Waddey Acheson has been named among the nation’s leading firms in the 2026 United States edition of Best Law Firms®, earning recognition across five practice areas:

• Trademark Law – Nashville Tier 1
• Environmental Law – Nashville Tier 2
• Health Care Law – Nashville Tier 2
• Patent Law – Nashville Tier 2
• Mediation – Nashville Tier 3

The Best Law Firms® rankings, now in its 16th year, are based on a rigorous peer-review process that incorporates client and lawyer evaluations, peer feedback, and an assessment of professional excellence.

Earlier this year, it was announced that partners Jack Waddey and David Bridgers will be included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal industry’s most respected peer-reviewed honors.

Firm co-founder Jack Waddey was cited for his work in Mediation, Patent Law, and Trademark Law—highlighting his long-standing expertise in intellectual property and high-level dispute resolution. David Bridgers, who joined the firm earlier this year, was recognized in the Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Environmental Law, and Health Care Law categories, reflecting his decades of success guiding clients through complex, high-stakes matters.