Charlotte, NC – Benchmark Litigation has ranked Parker Poe "Highly Recommended" in North Carolina and "Recommended" in South Carolina for dispute resolution in 2026. The rankings demonstrate that clients and peers consistently endorse Parker Poe, and that the firm and its litigators are among "the players shaping the dynamic practice of litigation," according to the publication.
The Benchmark Litigation 2026 guide is based on extensive interviews with clients and litigators. Researchers also examine recent casework handled by law firms and ask individual litigators to give their opinions of their peers.
In addition to Parker Poe’s overall rankings, these attorneys were ranked as leading litigators:
Litigation Stars
	- Mike Adams in North Carolina
- Bobby Byrd in South Carolina
- Eric Cottrell in North Carolina
- Melanie Dubis in North Carolina
- Chip Holmes in North Carolina
Future Stars
	- Jason Benton in North Carolina
- Sarah Hutchins in North Carolina
- Charles Raynal in North Carolina
- Morgan Rogers in North Carolina
About Parker Poe
Businesses and local governments turn to Parker Poe to structure transactions, navigate regulations, and resolve disputes. Founded in 1884, the Southeast business law firm today has approximately 300 attorneys across offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Washington, DC.
Parker Poe is a member of two leading international legal networks: TerraLex and the Employment Law Alliance. TerraLex and the ELA have chosen Parker Poe to help guide clients through the challenges of global business.