Swanson Bernard Attorneys Honored in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Swanson Bernard is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both the legal profession and the public as a leading benchmark of excellence, integrity, and distinction in law.
In this latest edition, we are proud to recognize the following attorneys from our firm for their dedication and expertise:
Dan Allmayer (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
Litigation - Insurance
James H. Bernard, Jr. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Real Estate Law
Trusts and Estates
James A. Durbin (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023)
Commercial Litigation
Matthew L. Faul (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
Litigation - Real Estate
Real Estate Law
James F. Freeman III (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Construction
Tim Haverty (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026)
Real Estate Law
John J. Miller (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Securities
David G. Watkins (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
Trusts and Estates
Their inclusion on this list underscores their exceptional legal skills and the deep respect they have earned within the legal community.
About the Selection Process
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is determined entirely by a rigorous peer-review survey. The 32nd edition reached a historic milestone: more than 26 million evaluations have been analyzed since the program began, including a record-breaking 3.5 million peer responses this year alone. Attorneys are asked a simple but telling question: “If you could not take a case, how likely would you be to refer it to this lawyer?”
This purely peer-driven process ensures that only the most respected attorneys in the profession are honored.
At Swanson Bernard, these accolades are both an honor for our individual attorneys and a reflection of our firm’s continued commitment to providing exceptional service and results for our clients.