ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is proud to share that our attorneys have once again been named to The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America lists in the 32nd and sixth editions, respectively. We would also like to congratulate the two attorneys who received the “Lawyer of the Year” designation, which is presented to only one individual in a given geographical region and practice area each edition.
Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and good standing. Only 5% of practicing U.S. attorneys earn a Best Lawyer distinction, with nearly 30,000 lawyers participating in this year’s peer-reviewed voting process vetting nearly 130,000 nominees.
The following attorneys have been named to the 2026 The Best Lawyers in America list:
- Hugh T. Antrim: Elder Law; Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
- Rebecca C. Bowen: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law; Corporate Law; Trusts and Estates
- Zachary D. Cohen(*): Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Beverley L. Crump: Corporate Law
- Karen Dunivan Konvicka(*): Elder Law
- Paulo E. Franco(*): Ethics and Professional and Responsibility Law; Litigation – Insurance
- Paul G. Izzo: Elder Law
- Christopher M. Malone: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Family Law; Litigation – Construction; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Adam R. Nelson: Real Estate Law
- John P. O’Herron: Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Insurance
- William D. Prince IV: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Bankruptcy; Litigation – Insurance; Litigation – Labor and Employment; Litigation – Municipal
- Michael J. Quinan: Administrative/Regulatory Law; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law; Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Cliona M. Robb: Administrative/Regulatory Law; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law
- David R. Ruby: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Henry C. Spalding III: Insurance Law; Litigation – Insurance
- William W. Tunner: Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- J. Buckley Warden IV: Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Construction
- Andrea J. Yoak: Elder Law
Two attorneys were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year”: John P. O’Herron for Litigation – Insurance and Cliona Mary Robb in the field of Energy Law. This recognition is given to lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region.
Eight attorneys were recognized in the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” category, with two being named for the first time. This award recognizes extraordinary lawyers who have been in private practice for less than 10 years in the United States. Like traditional Best Lawyers awards, a “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” recognition is based entirely on peer review. The 2026 “Ones to Watch” recognized attorneys are:
- Rachel W. Adams: Commercial Litigation; Energy Law; Government Relations Practice
- Peter S. Askin: Commercial Litigation
- Sean Breit-Rupe: Government Relations Practice; Litigation – Construction
- Catherine L. Chapman: Appellate Practice
- Daniel-Lester Edwards: Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Construction
- Timothy A. Richard(*): Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Government Relations Practice
- Christopher W. Roberson: Elder Law; Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
- Lindsey Whitlow(*): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
(*) Lawyers who are listed for the first time in Best Lawyers.
