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Wilmington, DE – Young Conaway is proud to announce that 49 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to legal excellence and client service across a wide range of practice areas.

In addition, four Young Conaway attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Wilmington, DE—an honor awarded to only one lawyer per specialty and geographic region. This distinction underscores their exceptional professional achievements and leadership within the legal community.

Seven Young Conaway attorneys were also recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which highlights outstanding early-career attorneys for their professional excellence in private practice.

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.”

The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition

Joseph Barry

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Sean M. Beach

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Rolin P. Bissell

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

William W. Bowser

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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

Scott A. Holt

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Timothy Jay Houseal

Commercial Litigation

Environmental Law

Insurance Law

Litigation - Insurance

James P. Hughes, Jr.

Corporate Law

Daniel P. Johnson

Real Estate Law

William D. Johnston

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

David C. McBride

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Compliance Law

Corporate Law

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Tammy Mercer

Corporate Governance Law

Corporate Law

Pauline K. Morgan

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

Richard Nenno

Trusts and Estates

Michael R. Nestor

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Ryan P. Newell

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Technology 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

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

Neilli Mullen Walsh

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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

2026 "Lawyer of the Year" Award Winners (Wilmington, DE)

John E. Tracey

Land Use and Zoning Law

Timothy Jay Houseal

Insurance Law

Timothy Lengkeek

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

William W. Bowser

Employment Law - Management

Best Lawyers:  2026 Ones to Watch® in America (Wilmington, DE)

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

Lakshmi A. Muthu

Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

M. Paige Valeski

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

Robert M. Vrana

Commercial Litigation

Intellectual Property Law

Litigation - Intellectual Property