Twenty-six attorneys from HunterMaclean were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2027, according to a community announcement. The firm has offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island.
In addition, attorneys Kirby G. Mason and Christopher W. Phillips were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas. Mason was noted for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Phillips was noted for Construction Law, according to the announcement.

Best Lawyers is an annual publication
Best Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes attorneys for exemplary achievements in their areas of practice. The attorneys are selected through peer-review surveys completed by thousands of leading lawyers who confidentially evaluate their peers. They are not permitted
to pay a fee for inclusion or consideration, according to the announcement.
Published in almost 75 countries, Best Lawyers is regarded as a reliable and unbiased source for legal referrals by the media and the public, as well as within the legal profession.

Attorneys recognized as 'Ones to Watch'
Attorneys recognized as "Ones to Watch" are earlier in their career and have typically been in practice for five to nine years. These individuals are also selected by peer review and recognized for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. HunterMaclean attorneys recognized in this category include:
- Taylor L. Dove
- Justin G. Guthrie
- Gracie Shepherd Saas
- Samuel J. Seaman

The HunterMaclean attorneys selected for Best Lawyers in 2027 are:
- Saunders Aldridge
- Edgar Bueno
- David M. Burkoff
- Thomas S. Cullen
- T. Mills Fleming
- Allan C. Galis
- Bradley M. Harmon
- Edward O. Henneman, Jr.
- Wade W. Herring, II
- Christopher R. Jordan
- Randall A. Jordan
- Shawn A. Kachmar
- Sarah H. Lamar
- Nicholas J. Laybourn
- Francesca Macchiaverna
- Kirby G. Mason
- Colin A. McRae
- Christopher W. Phillips
- Joseph F. Strength
- Ron D. Talley
- Harold B. Yellin
- Arnold C. Young
About HunterMaclean
With offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, HunterMaclean has experience representing businesses and individuals in business litigation, corporate, tax, real estate, health care, information technology, and logistics law. The firm's clients include Fortune 500 companies, banks, hospitals, professional service organizations, nonprofits, and start-up ventures. For more information about HunterMaclean, call 912-236-0261 or visit www.huntermaclean.com.
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