November 05, 2026

Gilpin Givhan, PC is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, the firm has once again earned recognition in the 2027 Best Law Firms rankings, receiving honors across seven practice areas in the Montgomery market.

Adding to this year's recognition for the 2027 edition, John Ward Weiss has been named "Lawyer of the Year" in Health Care Law for Montgomery. Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" awards are presented annually to a single attorney in each practice area and designated metropolitan area, making the distinction particularly meaningful among peers.

For decades, Best Lawyers® has been regarded as a leading measure of professional excellence in the legal industry. Recognition is based on peer review, with attorneys evaluated by other lawyers on the quality of their professional work.

"Lawyer of the Year" in The Best Lawyers in America® – 2027 Edition

Gilpin Givhan proudly congratulates our "Lawyer of the Year" honoree in Montgomery.

• John Ward Weiss - Health Care Law

The Best Lawyers in America® - 2027 Edition

Gilpin Givhan congratulates the following attorneys recognized The Best Lawyers in America® list for 2027.

• Gregg B. Everett – Administrative/Regulatory Law; Health Care Law
  • Recognized since 2025
• Robert E. L. Gilpin – Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Tax Law
  • Recognized since 1997
• Clinton D. Graves – Municipal Law
  • Recognized since 2025
• Richardson B. McKenzie, III – Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized since 2026
• Robert M. Ritchey – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Recognized since 2013
• John Ward Weiss – Health Care Law
  • Recognized since 2014
• D. Brent Wills – Real Estate Law
  • Recognized since 2025

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America – 2027 Edition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence and receive strong peer feedback. Gilpin Givhan congratulates the following attorneys:

• John George Archer - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized since 2024
• R. Taylor Steen – Administrative/Regulatory Law; Corporate Law; Health Care Law
  • Recognized since 2026

Best Law Firms Rankings – 2027 Edition

Gilpin Givhan has also been recognized in the 2027 Best Law Firms rankings across three regional tiers in the Montgomery area:

Regional Tier 1 – Montgomery

• Health Care Law
• Litigation and Controversy – Tax

Regional Tier 2 – Montgomery

• Administrative/Regulatory Law
• Municipal Law
• Trusts and Estates

Regional Tier 3 – Montgomery

• Real Estate Law
• Tax Law

The Best Law Firms rankings recognize law firms for professional excellence and consistently high ratings from clients and peers. Gilpin Givhan's continued recognition across multiple practice areas reflects the firm's broad range of legal experience and its longstanding commitment to serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Alabama and the region.

Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Gilpin Givhan, PC provides legal services throughout the state and across the region, with clients ranging from sole proprietors to publicly traded companies and international entities, as well as the people who own and manage them. Since its inception, the firm has been committed to providing high-quality legal services focused on meeting the complex legal needs of the business community. Gilpin Givhan offers legal counsel in a variety of practice areas, including Business & Tax Planning, Estate and Business Succession Planning, Health Care & Regulated Industries, Economic Development & Public Finance, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Entities, and Commercial Real Estate. For more information, visit www.gilpingivhan.com.