Young Conaway’s 2026 Top Lawyers Recognized by Delaware Today Magazine

November 2, 2026 – Press Release

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding Young Conaway attorneys featured in Delaware Today’s 2026 Top Lawyers® list. Only lawyers practicing in Delaware may nominate their peers as Top Lawyers® in a particular area of law. The Top Lawyers® ranking reflects the commitment these professionals bring to serving their clients and advancing the legal profession in our state.

Congratulations to all who earned this distinction—you set the standard for excellence!

Bankruptcy/Business

  • Joseph M. Barry
  • Ryan M. Bartley
  • Sean M. Beach
  • Robert S. Brady
  • Travis G. Buchanan
  • Erin D. Edwards
  • Kenneth J. Enos
  • Kevin A. Guerke
  • Edwin J. Harron
  • Allurie R. Kephart
  • Matthew B. Lunn
  • Andrew L. Magaziner
  • Allison S. Mielke
  • Michael R. Nestor
  • Robert F. Poppiti, Jr.

Business Law

  • Justin P. Duda
  • Kenneth L. Norton

Construction Law

  • William E. Gamgort

Corporate Law

  • Elisabeth S. Bradley
  • C. Barr Flinn
  • Martin S. Lessner
  • Paul J. Loughman
  • Lakshmi A. Muthu
  • Elena C. Norman
  • Richard J. Thomas
  • James M. Yoch, Jr.

Education

  • Jennifer M. Kinkus
  • Michael P. Stafford

Employment/Labor Law for Employers

  • Alpa V. Bhatia

Environmental Law

  • Timothy Jay Houseal

Estate, Probate + Trusts

  • Robert V.A. Harra III
  • Travis G. Maurer
  • Jennifer E. Reefe
  • Vincent C. Thomas

Government Affairs

  • Mary F. Dugan

Intellectual Property Law

  • Anne Shea Gaza
  • James L. Higgins
  • Pilar G. Kraman
  • Adam W. Poff
  • Melanie K. Sharp
  • Robert M. Vrana
  • Samantha G. Wilson

Land Use

  • John E. Tracey

Medical Malpractice for the Plaintiff

  • Timothy E. Lengkeek

Personal Injury

  • Richard A. DiLiberto, Jr.

Real Estate

  • John C. Kuffel
  • Brent C. Shaffer

Workers' Compensation for the Employee

  • Natalie Wolf