American Jewish Committee's Judge Learned Hand Award
Recipient: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold

The American Jewish Committee's Judge Learned Hand award was presented to Theodore J. Leopold (2003) in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the profession and his contributions to many of the institutions, which enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County. The AJC bestows the Judge Learned Hand Award to leaders in the legal profession who exemplify the thoughtful and humane spirit of Judge Learned Hand. Judge Hand served on the U.S. District Court of Appeals, Second Circuit for more than 25 years and was a distinguished jurist and scholar.

Best Lawyers In America
Recipient: Attorney  Theodore J. Leopold

Best Lawyers in America has recognized attorney Theodore J. Leopold for his second recognition (2005-2006) as Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers in America has been published biennially since 1983 and is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States The Best Lawyers lists 27 specialties in all 50 states and Washington D.C. are compiled through a comprehensive peer review survey in which 15,000 leading attorneys throughout the country confidentially asses and vote on the legal abilities of other attorneys in their specialty. For more information on Best Lawyers in America, visit www.BestLawyers.com.

Public Justice - Trial Lawyer of the Year
Nominee's: Attorney Theodore J. Leopold

Attorney Theodore J. Leopold won the largest verdict on behalf of an individual claimant in Florida, $79.5 million, in Chipps v. Humana. In 2000, he was recognized for his groundbreaking work as one of only eight groups of lawyers in the United States nominated as Trial Lawyers of the Year by Public Justice, the nation's oldest public interest law foundation.