Nine attorneys from Murray Plumb & Murray have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 in their respective fields.
Susan Bixby is a Partner in Murray Plumb & Murray’s Family Law Practice, with 25 years of experience in divorce and parental rights.
Drew A. Anderson – Partner and Chair of Real Estate & Finance, with 35+ years guiding clients through transactions, development, and financing.
Kelly W. McDonald – Partner and Chair of Bankruptcy & Business Reorganization, resolving complex commercial, construction, and bankruptcy disputes.
Michael D. Traister – Managing Partner and Construction Chair, recognized litigator in business, construction, land use, zoning, and probate matters.
John C. Bannon – Retired Partner, renowned in land use and environmental law, with 50+ cases argued before Maine’s highest court.
Christopher B. Branson – Partner and Chair of Business & Corporate Law, advising companies on structuring, IP, M&A, and succession.
Richard O’Meara – Partner, Chair of Education Law and Co-Chair of Litigation, focused on civil rights, education, and employment disputes.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026
Nicholas J. Bernate – Litigation attorney handling commercial, real estate, and construction cases.
Micah A. Smart – Partner in Bankruptcy & Litigation, representing creditors and businesses in bankruptcy, collections, and construction disputes.
In its 32nd edition, The Best Lawyers in America® and sixth annual Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America have celebrated the top 5% of U.S. attorneys whose excellence and peer-reviewed reputation set them apart. Drawing on nearly 30,000 voters and over 3.4 million confidential evaluations, the 2025 honors span 151 practice areas and more than 200 regions—featuring over 81,400 honorees, including 5,068 titled “Lawyers of the Year,” alongside a distinguished group of early-career standout attorneys.
