The Super Lawyers magazine has named thirteen attorneys with Oliver Maner LLP among the 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. 

Oliver Maner attorneys named as 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers are:

• David H. Dickey—Estate & Probate
• William P. Franklin, Jr.—Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice (Defense)
• Julian R. Friedman—Estate & Probate
• I. Gregory Hodges—Personal Injury & General (Defense)
• Patrick T. O’Connor—Civil Litigation (Defense)
• Christopher L. Ray—Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice (Defense)
• Timothy D. Roberts—Business Litigation
• Robert W. Schivera—Closely Held Businesses 

Oliver Maner attorneys named as 2016 Georgia Rising Stars:

• R. Benjamin Lingle—General Litigation (Defense)
• George T. Major, Jr. —Personal Injury (Plaintiff)
• Benjamin Perkins—State, Local, and Municipal
• Paul H. Threlkeld—General Litigation
• Andrew M. Wilkes—General Litigation 

“Oliver Maner strives to provide the highest quality legal services possible to its clients and this recognition of Oliver Maner’s lawyers is a testimony to that effort,” said Patrick T. O’Connor, managing partner with Oliver Maner. “We are proud to be part of this vibrant region of the state and nation and look forward to continuing our role as leaders in the legal and business communities.”   

Super Lawyers, is part of Thomson Reuters, and selection is based on a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. 

According to Super Lawyers, attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, assuring a credible and relevant annual list. The objective of the Super Lawyers lists is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys to be used as a resource for both referring attorneys and consumers seeking legal counsel. 

The Rising Stars is developed using similar criteria and methodology as Super Lawyers, except attorneys’ eligible for consideration must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.