Twenty-two Brooks Pierce Attorneys Recognized by 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers

Twenty-two Brooks Pierce attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers, including seven attorneys who were named “Rising Stars.” Kearns Davis was named to the “Top 10: North Carolina Super Lawyers” list, and Jennifer Van Zant was named to the “Top 50: Women North Carolina Super Lawyers” and "Top 100: North Carolina Super Lawyers" lists.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. 

The Brooks Pierce attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers are:

• Jimmy Adams for Business Litigation
• David Allen for Civil Litigation: Defense
• Charles Coble for Business Litigation
• Eric David for Business Litigation
• Kearns Davis for Criminal Defense: White Collar, Top 10: North Carolina Super Lawyers
• Tricia Goodson for Employment & Labor
• D.J. O’Brien for Business Litigation
• Jeff Oleynik for Bankruptcy: Business
• Gary Parsons for Business Litigation
• Jim Phillips for Business Litigation
• Coe Ramsey for Entertainment & Sports
• David Sar for Intellectual Property Litigation
• Jennifer Van Zant for Business Litigation, Top 50: Women North Carolina Super Lawyers, Top 100: North Carolina Super Lawyers
• Thomas Varnum for Intellectual Property
• Ed West for Criminal Defense

The Brooks Pierce attorneys recognized as 2026 “Rising Stars” are:

• Lindsey Barber for Business Litigation
• Amanda Hawkins for Business Litigation
• Noah Hock for Entertainment & Sports
• Anna Majestro for Business Litigation
• Kim Marston for Business Litigation
• Kasi Robinson for Litigation
• Katie Wong for Business Litigation

For more information about the Super Lawyers methodology, click here.