16 Woods Rogers Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Developing exceptional attorneys is central to our commitment to serving clients and strengthening our communities. Reflecting that commitment, 16 Woods Rogers attorneys across four Virginia offices were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, an honor that highlights lawyers who are earning recognition for their professional excellence and contributions to the legal profession early in their careers.

Attorney Lindsey Brock was listed for the first time in Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law. The full list of honorees by region and practice area is below. 

Norfolk, VA

Katherine Lennon Ellis

• Appellate Practice
• Construction Law

Daniel L. Stephens

• Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
• Litigation - Real Estate
• Real Estate Law

Richmond, VA

Lindsey Brock

• Health Care Law
• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Pietro F. Sanitate

• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Workers' Compensation Law – Employers

Leah M. Stiegler

• Labor and Employment Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor and Employment

Roanoke, VA

Zachary S. Agee

• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Trusts and Estates

Raven C. Burks

• Labor and Employment Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor and Employment

Watts Burks IV

• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Susan E. B. Cook

• Corporate Law
• Intellectual Property Law

Elizabeth B. Heddleston

• Health Care Law

Sarah C. Jessee

• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Nicholas A. Mirra

• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Olivia S. Moulds

• Labor and Employment Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor and Employment

Gavin A. Roe

• Commercial Litigation
• Intellectual Property Law

Christine S. Ward

• Commercial Litigation

Jamie Wood

• Commercial Litigation

Other acknowledgments given to Woods Rogers attorneys include listings on Best Lawyers in America® and Lawyer of the Year. 

Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive evaluation. Attorneys are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in “good standing.” Lawyers who have been in private practice for 5-9 years are eligible to be nominated for the “Ones to Watch” list. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed. Learn more at www.bestlawyers.com.