Six Craig, Kelley & Faultless Attorneys Earn Prestigious Best Lawyers Recognition for 2026
Six attorneys from personal injury firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Best Lawyers awards, highlighting their expertise in plaintiff litigation and reinforcing the firm's national reputation in complex injury cases.
The 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® has recognized six attorneys from personal injury law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless, underscoring the firm's established expertise in plaintiff litigation. The recognition matters because Best Lawyers operates through its Purely Peer Review® methodology, meaning these attorneys have been evaluated and selected by fellow legal professionals based on their demonstrated success and achievements in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
The attorneys honored in The Best Lawyers in America® include David W. Craig, William (B.J.) Kelley, Scott A. Faultless, Alexander Craig, and Christopher Barry. Additionally, Sidney Lewellen was listed in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America category. This peer-based validation is significant as it provides clients and referring attorneys with independent confirmation of the firm's legal capabilities, particularly in handling complex personal injury matters such as truck accident cases which the firm specializes in.
The longevity of recognition for several attorneys reinforces the firm's consistent performance. David Craig, Scott Faultless, and B.J. Kelley have been recognized annually since 2017, 2018, and 2019 respectively, while Alex Craig and Christopher Barry have been included since 2023 and 2024. Sidney Lewellen's first-time recognition indicates the firm's ongoing development of talent. For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has served as a leading legal resource, producing more than 30 editions since 1981 and honoring attorneys across 150 practice areas in 75 countries based entirely on peer nominations and reviews.
The implications of this recognition extend beyond individual achievement to bolster the firm's market position. In competitive legal markets, such peer endorsements help distinguish firms when clients are selecting representation for serious injury cases. The firm's focus on teamwork, growth, and accountability, combined with this external validation, strengthens its ability to attract complex litigation matters nationwide. As the legal industry increasingly relies on third-party validation for firm selection, these recognitions provide measurable evidence of legal excellence to potential clients evaluating representation options.