Smith Anderson Attorneys Named Among North Carolina’s Top Lawyers in 2026 Super Lawyers®

Smith Anderson is proud to announce that 37 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers, a respected rating service honoring outstanding lawyers across the state.

This year, 27 Smith Anderson attorneys have been named Super Lawyers, a distinction reserved for those who have demonstrated a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. In addition, 10 attorneys have been recognized as Rising Stars, a designation awarded to exceptional lawyers who are either under 40 or in their first 10 years of practice.

These honors reflect not only individual excellence but also the collective strength of our firm across practices. We are proud of our attorneys’ continued leadership in the legal community and their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and results for our clients.

The following Smith Anderson attorneys are recognized as 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers:

• Zebulon D. Anderson
• Clifton L. Brinson
• Kevin M. Ceglowski
• Ansley Chapman Cella
• Toby R. Coleman
• Robert E. Duggins
• Darrell A. Fruth
• Travis Hockaday
• John H. Jo
• Christopher Kiger
• Byron B. Kirkland
• Kimberly J. Korando
• Isaac A. Linnartz
• John D. Madden
• Peter J. Marino
• Jason L. Martinez
• Caryn Coppedge McNeill
• Scott A. Miskimon
• Michael W. Mitchell
• Jackson W. Moore
• Carl N. Patterson Jr.
• Gerald F. Roach
• Kerry A. Shad
• Christopher G. Smith
• Kimberly Q. Swintosky
• Kirk G. Warner
• Allen York

The following attorneys were named 2026 North Carolina Rising Stars:

• Andrew P. Atkins
• Tyler J. Cook
• Amy C. Crout
• Davis J. Fussell
• Josiah S. Irvin
• Charles R. Kabugo-Musoke
• Elizabeth (Liza) Nye Thompson
• Edward F. Roche
• Zachary Ward
• Sharita M. Whitaker

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Attorneys are selected through a combination of peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement evaluations. Only the top 5% of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers, and only 2.5% are recognized as Rising Stars.