The respected legal guide of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch has recognized seven firm attorneys for outstanding work in several distinct practice areas on the publication’s 2027 lists.
The firm’s Best Lawyers honorees, with their cited practice areas, are:
- Andrew B. Sommerman — commercial litigation, and plaintiff’s
personal injury litigation - Sean McCaffity — commercial litigation, and bankruptcy and creditor
debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law - George A. Quesada — plaintiff’s personal injury litigation
- Laura Benitez Geisler — plaintiff’s personal injury litigation
- Alfred W. Ellis — plaintiff’s personal injury litigation
Two firm lawyers were named to the publication’s list of Ones to Watch, which honors outstanding lawyers who in general have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. The firm’s honorees are:
- Rebecca Neumann — plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, and
appellate practice - James M. Kennedy — commercial litigation, and plaintiff’s personal
injury practice
First published in 1983, the Best Lawyers editors rely on peer reviews and independent research to spotlight the top 5 percent of practicing lawyers in the nation.

