Morrison Mahoney LLP is proud to announce that 26 of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 14 of our attorneys have been selected for the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ list, and Partners Cara Joyce, Michael Edwards, and Robert Mack have been awarded Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year recognitions.
Attorneys represented on this annual list by Best Lawyers are widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals. This recognition is a significant honor bestowed by Best Lawyers based on peer reviews.
“We are proud to have this group represent Morrison Mahoney on the Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch and Lawyer of the Year lists,” said Managing Partner, Grace Garcia. “This distinction recognizes our attorneys and their exceptional legal skills and dedication to our clients, serving as a true testament to each attorney’s excellence and the value they bring to our firm.
I extend a special congratulations to Cara Joyce, Michael Edwards, and Robert Mack, who have earned Lawyer of the Year recognitions,” Grace added. “Cara, Mike, and Robert continue to exemplify extraordinary legal expertise and a commitment to excellence that truly sets them apart.”
Congratulations to all those recognized!
LAWYER OF THE YEAR (2026 EDITION)
- Hartford, CT
- Cara D. Joyce: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Providence, RI
- Michael F. Edwards: Litigation – Insurance
- Springfield, MA
- Robert M. Mack: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (2026 EDITION)
Hartford, CT
- Tom Anderson
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- James L. Brawley
- Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Joseph R. Ciollo
- Insurance Law
- Gina Hall
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Cara D. Joyce
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Michelle Napoli
- Litigation – Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Charlene Russo
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Boston, MA
- Anthony E. Abeln
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- David A. Bakst
- Insurance Law
- Joseph Flanagan
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Grace V.B. Garcia
- Construction Law
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- John P. Graceffa
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Construction
- John P. Knight
- Litigation – Insurance
- Edwin F. Landers, Jr.
- Insurance Law
- Gareth W. Notis
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Michael J. Racette
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- William A. Schneider
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Insurance
Springfield, MA
- John F. Burke, Jr.
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Carole Sakowski Lynch
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Robert M. Mack
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Manchester, NH
- Adam R. Mordecai
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- William N. Smart
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Linda M. Smith
- Insurance Law
Providence, RI
- Michael F. Edwards
- Litigation – Insurance
- Mark Nugent
- Litigation – Construction
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Clark W. Yudysky
- Litigation – Construction
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA: ONES TO WATCH (2026 EDITION)
Hartford, CT
- Jesse Conrad
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law
- Transportation Law
- Katherine DuBaldo
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
- Eva Larsen
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law
Boston, MA
- Kevin W. Buono
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Lauren E. Cincotta
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Joseph M. Fogarty
- Elder Law
- Rachel McCloskey Forbes
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Paige A. McInnis
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Jessica Savino
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Justin P. Starr
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Springfield, MA
- John Flahive
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Erin Thron
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Providence, RI
- James Bass
- Litigation – Construction
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law
- Brooke E. Pearsons
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
