Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that the following attorneys were selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2027:
Clark J. Belote, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate Law, Norfolk
Dale Truitt Berrett, Family Law, Virginia Beach
John M. Bredehoft, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Norfolk
Patrick M. Brogan, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Norfolk
Kristan B. Burch, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation –Intellectual Property, Norfolk
Vonda W. Chappell, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, Chesapeake
Lawrence G. Cumming, Real Estate Law, Newport News
Gregory R. Davis, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, Williamsburg
Jason R. Davis, Litigation – Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Norfolk
David M. Delpierre, Corporate Law, Norfolk
Dustin H. DeVore, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Williamsburg
Joseph A. Dickinson, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Raleigh
Douglas M. Foley, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Richmond
Paul W. Gerhardt, Real Estate Law, Williamsburg
Megan Martz Gilliland, Public Finance Law, Richmond
Robert C. Goodman Jr., Corporate Law, Mutual Funds Law, Virginia Beach
Laura Geringer Gross, Labor Law – Management, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Norfolk
Amy L. Harman, Real Estate Law, Chesapeake
Nicole J. Harrell, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Franchise Law, Norfolk
Susanna B. Hickman, Trusts and Estates, Williamsburg
Frank A. Hirsch Jr., Banking and Finance Law, Raleigh
John E. Holloway, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Norfolk
William L. Holt, Real Estate Law, Newport News
Joseph E. Houchin, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Raleigh
Barry W. Hunter, Public Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Norfolk
Robert Q. Johnson, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Newport News
David Kamer, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, Norfolk
Michael J. Levy, Real Estate Law, Norfolk
Richard C. Mapp III, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Norfolk
Vincent J. Mastracco Jr., Corporate Law, Norfolk
Colin P. McCarthy, Health Care Law, Richmond
T. Braxton McKee, Health Care Law, Virginia Beach
Charles V. McPhillips, Corporate Law, Norfolk
Sarah E. Messersmith, Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, Newport News
Stephen E. Noona, Litigation – Antirust, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Norfolk
Patrick H. O'Donnell, Litigation – Antitrust, Norfolk
Trey T. Parker, Trusts and Estates, Norfolk
John M. Peterson, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law, Norfolk
Alexander W. Powell Jr., Trusts and Estates, Williamsburg
Alfred M. Randolph Jr., Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Norfolk
L. Scott Seymour, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Norfolk
Mark A. Short, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Newport News
Randy C. Sparks Jr., Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Richmond
W. Edgar Spivey, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Securities, Norfolk
Edward R. Stolle, Trusts and Estates, Virginia Beach
Stephen E. Story, Franchise Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Norfolk
Raymond H. Suttle Jr., Municipal Law, Real Estate Law, Newport News
Neil S. Talegaonkar, Employment Law – Management, Richmond
Timothy O. Trant II, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Newport News
William R. Van Buren III, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Norfolk
Lewis W. Webb III, Trusts and Estates, Norfolk
J. Britton Williston, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Norfolk
James L. Windsor, Litigation – Construction, Real Estate Law, Newport News
Daniel C. Yates, Commercial Litigation, Newport News
Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, our Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Each year, more than 20 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. Proprietary safeguards are in place to reduce bias and uphold the accuracy of the peer feedback. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed.
Additionally, K&C is pleased to announce that four of the firm's attorneys have been named Best Lawyers 2027 “Lawyer of the Year.”
Kristan B. Burch was named Norfolk Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year
John E. Holloway was named Norfolk Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer of the Year
Alfred M. Randolph Jr. was named Norfolk Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year
Timothy O. Trant II was named Newport News Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers in America "Lawyer of the Year" accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor. Lawyers being honored as “Lawyer of the Year” have received particularly high ratings in our surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Additionally, K&C is pleased to announce that ten of the firm's attorneys have been named Best Lawyers 2027 “Ones to Watch.” The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 6 million evaluations.
Brandon S. Allred, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Norfolk
Samantha J. Forsyth, Banking and Finance Law, Trusts and Estates, Richmond
Brandan M. Goodwin, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation – Real Estate, Norfolk
Benjamin A. Korte, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Norfolk
Morgan A. Lambert, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates, Norfolk
Shannon M. McDonough, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Norfolk
Ahmed Mohamed Khalil, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation – Real Estate, Newport News
William M. Palmer, Labor and Employment – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Norfolk
Adam B. Pratt, Commercial Litigation, Williamsburg
Jenni S. Tynes, Family Law, Virginia Beach
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch awards recognize extraordinary lawyers who have been in private practice for less than 10 years in the United States. Like traditional Best Lawyers awards, a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition is based entirely on peer review.
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