The Gator100 recognizes the world’s fastest-growing Gator businesses—that is to say, businesses owned or led by UF alumni. Ernst & Young calculated each company’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past three years to generate the rankings.

Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP was ranked 20th out of 100. The list includes businesses from all industries, with operations across the country.

Legacy Protection Lawyers’ was founded by founding partner and  proud Gator alumnus William “Bill” Battle McQueen (J.D., class of 1987) and founding partner Joseph “Jay” Fleece, III. Bill leads the firm’s planning and administration team, where he develops in-depth estate documentation through a meticulous Legacy Protection Process^TM. Jay helms the firm’s litigation team, bringing years of experience and an honest, fair attitude to each unique situation. Together, their expertise and experience inform the firm’s approach, prizing legal knowledge, practical wisdom, and moral integrity above all else.

Bill isn’t the only Gator on the team: Morgan McQueen earned her B.S. in Business Administration and graduated class of 2014.

This recognition illustrates Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP’s commitment to offering an excellent experience for clients in trust and estate law, and this visibility allows for increased opportunity to demonstrate exceptional client service to Gator alumni and fans alike (Georgia Bulldogs get equally great service, too!)

We couldn’t have received this recognition without support from you—our clients, friends, and partners. Your trust in us, belief in our vision, and referrals make all the difference as we continue to grow our business and set a superior standard for estate planning and litigation.

Each year, U.S. News, in collaboration with Best Lawyers®, ranks more than 14,000 firms across the U.S. To be eligible for inclusion in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” as a Best Law Firm, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America. This accolade recognizes the top 5% of private practicing lawyers in the United States based on both client and peer ratings, and marks outstanding professional excellence and legal expertise.

Earlier this year, our founding partners, William “Bill” Battle McQueen and Joseph “Jay” Fleece, III, were both recognized by Best Lawyers® on the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in America. Bill leads the firm’s planning and administration team, where he develops in-depth estate documentation through a meticulous Legacy Protection ProcessTM. Jay helms the firm’s litigation team, bringing years of experience and an honest, fair attitude to each unique situation. Together, their expertise and experience inform the firm’s approach, prizing legal knowledge, practical wisdom, and moral integrity above all else.

This recognition articulates Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP’s commitment to excellence in trust and estate law, and allows for increased opportunity to demonstrate exceptional client service.