Aprio Legal Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”
August 21, 2025
SCOTTSDALE – Aug. 21, 2025 — Aprio Legal is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including one who earned the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” designation, an honor awarded to only one attorney per practice area and metropolitan region. This recognition highlights Aprio Legal’s continued excellence across a broad range of practice areas and its commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
Aprio Legal congratulates Jill Ann Herman, who has been named by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Scottsdale. This honor is based on exceptional peer review scores and is reserved for attorneys who demonstrate outstanding professional achievement, integrity, and impact within their field.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
The following Aprio Legal attorneys are included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, reflecting the firm’s breadth of experience across key practice areas:
- Julia S. Acken – Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Donald R. Alvarez – Construction Law; Litigation – Construction
- John J. Balitis – Arbitration; Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment
- William H. Breier – Construction Law
- John T. Gilbert – Real Estate Law
- Jill Ann Herman – Construction Law; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Gary B. Strickland – Elder Law; Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Established in 1983, Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Lawyers are selected based on receiving the highest overall peer feedback. Only one lawyer for each specialty and location is designated as a Lawyer of the Year.
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About Aprio Legal
Aprio Legal is a full-service Alternative Business Structure Law Firm delivering integrated legal and advisory solutions to help clients grow with confidence. Formed by the combination of Radix Law and Aprio, Aprio Legal brings together attorneys, CPAs, tax professionals, and business advisors to deliver a seamless, client-first experience. Licensed under Arizona’s ABS Program, Aprio Legal is headquartered in Scottsdale and serves business and individual clients. legal.aprio.com/
About Aprio
Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed, and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,300+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology. Aprio.com
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