Provost Umphrey Law Firm is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including two who have been selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in specific practice areas.
Attorney J. Keith Hyde received the Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” recognition for his work representing plaintiffs in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, while Equity Partner James E. Payne earned the “Lawyer of the Year” acknowledgement for his exceptional work in Product Liability Litigation on behalf of plaintiffs.
This marks the 15th consecutive year that Provost Umphrey attorneys have been honored in the Best Lawyers in America®, with recognition extending across the metropolitan areas of Beaumont, Texas, where the firm’s primary office is located, and Nashville, Tennessee, home to the secondary office.
For the tenth year in a row, all equity partners at Provost Umphrey Law Firm received The Best Lawyers in America® honors.
Equity Partners Bryan Blevins, Edward Fisher, Joe Fisher, Matthew Matheny, and James E. Payne were recognized for their work with plaintiffs in Personal Injury and Product Liability disputes. Blevins, Fisher, Fisher, and Matheny also earned accolades for their representation of plaintiffs in Mass Tort and Class Action litigation.
Additional Provost Umphrey Best Lawyers in America® honorees include:
- Darren Brown: Consumer Law, Mass Torts, Class Actions, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
- Guy G. Fisher: Mass Torts, Class Actions, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
- W. Michael Hamilton: Labor and Employment Litigation
- Keith Hyde: Environmental Law and Litigation, Mass Torts, Class Actions, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
- Christopher T. Kirchmer: Mass Torts, Class Actions, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
- Colin D. Moore: Mass Torts, Class Actions, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
- Jacqueline Ryall: Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation
- John Cowan: Product Liability Litigation
Provost Umphrey Attorney Fabiana Baum was once again included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, marking her fifth consecutive year of recognition for her work with plaintiffs in Personal Injury Litigation. This award highlights attorneys whose careers show significant promise.
Best Lawyers®, one of the oldest peer-review guides in the nation, is compiled from surveys of tens of thousands of attorneys nationwide, followed by a rigorous vetting process by the Best Lawyers®research staff. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to securing justice for our clients and upholding the highest standards of legal excellence.
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