The Clardy Law Firm Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
We are proud to announce our attorneys at The Clardy Law Firm who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. This incredible honor reflects the dedication, skill, and compassion that drives us each day to provide exceptional legal representation for our clients. Being chosen by our peers for this award is deeply meaningful. We couldn’t have achieved this milestone without the trust of our clients and the commitment of our entire team. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!
Individual Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®:
• B. Allen Clardy, Jr.: Recognized for his outstanding work in Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for three consecutive years. Allen continues to exemplify tireless advocacy and a client-centered approach.
• David Hartman: Honored for his contributions in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants for three consecutive years. David’s strategic legal thinking and commitment to his clients set him apart.
• Genevieve Mendes Weaver: Celebrated for her achievements in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Genevieve’s attention to detail and strong client advocacy are key to her success.
• Timothy A. Nowacki: Recognized in Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Products Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. Timothy, a proud former Air Force intelligence officer, brings discipline and integrity to every case.
• Andrew F. Carson: Acknowledged for his work in Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Products Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. Andrew consistently delivers results through sharp legal insight and client-centered approach.
• Brad B. Easterling: Recognized for his impactful work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Brad is known for his dedication to advocating for injured workers.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®:
• Patrick Cleburne Fant, IV: Included for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Cleburne has deep roots in the community and demonstrates a steadfast commitment to his clients’ well-being while tenaciously holding insurance companies accountable.
• Bonner Snyder: Honored for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Bonner exemplifies the values of The Clardy Law Firm—treating everyone with the utmost respect and delivering open, honest communication and vigorous advocacy on behalf of his clients.
About the Voting Process:
Recognitions for Best Lawyers® are compiled based on an exhaustive Purely Peer Review® evaluation. More than 184,000 industry-leading lawyers are eligible to vote worldwide, resulting in over 25.8 million evaluations based on specific practice areas.
For the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, over 23 million votes were analyzed to select more than 80,000 top lawyers. For Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, more than 4 million votes led to 27,000 lawyers being honored.
We thank our peers and the Upstate community for recognizing the commitment and quality of the attorneys at The Clardy Law Firm. We remain dedicated to serving our clients and fighting for justice across South Carolina.