BHS Graduate Brock Malcolm of Bowles Rice Named as 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

Bowles Rice LLP is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized as 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” honorees by Best Lawyers®, a distinction awarded to only one lawyer per practice area and metropolitan region each year.

Among those recognized was 1992 Bridgeport High School graduate Brock Malcolm, who grew up in the city. Malcolm currently resides in Clarksburg and works in Morgantown.

This year’s Bowles Rice honorees include:

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  Brock Malcolm – Health Care Law, Morgantown, West Virginia
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  Roger G. Hanshaw – Energy Regulatory Law, Charleston, West Virginia
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  Richard R. Heath, Jr. – Government Relations Practice, Charleston, West Virginia
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  Sandra M. Murphy – Financial Services Regulation Law, Charleston, West Virginia
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  Benjamin R. Thomas – Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Charleston, West Virginia
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  Amy J. Tawney – Banking and Finance Law, Charleston, West Virginia

Each of these attorneys is also listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® across multiple practice areas, reflecting the depth of knowledge and versatility of the Bowles Rice team.

For one firm to have six “Lawyer of the Year” honorees in a single year is a remarkable accomplishment, demonstrating the firm’s statewide leadership, the breadth of its legal services, and the respect its attorneys have earned among their peers.

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, reflecting the high level of respect attorneys earn among their colleagues for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity. Lawyers cannot pay to be included, making this award a singular and highly respected distinction.

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