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08.20.2026 Firm News

32 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named as “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers®

Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that 32 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. According to the publication, this designation is given to attorneys who are early in their careers and recognizes professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Attorneys who received the honor by office location include:

Raleigh, NC

  • Carmelle F. Alipio (2024)

    • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • R. Grant Allison (2022)

    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    • Tax Law
    • Trusts and Estates
  • Julianna D. Coppage (*)

    • Commercial Litigation
  • Lauren E. Fussell (2021)

    • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Lewis H. Hallowell (*)

    • Commercial Litigation
  • Christopher A. Moore (2026)

    • Corporate Law
  • Christopher T.G. Trusk (2023)

    • Real Estate Law
  • Jenny J. Wang (*)

    • Intellectual Property Law

Richmond, VA

  • Amanda Bird-Johnson (2023)

    • Commercial Litigation
  • Anna T. Birkenheier (2021)

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation – Construction
  • Joseph E. Blackburn, III (2023)

    • Litigation – Construction
  • Stefanie A. Felitto (2023)

    • Health Care Law
  • Randal R. Greene, Jr. (2021)

    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Troy R. Johnson, Jr. (2024)

    • Health Care Law
  • Tyler S. Johnson (*)

    • Corporate Law
  • Chenxi Lu (2024)

    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    • Securities/Capital Markets Law
    • Tax Law
  • John M. McInnis, III (2024)

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation – Construction
  • Thomas T. “Tyler” Moses (*)

    • Nonprofit/Charities Law
    • Tax Law
  • Tom C. Narvaez (2026)

    • Immigration Law
  • John P. O'Malley (2023)

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
    • Litigation – Construction
  • Brian W. Prater (*)

    • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Michael K. Wilgus (2024)

    • Corporate Law

Tysons, VA

  • Daniel C. Masakayan (2026)

    • Education Law
  • Melisa A. Roy (2025)

    • Construction Law
  • Zahra R. Syed (2026)

    • Litigation – Construction

Virginia Beach, VA

  • Preston W. Ball (*)

    • Labor and Employment Law – Management
  • Eliza L. DeLar (*)

    • Trusts and Estates
  • Yiorgos L. Koliopoulos (2026)

    • Labor and Employment Law – Management
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Victoria B. McCauley (*)

    • Corporate Law
  • Grayson T. Orsini (2024)

    • Real Estate Law
  • Tyler J. Rosá (2023)

    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • Patrick R. Tomlinson (2025)

    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

(Year) First year the lawyer was listed in the published practice area.
(*) Lawyers who are listed for the first time in Best Lawyers.

In addition, 129 lawyers from Williams Mullen were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, with nine attorneys being named “Lawyers of the Year.” To see the full list, click here.

For information about the Best Lawyers® rankings, including the selection process, click here.