Thompson Hine LLP is proud to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. Now in its third edition, the guide honors advisors who specialize in real estate worldwide — spanning development, finance, leasing, REITs, construction, disputes, and litigation.
The following Thompson Hine lawyers were selected for this prestigious recognition:
- Dave Lewis — Cleveland — Real Estate, Finance, Tax Credit
- Kevin Oles — Columbus — Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure
- Sarah Sparer — New York — Real Estate, Construction, Transactions
- Bill Ticknor — Los Angeles — Real Estate Transactions
- Mike Viayra, Jr. — Los Angeles — Construction, Litigation, Transactions
Lawdragon's selection process is rooted in more than three decades of rigorous, journalism-driven scrutiny of the legal profession. Drawing upon a collective century of experience in lawyer reporting and information services, its editorial team conducts an exhaustive evaluation that begins with open submissions and continues with independent investigative research into the attorneys and practices responsible for the most consequential contemporary matters. Those findings are then subjected to an additional layer of peer review by a board of leading subject-matter advisors, ensuring that each guide spotlights practitioners whose recent work has demonstrably shaped their respective fields.