Fifteen Nelson Mullins partners have been recognized by The Legal 500 as “Elite” attorneys in their respective cities. This prestigious distinction highlights lawyers who are operating at the highest levels of the legal market in their cities, states, and regions.

The following attorneys were honored in the 2026 rankings:

Colorado – Denver

• Commercial Disputes – Mark T. Clouatre (Tier 2)
• Corporate and M&A – Alexandra Katich (Tier 2)
• Real Estate – Andrew Mullen (Tier 3)

Georgia – Atlanta

• Corporate and M&A – William J. Ching (Tier 1)
• Corporate and M&A – Jeffrey A. Allred (Tier 3)

Florida – Miami

• Corporate and M&A – John Haley (Tier 1)
• Corporate and M&A – Kathleen Deutsch (Tier 3)

Southeast – Multi

• Commercial Disputes – David E. Dukes (Tier 1)
• Commercial Disputes – Merrit G. Abney (Tier 2)
• Commercial Disputes – Sam Outten (Tier 3)
• White Collar Crime – Bart Daniel (Tier 1)
• White Collar Crime – Brook Andrews (Tier 1)
• Intellectual Property – Robert H. McWilliams Jr. (Tier 2)
• Intellectual Property – Christopher D. Casavale (Tier 3)
• Intellectual Property – Neil C. Jones (Tier 4)