Bailey Kennedy, LLP partners Joshua M. Dickey, Joshua P. Gilmore, Joseph A. Liebman and Paul C. Williams have been selected to the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers list of the country’s top attorneys. Each attorney is a multi-year recipient of the designation, which is awarded annually to no more than five percent of lawyers practicing in Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana.
“Earning a spot in Super Lawyers is not easy, and doing so year after year is a reflection of the quality of work these attorneys bring to their clients every day,” said John. R. Bailey, managing partner of Bailey Kennedy. “They are the best of the best in our industry, and it’s a pleasure to see them recognized for their talent and expertise.” Bailey, along with partner Dennis L. Kennedy, was also awarded the 2026 Super Lawyers designation.
The firm's strength in litigation has also been acknowledged by other respected legal publications including Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA.
Super Lawyers uses a patented, multiphase selection process that combines peer nominations, independent research, and blue-ribbon peer evaluations. Candidates are assessed on 12 indicators of professional achievement, including verdicts and settlements, representative clients, honors and awards, bar and professional activity, pro bono and community service, and scholarly lectures and writings. Selections are made on a state-by-state basis, with no more than five percent of attorneys in each state included on the final list.
THE HONOREES
Joshua M. Dickey, Partner – Business Litigation
Joshua Dickey has practiced complex civil litigation for more than 25 years. His practice focuses on healthcare, commercial, corporate, and business tort/competition disputes. Dickey received his J.D. with great distinction and Order of the Coif from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the McGeorge Law Review. He is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, the Clark County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Joshua P. Gilmore, Partner – Business Litigation
Joshua Gilmore, a native Nevadan, handles complex commercial litigation, legal ethics and professional responsibility, and appeals. In commercial litigation, he handles breach of contract, fraud, and other business disputes for clients including medical providers, transportation and property management companies,financial services firms, municipalities, and small and large businesses. In legal ethics, he represents attorneys and law firms in disciplinary proceedings before the State Bar of Nevada, legal malpractice cases, disqualification motions, and charging lien disputes. In appeals, he assists other attorneys with correcting errors and upholding jury verdicts. He is a current member of the State Bar of Nevada’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility. He received his J.D. summa cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, where he was Articles Editor of the Nevada Law Journal.
Joseph A. Liebman, Partner – Business Litigation
Joseph Liebman concentrates his practice in real estate litigation, commercial disputes, partnership and LLC matters, product liability defense, professional liability, healthcare litigation and class actions. He has served as lead trial counsel in significant matters, including a breach of contract action involving the purchase and sale of approximately $681 million in charged-off healthcare receivables. Liebman is recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a State Litigation Star and by Best Lawyers® in Commercial Litigation. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Paul C. Williams, Partner – Health Care
Paul Williams practices healthcare law, commercial litigation and class actions. He represents physicians, medical practices, hospitals and businesses ranging from small enterprises to Fortune 500 companies. His work frequently involves non-compete agreements in the healthcare sector, regulatory compliance and disputes with significant operational implications for medical providers. Williams has been recognized on the Mountain States Super Lawyers list in the Health Care category for multiple consecutive years, having previously appeared on the Rising Stars list from 2015 through 2022. He received his J.D. summa cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV and serves on the Advisory Council of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School.