Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC is pleased to announce that Peter W. Thomas, the firm’s managing partner, has been shortlisted for the National Law Journal’s “Managing Partner of the Year” award, as part of the publication’s 2026 D.C. Legal Awards. Peter is one of 10 law firm leaders selected as finalists for the recognition.
Those shortlisted for the “Managing Partner of the Year” Award are law firm leaders who have made a notable difference through their leadership, demonstrating success in areas such as talent, technology, client service, and public impact.
Under Peter’s leadership, Powers experienced significant growth, welcoming one of its largest influxes of new talent since the firm’s founding, expanding its capabilities across key practice areas and launching innovative initiatives such as Powers Knowledge™, the firm’s online legal and compliance training platform.
Alongside his role as managing partner, Peter maintains a nationally recognized healthcare and disability law practice focused on rehabilitation, disability policy, Medicare coverage and reimbursement, and access to assistive technologies. Drawing on his personal experience as a longtime prosthetic limb user, Peter has built a career advocating for individuals with disabilities and complex healthcare needs and the healthcare providers who serve them.
About The D.C. Legal Awards
The National Law Journal’s D.C. Legal Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across Washington, D.C.’s legal community, recognizing attorneys, law firms and legal departments whose leadership, innovation and work are helping shape the profession. To view the full list of 2026 honorees, click here.
About Powers Law
Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC (“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.