RALEIGH, NC, February 14, 2011 (Press-News.org) Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (www.cshlaw.com), one of the largest civil defense firms in North Carolina, announced today that 17 attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers magazine. Ten of the firm's attorneys received the designation as Super Lawyer and another seven were named Rising Stars.
Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes the achievements of lawyers in more than 70 practice areas through independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The selection process included statewide peer nomination for professional achievement. These attorneys were selected from more than 17,000 lawyers across the state.
"We are extremely pleased and truly honored to have 17 of our attorneys selected as a Super Lawyer or a Rising Star this year," said Dan Hartzog, managing partner of Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP. "This is a reflection of the hard work and perseverance of our attorneys, and it demonstrates that our commitment to excellence is as strong as ever."
The 10 Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog attorneys selected among 2011 North Carolina Super Lawyers include:
- Richard T. Boyette - Professional Malpractice Defense, Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Products Liability (Raleigh)
- Susan K. Burkhart - Insurance Law, Bad Faith, Errors and Omissions, Municipal Land Use Defense (Raleigh)
- Buxton S. Copeland - Workers' Compensation (Raleigh)
- Patrick H. Flanagan - Employment Law, Municipal & Police Law, Premises Liability (Charlotte)
- Dan M. Hartzog - Municipal & Police Law, Premises Liability, Business Disputes & Litigation, Food Liability Law (Raleigh)
- John D. Martin - Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence, Architects & Engineers Professional Liability, Business Disputes & Litigation (Wilmington)
- C.D. Taylor Pace - Workers' Compensation (Raleigh)
- Samuel H. Poole, Jr. - Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence, Trucking & Transportation, Construction Law, Business Disputes & Litigation, Premises Liability (Charlotte)
- Robert W. Sumner - Trucking & Transportation, Premises Liability, Fire/Explosion Cases, Products Liability (Raleigh)
- David D. Ward - Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence (Raleigh)
The seven Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog attorneys selected among 2011 North Carolina Rising StarsSM include:
- Dexter M. "Chip" Campbell, III - Trucking & Transportation, Business Disputes & Litigation, Insurance Law, Environmental & Toxic Torts (Raleigh)
- Stephanie A. Gaston - Motor Vehicle Negligence, Premises Liability, Business Disputes & Litigation, Products Liability (Raleigh)
- Dan M. Hartzog, Jr. - Employment Law, Municipal & Police Law, General Liability (Raleigh)
- Melody J. Jolly - Professional Malpractice Defense, Business Disputes & Litigation, Employment Law, Premises Liability (Wilmington)
- Pankaj K. Shere - Intellectual Property, Business Disputes & Litigation, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice (Raleigh)
- George L. Simpson, IV - Insurance Law, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Trucking & Transportation, Business Disputes & Litigation (Raleigh)
- Regan Summerlin Toups - Medical Malpractice & Professional Negligence, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Food Liability Law (Wilmington)
The Super Lawyer distinctions build upon CSH's dedication to excellence. Several firm members are peer-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and have been recognized as Best Lawyers in America.
About Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP
Founded in 1992, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP is a law firm that concentrates its practice in the defense of civil claims and lawsuits, representing individuals and businesses of all types. Consistently ranked as one of the largest in North Carolina, the firm has more than 90 attorneys and three locations: Raleigh, Charlotte and Wilmington. The firm handles cases in a variety of practice areas, including medical and professional negligence, products liability, construction defects, police and municipal law, premises liability and security, trucking/transportation law, education law, employment law, workers' compensation claims, commercial litigation, environmental and toxic torts and land condemnation. With its experienced litigators and support personnel utilizing the latest technology available, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP is generally recognized as one of the most creative and innovative litigation firms in the state today. For more information, visit www.cshlaw.com, or call 919-828-5100.
Super Lawyers Magazine Honors 17 Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog Attorneys
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (www.cshlaw.com), one of the largest civil defense firms in North Carolina, announced today that 17 attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers magazine.
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[Press-News.org] Super Lawyers Magazine Honors 17 Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog AttorneysCranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (www.cshlaw.com), one of the largest civil defense firms in North Carolina, announced today that 17 attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers magazine.