Smith Anderson Attorneys Among North Carolina’s Best in 2025 Super Lawyers® Rankings

Smith Anderson is proud to announce that 32 of our attorneys have earned recognition in the 2025 edition of Super Lawyers, a prestigious legal ranking highlighting outstanding attorneys across the country.

This year, 24 of our attorneys have been named Super Lawyers, a distinction reserved for top-rated attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their practice areas. Additionally, eight are recognized as Rising Stars, an honor given to standout attorneys under 40 or those who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

These achievements reflect our attorneys’ ongoing pursuit of excellence and their dedication to providing top-tier legal service.

The following Smith Anderson attorneys are recognized as 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers:

• Zebulon D. Anderson
• Ansley Chapman Cella
• Toby R. Coleman
• Robert E. Duggins
• Darrell A. Fruth
• John H. Jo
• Rosemary G. Kenyon
• Christopher Kiger
• Byron B. Kirkland
• Kimberly J. Korando
• Isaac A. Linnartz
• John D. Madden
• Peter J. Marino
• Jason L. Martinez
• Jackson W. Moore
• Caryn Coppedge McNeill
• Michael W. Mitchell
• Carl N. Patterson Jr.
• Gerald F. Roach
• Kerry A. Shad
• Christopher G. Smith
• Kimberly Q. Swintosky
• Kirk G. Warner
• Allen York

The following attorneys were named 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars:

• Andrew P. Atkins
• Amy C. Crout
• John E. Harris
• James R. Jolley
• Charles R. Kabugo-Musoke
• Liza C. Nye
• Edward F. Roche
• Sharita M. Whitaker

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Attorneys are selected through a combination of peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement evaluations. Only the top 5% of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers, and only 2.5% are recognized as Rising Stars.

To learn more, visit superlawyers.com.