Local attorney honored with Larry G. Smith Professionalism Award
Each year, the 14th Judicial Circuit hands out the Larry G. Smith Professionalism Award to a local attorney who exemplifies and promotes professionalism.
During his career, Smith served as a private attorney, assistant state attorney, and circuit judge in Bay County.
After his death, his colleagues decided to honor him by naming the professionalism award after him.
This year's recipient is Sandy Sandborn. He has been a lawyer in Bay County for 49 years.
Sandborn practices civil litigation at the Barron and Redding firm. He said he is honored to receive the award.
'I looked up to Judge Smith from the time I first came to town back in 1986. He was already on the first district court of appeal, but he was very well respected. And I knew Larry from his time on the bench and also attended the same church with him. And he was just a superhuman being and a wonderful judge and so, yeah, it's an honor to have an award with his name on it,' Sandborn said.
Sandborn said he still enjoys going into work every day and has no plans to retire. He said the most rewarding part is helping people resolve difficult cases.
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