The 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® has recognized six attorneys from personal injury law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless, marking significant professional achievement in the legal community. David W. Craig, William (B.J.) Kelley, Scott A. Faultless, Alexander Craig, and Christopher Barry were all included in The Best Lawyers in America®, while Sidney Lewellen was listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Each attorney was selected by their peers for their success and achievements in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This peer recognition underscores the firm's standing within the legal profession and its commitment to excellence in client representation.
David, Scott, and B.J. have maintained this recognition every year since 2017, 2018, and 2019 respectively, demonstrating consistent professional excellence over multiple years. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers® has served as a leading legal resource, producing more than 30 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® since 1981. The recognition process operates through the Purely Peer Review® methodology found at https://www.bestlawyers.com/methodology, where lawyers, clients, and marketing teams can nominate attorneys for the award. Lawyers who are listed receive ballots tailored to their practice area and location, allowing them to vote and provide feedback on nominees.
The international scope of Best Lawyers spans 75 countries and honors attorneys in 150 practice areas, all nominated by their peers. This global recognition system provides clients with reliable information about legal expertise when selecting representation for complex personal injury matters, particularly in challenging cases involving truck accidents and serious injuries. Craig, Kelley & Faultless has built its reputation over 26 years by treating clients with respect and humility while prioritizing teamwork, growth, and accountability.
The firm's focus on tackling difficult truck-wreck cases has established its attorneys as specialists in this complex area of personal injury law. The consistent recognition of multiple attorneys across multiple years indicates sustained excellence and peer respect within the legal community. This matters because peer-reviewed recognition in specialized legal fields helps clients identify experienced counsel for high-stakes personal injury cases where outcomes significantly impact victims' lives and financial recovery.
