Lawdragon Recognizes 36 Beasley Allen Attorneys for Excellence in the Legal Community

In 2026, 36 of our firm’s attorneys were honored in four of Lawdragon’s prestigious annual guides:

• The Lawdragon Green 500 – Leaders in Environmental Law
• 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
• 500 Leading Lawyers in America
• Lawdragon Hall of Fame

Andy Birchfield, who leads our Mass Torts Section, and Cole Portis, head of our Personal Injury and Products Liability Section, have been inducted into the prestigious Lawdragon Hall of Fame. This honor is reserved for trailblazing attorneys who have shaped the legal landscape—pioneering new practices, advancing civil rights for millions, and leaving an enduring mark on the profession.

Rhon Jones, Head of the Toxic Torts Section, and Matt Griffith were featured in The Lawdragon Green 500, recognizing the nation’s top environmental lawyers.

Ben Baker, LaBarron Boone, Kendall Dunson, Larry Golston, Ali Hawthorne, Joseph VanZandt, Navan Ward, and Parker Miller have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America—a distinction reserved for attorneys who exemplify excellence, innovation, and the dynamic spirit of American law.

Additionally, 36 of our attorneys were listed in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are also members of the Lawdragon Hall of Fame.

The full list includes:

• Evan Allen
• Greg Allen*
• Mike Andrews
• Ben Baker
• Clay Barnett
• Jere Beasley*
• Andy Birchfield
• LaBarron Boone
• David Byrne
• Chad Cook
• Mike Crow
• Kendall Dunson
• Ryan Duplechin
• Graham Esdale
• Chris Glover
• Larry Golston
• Matt Griffith
• Leon Hampton
• Ali Hawthorne
• Rhon Jones
• Ben Locklar
• Ted Meadows
• Tom Methvin*
• Dee Miles*
• Parker Miller
• Leigh O’Dell
• Cole Portis
• Rob Register
• Roger Smith
• Dana Taunton
• Joseph VanZandt
• Davis Vaughn
• Navan Ward
• Tom Willingham
• Frank Woodson
• Soo Seok Yang

Lawdragon 500 recognition is a distinct honor given by one of the most respected groups in the profession. The Lawdragon editorial team selects honorees through research and submissions, considering criteria such as top verdicts and settlements and leadership roles in class actions.