Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga TN and Little Rock, AR – August 21, 2025 — Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC proudly announces that 17 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This remarkable achievement represents the firm’s most comprehensive recognition to date, with attorneys from all five office locations earning this distinguished honor.
A Testament to Legal Excellence
“This expanded recognition across more practice areas highlights the exceptional skill and dedication of our attorneys. We are immensely proud that lawyers from each of our five offices have been honored in this year’s list,” said Clint Woodfin, Managing Partner.
Since its inception in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America® has established itself as the definitive guide to legal excellence, earning respect from the profession, media, and public as the most reliable source of legal referrals.
Our Distinguished Honorees
Little Rock, AR
• Stephen A. Hester (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020)
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation – Insurance
• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Chattanooga, TN
• B. Thomas Hickey Jr. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019)
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Robert J. Uhorchuk (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022)
• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Transportation Law
Knoxville, TN
• Rick L. Apperson (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
• Insurance Law
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
• Andrew N. Firkins (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
• Insurance Law
• Litigation – Insurance
• Clinton J. Woodfin (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022)
• Civil Rights Law
• Insurance Law
• Litigation – Insurance
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Memphis, TN
• S. Newton Anderson (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
• Kevin D. Bernstein (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
• Litigation – Construction
• Litigation – Insurance
• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Albert G. McLean (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
• Commercial Litigation
• Employment Law – Management
• Insurance Law
• Litigation – Insurance
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Edd Peyton (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019)
• Employment Law – Management
• Litigation – Insurance
• Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Jared Renfroe (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022)
• Employment Law – Management
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Nashville, TN
• E. Reynolds Davies, Jr. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
• Civil Rights Law
• Employment Law – Management
• Darrick L. O’Dell (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
• Insurance Law
• Litigation – Insurance
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• John T. Reese (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
• Insurance Law
• Litigation – Health Care
• Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Thomas J. Smith (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
• Civil Rights Law
• Litigation – Insurance
• Richard E. Spicer (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
• Litigation – Insurance
• Michael J. Vetter (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024)
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Law
Best Lawyers Selection Process
The Best Lawyers methodology ensures integrity and credibility through peer review. Attorneys are evaluated by their colleagues based on professional expertise and undergo rigorous authentication to confirm current practice and good standing. As Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer notes, “For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions.”
About Spicer Rudstrom PLLC
Since 1963, Spicer Rudstrom has evolved from a local firm into a recognized leader in legal services across the Mid-South. Our strength lies in our committed team of experienced attorneys and staff who treat each legal matter with exceptional care and attention.
With offices covering Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Kentucky, we’ve built our reputation on solid client relationships, trust, and cost-effective expertise. Our regional presence combined with our national reputation allows us to deliver consistent results both in and out of the courtroom.
Ready to work with award-winning legal professionals? Contact Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC to discuss how our Best Lawyers-recognized attorneys can serve your legal needs.
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