E&W Law is proud to announce that the firm has been included in the 16th Edition of Best Law Firms® in the United States for its environmental, energy, insurance, and administrative law practices. In addition, one partner was named “Lawyer of the Year,” and eight partners were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® ( 2026 edition) for their individual achievements.

Our firm was recognized in the following areas:

National Tier 3

• Environmental Law
• Litigation – Environmental

Regional Tier 1

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Environmental Law
• Washington, D.C.
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Environmental

Regional Tier 2

• Austin, TX
  • Litigation – Environmental
• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Litigation – Environmental
• Raleigh, NC
  • Environmental Law
• Washington, D.C.
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law

Regional Tier 3

• Atlanta, GA
  • Energy Law
• Austin, TX
  • Environmental Law
• Washington, D.C.
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Insurance Law

In addition, E&W Partner Mary Ellen Ternes was awarded Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” (2026) for Environmental Law in Oklahoma City. She previously received that distinction in 2023, 2020, 2019, 2016, and 2011. Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2007, she is again listed in the 2026 edition for Administrative / Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, and Litigation – Environmental (Oklahoma City, OK).

The following partners were also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2026 edition):

Washington, D.C.

• Charles D. Case (recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989)
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Environmental
• Tammy L. Helminski (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016)
  • Environmental Law
• Leonard A. Miller (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006)
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Environmental
• Lindene Patton (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021)
  • Insurance Law

Ellijay, GA

• David Montgomery Moore (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
  • Energy Law

Raleigh, NC

• Charles S. Carter (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005)
  • Environmental Law

Austin, TX

• Paul C. Sarahan (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016)
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Environmental

We are honored to have our firm and attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® for their excellence in these practice areas. We extend our sincere appreciation to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and collaboration.