Attorneys Dustin Furman and Allen E. Honick of Furman Honick Law have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. This distinction recognizes early-career attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional excellence in private practice. The recognition, determined exclusively through peer review, underscores the respect both attorneys have earned from colleagues throughout the legal community.
Dustin Furman, honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2024, is recognized for his work in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. His practice focuses on compassionately guiding clients through difficult times while advocating to hold negligent parties accountable. Furman's record reflects both deep legal knowledge and determination to secure justice for injured individuals and their families.
Allen E. Honick, recognized since 2022, is honored for his work in Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. His broad experience demonstrates versatility and dedication to protecting rights of individuals and businesses alike. Honick has earned trust through integrity and results-driven approach whether advocating for civil rights victims, representing clients in commercial disputes, or seeking accountability in malpractice cases.
The Best Lawyers recognition holds particular significance as it reflects evaluations from attorneys who have witnessed Furman and Honick's work firsthand. This peer-driven process underscores the respect they command within the legal community and affirms their dedication to high-quality advocacy. The firm stated this recognition reflects their shared commitment to excellence, justice, and service to the community.
The selection process for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch involves comprehensive peer review assessments where attorneys evaluate their professional colleagues. This methodology ensures that recognition is based on actual professional achievements and respect within the legal community rather than self-nomination or advertising. The inclusion in this prestigious list signals that these attorneys are viewed by their peers as rising stars who are making significant contributions to their practice areas.
This matters because peer recognition in the legal profession serves as a critical indicator of an attorney's reputation, skill, and ethical standing. When colleagues who understand the complexities of legal work acknowledge excellence, it provides clients and the broader community with reliable validation of an attorney's capabilities. For individuals seeking legal representation in sensitive areas like medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights, or commercial litigation, such peer-reviewed distinctions offer valuable guidance in selecting counsel.
The implications extend beyond individual recognition to reflect on the legal profession's standards and the importance of peer accountability. In an era where legal services marketing can sometimes obscure true qualifications, the Best Lawyers peer review process provides a transparent, merit-based assessment that helps maintain professional standards. For the attorneys themselves, this recognition represents not just personal achievement but also a responsibility to continue upholding the high standards that earned them this distinction from their colleagues.
