Sussman Shank LLP is pleased to announce that fifteen of our attorneys have been included in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Thomas Christ is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – First Amendment in Portland, OR. In addition, Jeffrey Misley is recognized as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Portland, OR. This distinction emphasizes the high level of esteem a lawyer has earned from other practicing lawyers within the same communities and areas for their professionalism, abilities, and dedication to their practice.
Furthermore, Jason Alexander and Heather Kmetz have been recognized by Best Lawyers for the first year. Garrett Eggen and Josh Flood have been included in the 2026 The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list for the first year.
Congratulations to all of our lawyers who earned this esteemed honor!
Sussman Shank LLP 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® – Portland, OR
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation – First Amendment (“Lawyer of the Year”)
- Appellate Practice
- Insurance Law
- Railroad Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (“Lawyer of the Year”)
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
- Corporate Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Litigation – Bankruptcy
Sussman Shank LLP 2026 The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America® list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
