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14 Gawthrop Attorneys Recognized by 2027 Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that the following 14 attorneys from our West Chester, Greater Wilmington and Philadelphia offices have been selected by their peers for recognition in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
- Kristen Bennett – Tax Law & Trusts and Estates
- Elliot H. Berton – Community Association Law
- James D. Doyle – Community Association Law & Real Estate Law
- Walter P. Eells – Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Ann L. Martino Frazier – Trusts and Estates
- Stacey L. Fuller– Land Use and Zoning Law & Municipal Law
- Carl W. Heckert – Family Law, Real Estate Law & Trusts and Estates
- Sandra L. Knapp – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Patrick M. McKenna – Land Use and Zoning Law & Municipal Law
- Michael F. Merlie – Real Estate Law
- Michael V. Naseef – Land Use and Zoning Law & Real Estate Law
- Stephen J. Olsen – Tax Law & Trusts and Estates
- Steven L. Sugarman – Community Association Law & Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, the Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings.
Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. Proprietary safeguards are in place to reduce bias and uphold the accuracy of the peer feedback.
For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 26 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 5.4 million evaluations.