Five attorneys with Atlanta-based Finch McCranie law firm have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Each was highlighted by the national directory of legal professionals as a Best Lawyer in Atlanta in his respective practice area. In addition, Michael A. Sullivan was named “2025 Qui Tam Lawyer of the Year” for Atlanta, an honor reserved for only one lawyer per practice area in each region covered. The honorees are:
Richard W. Hendrix, Best Lawyer in Atlanta for Bet-the-Company Litigation,
Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Personal Injury Litigation:
Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs
Walter E. Jospin, Best Lawyer in Atlanta for Litigation-Securities, Securities Regulation
Michael A. Sullivan, Best Lawyer in Atlanta and 2025 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year for Qui Tam Law
Carl Lietz, Best Lawyer in Atlanta for Criminal Defense: White Collar
David Bouchard, Best Lawyer in Atlanta for Commercial Litigation, Criminal
Defense: White Collar and Qui Tam Law
“We are delighted that the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has recognized our attorneys as being among the very best in their respective practice areas,” said Richard Hendrix, Finch McCranie senior partner. “While we deeply appreciate the many accolades our firm has received over our 60-year
history, it is always especially gratifying to be honored by a well-respected industry publication devoted to the legal profession.”
Since 1981, The Best Lawyers in America® has researched and showcased the most distinguished attorneys in the U.S. across various practice areas. Honorees are selected through a rigorous peer review process which includes analyzing over 25.8 million evaluations on the legal abilities of lawyers around the world based on their specific practice areas. This ensures honorees meet the highest
standards of professional excellence, and exhibit integrity, skill and dedication in their legal practice. www.bestlawyers.com/united-states