Three of our attorneys were selected as “Lawyer of the Year” recipients.   “Lawyer of the Year” accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor.   This year’s honorees are Chad Hatmaker in Litigation – Labor & Employment, Ford Little – Construction Law, and Robert Vance – Appellate Practice.

We have six attorneys who were recognized in the sixth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.  This year, Sam Henninger, Kaitlyn Hutcherson, Charles Sharrett, Paul Shuman, Kaitlin Tweel, and Cole Wheeler were all honored in multiple practice areas. 

In addition, 22 attorneys from Woolf McClane were recognized in Best Lawyers® in 2027 in America.  Each year, more than 20 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. 

Since 1983, Best Lawyers has set the standard for recognizing outstanding attorneys, with honorees chosen entirely through peer nominations and a rigorous review process. Lawyers recognized must be in active practice and in good standing, ensuring clients receive credible recommendations for top legal representation.