Nine Swanson Bernard Attorneys Earn Recognition in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Swanson Bernard is pleased to share that nine of our practice leaders have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Best Lawyers remains one of the legal industry’s most respected peer-review distinctions. Rather than relying on commercial submissions, inclusion is built entirely on feedback from colleagues who evaluate one simple premise: who would you trust with a referral?
This year’s honorees represent a broad spectrum of our firm’s capabilities, ranging from commercial litigation and insurance disputes to real estate transactions, trusts, and non-profit law. We are especially proud to welcome Vincent L. Gualtier to the list for the first time.
Dan Allmayer (Recognized since 2025)
Litigation - Insurance
James H. Bernard, Jr. (Recognized since 2025)
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Real Estate Law
Trusts and Estates
James A. Durbin (Recognized since 2023)
Commercial Litigation
Matthew L. Faul (Recognized since 2024)
Litigation - Real Estate
Real Estate Law
James F. Freeman III (Recognized since 2020)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Construction
Vincent L. Gualtier (Newly Recognized – 2027)
Real Estate Law
Tim Haverty (Recognized since 2026)
Real Estate Law
John J. Miller (Recognized since 2012)
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Securities
David G. Watkins (Recognized since 2024)
Trusts and Estates
The Peer-Review Distinction
For over four decades, The Best Lawyers in America® has highlighted attorneys who demonstrate technical mastery, professional integrity, and consistent client advocacy. Because the selection process relies strictly on peer feedback within local markets and practice areas, receiving this recognition year after year reflects the sustained trust our team has built across the legal community.
Congratulations to all nine attorneys for this well-deserved honor, and thank you to our clients and peers who continue to place their confidence in Swanson Bernard.