Barton Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch for 2026

Since 1983, Best Lawyers has compiled annual lists of top-rated lawyers nominated for their professional abilities and vetted through a rigorous peer review process by other attorneys in the same geographical region and practice area. Additionally, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch designations are given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers and who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence.

Barton would like to congratulate the following attorneys selected to Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2026:

The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)

Nashville, TN

Tara Aaron-Stelluto

• Copyright Law

Daniel Crowell

• Employment Law – Management

Kendra E. Samson

• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

Leslie Sanders

• Employment Law – Management
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

New York, NY

Roger E. Barton

• Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions

Richard H. Block

• Employment Law – Management
• Labor Law – Management
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

Ross J. Charap

• Copyright Law

Roger S. Kobert

• International Arbitration – Commercial

Santa Monica, CA

Bernard M. Resser

• Commercial Litigation

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America (2026 Edition)

Nashville, TN

Eric C. Lyons

• Appellate Practice
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

Stephen C. Stovall

• Labor and Employment Law – Management
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

New York, NY

Michael C. Ward

• Commercial Litigation