Nine Hudco Attorneys Listed Among America’s Best
Nine associates and partners with the law firm of Hudson Cook are listed in the 2019 edition of 'The Best Lawyers in America,' including one partner who is being recognized for his 25th year.
HANOVER, Md. — Nine Hudson Cook attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America," up from five recognized in 2018. Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 145 practice areas. For the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 7.8 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in over 60,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition.
As a testament to his long-standing commitment to client service and his practice in the industry, Richard P. Hackett is being recognized by his peers for the 25th year. In addition, Thomas B. Hudson is receiving the award for the 10th year.
The following Hudson Cook attorneys will be listed in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America:
Robert A. Cook (first included in 2019)
Ronald D. Gorsline (2011)
Richard P. Hackett (1995)
Thomas B. Hudson (2009)
Eric L. Johnson (2012)
Curtis Linscott (2019)
Wingrove S. Lynton (2019)
Thomas P. Quinn Jr. (2013)
Ryan S. Stinneford (2011)
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