Marian W. Scalise named “Lawyer of the Year” for her work in Medical Malpractice Defense in the Lowcountry.

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® features ten Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. attorneys who were selected by their peers: Frederick A. Crawford for health care law; Jared H. Garraux for construction law and construction litigation; Steven J. Pugh for energy law, mass tort litigation defense, and product liability litigation defense; Anthony E. Rebollo for tax law; Frank E. Robinson II for real estate law; Marian W. Scalise for medical malpractice defense; and S. Nelson Weston, Jr. for Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights Law, and Corporate Law.

Mrs. Scalise received the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year” for a third time by the publication for her work in medical malpractice defense in the area of Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Scalise stated, “While I am honored to be recognized, I believe this award is the result of a team effort. All of our medical malpractice attorneys and staff work together to bring desired results for our clients. This achievement would not be possible without them.”

The Best Lawyers in America publication is highly regarded and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. It represents attorneys in 80 specialties in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Top lawyers in the nation are evaluated and selected by fellow attorneys for the award. The peer-reviewed publication is considered among the most reliable sources for legal referrals.