March 27, 2026Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind is pleased to announce that all of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in national legal rankings for 2026! We are grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and support.
Recognition by Best Lawyers®
Emilia Beskind, Kellie Mannette, Jay Ferguson, and Bill Thomas have once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a publication based on peer review within the legal profession.
Emilia was recognized for her work in criminal defense and plaintiffs’ side personal injury litigation; Kellie was recognized for her work in appeals and criminal defense; Jay was recognized for his practice in eminent domain and condemnation law; and Bill was recognized for his work in criminal defense. Special congratulations to Bill on his 20th year being recognized!
And the firm is thrilled that Olivia (“Liv”) Warren has been recognized for the first time in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026) for Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognizes lawyers earlier in their careers for professional excellence in private practice.
The firm has also been included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings.
Super Lawyers Selections
In addition, Emilia Beskind (Criminal Defense, Schools & Education, and Civil Litigation) and Kellie Mannette (Criminal Defense, Appellate, and Schools & Education) were selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list.
Liv Warren was selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for her criminal defense, appellate, and civil litigation practices. The 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars which recognizes attorneys who are either under 40 or in practice for 10 years or less.
Martindale–Avvo Recognition
Bill Thomas has also been recognized as a Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer for 2026.
About the Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, and Best Law Firms® are publications of Best Lawyers®, and are based primarily on peer review surveys of lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a patented multiphase selection process.
Martindale-Hubbell ratings are based on confidential peer reviews by members of the bar and judiciary evaluating professional ability and ethical standards.
More information about the methodology for these recognitions can be found at: