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- Commercial, Complex, and Class Action Litigation
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Rushton Stakely Lawyers Recognized Among 2027 Best Lawyers in America
Rushton Stakely is pleased to announce that eighteen of our attorneys have earned recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, which is a testament to the quality of legal talent across our firm. This achievement continues a long-standing tradition at the Rushton Stakely — for more than fifteen consecutive years, over half of our attorneys have earned a place in this respected publication. This year’s honorees span eighteen practice areas, reflecting the range of experience within our firm. We appreciate the hard work of these attorneys and their continued commitment to serving our clients every day.
Congratulations to the following attorneys who have earned this recognition:
- Evans Bailey – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Jeffrey W. Blitz – Real Estate Law
- Peyton Chapman III – Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- James R. Dickens, Jr. – Commercial Transactions/UCC Law and Real Estate Law
- Scott Dickens – Litigation – Construction
- Royal C. Dumas – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- William Eskridge – Real Estate Law
- Brett Garrett – Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- WilliamS. Haynes – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Paul M. James, Jr. – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Thomas Keene – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Andrew Laird – Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
- Daniel Lindsey, Jr. – Tax Law and Trusts & Estates
- Philip G. Piggott – Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Grant Sexton, Jr. – Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Patrick Shegon – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Christopher Simmons – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Public Finance Law, and Tax Law
- Ben Wilson – Litigation – Health Care, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants