Awards & Recognition

GJB is ranked Band 1, the highest ranking a law firm can receive, for Bankruptcy Litigation in Florida. The firm also has one of the largest franchise law and litigation practices in Florida and is ranked among the top franchise practices in the nation. According to Chambers, “The team supports one another in a crisis to create deliverable solutions. They are client-oriented and try to hold back emotionally charged situations.”
Joining the list of Chambers USA ranked attorneys for the first time are Allison Day & Glenn Moses, both shareholders in the firm’s leading Bankruptcy practice group. Known for their credibility, diligence and commitment to excellence, the ranked GJB attorneys are considered leaders in their respective practices. Michael Joblove, who works with a range of high-profile franchisors including prominent names from the food and beverage industry, was ranked Band 1 in Franchising nationally. Paul Battista, also shareholder in the Bankruptcy practice, is ranked as a “Star Individual.” Recognized for the 20th consecutive year was shareholder John Genovese.
The following GJB attorneys are named in the 2022 Chambers USA guide:
Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Florida
- John H Genovese
- Paul J Battista
- Allison R Day
- Glenn D Moses
Franchising – National
- Michael D Joblove
- Barry Blum
- Nina Greene
Chambers USA is a research-based publication for the legal profession. Its annual rankings identify leading law firms and lawyers based on client feedback and technical legal ability.

Best Lawyers® is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which tens of thousands of leading attorneys confidentially evaluate their professional peers, and because lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a significant honor.
METROPOLITAN TIER 1
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Real Estate
NATIONAL TIER 2
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Franchise Law
- Litigation – Real Estate

We are honored that 15 Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A. attorneys have been recognized as among the country’s best in the latest addition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Michael D. Joblove and Paul J. Battista have been named, “Lawyer of the Year,” in their respected practice areas of Franchise Law and Bankruptcy – Litigation.

A Super Lawyers or Rising Stars selection is an honor reserved for those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. Only the top 5 percent of all attorneys in Florida are named each year as Super Lawyers. They are selected through peer nominations and evaluations along with third-party research. The selection process is the same for Rising Stars with the exception of peer evaluations.

Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and Up and Comers is a distinguished recognition that honors the state’s top attorneys.

Franchise Times has recognized our franchise practice as one of the nation’s best, which is determined by nationwide voting among franchise attorneys.

South Florida Legal Guide continues to be recognized as an invaluable source of information for both the business and legal communities. There is no better measure of relevance than that of being nominated and recognized among peers. Selections to our top listings are based entirely on peer nominations.
Professional Memberships
At Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A, our attorneys maintain the highest level of professionalism. We strongly emphasize membership in professional organizations, assuring that our lawyers are active in their community and remain current on industry developments affecting our clients. Our firm’s senior attorneys are leaders in the following national and local bar and other organizations:
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- American Bar Association
- American College of Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers
- Integrated Advisory Group
- International Franchise Association
- International Franchise Business Network
- International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation
- National Association of Women Lawyers
- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
- Women’s Franchise Network of the International Franchise Association
- Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association
Community service is an important part of GJB’s culture. As a firm, we have devoted significant and focused efforts to assisting charitable organizations improving the lives of people in our community. Through our commitment to serve others, we partner with the following organizations:
- AMIKids Miami-Dade
- Best Buddies South Florida
- Dade Legal Aid/ Put Something Back
- Legal Services of Greater Miami
- Miami Children’s Young Ambassadors
- United Way
- Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Awards & Recognition
GJB is ranked Band 1, the highest ranking a law firm can receive, for Bankruptcy Litigation in Florida. The firm also has one of the largest franchise law and litigation practices in Florida and is ranked among the top franchise practices in the nation. According to Chambers, “The team supports one another in a crisis to create deliverable solutions. They are client-oriented and try to hold back emotionally charged situations.”
Joining the list of Chambers USA ranked attorneys for the first time are Allison Day & Glenn Moses, both shareholders in the firm’s leading Bankruptcy practice group. Known for their credibility, diligence and commitment to excellence, the ranked GJB attorneys are considered leaders in their respective practices. Michael Joblove, who works with a range of high-profile franchisors including prominent names from the food and beverage industry, was ranked Band 1 in Franchising nationally. Paul Battista, also shareholder in the Bankruptcy practice, is ranked as a “Star Individual.” Recognized for the 20th consecutive year was shareholder John Genovese.
The following GJB attorneys are named in the 2022 Chambers USA guide:
Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Florida
- John H Genovese
- Paul J Battista
- Allison R Day
- Glenn D Moses
Franchising – National
- Michael D Joblove
- Barry Blum
- Nina Greene
Chambers USA is a research-based publication for the legal profession. Its annual rankings identify leading law firms and lawyers based on client feedback and technical legal ability.

Best Lawyers® is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which tens of thousands of leading attorneys confidentially evaluate their professional peers, and because lawyers are not allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a significant honor.
METROPOLITAN TIER 1
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Litigation – Real Estate
NATIONAL TIER 2
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Franchise Law
- Litigation – Real Estate

We are honored that 15 Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A. attorneys have been recognized as among the country’s best in the latest addition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Michael D. Joblove and Paul J. Battista have been named, “Lawyer of the Year,” in their respected practice areas of Franchise Law and Bankruptcy – Litigation.

A Super Lawyers or Rising Stars selection is an honor reserved for those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. Only the top 5 percent of all attorneys in Florida are named each year as Super Lawyers. They are selected through peer nominations and evaluations along with third-party research. The selection process is the same for Rising Stars with the exception of peer evaluations.

Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and Up and Comers is a distinguished recognition that honors the state’s top attorneys.

Franchise Times has recognized our franchise practice as one of the nation’s best, which is determined by nationwide voting among franchise attorneys.

South Florida Legal Guide continues to be recognized as an invaluable source of information for both the business and legal communities. There is no better measure of relevance than that of being nominated and recognized among peers. Selections to our top listings are based entirely on peer nominations.
Professional Memberships
At Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A, our attorneys maintain the highest level of professionalism. We strongly emphasize membership in professional organizations, assuring that our lawyers are active in their community and remain current on industry developments affecting our clients. Our firm’s senior attorneys are leaders in the following national and local bar and other organizations:
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- American Bar Association
- American College of Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers
- Integrated Advisory Group
- International Franchise Association
- International Franchise Business Network
- International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation
- National Association of Women Lawyers
- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
- Women’s Franchise Network of the International Franchise Association
- Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association
Community service is an important part of GJB’s culture. As a firm, we have devoted significant and focused efforts to assisting charitable organizations improving the lives of people in our community. Through our commitment to serve others, we partner with the following organizations:
- AMIKids Miami-Dade
- Best Buddies South Florida
- Dade Legal Aid/ Put Something Back
- Legal Services of Greater Miami
- Miami Children’s Young Ambassadors
- United Way
- Greater Miami Jewish Federation