David Willis has been honored by The Florida Bar with the prestigious Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award for The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year recognizing professionalism, ethics, and dedication to the practice of law.

The award was presented at the The Florida Bar Annual Convention on June 18, 2026 during the Board Certified Lawyers’ Reception, co-sponsored by Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company.

Named in honor of the former Florida Supreme Court Justice Harry Lee Anstead, the recognition celebrates attorneys whose careers reflect the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to board certification.

“David’s professionalism, integrity, and dedication to both his clients and the legal profession make him exceptionally deserving of this recognition,” said RumbergerKirk Managing Partner Frank Sheppard. “As a triple board-certified attorney and longtime advocate for board certification, he has consistently demonstrated the skill, ethics, and commitment to excellence that the Harry Lee Anstead Award was created to honor.”

A Florida Bar board-certified specialist in business litigation, construction law and real estate law, David has spent decades representing clients in complex commercial and property disputes while also serving as a Florida Supreme Court certified circuit mediator and arbitrator. Throughout his career, he has remained deeply involved in The Florida Bar, including six years of service on the Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE) with three years as vice chair and chair. The BLSE administers the entire Florida Board Certification program encompassing the 27 area committees. He currently serves on Real Estate Law Certification Committee and has also served on the Construction Law Certification Committee and the Business Litigation Certification Committee.

Widely respected for his legal knowledge, mentorship, and leadership, David has built a career centered on professionalism, client service, and advancing excellence within the legal community.