Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has announced that its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The honors, which are based on peer review, underscore the firm's commitment to serving clients in the Tampa Bay area and highlight the professional respect its attorneys have earned among fellow legal professionals.
Mark S. Roman and John C. Austin have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027, with Roman recognized in Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Austin recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Miles H. Hickman has received recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. These distinctions represent separate Best Lawyers recognition programs and are determined solely through peer review within the legal profession.
“We are proud to announce that every attorney at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America,” said firm founder Mark S. Roman. “This recognition reflects the dedication of each of our attorneys and team to serving our clients and advocating for them.”
The recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes from fellow attorneys, indicating that Roman Austin’s legal team is held in high regard by their peers. For clients, this peer acknowledgment can serve as a signal of the firm’s expertise and reliability in handling complex personal injury cases.
Roman Austin, founded in 1986, focuses exclusively on personal injury law, representing clients in cases involving car, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, catastrophic injuries, slip and falls, and wrongful death. The firm is led by attorneys with extensive trial experience, including a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. With six offices across the Tampa Bay area, the firm has recovered more than $200 million for injured Floridians. Its team brings more than 60 years of combined experience to personal injury representation.
This announcement carries significant implications for the legal industry and consumers. For the Tampa Bay community, it reaffirms the availability of highly regarded legal counsel for those who have suffered serious injuries. The peer-reviewed nature of the recognition also adds a layer of trust for potential clients seeking representation, as it reflects the professional judgment of other lawyers who are familiar with the firm’s work.
Moreover, the inclusion of all attorneys in these prestigious listings may set a benchmark for other personal injury firms in the region, emphasizing the importance of peer recognition as a measure of legal excellence. For the broader legal profession, it highlights the value of specialized practice and client advocacy, which are central to the firm’s mission.
As the firm continues to serve Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and surrounding Florida communities, this recognition serves as a testament to its ongoing dedication to justice and compensation for injured individuals and their families.

