We’re proud to announce that eight attorneys from Gould Cooksey Fennell have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.
This recognition reflects the professional excellence, integrity, and peer respect our attorneys have earned in key practice areas including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Trusts and Estates, and Tax Law.
About The Best Lawyers in America®
Founded in 1981, Best Lawyers is one of the most respected peer-review legal publications in the United States. Attorneys are selected based solely on confidential evaluations by their peers—meaning no fees or applications can influence the outcome.
This rigorous review process makes Best Lawyers one of the most credible honors in the legal profession.
2026 Best Lawyers® Honorees — Gould Cooksey Fennell | Vero Beach, Florida
David M. Carter – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Todd W. Fennell – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Anthony Guettler – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
William N. Kirk – Tax Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Jason L. Odom – Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Brooke W. Odom – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Honorees
Samia Bennouna – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2025
Jeffrey J. Spina-Jennings – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®
Attorneys at Gould Cooksey Fennell in Vero Beach, Florida, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for excellence in:
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Trusts and Estates
- Tax Law
With multiple lawyers named to Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch, Gould Cooksey Fennell is proud to be recognized for outstanding legal service in our community.
How are Best Lawyers® selected?
Best Lawyers rankings are based entirely on peer review. Attorneys cannot pay to be included. Instead, lawyers across the country confidentially evaluate their peers on professional expertise, integrity, and results. Only those who receive the highest ratings from fellow attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® or Ones to Watch in America®.
This process makes Best Lawyers one of the most respected and credible attorney ranking organizations in the nation.
Why choose a Best Lawyers® attorney in Vero Beach?
When you hire a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers, you’re choosing an attorney who has been endorsed by other leading lawyers for excellence in their field. This means:
- Proven experience handling complex cases
- Peer-recognized skill and professionalism
- A trusted reputation within the legal community
For clients, this recognition offers confidence that you are working with a law firm committed to results and personalized legal service.
What practice areas does Gould Cooksey Fennell cover?
Our attorneys serve clients across the Treasure Coast and throughout Florida in:
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Trusts, Estates & Tax Law
- Real Estate
From high-stakes injury cases to multigenerational estate planning, our attorneys provide elite legal representation with a personalized, client-first approach.
What This Recognition Means
Being included in The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch in America® is a distinct honor, earned through the respect and trust of peers across the legal profession. Only a small percentage of attorneys nationwide receive this recognition each year.
At Gould Cooksey Fennell, this honor underscores what our clients in Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast have known for decades:
Our attorneys deliver exceptional legal counsel, backed by more than 70 years of service, integrity, and community commitment.
