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2026 Best Lawyers Recognizes Two FMG Attorneys as Lawyer of the Year

8/21/25

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is pleased to announce that two FMG Partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® Lawyer of the Year ranking lists. Attorney Maria Alexander was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants in Hartford, CT. Attorney Jessica Gray Kelly was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Boston, MA.

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this a significant and coveted accolade. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments.

Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

In addition to the “Lawyer of the Year” award, Maria Alexander was also listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® in the following practice area:

• Insurance Law

In addition to the “Lawyer of the Year” award, Jessica Gray Kelly was also listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® in the following practice area:

• Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants

Recognition by Best Lawyers signifies excellence in practice. Lawyers who make these ranking lists are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Best Lawyers’ peer review methodology is at the core of its company’s credo, as they truly believe the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are.

FMG congratulates you both on this wonderful achievement!