“In Benchmarked, Justice James Perry invites readers on a remarkable journey from the segregated South to the halls of Florida’s highest court. With elegance and honesty, this memoir intertwines the personal and the professional, delivering a rich tapestry of Florida history, transformative legal battles, and the unique challenges faced by an African American lawyer breaking barriers. A masterfully written account, this book is essential reading for anyone passionate about justice, history, and the human spirit.” —Gilbert King, Pulitzer prizewinning author of Devil in the Grove