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Ausley McMullen Attorneys Awarded in 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

August 21, 2025

Ausley McMullen is proud to announce that 25 lawyers have been awarded in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, our Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings.

Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. Proprietary safeguards are in place to reduce bias and uphold the accuracy of the peer feedback.

For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 26 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 5.4 million evaluations.

The following attorneys are included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition:

Administrative/Regulatory Law

Stephen C. Emmanuel

Michael J. Glazer

Malcolm Means

J. Jeffry Wahlen

Appellate Practice

Erik Figlio

Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

James M. Donohue

Commercial Litigation

Kenneth Abele

DuBose Ausley

Robert N. Clarke, Jr.

J. Marshall Conrad

Steven M. Hogan

E. Dylan Rivers

Martin B. Sipple

Construction Law

E. Dylan Rivers

Corporate Law

DuBose Ausley

Energy Law

Malcolm Means

Family Law

Thomas J. Schulte, Jr.

Government Relations Practice

Erik Figlio

Health Care Law

Michael J. Glazer

Land Use and Zoning Law

David J. Weiss

Litigation - Construction

Robert N. Clarke, Jr.

Real Estate Law

Benjamin B. Bush

Gerald C. Thomas

Ian C. White

Tax Law

Robert A. Pierce

Utilities Law

Virginia L. Ponder

The following attorneys are included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 edition:

Administrative/Regulatory Law

Alexandra Akre 

Shannon Morris

Commercial Litigation

Alexandra Akre 

Jonathan Hayes

Construction Law

Patrick S. Bickford

Anthony D. Tilton

Health Care Law

Shannon Morris

Intellectual Property Law

Shannon Morris

Litigation – Construction

Anthony D. Tilton

Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Patrick S. Bickford

About Ausley McMullen

Ausley McMullen, based in Florida’s state capital, is a full-service firm serving clients throughout Florida, or those with interests or issues in Florida.  The firm offers straightforward, reliable, practical, and proactive legal advice that clients can depend upon from the beginning of a matter to its end, and beyond. Attorneys are dedicated to building lasting relationships with clients and referral sources who know they are there whenever they need.  The firm takes great pride in its culture and offers a traditional, collegial, and confident work environment, where clients are its number one priority. For more information on the firm, visit www.ausley.com or connect with the firm on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.