Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C., is pleased to announce that Clayton C. Purdom and Shea Sisk Wellford were honored as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America 2026©. Mr. Purdom was honored for his work in Banking and Finance Law. Ms. Wellford was honored for her work in Bet-the-Company Litigation. Mr. Purdom was also recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his work in Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Real Estate Law. Ms. Wellford was also recognized by Best Lawyers in America for her work in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Intellectual Property.
Additionally, nine other Martin Tate attorneys were honored by Best Lawyers in America 2026©. They are:
- Richard M. Carter for Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent;
- W. Price Morrison, Jr. for Tax Law, Trusts and Estates;
- Robert E. Orians for Business Organizations, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law;
- Lee L. Piovarcy for Commercial Litigation, Transportation Law;
- Harry J. Skefos for Tax Law;
- Jeffrey E. Thompson for Trusts and Estates;
- David C. Wade for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation;
- J. Lewis Wardlaw for Insurance Law, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning; and
- R. Lee Webber for Commercial Litigation.