24 Bradley Attorneys Honored as "Lawyer of the Year" in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Bradley is pleased to announce that 24 Bradley attorneys are named a “Lawyer of the Year” across 25 practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America^® for 2027. 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, 414 Bradley attorneys are listed in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including 95 attorneys who are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America.

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

Atlanta, Ga.

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

• Ronald T. Coleman Jr., Franchise Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• G. Wayne Hillis Jr., Litigation – Securities “Lawyer of the Year”

Birmingham

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

• Scott E. Adams, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Wendell Allen, Land Use and Zoning Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Jim Archibald, Litigation – Construction “Lawyer of the Year”
• William C. Athanas, Criminal Defense: White-Collar “Lawyer of the Year”
• Michael S. Denniston, Antitrust Law “Lawyer of the Year” and Trademark Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Rod Kanter, Economic Development Law “Lawyer of the Year”

• Paul M. Sykes, Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Charlotte, N.C.

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

• Jonathan H. Ferry, Criminal Defense: White-Collar “Lawyer of the Year”

Houston, Texas

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

• Ian P. Faria, Construction Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Huntsville, Ala.

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

• Frank M. Caprio, Patent Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Stephen H. Hall, Litigation – Intellectual Property “Lawyer of the Year”
• George A. Smith II, Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Jackson, Miss.

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

• Margaret Oertling Cupples, Appellate Practice “Lawyer of the Year”
• M. Binford Williams, Jr., Project Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Stephen M. Wilson, Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Montgomery, Ala.

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

• Davis H. Smith, Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Charles Stewart, Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year”

Nashville, Tenn.

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

• Emily Hatch Bowman, Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Lela M. Hollabaugh, Energy Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• Jake Neu, Patent Law “Lawyer of the Year”
• William L. Norton III, Litigation – Bankruptcy “Lawyer of the Year”

Washington, D.C.

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

• Douglas L. Patin, Arbitration “Lawyer of the Year”

Now in its 33rd 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.