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122 Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of <em>Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch<sup>&reg;</sup> in America</em>

ATLANTA (August 21) – Kilpatrick announced today that 122 Kilpatrick attorneys have been honored by their peers in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This prestigious award highlights the strength of the Firm’s next generation of talent. 

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes associates and other attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Attorneys are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Highlights from the 2026 edition include:

• Kilpatrick was the “Top Listed” firm in the United States for the total number of attorneys listed for Venture Capital Law.

• Kilpatrick was the “Top-Listed” firm in Georgia for Intellectual Property Law, Litigation-Construction, and Patent Law. Kilpatrick was also “Top Listed” in North Carolina for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Kilpatrick was the “Top Listed” firm in Colorado for Patent Law and “Top Listed” in Illinois for Venture Capital Law.

• Kilpatrick was the “Top-Listed” firm in 11 practice areas between the Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and Winston-Salem Metropolitan Regions.

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