Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC is proud to announce that 18 attorneys have earned recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers® rankings, including 11 in The Best Lawyers in America® and seven in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Organized by practice area, the Powers attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® are:
Health Care Law
- Mark R. Fitzgerald (recognized since 2012)
- James M. Jorling (recognized since 2021)
- Robert M. Portman (recognized since 2021)
- Peter W. Thomas (recognized since 2024)
- William H. von Oehsen III (recognized since 2023)
- Barbara Straub Williams (recognized since 2019)
Education Law
- Sherry Gray (recognized since 2015)
Native American Law
- Brian Gunn (recognized since 2015)
- Paul Moorehead (recognized since 2013)
- Kevin J. Wadzinski (recognized since 2013)
Nonprofit / Charities Law
- D. Benson Tesdahl (recognized since 2023)
Organized by practice area, the Powers attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America are:
Health Care Law
- Leela K. Baggett (recognized since 2024)
- Natalie Dobek Lorenz (recognized since 2025)
- Fernando Montoya (recognized since 2024)
- Delaney Bounds Wilson (first year recognized, 2027)
Education Law
- Taylor Dowd (recognized since 2026)
- Michael Hagan (recognized since 2026)
- Alyson Raphael (recognized since 2026)
Government Relations Practice
- Leela K. Baggett (recognized since 2024)
Native American Law
- Leela K. Baggett (recognized since 2024)
About The Best Lawyers® Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America® is one of the legal profession’s respected peer-review publications. Recognition is based on peer nominations and evaluations, highlighting attorneys who have earned the respect of their colleagues for professional excellence. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers and have demonstrated professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
About Powers Law
Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville (“Powers”) is a Washington, D.C.-based law firm with national practices in healthcare, education, government relations, Indian tribal governments, and nonprofit law. Powers attorneys and professionals are nationally known for their extensive expertise in their practice areas and their commitment to client service. For more information, visit www.PowersLaw.com.