than a decade later, that purpose remains at the heart of how we approach every case.
The 2027 Best Lawyers recognition brings together six attorneys with different backgrounds, different paths to the courtroom, and different areas of focus. What they share is a commitment to taking difficult cases seriously and giving clients a skilled team with real experience behind them.
While this list highlights specific recognitions, our firm works across a wide range of legal issues—from auto accidents and negligent security to complex civil rights and mass tort cases. If you have questions about what happened to you or a family member, call Osborne, Francis & Pettis at (561) 293-2600 or fill out our online form. We offer free consultations, and there are no fees unless we win.
We offer personal injury victims a boutique style experience, while still providing the resources and aggressive legal representation of a large firm.
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Quick and fair resolution to a unique case. On advice of my own attorney, I engaged Joseph Osborne of Osborne & Francis of Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Osborne had considerable experience in cases such as mine and the results showed that. Mr. Osborne and his staff were very helpful, kept me up to date, and listened to my input. The settlement was very fair as far as I am concerned.
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Hiring a lawyer is the first step towards recovering a better quality of life. At Osborne, Francis & Pettis, we devote our undivided attention to each client, and all communications are held in the strictest privacy. Contact us by filling out the form or calling us directly at (561) 621-1385.
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