Eleven Christian & Barton attorneys were named to the 2010 Virginia Super Lawyers list, an annual recognition compiled by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine.
They include Eric E. Ballou (Bonds/Government Finance); Peter E. Broadbent Jr. (Utilities); R. Harvey Chappell Jr. (General Litigation); W. David Harless (Business Litigation); Jonathan M. Joseph (Healthcare); Craig T. Merritt (Business Litigation); Louis R. Monacell (Energy & Natural Resources); Michael D. Mueller (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights); Michael W. Smith (Business Litigation); E. Ford Stephens (Business Litigation); and C. Daniel Stevens (Estate Planning and Probate).
The publication also noted that in Virginia, Mr. Harless received the highest number of points during the evaluation process, Mr. Smith was among the top 10 attorneys, and Mr. Merritt was among the top 50 attorneys.
According to the magazine's publisher, the annual recognition list is the result of a selection system that includes a statewide survey of attorneys, research and peer evaluation. (June 2010)