Martindale Hubbell AV Ratings:

Several Driver, McAfee, Peek & Hawthorne attorneys have achieved the highest ranking, AV, by their peers, demonstrating preeminence in their qualifications and the highest ethical standards.

“Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices, the lawyer's expertise, and other professional qualifications. If a lawyer's practice is limited or specialized, Peer Review Ratings are based on performance in those specific fields of law.

General Ethical Standards Rating
The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.”

Awards

  • Driver, McAfee, Peek & Hawthorne has had several attorneys named Legal Elite by Florida Trend for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

  • In 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Driver, McAfee, Peek & Hawthorne was named a Top 10 Agent of the Year by Fidelity National Title Insurance.

  • In 2005, Gwen Hutcheson Griggs was named Women Advocate of the Year by the Small Business Administration.

  • In 2005, Driver, McAfee, Peek & Hawthorne was named Private Employer of the Year by Florida Coastal School of Law.

  • In 2006, Gwen Hutcheson Griggs was selected as a Woman of Influence by The Jacksonville Business Journal.

  • In 2006, Driver, McAfee, Peek & Hawthorne was selected by The Jacksonville Business Journal as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Jacksonville.

Activities

   

  • American Bar Association, Member

  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Member

  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Board of Governors

  • Young Lawyers Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Board of Governors

  • Intellectual Property Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association

  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Cornerstone Member

  • Jacksonville Women’s Business Center

  • Leadership Jacksonville, represented in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 classes

  • Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors

  • Tree Hill Nature Center, Board of Directors

  • Jacksonville Women’s Network

  • Discovery Montessori School, Chair

  • Carey Bishop Foundation, Board of Directors

  • Rotary Club of Jacksonville, Member

  • Rotaract Club of Florida’s First Coast, Member

  • Rotaract Club of Florida’s First Coast, International Service Chair

  • Rotary Club of Deerwood, Member

 

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