Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. (BBGA) is proud to announce that eight of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, a highly respected peer-reviewed legal guide. Several BBGA attorneys were honored across multiple categories, and one was named “Lawyer of the Year,” a distinction awarded to only one attorney per practice area and region.
2026 Best Lawyers in America®
The following BBGA attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®:
- Lee Atkinson
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs - Henry Garrard
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs - Drew Hill
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs - Thomas Hollingsworth
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs - Evan Jones
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs - Jim Matthews
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs - Josh Wages
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
“We’re honored to have so many of our attorneys recognized again this year,” said BBGA Managing Shareholder Tripp Bridges. “It’s a testament to their commitment to excellence and to the trust our clients place in us every day.”
2026 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ – Greater Atlanta
We are especially proud to share that Jim Matthews was also named Best Lawyers’ 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for the Greater Atlanta region. This prestigious honor is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic location each year.
2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
In addition to our Best Lawyers honorees, attorney Alex Hughes was included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in the following categories:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Recognition in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. The publication’s methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographic and legal practice areas.
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