Thirteen Chehardy Sherman Williams attorneys were recently selected for the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and an additional ten were selected for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This year’s editions of the publications recognize an elite 5% of all lawyers in the country, encompassing 151 practice areas in 205 regional jurisdictions.
“For over 40 years, Best Lawyers® has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States,” said Phillip Greer, Best Lawyers’ CEO. “Consequently, being recognized by Best Lawyers® is a testament to exceptional practice.”
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is determined solely through a comprehensive peer-review survey. This year, over 31 million evaluations were analyzed, including a record-breaking 4.8 million new responses. For more information on the Best Law Firms rankings, please visit the Best Law Firms website.
This year’s CSW Best Lawyers® in America honorees are:
- Tiffany Delery Davis (2023) – Admiralty and Maritime Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Steve Marx (2021) – Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law
- Conrad Meyer IV (2010) – Health Care Law, Real Estate Law
- George Mueller (2021) – Real Estate Law
- Inemesit O’Boyle (2025) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- George Recile (2023) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Patrick K. Reso (2013) – Elder Law, Trusts and Estates
- Matthew A. Sherman (2022) – Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- David R. Sherman (2010) – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Adam M. Stumpf (2026) – Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
- James M. Williams (2021) – Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Walter Woodruff (2026) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
CSW Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®:
- Rory V. Bellina (2023) – Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Meredith E. Chehardy (2024) – Commercial Litigation
- Sarah Christakis (2026) – Professional Malpractice Law
- Jeremy Gettes (2026) – Personal Injury Litigation
- Amanda Hogue (2026) – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Taquencia Jairles (2026) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Phillip LaBorde (2025) – Personal Injury Litigation
- Jonathan Lee (2026) – Personal Injury Litigation
- Edwin Murray (2026) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Nicholas Varisco (2024) – Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
The year in parentheses is the first edition year the lawyer was recognized in Best Lawyers® for any practice area.
Chehardy Sherman Williams, founded in the Greater New Orleans area, has been a leading law firm serving Southeastern Louisiana since 1989.
We put decades of legal practice to work for our clients and provide more personalized services to achieve their desired results. From businesses and individuals across more than ten practice areas, we can provide more experience and more representation.
We can help resolve a wide range of complex legal issues in all courts, including parish, state, and federal branches. Our attorneys have represented cases across Louisiana and the country. Armed with a profound and comprehensive knowledge of the legal system, we are devoted to protecting your legal rights while upholding the highest standards of the justice system.
We are consistently recognized as leaders in the industry, earning local and national accolades for results, service, and commitment.