Greensboro, N.C. – Carruthers & Roth, P.A. announced today that nine of the firm’s attorneys representing 20 practice areas have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, two of whom were selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice area in the Triad area. Four additional attorneys have been included in the 2026 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 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:
CARRUTHERS & ROTH, P.A. ATTORNEYS
2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Michael J. Allen
Commercial Litigation
Copyright Law (2026 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” Copyright Law)
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Trade Secrets Law
Trademark Law
June L. Basden
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Finance Law (2026 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” Commercial Finance Law)
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
J. Aaron Bennett
Trusts and Estates
John M. Flynn
Environmental Law
Jeremy S. Shrader
Real Estate Law
Richard L. Vanore
Commercial Litigation
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
2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
Trisha L. Barfield
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Christopher W. Genheimer
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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 76 countries. For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 13 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 80,000 leading lawyers included in the 32nd edition. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America are divided by geographic region and practice areas.
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.