Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP announced today that 17 of its attorneys were recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation – the Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Firms and Attorneys. The firm earned regional recognition for its Dispute Resolution practice in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Selections are based on Benchmark Litigation’s extensive research and interview process, which includes input from litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients across the legal industry.

Recognized attorneys include:

Arizona

• Robert Charles, Litigation Star (Dispute Resolution)
• Susan Freeman, Litigation Star (Appellate; Bankruptcy)
• Laura Pasqualone, Future Star (Labor & Employment)
• Mary Ellen Simonson, Litigation Star (Labor & Employment)

Colorado

• Darren Lemieux, Future Star (Commercial; Healthcare; IP)
• Jim Lyons, Litigation Star (Commercial)
• Caitlin McHugh, 40 & Under (Appellate; Commercial)
• Michael Plachy, Litigation Star (Commercial; Product Liability & Recall; Professional Liability)

Maryland

• Greg Lawrence, Litigation Star (Securities; White Collar Crime)

Nevada

• Chris Jorgensen, Litigation Star (Commercial; Product Liability)
• Dan Polsenberg, Litigation Star (Competition/Antitrust; Professional Liability)
• Dan Waite, Litigation Star (Real Estate)

North Carolina

• Jim Cooney, Litigation Star (Commercial; White Collar Crime)
• Chris Douglas, Future Star (Dispute Resolution)
• Press Millen, Litigation Star (Commercial)

South Carolina

• Allen Gibson, Litigation Star (Commercial)
• Henry Smythe, Litigation Star (Commercial; Insurance; Product Liability & Recall)