Smith Hulsey & Busey has facilitated the acquisition of its client Parady Financial Group, Inc., a Florida-based firm focused on helping retirees maintain financial security, by Risk Strategies, a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management and consulting firm.

The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute has recognized former Jacksonville City Council President Scott Wilson with its inaugural Shircliff Courage in the Community Award.

Thomas is a trial lawyer in the firm’s litigation department whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency matters, environmental disputes, and sports litigation. He joined Smith Hulsey in 2010 and became a shareholder in 2016.