Super Lawyers Names 36 Wyrick Robbins Attorneys to 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

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Wyrick Robbins is proud to announce that 36 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for recognition in North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2026. Heidi Bloom received special recognition, appearing on Top 25 Lawyers in Raleigh, Top 50 Women in North Carolina, and Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina.

Congratulations to the following attorneys:

• Erich J. Baker (Technology Transactions – Rising Star)
• Victoria E. Barquin (Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Star)
• Heidi C. Bloom (Family Law) ^†
• Sophia Blair (Business Litigation – Rising Star)
• Allie L. Coggins (Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Star)
• David P. Creekman (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• Michael D. DeFrank (Business Litigation)
• Todd H. Eveson (Banking)
• Sean W. Fernandes (Consumer Law – Rising Star)
• Elie J. Foy (Estates & Probate)
• Mary Kate Gladstone (Business Litigation – Rising Star)
• Jennifer M. Hall (Real Estate)
• R. Maria Hawkins (Family Law – Rising Star)
• Jessica B. Heffner (Family Law – Rising Star)
• Jim Hoch (Employee Benefits – Rising Star)
• Elizabeth H. Johnson (Consumer Law)
• Joe A. Kimmet (Tax – Rising Star)
• Michael E. Kohagen (Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Star)
• Blake S. Leger (Securities & Corporate Finance – Rising Star)
• J. Christopher Lynch (Business/Corporate)
• Jack R. Magee (Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Star)
• Clay O. Martin (Business/Corporate – Rising Star)
• Brian N. McCracken (Employment Litigation: Defense – Rising Star)
• Anna P. McLamb (Real Estate)
• Annalise F. Perry (Business/Corporate – Rising Star)
• Robert A. Ponton, Jr. (Family Law)
• Donald R. Reynolds (Securities & Corporate Finance)
• Larry E. Robbins (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• Samuel A. Slater (Business Litigation)
• T. Cullen Stafford (Employment & Labor)
• Kevin Stanfield (Business Litigation)
• Kyle R. Still (Employment & Labor)
• Madalyn S. Strahl (Securities & Corporate Finance – Rising Star)
• Benjamin N. Thompson (Government Contracts)
• Lee M. Whitman (Business Litigation)
• Alexander J. Wilson (Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Star)

^† Heidi Bloom listed among Top 25 Lawyers in Raleigh; Top 50 Women in North Carolina; Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina

Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high level of professional achievement and peer recognition. The patented selection process combines peer nominations, independent research evaluations, and peer assessments by practice area. Each year, no more than 5 percent of attorneys in the state are selected for the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5 percent for the Rising Stars list.

About Wyrick Robbins

Wyrick Robbins is a full-service law firm based in Raleigh, NC advising on financial and corporate transactions, commercial litigation, and other legal needs for a diverse range of businesses and private clients. The firm employs a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with experience and knowledge of the businesses and industries relevant to its clients to serve as a trusted advisor to founders, investors, directors, management, and individuals. Visit our website to learn more about our firm.