A total of 236 attorneys from Frost Brown Todd (FBT) have been honored in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, with 21 receiving the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” title. Additionally, 47 attorneys were recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch© list.
Widely regarded as one of the most trusted and comprehensive guides to legal excellence in the United States, Best Lawyers evaluates attorneys by geographic region and practice area. Honorees are nominated and reviewed by their peers, assessed for professional experience, and verified to ensure they are actively practicing and in good standing.
View Frost Brown Todd’s full list of recognized attorneys, available here.
The “Lawyer of the Year” award is presented annually to a single attorney in each practice area within a designated metropolitan region. The “Ones to Watch” distinction highlights attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement and typically have between five and nine years of practice experience.
Lawyers of the Year
Charleston, WV
Amy King Condaras (Commercial Finance)
Craig A. Griffith (Tax)
Cincinnati, OH
John F. Bennett (Litigation – Intellectual Property)
James A. Dietz (Health Care)
Ronald E. Gold (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization)
Colleen M. Haas (Commercial Finance)
John S. Higgins (Construction)
Michael J. O’Grady (Banking and Finance)
Robert D. Shank (Employment Law – Management)
Patrick Woodside (Public Finance)
Lexington, KY
Jeffrey L. Hallos (Corporate; Mergers and Acquisitions)
Barton T. Rogers (Trusts and Estates)
Louisville, KY
John S. Egan (Public Finance)
James A. Giesel (Corporate Governance)
Timothy J. Hagerty (Environmental)
Barry A. Hines (Banking and Finance)
Carl C. Lammers (Employee Benefits (ERISA))
Alan K. MacDonald (Mergers and Acquisitions)
Thomas P. O’Brien III (Trade Secrets)
Mark F. Sommer (Litigation and Controversy – Tax)
Nashville, TN
Sarah N. Lowe (Employee Benefits (ERISA))