The peer-reviewed guide is one of the oldest and most respected in the industry
Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC (SBSB Eastham) is proud to announce that 18 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a guide to the nation’s top attorneys.
This year’s honorees include name partners John L. Schouest and Limor BenMaier, who were recognized for expertise in Admiralty and Maritime Law.
Other partners recognized include:
- James T. Bailey – Admiralty and Maritime Law, Personal Injury Defense, Transportation Law
- Trevor Brown – Personal Injury Defense
- Richard Cozad – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Thomas O. Deen – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Nicholas Earles – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Kelly M. Haas – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Reid Hudgins – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Tom Jacks – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Sarah Clinton Jones – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Robert L. Klawetter – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- David Merkley – Personal Injury Defense, Product Liability – Defendants
- Melissa Miller – Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Christina K. Schovajsa – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Pryce Tucker – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Robert Vining – Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Susan Noe Wilson – Admiralty and Maritime Law, Personal Injury Defense
“We are truly grateful to be recognized this year,” said Mr. Schouest. “It is an honor to have the quality of our work appreciated by other lawyers, especially those we work alongside each and every day.”
The Best Lawyers in America is one of the oldest and most respected legal guides in the industry. Honorees are chosen through peer review and examination by the Best Lawyers editorial team. To learn more about SBSB Eastham’s Best Lawyers honorees, click here.