Four State 48 Law Firm attorneys earn Best Lawyers honors for 2027

State 48 Law Firm said four of its attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The honors highlight the firm’s family law and appellate work, with three lawyers receiving the Ones to Watch distinction for the third straight year.

Why it matters: - The recognition gives State 48 Law Firm outside validation in two core practice areas: family law and appellate work. - Three attorneys repeated on the Ones to Watch list for a third straight year, signaling sustained peer recognition for the firm’s next generation of lawyers. - The honors also elevate the profiles of lawyers handling divorce, custody, arbitration and appeals in Arizona.

What happened: - The Best Lawyers organization announced the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch on Aug. 20. - State 48 Law Firm Managing Partner Robbie Hendricks was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Family Law and Appellate. - State 48 Law Firm attorneys Samantha Brown, Jillian Hansen and Bryce Johnson were named to The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. - Brown, Hansen and Johnson were recognized in Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. - Brown also received recognition in Appellate.

The details: - Hendricks is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist with experience in divorce and child custody cases. - Hendricks previously was named Valley’s Best Divorce Attorney by AZ Foothills Magazine and a Top 100 Lawyer in the State of Arizona by Phoenix Magazine. - Hansen graduated from Arizona State University and Louisiana State University Law School. - Hansen previously was named a Top 40 under 40 by Phoenix Business Journal. - Hansen serves on the Foster Care Review Board and the Board of Directors for Arizona’s Children Association. - Johnson graduated from Illinois State and Arizona State University Law School. - Johnson has been recognized by Best Lawyers as One to Watch for five consecutive years. - Johnson also has been honored twice as a top lawyer by Phoenix Magazine and four times as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. - Brown graduated from the University of Alabama and Arizona State University Law School. - Brown serves on the Board of Directors and as treasurer for the Scottsdale Bar Association. - Brown is a three-time Super Lawyers Rising Star and was named an Emerging Law Leader by Az Business Magazine.

Between the lines: - The mix of repeat honors and first-time recognition for Hendricks suggests the firm is building both senior credibility and continuity among younger attorneys. - The recurring family law and arbitration honors point to the practice areas where State 48 Law Firm is most visible.

What's next: - State 48 Law Firm is likely to continue using the Best Lawyers recognition as a credential in marketing and client outreach. - Brown, Hansen and Johnson will enter another year with peer-reviewed visibility that can support future career growth and referrals.

The bottom line: - Four attorneys, three practice-area categories and multiple repeat honors make this a strong year-end credential boost for State 48 Law Firm.