Eleven McGuireWoods lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers” guide honoring the nation’s most accomplished tax practitioners.
The Lawdragon guide recognizes top lawyers whose work spans the full spectrum of the discipline, from complex transactional tax planning and controversy to private wealth, estate planning and tax-exempt organizations.
The McGuireWoods lawyers named to the 2026 guide are:
Complex Transactional Tax Matters
- Sabrina N. Conyers of Charlotte
- Jon G. Neal of Richmond
- Gerald V. Thomas II of Atlanta
Private Wealth, Estate Planning & Tax
- Michael H. Barker of Richmond
- Benjamin S. Candland of Richmond
- Stephen W. Murphy of Charlottesville
- William I. Sanderson of Charlottesville and Washington, D.C.
- Gino Zaccardelli of Washington, D.C.
Renewable Energy Investment & Tax
- Durham C. McCormick Jr. of Houston
Tax Litigation
- Craig D. Bell of Richmond
Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Michele A.W. McKinnon of Richmond
“From sophisticated transactional planning to high-stakes controversy matters, our team is dedicated to delivering strategic, results-driven counsel that helps clients protect their interests and achieve their goals,” said Gerald V. Thomas II, deputy managing partner of McGuireWoods’ corporate practice. “We’re proud to be recognized for the depth and breadth of our capabilities.”