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Congratulations to all 48 Lawyers Ranked in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in America

August 20, 2026Press Release

Peer recognition speaks to the respect earned through years of dedicated client service.

Young Conaway is pleased to announce that 42 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with an additional 6 attorneys named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.  

These distinctions span 25 practice areas, reflecting the breadth of experience and industry knowledge our attorneys provide to clients across the country.

Congratulations to all our recognized attorneys.

The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition

Joseph Barry

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Sean M. Beach

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Robert S. Brady

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Kara Coyle

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Eugene A. DiPrinzio

Real Estate Law

C. Barr Flinn

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Anthony G. Flynn, Sr.

Commercial Litigation

Insurance Law

Litigation - Environmental

Anne Shea Gaza

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Craig D. Grear

Corporate Law

Sean Greecher

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Edwin Harron

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

James L. Higgins

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Timothy Jay Houseal

Commercial Litigation

Environmental Law

Insurance Law

Litigation - Insurance

James P. Hughes, Jr.

Corporate Law

Pilar G. Kraman

Litigation - Intellectual Property

John Kuffel

Land Use and Zoning Law

Real Estate Law

Timothy Lengkeek

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Martin S. Lessner

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Richard A. Levine

Real Estate Law

Matthew Lunn

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Andrew L. Magaziner

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Edmon L. Morton

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Joseph Mulvihill

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Lakshmi A. Muthu

Corporate Law

Richard Nenno

Trusts and Estates

Michael R. Nestor

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Elena Norman

Corporate Governance Law

Felton E. Parrish

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

James L. Patton, Jr.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Adam W. Poff

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Norman M. Powell

Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Nicholas Rohrer

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Brent C. Shaffer

Real Estate Law

Melanie K. Sharp

Commercial Litigation

Timothy J. Snyder

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Tax Law

Michael P. Stafford

Litigation – Labor and Employment

Vincent C. Thomas

Trusts and Estates

John E. Tracey

Land Use and Zoning Law

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Real Estate Law

Robert M. Vrana

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Natalie Wolf

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

James M. Yoch Jr.

Corporate Law

Sharon Zieg

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Best Lawyers:  2027 Ones to Watch® in America 

Leah E. Burcat

Energy Law

Daniel M. Cole

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

S. Alexander Faris

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Lauren McCrery

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Kenneth Norton

Corporate Law

M. Paige Valeski

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

About The Best Lawyers in America®

Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has been widely regarded as the most credible and definitive guide to legal talent. Selections are based entirely on peer review, with top attorneys evaluating the professional abilities of their colleagues. No fees are accepted for inclusion, making this recognition a true reflection of respect within the legal profession. Corporate Counsel magazine has described Best Lawyers as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”