Carruthers & Roth, P.A. announced today that 12 of the firm’s attorneys representing 24 practice areas have been named to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, three of whom were selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas in the Triad area. Four additional attorneys have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 13.7 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. The Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” is a prestigious designation for only one attorney per practice area within each metropolitan region, based on the highest peer ratings received. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

The individual attorneys named, and the area(s) of practice in which they were recognized, are listed below:

Michael J. Allen

Commercial Litigation

Copyright Law

Litigation – Intellectual Property

Trade Secrets Law

Trademark Law

June L. Basden

Banking and Finance Law (2024 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” for Banking and Finance Law)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2024 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)

Commercial Finance Law

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

J. Aaron Bennett

Trusts and Estates

J. Scott Dillon

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2024 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” Business Organizations [including LLCs and Partnerships])

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Corporate Law

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

John M. Flynn

Environmental Law

J. Patrick Haywood

Construction Law

Litigation – Construction

Kenneth R. Keller

Commercial Litigation

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Litigation – Construction

Litigation – ERISA

Litigation – Labor and Employment

Jeremy S. Shrader

Real Estate Law

Richard L. Vanore

Commercial Litigation

Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2024 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants)

Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

Christopher J. Vaughn

Real Estate Law

Keith A. Wood

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Tax Law

Robert N. Young

Commercial Litigation

2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Trisha L. Barfield

Commercial Litigation

Litigation – Construction

Litigation – Labor and Employment

Christopher W. Genheimer  

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Trusts and Estates

Brandon K. Jones 

 Trusts and Estates

Britton C. Lewis

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Real Estate Law

About Best Lawyers:

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 76 countries. For the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 13.7 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 76,000 leading lawyers included in the milestone 30th edition. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America are divided by geographic region and practice areas. More than 123,000 industry leading lawyers are eligible to review their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and standing.

About Carruthers & Roth, P.A.:

Carruthers & Roth, P.A. is a multifaceted law firm in Greensboro, NC serving clients of all sizes – from local entrepreneurs to national companies. Our clients benefit from our experience, personalized service and a collaborative approach in a wide range of practice areas. We are in the solution business. We are driven by our desire to find the right solution for each of our clients – whether they need practical, straightforward solutions, or creative solutions to challenging and complex matters. To learn more about Carruthers & Roth, P.A. call 336.379.8651 or visit crlaw.com.