Thirty-Five HLB Attorneys Receive Recognition by Best Lawyers in America 2026

Since 1981, Best Lawyers has produced the most reliable, unbiased source for legal referrals. Recognition of these accomplishments is based on a peer-review survey process of legal professionals who gauge the specialized abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area.

Lawyer of the Year

Boston
Joseph R. LaMagna, Health Care Law

The Best Lawyers in America

Boston
Joseph R. LaMagna, Health Care Law
David S. Schumacher, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law, Litigation – Health Care

Indianapolis
Kristen Gentry Klos, Health Care Law

Los Angeles
Jodi Berlin, Health Care Law
Lloyd A. Bookman, Health Care Law
Bridget A. Gordon, Health Care Law
David A. Hatch, Health Care Law
Patric Hooper, Health Care Law
Linda Randlett Kollar, Administrative / Regulatory Law, Health Care Law
Sandi Krul, Health Care Law
Robert W. Lundy, Jr., Health Care Law
Alicia Macklin, Health Care Law
Nina Adatia Marsden, Health Care Law
Charles B. Oppenheim, Health Care Law
Karl A. Schmitz, Health Care Law
Devin M. Senelick, Health Care Law
Gary F. Torrell, Health Care Law

San Diego
Jennifer Hansen, Health Care Law, Litigation – Health Care
Mark A. Johnson, Health Care Law

Washington, DC
Robert L. Roth, Health Care Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Boston
Heather Romero, Health Care Law

Los Angeles
Aneliese Castro, Health Care Law
Cole M. Hoyt, Health Care Law
Taryn A. Reid, Health Care Law
Kerry K. Sakimoto, Health Care Law

San Francisco
Benjamin Lin, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law
Sunaya Padmanabhan, Health Care Law
Erin R. Sclar, Health Care Law
Michael Shimada, Health Care Law
Maydha Vinson, Health Care Law

Washington, DC
Barri Dean, Health Care Law
Andrew Hayes, Health Care Law
Sheryl Xavier, Health Care Law
Rachel Zacharias, Administrative / Regulatory Law, Health Care Law