Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. has been selected as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News and World Report for 2012. Robert J. Sniffen and Michael P. Spellman, the two principals of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. are also listed in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor & Employment. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey (comprising more than 3.9 million confidential evaluations by fellow top attorneys).

Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. was pleased to sponsor the Big Bend Homeless Coalitions' Pay It Forward Fish Fry held on April 27th at Kleman Plaza. Many members of the Firm showed their support by attending the event. Associate Heather Tyndall-Best, a member of BBHC's Board served as a volunteer and helped recruit other volunteers and raising money for the organization.

Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. was a sponsor of the annual Goodwill of the Big Bend Golf Tournament. Twenty-nine teams played in the tournament April 30th at Golden Eagle Country Club, drawing in a record crowd.  Todd D. Engelhardt, Associate, represented the Firm at the tournament.  The money raised from the golf tournament goes directly towards furthering Goodwill’s Mission Services, which includes free job training and coaching, computer and internet skills training, and much more.

Sniffen & Spellman Represents Beer Industry of Florida in Washington, D.C. Robert J. Sniffen and Todd D. Engelhardt recently attended the National Beer Wholesalers Association in Washington, D.C. Representing the Beer Industry of Florida, Mr. Sniffen and Mr. Engelhardt spent 3 days attending educational programs and meeting with members of the U.S. House of Representatives advocating for issues important to the industry.

Michael P. Spellman spoke at the Greater Pensacola Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (GPSHRM) Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at The Angus Restaurant on Scenic Highway in Pensacola, FL.  His presentation was entitled Preventing and Defending Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims.

Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. is proud to announce its sponsorship of this year’s Seven Days of Opening Nights at Florida State University.  Seven Days of Opening Nights is a performing-arts festival that takes place each February and spotlights Florida State University's commitment to the arts — music, theatre, dance, visual art, film and literature.  More information pertaining to the festival is available at the following link: Seven Days of Opening Nights.

Robert J. Sniffen, presented "State of the Employment Law Union" to the General Counsel Association on January 19 in Tallahassee. The presentation focused on current trends in employment law for public sector employers.

WFSU - Record Breaking Donations!

Michael P. Spellman was on-air at 88.9 FM during WFSU’s Fall Radio Membership Drive supporting public radio October 21st.  Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. hosted a Challenge Grant during Michael’s time on air matching donations received up to $500.00.  In a 2.5 hour time period, over 200 people called in, and over $20,000 dollars was raised breaking previous records!

Friend of the Series Sponsor

Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. is a Friend of the Series Sponsor for the Jim Moran Institute's Advice Straight Up Speaker Series. The speakers for the Advice Straight Up speaker event on October 20th were Chris Brogan the President/CEO of Human Business Works; and guest speaker, Rami Jabaji, Senior Marketing Manager, PepsiCo, who is currently the Brand Manager for SoBe brand drinks. 

Robert J. Sniffen, managing partner, spoke at the Straight Up Follow Up event on Thursday October 27  on “Growing Your Business Using Social Media” along with Heidi Otway, APR, Vice President of Public Relations and Social Media at Salter>Mitchell.  His presentation focused on the legal implications of social media in the workplace.

Chambers USA Rankings

Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. The research is in-depth and client focused and the guide is read by industry-leading companies and organizations throughout the US and worldwide. It is also widely used by firms in all states for referral purposes.  Robert J. Sniffen was ranked in the 2011 Edition of the Client’s Guide under Labor & Employment (Band 4) Other Notable Practitioners. 

Robert Sniffen, founder and managing partner of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A., has built an active practice representing employers in court proceedings and administrative tribunals.  He joins the rankings this year on the back of high praise from market commentators.  “He is the go-to management employment person in Tallahassee,” sources say. 

Congratulations!

Managing partner Robert J. Sniffen was unanimously elected as the State of Florida Commission on Ethics Chairman for 2011-2012 term, beginning July 1st. Sniffen was appointed to the Ethics Commission in 2008 by Senate President Ken Pruitt and reappointed by Senate President Jeff Atwater in 2010.