Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Five from Durham, Pittard & Spalding
Durham, Pittard & Spalding is proud to share that five of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s most respected and longstanding honors.
The 2026 Best Lawyers honorees are:
Dallas office:
Kirk Pittard, partner: Appellate Practice
Rick Thompson, partner: Appellate Practice
Houston office:
Lara Hollingsworth, partner: Appellate Practice
Santa Fe, New Mexico office:
Justin R. Kaufman, partner: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
In addition, Houston associate Aditi Deal has been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, recognizing outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers.
Recognition by Best Lawyers in America is based on peer nominations and a rigorous evaluation process designed to highlight the top 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide.