Wilmington, DE – Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These honors reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence, client service, and leadership in complex litigation and restructuring matters.

Best Lawyers in America®

Four Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP attorneys were named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

  • William E. Chipman – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Mark L. Desgrosseilliers – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Robert A. Weber – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • David Carickhoff – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Two attorneys were recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which highlights earlier-career lawyers for outstanding professional excellence:

  • Ryan M. Lindsay – Commercial Litigation
  • Kelly Rowe – Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law

For more on the firm’s rankings, visit www.chipmanbrown.com or explore our Best Lawyers profiles here.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.

Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

About Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole

At Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP, we pride ourselves on meeting our clients’ diverse legal needs with an emphasis on personalized service. We offer the high-caliber experience of a large law firm coupled with the tailored attention of a boutique firm. From our law offices in Wilmington and New York, our attorneys devise innovative, results-driven, and cost-effective solutions to achieve our clients’ goals.