Seven of the firm's attorneys recognized in three "Top" categories
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
January 28, 2008

JANUARY 28, 2008 - Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, one of the state’s best known business and litigation law firms, is pleased to announce that 18 of its attorneys have been named North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2008 in a survey conducted by Law & Politics magazine. This designation identifies those lawyers who are judged to be superior in their individual practice area(s) by other of the state’s attorneys.

Partner Jim Williams (Business Litigation) was recognized in the state’s Top 10 Super Lawyers, and Jill Wilson (Schools & Education) was recognized as one of the state’s Top 50 Women Super Lawyers.

In addition, six partners were recognized as the state’s Top 100 Super Lawyers, including George House, Dan McGinn, Jim Phillips, Reid Phillips, Mack Sperling, and Jim Williams.

Below are the Brooks Pierce attorneys who are recognized along with their respective practice area.

               Jeffrey E. Oleynik           (Antitrust Litigation)
               Randall A. Underwood   (Banking)
               Edward C. Winslow III   (Banking)
               John H. Small                  (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights)
               Marc D. Bishop               (Business/Corporate)
               Howard L. Williams         (Business/Corporate)
               Jim W. Phillips Jr.            (Business Litigation)
               Reid L. Phillips                 (Business Litigation)
               S. L. “Bo” Rodenbough IV (Business Litigation)
               Mack Sperling                 (Business Litigation)
               James T. Williams, Jr.     (Business Litigation)
               William P. H. Cary          (Employment & Labor)
               M. Daniel McGinn           (Employment & Labor)
               George W. House           (Environmental)
               Wade H. Hargrove, Jr.    (First Amendment/Media)
               Mark J. Prak                   (First Amendment/Media)
               Jill R. Wilson                    (Schools & Education)
               William G. McNairy        (Tax)