Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026
We are proud to celebrate three of our attorneys, Jillian Hansen, Bryce Johnson, and Samantha Brown, who have each been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® in the Family Law, Appellate Practice, and the Family Law: ArbitrationThis is a process where the parties agree to use a third party (someone other than the judge) to hear and decide the case. The advantage of arbitration is that the parties can agree on who will hear and decide their case (usually, it is a family law attorney, unaffiliated with…Read more about Arbitration and MediationA common settlement method where the parties use a mediator, a neutral third party, to negotiate a settlement. Family law mediations usually involve the mediator meeting separately with each party and their attorneys. Mediation is often highly effective.Read more about Mediation categories!
This honor highlights attorneys in the earlier stages of their careers who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
The Ones to Watch recognition is based entirely on Best Lawyers’ Purely Peer Review® methodology, which reflects the consensus OpinionThis is a ruling by the Court of Appeals that resolves the case and creates case law that other courts must follow in similar circumstances.Read more about Opinion of respected attorneys regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and practice areas.
Congratulations, Jillian, Bryce, and Samantha, on this well-deserved recognition of your dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence in the legal profession!
Click here to read the full release: 2026 Best Lawyers Awards: Honoring Top Attorneys in the U.S.
