William Chamblee, Jeffrey Ryan chosen among nation’s top legal talent for 2026
Chamblee Ryan founding partners William Chamblee and Jeffrey Ryan have again been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, each earning a place in the 2026 issue of the elite national legal guide.
Mr. Chamblee and Mr. Ryan are both being recognized for the second consecutive year for excellence in personal injury defense, reflecting their fierce commitment to advocating for clients. With more than 20 years of experience in a broad range of liability defense cases, they have established successful records through fearless and evidence-based strategies.
Mr. Chamblee has served as the firm’s president and managing partner since its inception. Focusing on civil litigation, his practice involves trial defense and legal counseling for a wide array of industries and clients. Also named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America, Mr. Chamblee has been a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 2024 and has won numerous professional honors from The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, and America’s Most Honored Lawyers.
Mr. Ryan, who has been the firm’s vice president since its founding, focuses on litigation and trial work, representing individuals, corporations, health care providers, and national transportation companies in state and federal courts. A member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Mr. Ryan was named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America as well and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, and D Magazine.
As Lawdragon’s flagship guide, Leading Lawyers highlights the 500 attorneys whose recent cases and other contributions represent the most important legal matters of the previous year. Selection is based on extensive editorial research, as well as peer nominations and third-party evaluation.
View the complete 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list here.
Attorneys: William H. Chamblee; Jeffrey W. Ryan