Buck Keenan is pleased to recognize partners Mano DeAyala and Robert Paddock for their selection by Best Lawyers in America.
Best Lawyers represents a prestigious global community of legal professionals distinguished through rigorous peer-reviewed evaluation. For more than four decades, the organization has maintained a commitment to recognizing excellence based solely on the perspectives of fellow legal professionals, excluding marketing considerations and paid participation.
Annually, the organization gathers more than 13 million confidential peer assessments from attorneys worldwide, establishing one of the profession’s most thorough and authoritative evaluation systems. Fewer than 5% of U.S. lawyers and 3% of lawyers internationally receive recognition, underscoring the rigor and credibility of the selection methodology. The evaluation process incorporates multiple verification protocols to minimize potential conflicts and ensure the reliability of assessments. The 2026 Best Lawyers in America edition reviewed more than 26 million peer evaluations. Recognition as a Best Lawyer: One to Watch in America was determined through analysis of more than 5.4 million evaluations.
The organization maintains a policy of declining all fees related to nomination or recognition, preserving the objectivity and credibility of the entire process.
Buck Keenan is recognized for its extensive litigation expertise and demonstrates success in complex, high-value matters. We are proud of Mano and Robert’s achievement and the continued excellence of our firm.