NEW YORK – The Best Lawyers in America® — the oldest peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession — has recognized 244 Troutman Pepper attorneys as Best Lawyers in America in 411 areas in its 2024 edition. In addition, Best Lawyers® honored 13 Troutman Pepper partners as “Lawyers of the Year” in 15 areas, a distinction held by very few practicing attorneys nationwide, with only one lawyer recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.

The firm also has 167 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in 255 areas, a 21 percent increase in the number of attorneys since last year’s rankings. This recognition highlights the exceptional abilities of attorneys with less than a decade of private practice. It is a testament to the firm’s commitment to nurturing exceptional legal talent. 

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Attorneys must be nominated for consideration and then voted on and recommended by their peers for inclusion. Those recognized must also be in good standing with their local bar associations.

Troutman Pepper’s full list of recognized attorneys can be found here.

Lawyers of the Year

Atlanta

David Ghegan: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Hallie Meushaw: Energy Regulatory Law

Charlotte

Kiran Mehta: Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants

Paul Steffens: Venture Capital Law

Detroit

Todd Fracassi: Litigation – Environmental

Los Angeles

Ted Gropman: Construction Law

Orange County

Terrence McInnis: Insurance Law

Philadelphia

Barry Abelson: Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Tracey Diamond: Litigation – Labor and Employment

Richmond

David Carter: Securities/Capital Markets Law

Thomas Fauls: Financial Services Regulation Law

Alan Wingfield: Consumer Law

Wilmington

Christopher Lamb: Real Estate Law

About Troutman Pepper

Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients’ most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.