Elam & Burke Attorneys Recognized by 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers®

Elam & Burke is pleased to announce that ten of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists.

The following attorneys were named to the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers list:

• James A. Ford, Workers’ Compensation
• Jaclyn Gans, Business Litigation
• Joyce Hemmer, Personal Injury – General: Defense
• James D. Hovren, Business/Corporate
• Jed W. Manwaring, Bankruptcy: Business
• Matthew L. Walters, Business Litigation

Matthew L. Walters was also named to the Top 100: Mountain States Super Lawyers list for the third consecutive year.

The following attorneys were selected for the 2026 Mountain States Rising Stars list:

• Daniel Fredrickson, Civil Litigation: Defense
• Abigail R. Germaine, State, Local & Municipal Law
• Dee W. Jones, Personal Injury – General: Defense
• Joel A. Paget, Business Litigation

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys across more than 70 practice areas through a selection process that incorporates peer recognition and professional achievement. The Rising Stars list recognizes accomplished attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or have practiced law for 10 years or less.

Recognition by fellow members of the legal community is especially meaningful. We are grateful to our peers for their support and congratulate our attorneys on this well-deserved honor.