--- 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 --- 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 [ ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/how-perception-shapes-reality/) ### [ How Perception Shapes Reality: From Brain Biases to Courtroom Impact ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/how-perception-shapes-reality/) The Virginia Trial Firm May 7, 2026 [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/how-perception-shapes-reality/) [ ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia/) ### [ CGBB 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/) The Virginia Trial Firm April 27, 2026 [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/cgbb-super-lawyers-2026-top-5-personal-injury-plaintiff-virginia/) ### [ April is National Donate Life Month 2026 ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/april-is-national-donate-life-month-2026/) The Virginia Trial Firm April 1, 2026 [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/april-is-national-donate-life-month-2026/) [ ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/breakthrough-spinal-cord-injury-treatments-are-changing-recovery/) ### [ Breakthrough Spinal Cord Injury Treatments Are Changing Recovery ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/breakthrough-spinal-cord-injury-treatments-are-changing-recovery/) The Virginia Trial Firm March 26, 2026 [ Read More » ](https://virginiatrialfirm.com/blog/breakthrough-spinal-cord-injury-treatments-are-changing-recovery/) Get Started Right Away! 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