Davis Hartman Wright is proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers® lists in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America™. In addition, the firm earned the distinction of Top-Listed Ones to Watch Metro Awards.

This year’s honors include recognition across a broad range of practice areas, reflecting our firm’s commitment to excellence and client service. Seven attorneys were named to Best Lawyers in America™ for their distinguished work in their respective fields, while five attorneys earned recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ — an honor given to early-career lawyers demonstrating exceptional professional excellence.

Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America™:

John C. Bircher III — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Banking and Finance; Litigation – Bankruptcy

Scott Davis — Municipal Law

Mark S. Hartman — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law; Real Estate Law

Kenneth R. Keller — Commercial Litigation; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Litigation – Construction; Litigation – ERISA; Litigation – Labor and Employment

Matthew S. Moore III — Real Estate Law

John E. Taylor — Real Estate Law

I. Clark Wright Jr. – Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental

Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™:

Ashley Coghill — Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law

Dan Gibson — Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation

Karen Hinkley — Appellate Practice

Mary Boyd Barefoot — Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law

Jaimee Bullock — Municipal Law

At Davis Hartman Wright, these recognitions underscore our dedication to providing trusted counsel and delivering outstanding results for our clients. We congratulate all of our honored attorneys for this well-deserved recognition.