Moore & Van Allen Demonstrates Depth of Talent with 29 Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Recognitions

02.2026

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Moore & Van Allen (MVA) continues to demonstrate the depth of its legal talent, with 29 attorneys recognized in the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. 

The firm’s honorees include both experienced leaders and rising attorneys across litigation, transactional, and advisory practices, underscoring Moore & Van Allen’s commitment to excellence today and its investment in the next generation of legal talent.

“These recognitions reflect the depth and strength of our firm,” said Tom Mitchell, Chair and Managing Partner of Moore & Van Allen. “We are proud to see attorneys at different stages of their careers recognized. Together, they represent the experience, collaboration, and forward-looking approach that define our firm and the way we serve our clients.”

Additionally, two MVA attorneys have been named to the prestigious ‘Top Lists’ for Super Lawyers:

• Valecia M. McDowell - “Top 25” list of Charlotte Super Lawyers, “Top 50” list of Women North Carolina Super Lawyers, “Top 100” list of North Carolina Super Lawyers

• Karin M. McGinnis - “Top 50” list of Women North Carolina Super Lawyers, “Top 100” list of North Carolina Super Lawyers

2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers

•       John A. Fagg, Jr. – Criminal Defense: White Collar
•       John T. Floyd – Construction Litigation
•       Michele M. Glessner – Intellectual Property
•       Mark R.A. Horn – Estate & Probate
•       Christopher J.C. Jones – Estate & Probate
•       Matthew R. Kain – Estate & Probate
•       Luis M. Lluberas – Bankruptcy: Business
•       Valecia M. McDowell – Criminal Defense: White Collar
•       Karin M. McGinnis – Employment & Labor
•       James P. McLoughlin, Jr. – Business Litigation
•       Carolyn P. Meade – Mergers & Acquisitions
•       Mark A. Nebrig – Business Litigation
•       Nader S. Raja – Business Litigation
•       W. Kevin Ransom – Intellectual Property
•       Frank E. Schall – Criminal Defense: White Collar
•       Benjamin E. Shook – Business Litigation
•       Mary Katherine H. Stukes – Environmental
•       Christopher D. Tomlinson – Business Litigation
•       Scott M. Tyler – Business Litigation
•       Bradley T. Van Hoy – Estate & Probate
•       John A. Zaloom – Employment & Labor

2026 North Carolina Rising Stars

•       Wheeler Frost – Banking
•       John Lightbourne – Securities & Corporate Finance
•       Micah J. Long – Estate & Probate
•       Katherine McDiarmid – Business Litigation
•       Elena Mitchell – Business Litigation
•       P. Barrett Morris – Banking
•       Sarah Sheridan – Business Litigation
•       Richard I. Simons – Real Estate

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, recognizes outstanding attorneys through a multi-phase, peer-reviewed selection process, which includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. No more than 5% of attorneys statewide are selected to the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5% are named Rising Stars.