08/21/25
Willcox Savage is pleased to announce that over half of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition): thirty-two named in the Best Lawyers in America® category, including three also named ‘‘Lawyer of the Year’’; and four named in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® category. Listed below are those recognized with their respective practice area(s) and office location:
The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)
Norfolk, VA
- Christopher A. Abel (Recognized since 2012)
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Bruce T. Bishop (Recognized since 1991)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Patrick D Blake (Recognized since 2026)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- David C. Bowen (Recognized since 2018; ‘‘Lawyer of the Year 2026’’)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Transportation Law
- Gary A. Bryant (Recognized since 2006)
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Eric D. Cook (Recognized since 2025)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Kevin J. Cosgrove (Recognized since 2013)
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Allan G. Donn (Recognized since 1983)
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Matthew M. Dudley (Recognized since 2020)
- Real Estate Law
- William M. Furr (Recognized since 2003; ‘‘Lawyer of the Year 2026’’)
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Gregory A. Giordano (Recognized since 1997)
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Kevin P. Greene (Recognized since 2025)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Thomas C. Inglima (Recognized since 2006; ‘‘Lawyer of the Year 2026’’)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Thomas G. Johnson, Jr. (Recognized since 1993)
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Kevin L. Keller (Recognized since 2024)
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- David A. Kushner (Recognized since 2021)
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Gregory D. Lydon (Recognized since 2019)
- Real Estate Law
- Joseph P. Moriarty (Recognized since 2025)
- Litigation - Insurance
- Lisa M. Murphy (Recognized since 2018)
- Real Estate Law
- Jason E. Ohana (Recognized since 2026)
- Commercial Litigation
- Brian C. Purcell (Recognized since 2010)
- Corporate Law
- Neil L. Rose (Recognized since 2010)
- Trusts and Estates
- Mark E. Slaughter (Recognized since 2011)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- David A. Snouffer (Recognized since 2026)
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Brett A. Spain (Recognized since 2020)
- Commercial Litigation
- Media Law
- David H. Sump (Recognized since 2005)
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Nathaniel P. Tyler (Recognized since 2024)
- Real Estate Law
- Jaime E. K. Tyler (Recognized since 2026)
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Richard L. Wasserman (Recognized since 1995)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- L. Lucy Willson (Recognized since 2024)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Cher E. Wynkoop (Recognized since 2008)
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
McLean, VA
- Thomas F. Urban II (Recognized since 2024)
- Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® (2026 Edition)
Norfolk, VA
- Dylan D. Bishop (Recognized since 2026)
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Michael D. Collett (Recognized since 2026)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- William B. Tew (Recognized since 2021)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Erin M. Vincent (Recognized since 2026)
- Real Estate Law
About The Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America® was first published in 1983. Since then, the same tried and tested peer-review process has been used consistently for more than 40 years.