BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 21, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce that 414 of the firm’s attorneys are recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers lists. This includes 319 attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®and 95 attorneys listed in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
In addition, 24 Bradley attorneys received 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” awards in 25 practice areas. The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade is given to one attorney in each practice and geographic region who received the highest overall peer feedback, making it an exceptional distinction.
“The Best Lawyers lists highlight the tremendous work our attorneys do in a wide range of practices areas across our footprint, and we are proud to see them recognized for the successes they achieve on behalf of our clients,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters. “We congratulate this impressive list of attorneys who have been honored for their high level of skill and client service.”
The Best Lawyers in America is one of the most highly regarded attorney referral publications in the country. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list recognizes attorneys who have been in practice for less than 10 years and exhibit outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Following are the Bradley attorneys selected by Best Lawyers, as well as their recognized practice areas, organized by office:
A total of five Montgomery attorneys are recognized in the 2027 lists, including the following two attorneys who are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Montgomery:
- Davis H. Smith, Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year”
- Charles Stewart, Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year”
The following four Montgomery attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for 2027:
- George R. Parker (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
- Robert Emmett Poundstone IV (Litigation – Health Care)
- Davis H. Smith (Tax Law)
- Charles Stewart (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
The following Montgomery attorney is listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2027:
- Lillie A. Hobson (Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants)
Attorneys are selected for the Best Lawyers lists through extensive surveys of leading lawyers who assess the legal abilities of their peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay a fee to participate or be recognized. The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America is based on 30 million evaluations, while the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America is based on more than six million votes.
About Bradley
For over 155 years, Bradley has combined skilled legal counsel with exceptional client service and unwavering integrity to assist a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in achieving their business goals. An Am Law 100 firm with 13 offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the District of Columbia, Bradley’s more than 750 lawyers represent regional, national and international clients in various industries, including banking and financial services, construction, energy, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, and technology, among many others
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