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Nine Carruthers & Roth Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers®; Three Attorneys Named to Ones to Watch in America™

Aug 20, 2026 – Greensboro, North Carolina

Carruthers & Roth, P.A. is proud to announce that nine of the firm’s attorneys, representing 17 practice areas, have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, June L. Basden was named the 2027 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” in Banking and Finance Law. Three additional attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers® is based on its Purely Peer Review® methodology. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” designation is awarded to only one attorney per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes lawyers earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

The individual attorneys named, and the area(s) of practice in which they were recognized, are listed below:

2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Michael J. Allen - Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law, Trademark Law

June L. Basden - Banking and Finance Law (2027 Triad “Lawyer of the Year” – Banking and Finance Law), Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

J. Aaron Bennett - Trusts and Estates

John M. Flynn - Environmental Law

Jeremy S. Shrader - Real Estate Law

Richard L. Vanore - Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

Christopher J. Vaughn - Real Estate Law

Keith A. Wood - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Tax Law,

Robert N. Young - Commercial Litigation

2027 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Christopher W. Genheimer  - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Trusts and Estates

Brandon K. Jones - Trusts and Estates

Britton C. Lewis - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Real Estate Law


About Best Lawyers: For more than four decades, Best Lawyers® has recognized legal professionals through its Purely Peer Review® methodology, based on the opinions of fellow attorneys rather than marketing influence or paid listings. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed, with only about 5% of lawyers in the United States receiving recognition. “Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and metropolitan region based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion.

About Carruthers & Roth, P.A.: Carruthers & Roth, P.A. is a multifaceted law firm in Greensboro, NC serving clients of all sizes – from local entrepreneurs to national companies. Our clients benefit from our experience, personalized service and a collaborative approach in a wide range of practice areas. We are in the solution business. We are driven by our desire to find the right solution for each of our clients – whether they need practical, straightforward solutions, or creative solutions to challenging and complex matters.