Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP proudly announces that 11 of its attorneys have been named 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” honorees, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the organization.
The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is presented to only one individual in each practice area and geographic region and is based entirely on peer-review evaluations, making it a singular recognition of professional excellence and reputation within the legal community.
Friday, Eldredge & Clark’s 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” honorees are:
- Michelle Ator – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Ryan A. Bowman – Municipal Law
- J. Lee Brown – Tax Law
- Allison J. Cornwell – Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Khayyam M. Eddings – Labor Law – Management
- Price C. Gardner – Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Jamie H. Jones Walsworth – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
- W. Taylor Marshall – Public Finance Law
- Jay T. Taylor – Commercial Finance Law
- David D. Wilson – Bet-the-Company Litigation
- H. Wayne Young – Litigation – Labor and Employment
The recognition of 11 attorneys across distinct areas of practice reflects the depth of experience at Friday, Eldredge & Clark and the strong professional reputations these attorneys have earned among their peers.
Lawyer of the Year honorees represent the very top tier of our recognitions. Fewer than five percent of practicing attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers, and only a small fraction of those — approximately five percent — are selected as ‘Lawyer of the Year.’ This honor reflects extraordinary peer respect and sustained excellence within the legal profession.”
In addition to the firm’s 11 “Lawyer of the Year” honorees, a total of 60 Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, spanning 50 practice areas across two locations.
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