Eccleston and Wolf is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. This recognition highlights our firm’s continued dedication to excellence in legal representation and our attorneys’ exceptional work across a range of practice areas.
Recognitions in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
Three of our attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants:
- Steve Cornelius
- Gregg Viola
- John VanderWoude
These honors underscore our firm’s strength and longstanding reputation in defending attorneys and law firms in professional liability matters.
Additional Practice Area Recognitions
In addition to their achievements in Legal Malpractice Law, several of our attorneys were also recognized in other key practice areas:
- Justin Flint – Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Steve Cornelius – Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Gregg Viola – Commercial Litigation
Their inclusion reflects the breadth of experience and skill our attorneys bring to clients facing complex litigation challenges.
John VanderWoude Named “Lawyer of the Year”
We are especially proud to share that John VanderWoude has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Baltimore, Maryland for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants. This prestigious honor is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and region each year, making it one of the highest distinctions within Best Lawyers.