The law firm Bentley Goodrich Kison is pleased to announce that attorney David A. Wallace was recently given the Judge John M. Scheb Professionalism Award by the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court. The award is given annually to a Sarasota County attorney who exemplifies professionalism in his or her day-to-day practice and who contributes their time and talents to the overall cause of professionalism within Sarasota’s legal community. Nominations are sought from community members, and nominees can be Inn members or non-members. The recipient is selected by secret ballot of the Masters of the Inn. Wallace, a member of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, is a board-certified specialist in appellate law and a Florida certified mediator. His practice includes appeals and civil litigation in state and federal courts. He has successfully obtained appellate relief through appeals of final orders and interlocutory appeals as well as petitions for extraordinary relief. Managing partner Morgan R. Bentley stated, “David is the epitome of professionalism. While aggressively advocating on his clients’ behalf, David manages to be held in the highest esteem by his colleagues, judges and opposing counsel alike. Getting this award from your peers just makes it more special.”