Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is proud to announce that 314 attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with 22 attorneys being named “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices and locations. An additional 176 attorneys are included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Established in 1983, Best Lawyers publishes annual rankings of attorneys across a wide range of legal practice areas. Its recognitions are based on a peer review process, in which eligible lawyers evaluate the professional abilities of their colleagues.

The following Womble attorneys were named “Lawyers of the Year,” an honor awarded to one lawyer per practice area and metropolitan area annually:

• F. Cordes Ford – Litigation: Construction (Charleston)

Attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America include (*indicates new ranking):

Huntsville

• Christopher L. Lockwood – Commercial Litigation; Government Contracts; Litigation: Intellectual Property; Litigation: Labor & Employment
• David Vance Lucas – International Mergers & Acquisitions; International Trade & Finance Law; Litigation: Intellectual Property; Trade Secrets Law
• Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr. – Commercial Litigation; Employment Law: Management; Government Contracts; Labor Law: Union; Litigation: Labor & Employment; Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants; Trade Secrets Law

Phoenix

• Amy E. Altshuler – Real Estate Law
• Bryant D. Barber – Municipal Law; Public...

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