Davis Hartman Wright is proud to announce that sixteen of our attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers® lists in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

This year’s honors include recognition across a broad range of practice areas, reflecting our firm’s commitment to excellence and client service. Twelve attorneys were named to Best Lawyers in America® for their distinguished work in their respective fields, while four 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 — Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation: Banking and Finance; Litigation: Bankruptcy

Scott Davis — Municipal Law

Susan P. Ellis — Litigation: Labor and Employment

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

Michael J. Hickerson – 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

William G. Pagán — Patent Law; Litigation: Intellectual Property

Natalia L. Talbot — Commercial Litigation

John E. Taylor — Real Estate Law

Jeffrey R. Wolfe — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships);
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate 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

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.