VLMG Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Varela, Lee, Metz & Guarino, LLP is proud to congratulate our attorneys recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

We are especially pleased to congratulate Joseph S. Guarino, Todd R. Metz, and Christopher Wright on their selection to the Top 100 lists—an exceptional distinction recognizing professional achievement and peer recognition.

Super Lawyers

• Joseph S. Guarino (VA) – Top 100
• Todd R. Metz (VA) – Top 100
• Christopher Wright (WA) – Top 100
• Bennett J. Lee (CA)
• Paul A. Varela (VA)
• Christopher M. Burke (VA)
• Garrett E. Dillon (CA)
• Brian R. Dugdale (VA)
• Nicholas E. Merrell (CA)
• Kirk E. Niemi (VA)
• Andrew Van Ornum (CA)
• David B. Wonderlick (VA)

Rising Stars

• Ceslie A. Blass (WA)
• Thomas S. O’Leary (VA)
• Brian M. O’Shea (VA)
• Danielle M. Patterson (CA)
• Henry D. Stegner (CA)
• Lindy M. Stevens (VA)

Congratulations to all our attorneys on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to see the depth and excellence of our firm’s legal talent recognized for their achievements and dedication to their clients.