Kemp Smith LLP is pleased to announce the inclusion of nine partners in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® published by Woodward/White. For nearly three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded – by both the profession and the public – as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.

James W. Brewer – Bankruptcy Creditor Debtor / Insolvency & Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy

Clara (C.B.) Burns - Employment Law Management, Labor Law Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment

Drew Miller - Administrative / Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Water Law

Carl E. Ryan - Non-Profit / Charities Law, Trusts and Estates

Ken Slavin - Appellate - Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance

Deborah C. Trejo - Administrative / Regulatory Law, Environmental Law

Gene Wolf - Tax Law, Trusts and Estates

Congratulations on Retirement:

Richard A. Bonner - Insurance Law

Darcy A. Frownfelter - Water Law