Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC is proud to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 7 attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
In addition, Partner Paul Moorehead was named Lawyer of the Year in Washington, D.C. for Native American Law, an honor awarded to only one lawyer per practice area in each region.
Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)
Best Lawyers in America® is one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications. Recognition is based entirely on peer nominations and evaluations, highlighting attorneys who have earned the respect of their colleagues for professional excellence.
Health Care Law
- Mark R. Fitzgerald (recognized since 2012)
- James M. Jorling (recognized since 2021)
- Diane S. Millman (recognized since 2003)
- 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 (Lawyer of the Year, recognized since 2013)
- Kevin J. Wadzinski (recognized since 2013)
Nonprofit / Charities Law
- D. Benson Tesdahl (recognized since 2023)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. These rising leaders demonstrate exceptional skill, expertise, and dedication in their fields.
Health Care Law
- Leela K. Baggett (recognized since 2024)
- Natalie Dobek Lorenz (recognized since 2025)
- Fernando Montoya (recognized since 2024)
Education Law
- Taylor Dowd (first year recognized, 2026)
- Michael Hagan (first year recognized, 2026)
- Alyson Raphael (first year recognized, 2026)
Government Relations Practice
- Leela K. Baggett (recognized since 2024)
Native American Law
- Leela K. Baggett (recognized since 2024)
About Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers in America® is a highly regarded peer-review guide to the legal profession, with recognition based on confidential evaluations by leading lawyers. For more information about methodology and the selection process, visit www.bestlawyers.com.