New partners and advancements recognize exceptional leadership and commitment to defending clients against Nuclear Verdicts®
SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — National insurance defense trial firm Tyson & Mendes, LLP announced today the elevation of five attorneys to Partner and the elevation of Danielle DeGeorgio to Managing Partner in its New Jersey Office Branch. The elevations reflect Tyson & Mendes’ continued commitment to advancing exceptional legal talent and leadership across the firm to further its mission of protecting clients against Nuclear Verdicts®.
Partner Elevations
The following Tyson & Mendes’ attorneys have been elevated to Partner:
• Clark Conforti, Orange County, CA
• Anne Honey, Orange County, CA
• Alexandra Noyes, Fresno, CA
• BeJae Roberts, Jacksonville, FL
• Shelly Stuppiello, San Diego, CA
New Branch Office Managing Partner in New Jersey
To further strengthen Tyson & Mendes’ bench on the east coast, Danielle DeGeorgio has been elevated to New Jersey Branch Office Managing Partner. A seasoned litigator representing commercial entities and individuals, DeGeorgio specializes in insurance coverage analysis and disputes with extensive experience defending clients in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters.
“These attorneys exemplify the continued leadership, trial skills, and client commitment that define Tyson & Mendes,” said Founding Partner Robert Tyson. “Each has demonstrated a relentless dedication to defending justice for all and advancing our mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®. We are proud to recognize their contributions with these well-earned promotions.”
Now serving 22 states nationwide with 27 offices, Tyson & Mendes is one of the fastest growing civil defense firms in the U.S. and offers one of the clearest paths to partnership of any mid-sized law firm.
For more information and to view career opportunities, visit tysonmendes.com.
About Tyson & Mendes
Tyson & Mendes LLP is a nationwide, AV-rated litigation and trial firm specializing in insurance defense and protecting its clients from Nuclear Verdicts®. Founded in 2002 by Robert Tyson and Patrick Mendes, the firm has experienced tremendous growth, with offices across the United States. Tyson & Mendes is known for its expertise in defending corporations, insurance companies, and their clients against Nuclear Verdicts®.
Serving 22 states with 27 offices nationwide, Tyson & Mendes is one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the U.S. and is proud to offer one of the fastest and clearest paths to partnership for its attorneys of any mid-sized law firm in the U.S. The firm is honored to be recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers, named a 2026 Best Company to Work For: Law Firms edition by U.S. News & World Report, shortlisted for PropertyCasualty360 2026 Insurance Luminaries Award, and have an extensive trial bench of attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers 2026, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026, and Super Lawyers. The firm has also developed a spinoff consulting firm, Apex Defense Consulting, aimed at equipping carriers and counsel with the education, collaboration, and expertise needed to stop Nuclear Verdicts® and slow social inflation.
For more information, visit www.tysonmendes.com.
About Apex Defense Consulting
Apex Defense Consulting is a specialized insurance defense consulting firm, offering educational, community, and consulting services via a slate of experienced trial lawyers and Nuclear Verdict® experts. Founded in 2025, Apex Defense Consulting is the first of its kind within the insurance defense industry and is poised to revolutionize the industry with The Apex, the first and only data-backed and trial-tested blueprint for the defense to stop outsized and unjust Nuclear Verdicts®.
For more information, visit www.apexdefenseconsulting.com.
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