Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Each attorney recognized is reviewed by peers based on professional expertise and undergoes a rigorous authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in good standing.
HGD congratulates the following lawyers named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America list:
- Taylor Bartlett – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- William L. Bross – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Anna Carroll – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Timothy C. Davis – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- W. Lewis Garrison, Jr. – Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- W. Lee Gresham III – Environmental Law; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Stephen D. Heninger – Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs; Qui Tam Law
- Erik S. Heninger – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Insurance; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Christopher B. Hood – Appellate Practice; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Honza Jan Ferdinand Prchal – Appellate Practice; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Brandy L. Robertson – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Jeanie S. Sleadd – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- J. Callen Sparrow – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- James (Jay) Stewart – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Amanda S. Williamson – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Additionally, Caroline Hollingsworth has been named to the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, which highlights attorneys earlier in their careers for professional excellence in private practice.
At HGD, we are committed to excellence and client-centered advocacy, and this recognition reflects the dedication of our attorneys and staff who work tirelessly to achieve the best results for our clients.
