Robinson Bradshaw Leads North Carolina in Benchmark Litigation Rankings

More Ranked Attorneys Than Any Other North Carolina Firm for Fifth Consecutive Year

Fifteen attorneys from Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. are recognized in the eighth annual edition of Benchmark Litigation, a definitive reference guide that identifies the top litigation firms and attorneys in the United States. The publication named 10 Robinson Bradshaw attorneys “Local Litigation Stars” and five attorneys “Future Stars.”

Robinson Bradshaw has the most attorneys in North Carolina included in the annual listing for the fifth consecutive year. Robinson Bradshaw also was named one of seven “Highly Recommended Firms” in North Carolina, the premier designation for local litigation firms included in Benchmark Litigation. Focused exclusively on the U.S. litigation market, the publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.

“Local Litigation Stars” are attorneys recommended by peers and clients for their consistent reputations as trial attorneys. The following Robinson Bradshaw attorneys received this designation for work in their respective practice areas:

Martin L. Brackett Jr. – Personal Injury, White Collar Crime

Garland S. Cassada – Bankruptcy, General Commercial

Stephen M. Cox – General Commercial, Product Liability

Robert W. Fuller – General Commercial

Edward F. Hennessey IV – Construction, General Commercial

Thomas P. Holderness – General Commercial

Mark W. Merritt – Antitrust, General Commercial, Securities

Blaine Sanders - Intellectual Property

John R. Wester – Employment, General Commercial, Intellectual Property, Securities

David C. Wright III – General Commercial, Product Liability

In addition, Adam K. Doerr, Pearlynn G. Houck, Jonathan C. Krisko, Andrew W.J. Tarr and Richard C. Worf Jr. were designated “Future Stars” – litigators likely to become local litigation stars.

Robinson Bradshaw was recognized for its trial experience and ability to resolve problems early in the trial process. The firm was also recognized for its “excellent lawyers and practical approach.” Sources acknowledged John Wester for his strength in class actions throughout his career and Robert Fuller for his success in recent shareholder suits brought against a national bank.