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34 Bradley Attorneys Honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

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Bradley is pleased to announce that 34 Bradley attorneys are named a “Lawyer of the Year” across 38 practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026. The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade honors individual attorneys who received the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region.

In total, 422 Bradley attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including 101 attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

“We continue to have an impressive number of Bradley attorneys recognized as a ‘Lawyer of the Year.’ This is a testament to the respect they have earned from their peers based on the exceptional work they do for our clients,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters.

Following are the Bradley attorneys named a “Lawyer of the Year” for their practice area(s), organized by office:

Atlanta

The following attorney three attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta:

  • Bryan E. Bates, Litigation – Bankruptcy “Lawyer of the Year”
  • G. Wayne Hillis Jr., Litigation – Banking and Finance “Lawyer of the Year”
  • John Nail, Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year”

Birmingham

The following 15 attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Birmingham in 16 practice areas:

Charlotte, N.C.

The following attorney is named a “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte:

Chattanooga, Tennessee

The following attorney is named a “Lawyer of the Year” in Chattanooga:

  • Emily Stuart Horn, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) “Lawyer of the Year”

Huntsville, Ala.

The following five attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Huntsville in seven practice areas:

  • Hall B. Bryant III, Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Frank M. Caprio, Litigation – Intellectual Property “Lawyer of the Year” and Litigation – Patent “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Stephen H. Hall, Patent Law “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Benjamin W. Hutton, Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Scott Burnett Smith, Appellate Practice “Lawyer of the Year”

Jackson, Miss.

The following two attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Jackson:

Montgomery, Ala.

The following two attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Montgomery in three practice areas:

  • George R. Parker, Litigation – Insurance “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Charles Stewart, Litigation – Labor and Employment “Lawyer of the Year” and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year”

Nashville, Tenn.

The following three attorneys are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Nashville:

Tampa, Florida

The following attorney is named “Lawyer of the Year” in Tampa:

Washington, D.C.

The following attorney is named “Lawyer of the Year” in Washington, D.C.:

Now in its 32nd year, The Best Lawyers in America is one of the most highly regarded attorney referral publications in the country. Attorneys are selected as “Lawyer of the Year” by surveying leading lawyers who assess the legal abilities of their peers. The accolade is awarded to only one attorney in each practice and geographic region based on the highest overall peer feedback, making it an exceptional distinction.

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