FisherBroyles Celebrates Achievements of Three Attorneys Recognized for Legal Excellence

R. Mark Halligan, Sarah Broder and Adam Abramowitz Earn Respected Rankings for 2025

ATLANTA—(January 10, 2025)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms — and the only nontraditional law firm to be ranked in The Am Law 200 — is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized among some of the legal industry’s most respected rankings. R. Mark Halligan has earned the title of Leading Lawyer℠ 2025, while Sarah Broder and Adam Abramowitz have been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers list.

Halligan, chair of FisherBroyles’ Trade Secrets Practice Group, has been selected as a Leading Lawyer℠ in Illinois, a distinction awarded to fewer than 5% of licensed attorneys in the state. Known for his talent in intellectual property litigation and his work in developing automated trade secret asset management blockchain systems, Halligan’s recognition underscores his significant influence both nationally and internationally. The Leading Lawyer℠ designation is based on peer recommendations, honoring lawyers who consistently demonstrate excellence in their professional accomplishments, legal skill and client service.

“Mark’s distinction as a Leading Lawyer℠ is a reflection of his standing as a top practitioner, both domestically and abroad,” said Kevin Broyles, managing partner and cofounder of FisherBroyles. “His pioneering contributions to the legal field, along with his leadership in our Trade Secrets Practice Group, have solidified his position as one of the foremost authorities in intellectual property law.”

Counted among Washington, D.C.’s top legal talent across 16 practice specialties, as voted by area lawyers, Broder and Abramowitz are recognized in the Washingtonian’s Trusts and Estates category for their outstanding work in estate planning and trust and estate litigation. Washington has the most attorneys per capita in the United States.

Broder has built a practice centered on estate planning, wealth protection, charitable gift planning and fiduciary litigation. Her ability to guide clients through complex family dynamics has earned her a well-deserved reputation as one of Washington’s top emerging attorneys.

Abramowitz’s work spans estate and trust litigation, asset protection and special needs planning, and he has built a trusted practice in managing both complex family matters and charitable planning. With his in-depth knowledge and practical approach to resolving disputes, Abramowitz has built a trusted practice that helps clients manage complex family matters and charitable planning.

James Fisher II, managing partner and cofounder of FisherBroyles, shared his congratulations to both Broder and Abramowitz, saying, “Since recently joining the firm, I’ve been incredibly impressed by Sarah and Adam’s achievements. Sarah’s talent for handling complex cases with sensitivity and legal acumen, paired with Adam’s skill in trust and estate litigation, truly exemplifies the client-focused approach that defines our firm’s success in solving legal challenges.”

FisherBroyles was founded in 2002 by Fisher and Broyles.