For the 2027 edition, five firm attorneys have been named to the prestigious lists of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch. The Best Lawyers publication has set the standard for legal recognition nationwide for the past 44 years and continues to provide valuable insights into the legal profession. The three KSJ attorneys honored as Best Lawyers in their respective areas of practice include:

• Ross T. Johnson, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants
• Mark M. Kovacich, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants
• Ben A. Snipes, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants

Mr. Snipes is also named as Lawyer of the Year for 2027 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation for Great Falls and north central Montana. In addition, two firm attorneys were named as 2027 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, an honor reserved for younger lawyers exhibiting professional excellence. Those honorees and their respective practice areas include:

• Caelan Brady, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Shelby Stover, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

First published in 1983, Best Lawyers awards are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Only the top 5% of elite lawyers in the nation are honored across 150 practice areas.