We are proud to announce that twenty-four attorneys from Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe have been recognized in all three individual award categories for the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
In addition, two of our attorneys have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation for their outstanding work in their practice area and region. This honor is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic location per edition.
We are also pleased to share that several of our attorneys have been included in the sixth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, recognizing their impressive professional excellence in private practice.
We congratulate all of our attorneys for their continued commitment to excellence and client service.
The recognized attorneys include:
- Brian Huebsch, “Lawyer of the Year Award”,The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation and Controversy-Tax and Tax Law
- Tom Downey, “Lawyer of the Year Award”, The Best Lawyers in America®, Administrative/Regulatory Law and Government Relations
- Rebecca L. Almon, The Best Lawyers in America®, Environmental Law and Real Estate Law (retired)
- Timothy G. Atkinson,The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law
- Sarah W. Benedict, The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate Law
- James G. Benjamin, The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law
- Wilton W. Cogswell IV, The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates
- Kelley B. Duke, The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law
- Michelle B. Ferguson, The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law – Individuals and Management
- K.C. Groves, The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law
- John “Sean” Jennings,The Best Lawyers in America®, Cannabis Law
- Russell W. Kemp,The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate and Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates.
- James J. Killean, The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law
- Mark E. Lacis, The Best Lawyers in America®,Corporate Law
- Benjamin J. Larson,The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law
- James R. Silvestro,The Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning Law
- William E. Tanis, The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law
- Erica L. Tarpey,The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law
- Julie M. Walker, The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction
- Thomas J. Wolf,The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates
- Elizabeth P. Woodward, The Best Lawyers in America®, Environmental Law
- Davis S. Manush, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction, Product Liability Legislation-Defendants
- Katherine R. Struthers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Corporate, Environmental, and Real Estate Law
- Kobi A. Webb, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Real Estate Law
The Best Lawyers in America® publication is based entirely on annual peer-review and has earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Recognition by The Best Lawyers in America® is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.