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October 15th, 2024

Fabian VanCott’s Best Lawyers Award Goes To…

We are pleased to announce that the following attorneys from Fabian VanCott are included in Best Lawyers 31ˢᵗ edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and their accompanying “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions, in addition to the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. What makes this announcement even sweater, is knowing that only a single lawyer in a specific practice area and geographic region is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation. Congratulations to all our 2025 award recipients. 

“Lawyer of the Year” award recipients:

Douglas B. Cannon: Product Liability Litigation (Plaintiffs)

Michael Keller: Litigation (Environmental)

 

Best Lawyers award recipients:

Kevin N. Anderson (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012): Energy Law, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning

Matthew L. Anderson (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021): Litigation – Real Estate

Mark H. Anderson (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019): Real Estate Law

Joan Andrews (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014): Employment Law – Management

Bruce Badger (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013): Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction

Diane H. Banks (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010): Real Estate Law

Rosemary J. Beless (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011): Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law, Water Law

Jay B. Bell (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011): Corporate Law, Tax Law

Douglas B. Cannon (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013): Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Jason W. Hardin (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021): Commercial Litigation

Michael Keller (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003): Corporate Compliance Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Natural Resources Law

Scott M. Lilja (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013): Litigation – Real Estate

David Lyon (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017): Corporate Law, Tax Law

Steven R. McMurray (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013): Corporate Law

Steven L. Nichols (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014): Patent Law, Trademark Law

Douglas J. Payne (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy

Scott M. Petersen (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021): Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law – Management

Victor A. Pollak (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law

Scott R. Sabey (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011): Government Relations Practice, Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law

Andrew B. Sellers (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025): Corporate Law

Stephen R. Sloan (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates

David E. Sloan (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006): Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates

Gerald H. Suniville (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007): Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy

Stephen D. Swindle (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003): Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates

James C. Waddoups (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018): Corporate Law

Gregory P. Williams (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1991): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, Real Estate Law

 

“Ones to Watch” award recipients:

Kirsten R. Allen (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2021): Commercial Litigation, Energy Law

Adam W. Dayton (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024): Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Bryant W. Jensen (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2022): Tax Law

Sarah C. Vaughn (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2021): Commercial Litigation