Kilpatrick Attorneys Named to Inaugural 2026 North Carolina Legal 250

NORTH CAROLINA (July 15) -- Kilpatrick announced today that Susan Boyles (Business Litigation), Steve Gardner (IP), and John Livingston (Real Estate) have been named to the inaugural 2026 North Carolina Legal 250, a new annual recognition by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly honoring the most influential attorneys across the state's legal landscape.

The North Carolina Legal 250 spotlights leaders shaping the state's legal profession across 27 different practice areas. NCLW's editorial team carefully selects outstanding individuals who have demonstrated sustained success and the ability to navigate evolving client needs, legal developments, technology, economic challenges, and strong community engagement.

The North Carolina Legal 250 is North Carolina Lawyers Weekly's premier recognition program celebrating the most influential and accomplished attorneys across the state. Our editorial team carefully selects outstanding individuals who have demonstrated sustained success and the ability to navigate evolving client needs, legal developments, technology, economic challenges and strong community engagement. Whether they are representing the injured, shaping policy for emerging industries or standing up for those without a voice, these leaders represent the very best of North Carolina's legal community.

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