21 Wright Close & Barger Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Twenty-one Wright Close & Barger attorneys have been named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers is a widely respected peer-reviewed guide of the top lawyers in the country.

Firm honorees include:

• Thomas Wright – Appellate Practice; Insurance Litigation
• Howard Close – Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants
• Jessica Z. Barger – Appellate Practice; Insurance Litigation
• Wanda McKee Fowler – Appellate Practice
• Eva Guzman – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation
• Russ Hollenbeck – Appellate Practice
• Marie Jamison – Appellate Practice
• Andrew Love – Insurance Litigation
• Jim Marrow – Appellate Practice
• Raffi Melkonian – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation
• Randall Owens – Commercial Litigation
• Tod Phillips – Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants
• Bradley Snead – Appellate Practice
• Rachel Stinson – Appellate Practice
• Natasha Taylor – Litigation: Insurance
• Justin Campbell – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Trusts and Estates

Five Wright Close & Barger attorneys have also been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers.

Firm honorees include:

• Eric Boettcher – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation
• Brian Cathey – Commercial Litigation
• Kelley Clark Morris – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation
• Jeffrey Smith – Commercial Litigation
• Brittany Greger – Appellate Practice

Best Lawyers selects honorees through peer reviews and a thorough vetting process. Candidates are screened through current Best Lawyers honorees in the same practice area and geographic region.

To learn more about WCB honorees: https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/wright-close-barger-llp/35504/US.