Troutman Pepper Locke Earns More Than 900 Rankings in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Editions
Aug 20 2026
NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke is pleased to announce that more than 560 attorneys received over 900 recognitions in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, the firm earned 24 “Lawyer of the Year” designations, an honor earned by just one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan area.
Find the full lists of Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Lawyers of the Year
Atlanta
David W. Ghegan (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Alison A. Grounds (Privacy and Data Security Law)
Steven J. Hewitson (Energy Regulatory Law)
Charlotte
Jason D. Evans (Antitrust Law)
Paul A. Steffens (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Lynne Wakefield (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law)
Dallas
Bradley C. Weber (Antitrust Law)
Detroit
Todd C. Fracassi (Litigation – Environmental)
Houston
David E. Harrell (Arbitration)
New York
Aaron Abraham (Construction Law)
Philadelphia
Michael E. Baughman (Media Law)
Pittsburgh
Eric D. Kline (Banking and Finance Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law)
Providence
Lori A. Basilico (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law)
Douglas G. Gray (Corporate Law)
Michael L. Newquist (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)
Richmond
Robert A. Angle (Litigation – Patent)
David N. Anthony (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants)
Dabney J. Carr (Litigation – Intellectual Property)
William G. Homiller (Real Estate Law)
David I. Meyers (Corporate Law)
Brooks M. Smith (Administrative / Regulatory Law, Litigation – Environmental)
Virginia Beach
John C. Lynch (Litigation – Banking and Finance)
Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.