As it enters its 23rd year of business, Gartland Thacker Delcotto PLLC is honored that three of its attorneys have received prestigious The Best Lawyers in America® awards for 2027. The firm founder, Laura Day DelCotto, was named the Best Lawyers® 2027 Bankruptcy Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Lexington, KY in the practice area of Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Litigation-Bankruptcy. Also in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, Michael J. Gartland was recognized in the practice area of Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Dean A. Langdon was named in The Best Lawyers in America© in the practice area of Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Litigation-Bankruptcy.
The 33rd edition recognizes 81,620 lawyers across 151 practice areas and 203 metropolitan and geographic areas, spanning 17,004 participating firms. Only about 5% of practicing attorneys in the market earn this distinction.
This year’s awardees were determined through 3.8 million evaluations submitted during the current cycle, adding to a cumulative total of more than 30 million historical evaluations, with more than 32,000 lawyers voting. Among this year’s honorees, 4,915 also earned the additional “Lawyer of the Year” honor.
“Lawyer of the Year” accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor.
No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion, maintaining the integrity and independence of all recognitions.
Our attorneys have been selected for The Best Lawyers in America© list since 2011.
To learn more about Gartland Thacker DelCotto PLLC and its commitment to the lifetime success of its clients please visit www.gtdfirm.com for more information.


