August 21, 2025
SAVANNAH, Ga. – HunterMaclean, a leading law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, is pleased to announce that 30 attorneys from the firm were recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026.
In addition, attorneys Colin McRae and Tom Cullen were recognized in this year’s publication as “Lawyer of the Year,” which includes a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic location. Colin was noted for Admiralty and Maritime Law and Thomas was noted for Corporate Law.
Best Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes attorneys for exemplary achievements in their areas of practice. The HunterMaclean attorneys selected for Best Lawyers in 2026 are:
- Saunders Aldridge
- Edgar Bueno
- David M. Burkoff
- Thomas S. Cullen
- T. Mills Fleming
- Allan C. Galis
- Bradley M. Harmon
- Edward O. Henneman, Jr.
- Wade W. Herring, II
- Christopher R. Jordan
- Randall A. Jordan
- Shawn A. Kachmar
- Sarah H. Lamar
- Nicholas J. Laybourn
- Francesca Macchiaverna
- Kirby G. Mason
- Diana J. P. McKenzie
- Colin A. McRae
- Christopher W. Phillips
- David F. Sipple
- Joseph F. Strength
- Ron D. Talley
- Harold B. Yellin
- Arnold C. Young
Attorneys recognized as “Ones to Watch” are earlier in their career and have typically been in practice for five to nine years. These individuals are also selected by peer review and recognized for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. HunterMaclean attorneys recognized in this category include:
- Taylor L. Dove
- Justin G. Guthrie
- Victoria Nease
- Mary Russell
- Samuel J. Seaman
- Gracie Shepherd Saas
- Joshua S. Yellin
Published in almost 75 countries, Best Lawyers is regarded as a reliable and unbiased source for legal referrals by the media and the public, as well as within the legal profession. Attorneys are selected through peer-review surveys that have been completed by thousands of leading lawyers who confidentially evaluate their peers. They are not permitted to pay a fee for inclusion or consideration.
