Hatfield Knivila Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Hatfield Knivila is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These honors reflect the respect of peers in the legal community and highlight our team’s ongoing commitment to excellence in health care law and related fields.
Kelly Knivila was named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Health Care Law in Portland, Oregon by The Best Lawyers in America®. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region is honored with this distinction each year. Kelly was also selected for inclusion in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Health Care Law. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers® every year since 2016.
Tim Hatfield was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Health Care Law. Tim has also previously been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Health Care Law, Corporate Law, and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law.
Ronak Chokhani was recognized in the sixth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Health Care Law and Technology Law. This publication honors early-career lawyers who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
We congratulate Kelly, Tim, and Ronak on these well-deserved honors and are proud to see their contributions to the health law community recognized by their peers.
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