33 of Our Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2027 Edition
Aug 20, 2026 - News by Hinkle Law Firm
Hinkle Law Firm LLC is proud to announce that 33 of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism of our legal team across a wide range of practice areas. Being named to this distinguished list reflects the respect our lawyers have earned from their peers and the trust they continue to build with clients. We are honored to celebrate this achievement and remain committed to providing outstanding legal services to our community and beyond.
2027 Best Lawyers in America list:
- Christopher Arellano – Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Health Care Law, and Real Estate Law
- Eric W. Barth – Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Suzanne Bruss – Litigation- Insurance
- Peter Collins – Litigation- Insurance – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- J. Philip Davidson – Arbitration – Commercial Litigation- Construction Law- Insurance Law- Litigation – Construction Litigation – Insurance- Mediation
- Ryan Farley– Trusts and Estates
- Laura Fent– Health Care Law
- Jordan Ford– Employment Law- Management
- Nicholas Grillot – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Michael D. Herd – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
- Matthew Holcomb – Litigation – Construction
- James Scott MacBeth – Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law
- Mark R. Maloney – Litigation – Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Rebecca M. Mann– Family Law
- Mark E. McFarland– Business & Corporate Law- Construction Law- Criminal Defense- Design Professionals- Employment Law & Litigation- Litigation- Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL)- Real Estate
- Megan Monsour – Family Law
- Melissa Moodie – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Employment Law – Management
- Corey Moomaw – Elder Law- Tax Law- Trusts and Estates
- Eric S. Namee – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, and Tax Law
- Dan C. Peare – Trusts and Estates
- J. Scott Pohl – Real Estate Law
- David Rapp– Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- John Rapp– Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, DUI / DWI Defense, Litigation – Construction
- Scott R. Schillings – Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Bradley J. Schlozman – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- P. Jay Skolaut – Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Steven P. Smith – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- James C. Spencer – Employment Law – Management
- Michelle R. Stewart – Civil Rights Law, Employment Law – Individuals, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Stephen Turley – Family Law
- Sean Walsh – Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Brian White– Appellate Practice- Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights- Civil Litigation- Commercial & Complex Litigation- Construction Law- Design Professionals- Food, Beverage & Hospitality- Insurance Defense
- Gregory S. Young – Litigation – Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Ones to Watch
In addition, four attorneys were recognized as “Ones to Watch”. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
- Rebecca Bergkamp – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Sarah Buchanan – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Lora Smith – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Kayla Stavinoha – Family Law
Lawyer of the Year
Lastly, four attorneys were included in the 2027 edition of “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer-review assessments.
- J. Philip Davidson – Mediation
- Mark R. Maloney – Litigation – Health Care
- John E. Rapp – Bet-the-Company Litigation – DUI / DWI Defense
- Steven P. Smith – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
For more information on Best Lawyers, visit bestlawyers.com.
