Six MVA Attorneys Earn National Recognition in Lawdragon 500
Moore & Van Allen (MVA) is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been recognized among the nation’s top legal professionals in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. This distinction reflects the strength of MVA’s leadership in complex litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, and corporate transactions.
Honored Attorneys
- John A. Fagg Jr. – Litigation, White Collar, Investigations
- Joseph A. Fernandez – Corporate, Finance, Energy
- Valecia M. McDowell – Government & Internal Investigations, Civil Rights
- James P. “Jim” McLoughlin Jr. – Litigation, White Collar, Investigations
- Mark A. Nebrig – Business Litigation
- Edward P. O’Keefe – Financial Regulation
MVA delivers national-caliber counsel in over 90 areas of practice to clients across the U.S and around the globe.
The Lawdragon 500 is widely regarded as one of the legal industry’s most respected guides, honoring attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, leadership, and impact. Selection is based on a rigorous research and peer review process.
MVA congratulates John, Joe, Valecia, Jim, Mark, and Ed on this well-deserved recognition. Their inclusion reflects not only individual achievement but also the firm’s commitment to excellence and client service at the highest level.
Read the full Lawdragon 500 guide:
https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-01-09-the-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-lawyers-in-america
Professionals
Capabilities
- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Business Court Litigation
- Capital Markets
- Civil Litigation
- Class Actions
- Commercial Litigation
- Direct Lending & Private Capital
- Energy
- Financial Regulatory Advice & Response
- Financial Services Litigation
- Litigation, Regulatory & White Collar
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Securities & Capital Markets Litigation
- Securities & Corporate Governance
- White Collar & Government Enforcement Defense