Tyson & Mendes elevates six attorneys firmwide

Tyson & Mendes, LLP named five attorneys to partner and elevated Danielle DeGeorgio to managing partner of its New Jersey branch office. The moves come as the national insurance defense firm expands its leadership bench across 22 states and 27 offices.

Why it matters: - Tyson & Mendes is using promotions to strengthen leadership across its national insurance defense platform. - The firm says the elevations support its mission of defending clients against Nuclear Verdicts®. - The moves also signal continued growth across the firm’s east coast and national footprint.

What happened: - Tyson & Mendes announced the elevation of five attorneys to partner. - The firm also elevated Danielle DeGeorgio to managing partner of its New Jersey branch office. - The announcement was made June 8, 2026. - Tyson & Mendes is based in San Diego.

The details: - The new partners are Clark Conforti in Orange County, California; Anne Honey in Orange County, California; Alexandra Noyes in Fresno, California; BeJae Roberts in Jacksonville, Florida; and Shelly Stuppiello in San Diego, California. - Danielle DeGeorgio will lead the New Jersey branch office as managing partner. - DeGeorgio represents commercial entities and individuals. - DeGeorgio focuses on insurance coverage analysis and disputes. - DeGeorgio also has experience defending catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters. - Founding Partner Robert Tyson said the attorneys showed leadership, trial skills and client commitment. - Tyson said the promotions recognize their contributions to the firm’s mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts®. - Tyson & Mendes now serves 22 states with 27 offices. - The firm describes itself as one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the U.S. - The firm also says it offers one of the clearest paths to partnership among mid-sized law firms. - Tyson & Mendes points prospective applicants to career opportunities.

Between the lines: - The New Jersey promotion suggests Tyson & Mendes is investing in regional leadership beyond its California base. - The partner elevations span multiple offices, which points to a firmwide effort to keep growth tied to internal advancement. - The firm continues to center its brand on Nuclear Verdicts®, making leadership announcements part of its broader market positioning.

What’s next: - Tyson & Mendes is likely to keep recruiting and promoting lawyers as it grows its office network. - The firm’s leadership expansion may support client work in insurance defense, coverage disputes and catastrophic injury litigation. - Tyson & Mendes directs more information and job seekers to the firm’s website. - Apex Defense Consulting, the firm’s consulting spinoff, also remains part of its broader strategy to address social inflation and Nuclear Verdicts®.