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August 20, 2026

Eight Hudson Cook, LLP Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hanover, MD - Hudson Cook, LLP is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law, and Litigation - Banking and Finance.

The 2027 recognition reflects the continued peer recognition of Hudson Cook attorneys and their commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients in the consumer and commercial financial services industry.

In addition, Eric L. Johnson and H. Blake Sims were named 2027 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" honorees. Eric received the recognition for Banking and Finance Law in Oklahoma City, and Blake received the recognition for Banking and Finance Law in Chattanooga. The "Lawyer of the Year" recognition is awarded to individual attorneys who receive the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region.

Chuck Dodge, Managing Partner of Hudson Cook, said:

"We are proud to see these excellent lawyers recognized again by Best Lawyers. Their selection this year tells us that their commitment to practicing at the highest level is evident not just to their colleagues in the Firm, but to our clients and industry peers as well. It is deeply rewarding to see Best Lawyers include our Partners among the other esteemed honorees for 2027. We are grateful that our clients and industry peers see our colleagues the way we do. Heartfelt congratulations to them and to all of the honorees."

Many of the Hudson Cook attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition have been honored by Best Lawyers® for multiple consecutive years.

2027 Hudson Cook Best Lawyers® Honorees

Hanover, MD

Oklahoma City, OK

  • Eric L. Johnson - Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Financial Services Regulation Law; Litigation - Banking and Finance

2027 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" - Banking and Finance Law, Oklahoma City

Ooltewah, TN

Portland, ME

Washington, DC

West Chester, PA

  • Joseph E. Mayk - Banking and Finance Law; Financial Services Regulation Law

About Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers® is a peer-review publication in the legal profession. Recognition is based on peer review, with a methodology designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues. More information is available at BestLawyers.com.

About Hudson Cook

Established in 1997, Hudson Cook, LLP focuses its regulatory compliance counseling practice on advising clients on state and federal consumer and commercial financial services matters, banking matters, and privacy compliance issues. Its litigation and government investigations practice defends clients in private litigation and in regulatory enforcement and supervision matters arising from financial services, banking, and privacy issues. From our offices around the country, we offer complementary legal services informed by the knowledge and experience of attorneys who understand the complex and interrelated laws and regulations applicable to the consumer and commercial financial services and banking industries.

For more information, visit www.hudsoncook.com.

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