For over two decades, Lewis Wagner & Trimble attorneys have been recognized among the Best Lawyers in America, selected by their peers for exceptional leadership in their respective practice areas. We are proud to celebrate 21 colleagues honored in the 2026 edition.
The Best Lawyers designation is awarded to individuals who receive outstanding peer survey ratings — reflecting a high level of respect from the legal community for their expertise, exceptional professionalism, and integrity.
This year, four Lewis Wagner & Trimble attorneys have also been named Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year — a prestigious distinction awarded to the Indianapolis attorney with the highest overall peer-review feedback in each practice area.
Managing Partner Dina M. Cox has been honored by Best Lawyers every year since 2011 and has received Lawyer of the Year five times across multiple practice areas. This year, she has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions – Defendants.
Partners Kyle A. Lansberry (Insurance Law) and Matthew W. Conner (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants) received the honor of Lawyer of the Year for their second time, and Partner Ryan Vershay earned his first recognition for Business Organizations.
In total, 14 Lewis Wagner & Trimble attorneys are included in the Best Lawyers in America 2026 edition across several practice areas. Honorees include:
- MaryEllen K. Bishop
- Matthew W. Conner
- Dina M. Cox
- Robert R. Foos, Jr.
- Wade D. Fulford
- Thomas C. Hays
- Brian C. Hewitt
- Kyle A. Lansberry
- Michael J. Lewinski
- Michele L. Lorbieski
- Eric C. McNamar
- Richard K. Shoultz
- Ryan J. Vershay
- Robert F. Wagner
We are also proud to recognize seven Lewis Wagner & Trimble attorneys named Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, an honor that recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers and exhibit professional excellence. Honorees include: