--- description: Honored in Best Lawyers® 2026 for personal injury & malpractice. Learn why top Richmond attorneys earned national recognition for client advocacy. title: Best Lawyers® 2026: Cantor Grana Partners Recognized canonical: https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cantor-grana-buckner-bucci-partners-recognized-in-best-lawyers-2026/ date_published: 2025-08-21T12:34:00+00:00 practice_area: blog --- - Best Lawyers® 2026: Cantor Grana Partners Recognized [Skip to content](#content) # Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Partners Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2026 Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the **2026 edition of *The Best Lawyers in America®*** for their work in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability litigation. These recognitions highlight the dedication of our Richmond personal injury lawyers to seeking justice for clients across Virginia. ### **Partners Recognized in Best Lawyers 2026** **M. Scott Bucci** – recognized since 2015 (*Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs*) - **Elliott M. Buckner** – recognized since 2011 (*Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs*) - **Irvin V. Cantor** – recognized since 2007 (*Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs*) - **Stephanie E. Grana** – recognized since 2009 (*Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs*) - **Jeffrey N. Stedman** – first-time honoree in 2026 (*Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs*) ### **Lawyer of the Year 2026 – Richmond, VA** A special congratulations goes to **Stephanie E. Grana**, who was named *Lawyer of the Year* in Richmond for both **Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs** and **Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs**. This distinction is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and location, making it one of the highest honors in the legal community. ### **Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2026** We’re also proud of **Joseph L. Cantor**, who was recognized in the *Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2026 Edition)* for his work in personal injury and product liability litigation. This category highlights outstanding attorneys earlier in their careers who are making a strong impact for their clients. ### **About Best Lawyers** Since 1983, *Best Lawyers* has recognized attorneys through a peer-review process, making it one of the most respected honors in the legal industry. Being selected reflects not only legal skill but also the respect of fellow attorneys in the community. ### **Commitment to Our Clients** For more than 45 years, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci has been dedicated to representing individuals and families facing catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, [wrongful death](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/wrongful-death-lawyer-richmond-va/), and other life-altering cases. These recognitions reaffirm our mission to stand by our clients during their most difficult times and fight for the justice they deserve.If you’d like to learn more about our award-winning team of **Richmond personal injury attorneys**, visit our [Attorneys page](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/attorneys/). - [Sean McNamara](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/author/smac/) - [Uncategorized](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/category/uncategorized/) Share This Post #### On This Page ### Contact Us ### Recent Posts ### [Back to School After a Brain Injury: What Every Parent Needs to Know](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/back-to-school-after-a-brain-injury-what-every-parent-needs-to-know/) The Virginia Trial Firm July 28, 2026 [Read More »](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/back-to-school-after-a-brain-injury-what-every-parent-needs-to-know/) [![all partners at cgbb](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/all-partners-photo-300x163.webp)](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/more-than-a-law-firm-investing-in-the-communities-where-virginia-families-learn-grow-and-thrive/) ### [More Than a Law Firm: Investing in the Communities Where Virginia Families Learn, Grow, and Thrive](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/more-than-a-law-firm-investing-in-the-communities-where-virginia-families-learn-grow-and-thrive/) The Virginia Trial Firm July 20, 2026 [Read More »](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/more-than-a-law-firm-investing-in-the-communities-where-virginia-families-learn-grow-and-thrive/) ### [Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci Partners Stephanie Grana and Elliott Buckner Named Among Virginia’s Top 5 Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyers® for 2026](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia-2/) The Virginia Trial Firm June 9, 2026 [Read More »](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia-2/) ### [Attention, Memory, and the Aging Brain: New Research on Focus, Recall, and Emotional Memory](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/attention-memory-and-the-aging-brain-new-research-on-focus-recall-and-emotional-memory/) The Virginia Trial Firm June 4, 2026 [Read More »](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/attention-memory-and-the-aging-brain-new-research-on-focus-recall-and-emotional-memory/) Get Started Right Away! 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