Ahlers Cressman & Sleight is pleased to announce its leading recognition in the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers magazine. With ten members named, ACS has more recognized Construction Litigation attorneys than any other firm on the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list, compared to three at the next closest firm. Two ACS members were also recognized on the 2026 Washington Rising Stars list.
Super Lawyers selects these recognized lawyers by using a patented multiphase selection process. First, lawyers enter the candidate pool by being nominated by their peers or by being identified by managing partner surveys, third-party feedback, or the Super Lawyersresearch team. Next, Super Lawyersconducts an independently researched evaluation using twelve indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition: verdicts/settlements, transactions, representative clients, experience, honors/awards, special licenses/certifications, position within a law firm, bar and/or professional activity, pro bono and community service, scholarly lectures/writings, education/employment background, and other outstanding achievements. Then, candidates with the highest point totals serve on a Blue Ribbon panel, evaluating other candidates within their primary practice area. Finally, only 5% of attorneys are selected for the Super Lawyers list, and 2.5% of attorneys are selected for the Rising Stars list. More information about the Super Lawyers Selection Process can be found here.
ACS congratulates each of our recognized lawyers! These achievements reflect not only their individual accomplishments and dedication to their clients, but also the work of our administrative staff, legal assistants, paralegals, and law clerks who support them every day. We also thank our clients for their continued trust, as without them we wouldn’t be able to achieve the level of excellence we pride ourselves on.
2026 Washington Super Lawyers
Founding member John P. Ahlers was recognized in the Top 100: 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list. John has been recognized on the Super Lawyers list 26 times since 2001, including the Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers list since 2008. To read John’s full profile, click here.
Scott R. Sleight has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 21 times since 2005, including as a Rising Star from 2005-2009 and on the Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers list from 2021-2025. To read Scott’s full profile, click here.
Brett M. Hill has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 17 times since 2010, including as a Rising Star from 2010-2014 and on the Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers list in 2018 and 2020-2024. To read Brett’s full profile, click here.
Ryan W. Sternoff has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 17 times since 2010, including as a Rising Star from 2010-2019 and on the Washington Super Lawyers list since 2020. To read Ryan’s full profile, click here.
Lindsay Watkins has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 10 times since 2016, including as a Rising Star from 2016-2020 and on the Washington Super Lawyers list since 2022. To read Lindsay’s full profile, click here.
Masaki James Yamada has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 9 times since 2013, including as a Rising Star from 2013-2015 and on the Washington Super Lawyers list since 2021. To read Masaki’s full profile, click here.
Founding member Paul R. Cressman Jr. has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 26 times since 2001, including on the Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers list from 2017-2020 and 2022-2023. To read Paul’s full profile, click here.
Bruce A. Cohen has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 15 times since 2012. To read Bruce’s full profile, click here.
Jackie Jensen Erler has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list 8 times since 2019, including as a Rising Star from 2019-2024 and on the Washington Super Lawyers list since 2025. To read Jackie’s full profile, click here.
Joshua B. Lane has been recognized on the Washington Super Lawyers list for the first time. Joshua was previously recognized as a Rising Star in 2021. To read Joshua’s full profile, click here.
2026 Washington Rising Stars
Travis B. Colburn has earned his third consecutive year of recognition on the Washington Rising Stars list. To read Travis’ full profile, click here.
Kristina Southwell has earned her third consecutive year of recognition on the Washington Rising Stars list. To read Kristina’s full profile, click here.