Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce that six of our attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers® and four were included in North Carolina Rising Stars®, both published by Thomson Reuters.
Attorneys included in the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers List are:
- Anna Baird Choi
- Mel J. Garofalo
- M. Duane Jones
- Catherine E. Lee
- M. Jackson Nichols
- Luke P. Sbarra
Attorneys included in the 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars list are:
Lawyers featured in Super Lawyers Magazine undergo a rigorous selection process that combines peer input with thorough independent evaluation. The selection methodology, which is patented, examines candidates across 12 distinct measures of professional excellence and peer recognition. Each year, attorneys are chosen state by state. This careful vetting aims to produce a reliable, well-rounded directory of exceptional legal professionals that serves both fellow attorneys and clients seeking representation. For the Rising Stars category, the selection criteria remain identical, though eligibility is limited to attorneys who are either under 40 years of age or have less than 10 years of legal practice experience.
The full methodology for the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists is available here.