Atty, Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, a founding member and shareholder of the law firm, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. (FLB), Upper Saucon Township, has been named to the 2016 list of “The Best Lawyers in America,” a national attorney rating publication.

It is the second consecutive year that Fitzpatrick has earned this distinction, which recognizes the top four percent of attorneys in the country.

“At FLB, we take pride in practicing law with integrity, focused on results with our clients’ best interests in mind. This recognition is humbling and speaks to our firm, rather than an individual honor,” said Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick’s practice concentrates in land use and project development, real estate, zoning and subdivision, commercial transactions,and business representation.

He represents landowners in eminent domain situations, and handles claims, negotiations and entitlements matters with governmental agencies.

Fitzpatrick’s projects include the development of Stabler Corporate Center, which includes a corporate employment campus, residential and retail uses; the outdoor lifestyle center, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley; the ongoing development of property for the country’s largest FedEx Ground distribution hub; Trader Joe’s distribution facilities in East Allen Township; numerous communications and energy projects; Wegmans Markets, and dozens of residential developments.

In addition, he is engaged in the development of the Allentown riverfront mixed-use development and representing the Phantoms AHL Hockey team.

Fitzpatrick’s community activities include Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Sacred Heart Healthcare System, Allentown, and Board of Governance, Central Catholic High School, Allentown.

Fitzpatrick received a B.A., magna cum laude, from University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple University School of Law.