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08.16.2024 Firm News

23 Williams Mullen Attorneys Recognized as “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers®

Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that 23 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. According to the publication, this designation is given to attorneys who are early in their careers and recognizes professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Attorneys who received the honor by office location include:

Columbia, SC

  • John G. Tamasitis (2021)
    • Commercial Litigation

Norfolk, VA

  • Grayson T. Orsini (2024)
    • Real Estate Law
  • Felix S. Swierski, IV (2023)
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Patrick R. Tomlinson (*)
    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Raleigh, NC

  • Carmelle F. Alipio (2024)
    • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • R. Grant Allison (2022)
    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    • Tax Law
    • Trusts and Estates
  • Lauren E. Fussell (2021)
    • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Amish Patel (2021)
    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Caitlin M. Poe (2021)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
    • Litigation - Securities
  • Christopher T.G. Trusk (2023)
    • Real Estate Law

Richmond, VA

  • Matthew T. Anderson (2021)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Labor and Employment Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Kevin G. Bender (*)
    • Trusts and Estates
  • Amanda Bird-Johnson (2023)
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Anna T. Birkenheier (2021)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation - Construction
  • Joseph E. Blackburn, III (2023)
    • Litigation - Construction
  • Justin S. Feinman (2021)
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Stefanie A. Felitto (2023)
    • Health Care Law
  • Randal R. Greene, Jr. (2021)
    • Corporate Law
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Troy R. Johnson, Jr. (2024)
    • Health Care Law
  • John P. O’Malley (*)
    • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
    • Litigation - Construction
  • Amanda M. Weaver (2021)
    • Labor and Employment Law – Management

Tysons, VA

  • Melisa A. Roy (*)
    • Construction Law

Virginia Beach, VA

  • Tyler J. Rosá (2023)
    • Land Use and Zoning Law
    • Real Estate Law

(Year) First year the lawyer was listed in the published practice area.
(*) Lawyers who are listed for the first time in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

In addition, 136 lawyers from Williams Mullen were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, with nine attorneys being named “Lawyers of the Year.” To see the full list, click here.

For information about the Best Lawyers® rankings, including the selection process, click here.