FisherBroyles Attorneys Recognized as 2025 IP STARS by Managing IP
Jun 9, 2025
Firm Earns Recognition for Seven Leading IP Practitioners across Patent and Trademark Law
ATLANTA—(June 9, 2025)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, announced that several of its attorneys have been named 2025 IP STARS by Managing IP, the leading global rankings publication for intellectual property professionals.
The IP STARS guide, known for its rigorous and independent research, identifies the top IP practitioners globally across more than 70 jurisdictions and six IP practice areas. Recognition as an IP Star is reserved for senior, experienced practitioners who are highly recommended by peers and clients for their work in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
The following FisherBroyles attorneys have been honored in the 2025 rankings:
- Gregory Bernabeo – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025
- Stephen Driscoll – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025
- R. Mark Halligan – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025
- Sergio Legorreta – Trademark Star 2025, Transactions Star 2025
- Clifton McCann – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025
- Rob Phillips – Patent Star 2025
- Pedro Suarez – Patent Star 2025
- Gurpreet (Ray) Walia – Patent Star 2025
“Being named an IP Star is a high honor in the intellectual property field, and we are proud to have seven attorneys earn this distinction” said Kevin Broyles, cofounder and managing partner at FisherBroyles. “Their recognition reflects not only their technical knowledge and legal skill, but their ability to deliver the kind of strategic guidance and sought-after results our clients depend on.”
The IP STARS guide is based on a six-month research project involving thousands of firms, practitioners and clients. Each year, Managing IP’s global team of analysts evaluates submissions, conducts interviews and analyzes public information to identify standout performers in intellectual property law.
FisherBroyles continues to deliver top-tier legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas through its innovative distributed model. With its latest recognition from IP STARS, the firm reaffirms its standing as a leader in IP Law, offering clients elite-level counsel and results-driven strategies across U.S. and global markets.
FisherBroyles was founded in 2002 by Broyles and James Fisher II.
About FisherBroyles, LLP
Founded in 2002, FisherBroyles, LLP is the first and one of the world’s largest distributed law firm partnerships. The Next Generation Law Firm® has grown to hundreds of partners practicing in 32 markets globally. The FisherBroyles’ efficient and cost-effective Law Firm 2.0® model leverages talent and technology instead of unnecessary overhead that does not add value to our clients, all without sacrificing BigLaw quality. Visit our website at www.fisherbroyles.com to learn more about our firm’s unique approach and how we can best meet your legal needs.
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