U.S. News and World Report issued its annual rankings of Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers this month. Partners Rebecca Creed and Bryan Gowdy are both ranked in the First Tier of appellate practice lawyers. Of special note, Bryan Gowdy was recognized as Lawyer of the Year in the appellate practice section of the Jacksonville metro market. D. Gray Thomas, of counsel, is also included in the First Tier of white collar criminal defense lawyers, as well as appellate practice.