Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach is proud to announce that multiple attorneys from our firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, an honor reserved for a small percentage of attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in practice and earned peer recognition across the legal profession.
In addition to firmwide recognition, WTJ is especially proud to celebrate exceptional top-tier distinctions earned by two of its partners this year.
Marshall C. Whitney Named Top 5 Business Litigation Attorney in Northern California
Partner Marshall C. Whitney has been selected as one of the Top 5 Business Litigation attorneys in Northern California—a newly introduced Super Lawyers Top List distinction for 2026. This prestigious recognition places Mr. Whitney among an elite group of attorneys recognized at the very highest level in their practice area.
Mr. Whitney was also once again named to the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list, continuing a streak of recognition that spans nearly two decades. He has been selected to Super Lawyers every year from 2005 through 2026, reflecting sustained excellence, professional respect, and leadership in business litigation.
Mandy Jeffcoach Earns Top 100 and Top 50 Women Honors
Partner Mandy Jeffcoach was named to both the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list and the Top 50 Women Northern California Super Lawyers list for 2026—two of the most competitive distinctions awarded by Super Lawyers.
These honors recognize Ms. Jeffcoach’s outstanding professional achievements, leadership, and peer recognition within the legal community, further underscoring her impact in business litigation and trial advocacy.
2026 Northern California Super Lawyers – WTJ Attorneys
No more than 5% of attorneys statewide are selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list. WTJ attorneys named to the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list include:
- Marshall C. Whitney
- Mandy Jeffcoach
- Niki E. Cunningham
- Devon McTeer
- Carl R. Refuerzo
- Timothy L. Thompson
2026 Northern California Rising Stars – WTJ Attorneys
Less than 2.5% of attorneys are selected as Rising Stars, a distinction recognizing outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers. WTJ attorneys named to the 2026 Northern California Rising Stars list include:
Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach congratulates all of our attorneys on these well-earned recognitions. We remain committed to delivering the highest standard of legal representation to clients throughout California.
