Willcox Savage is proud to announce that 31 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with three attorneys recognized as "Lawyer of the Year." In addition, the firm received several distinguished Best Lawyers Metro Awards, including recognition as a Most Recognized Law Firm in Norfolk.
2027 Best Lawyers® Metro Awards
Willcox Savage earned Top-Listed honors in Norfolk in the following categories:
- Most Recognized Lawyers in Norfolk with 31 attorneys recognized
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants with 7 attorneys recognized
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants with 5 attorneys recognized
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants with 5 attorneys recognized
- Real Estate Law with 5 attorneys recognized
- Trusts and Estates with 4 attorneys recognized
These honors reflect the depth and breadth of the firm's experience across a wide range of practice areas and its continued commitment to providing exceptional legal counsel to clients throughout Virginia and beyond.
2027 "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees
Willcox Savage congratulates the following attorneys on receiving 2027 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" honors in Norfolk. This distinction is awarded to a single attorney in each practice area and metropolitan area based on particularly impressive peer-review ratings.
- Thomas C. Inglima – Corporate Law
- David A. Kushner – Labor Law - Management
- Gregory D. Lydon – Real Estate Law
About Best Lawyers®
For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has recognized outstanding attorneys through a rigorous peer-review process. Attorneys are evaluated by their peers within the same practice areas and geographic regions, making inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® a significant professional honor and a reflection of the respect earned from fellow members of the legal community.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2027
| Attorney | Practice Area(s) |
|---|---|
| Christopher A. Abel | Admiralty and Maritime Law |
| Bruce T. Bishop | Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants |
| Patrick D. Blake | Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants |
| David C. Bowen | Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Transportation Law |
| Gary A. Bryant | Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Environmental |
| Eric D. Cook | Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants |
| Kevin J. Cosgrove | Construction Law; Litigation - Construction |
| Michele F. Dallman | Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants |
| Allan G. Donn | Tax Law; Trusts and Estates |
| Matthew M. Dudley | Real Estate Law |
| William M. Furr | Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment |
| Kevin P. Greene | Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants |
| Thomas C. Inglima | Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law |
| Thomas G. Johnson, Jr. | Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law; Real Estate Law |
| Kevin M. Kennedy | Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants |
| David A. Kushner | Labor Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment |
| Gregory D. Lydon | Real Estate Law |
| Joseph P. Moriarty | Litigation - Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants |
| Lisa M. Murphy | Real Estate Law |
| Jason E. Ohana | Commercial Litigation |
| Brian C. Purcell | Corporate Law |
| Neil L. Rose | Trusts and Estates |
| Mark E. Slaughter | Mergers and Acquisitions Law |
| David A. Snouffer | Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates |
| Brett A. Spain | Commercial Litigation; Media Law |
| Jaime E. K. Tyler | Tax Law; Trusts and Estates |
| Nathaniel P. Tyler | Real Estate Law |
| Thomas F. Urban II | Commercial Litigation |
| Richard L. Wasserman | Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Litigation - Bankruptcy |
| L. Lucy Willson | Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants |
| Cher E. Wynkoop | Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law |
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2027
The firm also congratulates the following attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®, which honors lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.
| Attorney | Practice Area(s) |
|---|---|
| Dylan D. Bishop | Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Government Relations Practice |
| Michael D. Collett | Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants |
| Erin M. Vincent | Real Estate Law |
Willcox Savage congratulates all of its recognized attorneys on this well-deserved honor and thanks its clients, colleagues, and peers for their continued trust and support.