46 McNees attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including seven “Lawyer of the Year” honorees

McNees announces that 46 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among those honored, seven attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practices and regions, the highest distinction the publication offers. In addition, 41 attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America® list, and five have been included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Each year, Best Lawyers compiles their list of attorney rankings by region and area of practice based solely on peer review and recommendation. The resulting list recognizes attorneys who achieve a high degree of legal excellence and local standing.

Below is the full list of firm attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition:

Lawyer of the Year

The “Lawyer of the Year” designation recognizes attorneys who receive the highest overall peer review ratings within a specific practice area and geographic region. This distinction is highly selective, reflecting professional excellence, leadership, and respect among peers.

Pennsylvania

Harrisburg

• Helen Gemmill: Litigation-Real Estate
• James Kutz: Litigation-Construction
• Jennifer Will: Labor Law-Management
• Kandice K. Hull: Appellate Practice
• Nicole Stezar Kaylor: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Susan E. Bruce: Energy Law
• Timothy Finnerty: Trusts and Estates

The Best Lawyers in America®

Best Lawyers selected attorneys following a peer-led nomination and recommendation process. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on professional competence, integrity, ethical standards, and consistent excellence.

Maryland

Frederick

• Derek Roussillon: Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Construction; Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
• Joseph Welty: Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
• Kendall Camuti: Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Real Estate Law
• Paul Rose: Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Real Estate

Ohio

Columbus

• Diane H. Dobrea: Patent Law

Pennsylvania

Harrisburg

• Adam L. Santucci: Labor Law-Management
• Adeolu A. Bakare: Energy Regulatory Law
• Andrew Levy: Employment Law-Management
• Bradley A. Walker: Corporate Law
• Brian F. Jackson: Employment Law-Management; Labor Law-Management
• Charis Mincavage: Energy Law
• Charles M. Courtney: Land Use and Zoning Law
• Dana W. Chilson: Commercial Litigation
• Debra Denison Cantor: Collaborative Law-Family Law
• Edwin Schwartz: Commercial Litigation
• Elizabeth P. Mullaugh: Litigation-Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
• Erik R. Anderson: Commercial Litigation
• Helen L. Gemmill: Litigation-Real Estate
• James M. Strong: Real Estate Law
• James W. Kutz: Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Construction; Litigation-Municipal
• Jennifer E. Will: Employment Law-Management; Labor Law-Management
• Jonathan Andrews: Real Estate Law
• Joseph Chapman: Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs
• Kandice K. Hull: Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation
• L. Renee Lieux: Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
• Nicole Stezar Kaylor: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Rhonda M. Weaver: Real Estate Law
• Scott A. Gould: Environmental Law; Litigation-Environmental
• Stephen C. Gierasch: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Susan E. Bruce: Energy Law
• Timothy M. Finnerty: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Trusts and Estates

Lancaster

• Claudia N. Shank: Land Use and Zoning Law
• Kendra D. McGuire: Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Trusts and Estates
• Thomas Davies: Construction Law
• Vance Antonacci: Trusts and Estates

Pittsburgh

• Alison Smith: Litigation-Trusts and Estates
• Amanda Kraft: Construction Law
• David Levine: Litigation-Construction
• Michael D. Klein: Construction Law; Litigation-Construction
• Ross A. Giorgianni: Construction Law; Litigation-Construction

York

• Anne E. Zerbe: Employment Law-Management

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list recognizes attorneys in the opening years of their legal practice. Based solely on peer nominations and reviews, selected attorneys demonstrate legal skill, integrity, and potential for continued success.

Pennsylvania

Harrisburg

• Courtney Wentzel: Litigation-Trusts and Estates
• Matthew L. Hoke: Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Lancaster

• Peter Wertz: Real Estate Law

Plymouth Meeting

• Macy Laster: Schools and Education Law

Radnor

• Benjamin Ward: Corporate Law