ARLINGTON, VA — Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and six attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based on peer review, with attorneys providing confidential evaluations of their professional peers. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers using the same peer-review methodology.

“This recognition reflects the depth of talent across our firm and the commitment our attorneys bring to serving our clients every day,” said John Kelly, Shareholder and Member of the Management Committee. “We are equally proud to see six of our emerging attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Their recognition speaks to the strength of the next generation of lawyers at Bean, Kinney & Korman and reinforces the importance of our continued investment in recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent.”

The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition

The 24 Bean, Kinney & Korman attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and their recognized practice areas are:

• Justin Banford — Trusts and Estates
• Michelle A. Bieber — Collaborative Law: Family Law; Family Law
• Maureen E. Carr — Employment Law - Individuals; Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Andrea C. Davison — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation - Bankruptcy
• Raighne Delaney — Commercial Litigation
• Timothy Dugan — Land Use and Zoning Law
• Juanita F. Ferguson — Commercial Litigation
• Nicholas Gehrig — Commercial Litigation
• Lynn E. Hawkins — Family Law; Family Law Mediation
• Robert T. Hicks — Commercial Litigation
• Timothy R. Hughes — Arbitration; Construction Law; Litigation - Construction; Mediation; Nonprofit / Charities Law
• Richard D. Kelley — Commercial Litigation
• John G. Kelly — Real Estate Law
• Jonathan C. Kinney — Real Estate Law
• Christian M. Lapham — Family Law
• Margaret Marks — Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Jennifer L. McCammon — Family Law
• Theresa M. Mihalik — Family Law
• Jennifer O. Schiffer — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Trusts and Estates
• Philip M. Schwartz — Corporate Law
• Jill Seiferth — Family Law
• Richard Sullivan, Jr. — Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Construction; Litigation - Real Estate
• R. Douglas Taylor, Jr. — Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment; Nonprofit / Charities Law
• Mark Viani — Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Edition

The six Bean, Kinney & Korman attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and their recognized practice areas are:

• Zack R. Andrews — Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law
• Samuel J. Banks — Commercial Litigation
• Harrison Clinton — Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Litigation - Construction
• Blake W. Frieman — Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Taylor K. Beckelman — Family Law
• Allison K. Riddle — Civil Rights Law; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Litigation - Labor and Employment

About Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers® is a global network of legal professionals recognized through peer-reviewed distinction. For more than four decades, its Purely Peer Review® methodology has relied on confidential evaluations from fellow attorneys. Each year, more than 18 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide. Approximately 5% of lawyers in the United States are recognized, reflecting the selectivity of the results. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion.