Collins & Lacy Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers In America: Ones To Watch®

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading defense law firm serving clients in retail and hospitality, professional liability, construction, product liability, trucking defense, and insurance coverage, is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.

For three decades, The Best Lawyers in America® has been dedicated to showcasing the most outstanding lawyers across various practice areas nationwide.

In addition to the Best Lawyers in America® recognition, where four firm attorneys were honored, these two Collins & Lacy attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. This distinction highlights up-and-coming attorneys who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to their fields.

The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® (2026 Edition)

• Henry McMaster, Jr.
  • • Government Relations Practice
    • Insurance Law
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

   

• Andrew Smith
  • • Insurance Law
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
    • Criminal Defense: General Practice

   

  “We’re watching the next generation of leadership blossom here at Collins & Lacy,” says firm President Christian Stegmaier. “We’re proud of their accomplishments and the quality of their work. Our team is becoming stronger every day as we continue to hire highly skilled attorneys like these two fine professionals.”