06.04.2026 Firm News

53 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 20 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2026

Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that 53 attorneys and 20 practice areas received recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Williams Mullen’s attorneys and practice groups were recognized by clients and peers for the quality of their work and their client service numerous times in the guide.

Within the rankings, 15 attorneys were named to the publication’s most prominent distinctions (Band 1 attorneys, Senior States people and an Eminent Practitioner).

Several clients provided the following feedback about the firm to Chambers:

“The attorneys at Williams Mullen are that special combination of knowledgeable, communicative and caring. They care about our business and work to make us successful.”

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“Williams Mullen has brilliant minds with top-tier client service. It is a firm that wants to be considered as an extension of the business when we have needs that arise - and they have accomplished that well. I know that when I call Williams Mullen, I will have their full attention and that anything I need will be completed competently.”

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“Williams Mullen offers premier client services. The firm understands our company's business and seeks ways to help advance our objectives. They are fantastic at learning the technical issues in the case and making them digestible for a layperson.”

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Williams Mullen’s 2026 Chambers attorney rankings, sorted by region, are as follows:

Virginia

Anthony H. Anikeeff – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 2)
Jeremy A. Ball – Healthcare (Band 2)
William D. “Bill” Bayliss – Litigation: General Commercial (Senior Statespeople)
Turner A. Broughton – Litigation: General Commercial (Band 2)
David C. Burton – Labor & Employment (Band 1)
W. Alexander Burnett – Construction (Band 4)
R. Brian Cashmere – Construction (Band 2)
Brydon M. DeWitt – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1)
Calvin W. “Woody” Fowler, Jr. – Litigation: General Commercial (Eminent Practitioner)
Patrick R. Hanes – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 2)
Charles E. “Chuck” James, Jr. – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 1)
Jennifer Ligon – Healthcare (Band 2)
Jennifer McLain McLemore – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 2)
Arnie B. Mason – Construction (Band 1)
Jamie Baskerville Martin – Healthcare (Band 1)
Nona K. Massengill – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1)
Michael D. Mueller – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 2)
Brendan O'Toole – Litigation: General Commercial (Band 3)
Henry R. “Speaker” Pollard, V – Environment (Band 1)
Marc Purintun – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1)
Zahra R. Syed – Construction (Associates to Watch)
Laura D. Windsor – Labor & Employment (Band 2)

Southern Virginia

Thomas F. Bergert – Intellectual Property (Band 2)
Gregory R. Bishop – Corporate/M&A (Band 1)
Janet W. Cho – Intellectual Property (Band 3)
Alyssa Carducci Dangler – Real Estate (Band 2)
Allison T. Domson – Real Estate (Band 2)
Meagan J. Kalantar – Corporate/M&A (Band 3)
David M. Lay – Corporate/M&A (Band 3)
Valerie Wagner Long – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
T. Preston Lloyd, Jr. – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
John M. Mercer – Real Estate (Band 2)
John M. Paris, Jr. – Corporate/M&A (Band 2)
Stephen R. “Steve” Romine – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
Lori H. Schweller – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
Edward T. White – Intellectual Property (Band 2)

North Carolina

Carrick Brooke-Davidson – Environment (Band 4)
Wes J. Camden – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 1)
David L. Hillman – Real Estate (Band 4)
Thomas H. Johnson, Jr. – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
Robert C. “Robby” Lawson – Real Estate (Band 2)
Michael C. Lord – Labor & Employment (Band 3)
Richard T. “Rick” Matthews – Intellectual Property (Band 2)
Caitlin M. Poe – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 2)
Michael F. Sajovec – Intellectual Property (Band 3)
Sean M. Sullivan – Environment (Band 1)
Robert C. “Rob” Van Arnam – Intellectual Property (Band 1)
Camden R. Webb – Litigation: General Commercial (Band 4)
Lemuel D. Whitsett – Banking & Finance (Band 5)

Raleigh, Greensboro & Surrounds

David F. Paulson, Jr. – Corporate/M&A (Band 3)

South Carolina

Jessica J.O. King – Environment (Band 2)
Ryan W. Trail – Environment (Up and Coming)
Ethan R. Ware – Environment (Band 1)

Williams Mullen’s 2026 Chambers Practice Area Rankings, by region, are as follows:

North Carolina

Banking & Finance – Band 5
Litigation: General Commercial – Band 4
Real Estate – Band 3
Intellectual Property – Band 2
Environment – Band 3
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Band 2

Raleigh, Greensboro & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A – Band 3

South Carolina

Environment – Band 1

Virginia

Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Band 2
Construction – Band 1
Litigation: General Commercial – Band 2
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 1
Environment – Band 1
Healthcare – Band 1
Labor & Employment – Band 2
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Band 1

Southern Virginia

Corporate/M&A – Band 2
Real Estate – Band 2
Intellectual Property – Band 2
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – Band 1

Chambers bases its rankings on market research into the strengths and reputations of U.S. attorneys and law firms. Interviews are conducted with clients and attorneys across the nation to enable Chambers to assess technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other valued qualities.

For more information on Williams Mullen’s rankings, click here.