
Berchem Moses PC is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since its debut in 1983, Best Lawyers has become the most trusted resource for identifying the nation’s leading legal talent through an extensive peer-review process.
The 2026 editions highlight the top 5% of U.S. attorneys, showcase emerging practice areas, and reveal trends shaping the nation’s legal profession.
This year’s Berchem Moses honorees include:
- Robert L. Berchem – Land Use & Zoning Law; Real Estate Law
- Jonathan D. Berchem – Litigation – Insurance; Litigation – Municipal
- Ira W. Bloom – Land Use & Zoning Law; Municipal Law
- Richard J. Buturla – Litigation – Labor and Employment; Litigation – Municipal
- Mario F. Coppola – Land Use & Zoning Law; Real Estate Law
- Floyd J. Dugas – Labor Law – Management
- Christopher M. Hodgson – Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; and Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Warren L. Holcomb – Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Gregory S. Kimmel – Family Law
- Michelle C. Laubin – Education Law
- Marsha Belman Moses – Education Law
- Stephen W. Studer – Environmental Law; Land Use & Zoning Law
Richard C. Buturla Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ 2026

In addition to the firm’s honorees, Richard C. Buturla has been recognized for the first time in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for his work in Litigation – Labor and Employment; Litigation – Municipal; and Personal Injury – Plaintiffs.
Tailored to attorneys in private practice with fewer than 10 years of experience, Ones to Watch spotlights rising stars who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence. Buturla’s selection reflects both his growing impact in the legal community and his commitment to client advocacy.
“Best Lawyers has built its reputation over four decades as a trusted benchmark of quality legal representation,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “We remain committed to offering clients confidence in their choice of counsel through these peer-reviewed distinctions.”