Patrick McCroskey and Janet Amburgey Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2026
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Recognized Leaders in North Carolina Family Law
GHMA | LAW is pleased to announce that two of its partners, Patrick McCroskey and Janet Amburgey, have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in Family Law. This continued recognition underscores the firm’s reputation as a trusted, highly skilled team of family law advocates in western North Carolina.
Patrick McCroskey has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the Family Law Section since 2007, a nearly two-decade span that reflects his long-standing influence and integrity in the legal community. He is also a four-time recipient of Best Lawyers’ Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” designation for the Asheville Metropolitan Area, an honor given to only one attorney per practice area in each region.
Janet Amburgey, recognized in the Family Law Section since 2019, continues to earn accolades for her client-first approach, strategic intelligence, and command of complex family dynamics. Her consistent inclusion is a testament to both peer regard and her outstanding work in high-conflict and high-asset matters.
Their recognition affirms the firm’s reputation for handling separation, divorce, custody, and equitable distribution matters with skill, discretion, and strength.
About the Best Lawyers Selection Process
The Best Lawyers in America® is the oldest and most trusted peer-review publication in the legal profession. Attorneys are nominated and selected through a rigorous process that includes confidential evaluation by other top lawyers within the same geographic and practice areas. Recognition is based entirely on merit and cannot be purchased. Learn more about the selection process here: www.bestlawyers.com/methodology
About GHMA | LAW
GHMA | LAW is a boutique family law firm serving Asheville and the surrounding counties of western North Carolina. Led by a team of board-certified family law specialists, the firm represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations, including divorce, custody and support, alimony, equitable distribution, and alternative dispute resolution. With deep legal knowledge and a compassionate yet strategic approach, GHMA | LAW consistently ranks among the most respected family law practices in the state.
This article is for information purposes only and is not to be considered or substituted as legal advice. The information in this article is based on North Carolina state laws in effect at the time of posting.