Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe attorneys William W. Shearouse, Jr., Stephen F. Greenberg, Mark T. Shawe, Malcolm Mackenzie, III, Edwin Byck, William G. Glass, Ellis Allen, Christopher R. Lane, Christine T. McDonnell, Julianne G. Glisson, George P. Milmine, II, and Stuart Halpern have been peer-selected to be included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers.

Best Lawyers is the only purely peer-review guide to the legal profession, and attorneys named to Best Lawyers lists were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 145 practice areas. Best Lawyers is the most visible peer-ranking in the legal industry, partnering with local, regional, and national publications across the globe.

Mr. Shearouse is listed in the practice areas of Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, and Real Estate Law. He practices primarily in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions, land development and general business.

Mr. Greenberg is listed in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debts Right/Insolvency, Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. His practice consists of a combination of real estate, business estate, and creditor bankruptcy work.

Mr. Shawe is listed in the areas of Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. He practices law in the areas of general business, corporate law and entity formations, residential and commercial real estate, transactional law, condominium formation and conversions, estate planning and probate, real property foreclosures, mechanics and materialmen's liens.

Mr. Mackenzie is listed in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White Collar, Litigation – Municipal and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. He is a trial lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience handling a wide array of civil matters.

Mr. Byck is listed in the areas of Real Estate Law. He specializes in commercial real estate law with an emphasis on small business lending.

Mr. Glass is listed in the areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Real Estate and Real Estate Law. He practices in commercial and residential real estate finance, acquisitions, development and leasing, business transactions and administration, and civil litigation.

Ms. Glisson was recognized as 2026 Lawyer of the Year for the Savannah area in the practice area of Trusts and Estates, and she was also peer selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Litigation – Trusts and Estates. Currently, her practice focuses on probate matters, including wills, trusts, estate management, and related litigation.

Ms. McDonnell is listed in the area of Real Estate Law. Her practice concentration includes residential and commercial real estate, creditor bankruptcy, general business, corporate formation, probate, and estate planning.

Mr. Milmine is listed in the areas of Corporate Law, Litigation – Construction and Real Estate Law. His focused on corporate litigation, contract law and real estate law.

Mr. Halpern is listed in the areas of Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. He practices primarily in the areas of residential and commercial real estate, development and leasing, business transactions and administration, estate planning and probate, municipal law and civil litigation.

Mr. Allen is listed in the areas of Litigation – Real Estate Law and Real Estate Law. His practice is primarily within the real estate field involving residential and commercial development, real estate closings, landlord/tenant matters, along with complex business and commercial contracts and transactions.

Mr. Lane is listed in the areas of Litigation – Real Estate Law and Real Estate Law. His primary practice deals with matters from the acquisition, financing and disposition of real estate. His practice areas include residential real estate, commercial real estate, estate law and community associations.