Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC, one of Memphis’ largest law firms, today announced 38 of its attorneys have received the Best Lawyers® designation in the 2027 edition of the annual publication. Robert K. Alvarez has been named Lawyer of the Year in Tax Law; Steven Douglass earned that designation for Litigation – Bankruptcy; and Abigail J. Sala was recognized in this category for her work in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
With each new publication, attorneys must maintain their votes in subsequent polls to remain listed. Harris Shelton attorneys who have received the Best Lawyers designation in 2027 include: Patricia E. Adrian; Robert K. Alvarez; G. Rice Byars, Jr.; Susan Callison; Christopher S. Campbell; M. Anderson Cobb, Jr.; Kannon C. Conway; Steven Douglass; Charles C. Drennon III; Allison T. Gilbert; W. Bradley Gilmer; A. Neal Graham; Jeffrey L. Griffin; W. Timothy Hayes, Jr.; Milton “Dee” Hobbs; Brett Hughes; James B. Jalenak; J. Matthew Kirby; James L. Kirby; Karen S. Koplon; Barbara B. Lapides; Jonathan T. Martin; Paul A. Matthews; Edward J. McKenney, Jr.; William P. Moss III; Jerry O. Potter; Michael Rafferty; William Chad Roberts; Abigail J. Sala; Tricia M. Y. Tweel; Richard Underwood; J. Kevin Walsh; and William J. Wyatt.
Two attorneys also received recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, extended to attorneys in the earlier stages of their legal careers for outstanding professional performance. Those who received this year’s honor include Kelsey Duckett and Amber Griffin Shaw.
First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected ranking guide in the legal profession. It recognizes top legal talent in more than 70 countries using peer review methodologies.
