Riley Bennett Egloff Earns Top-Tier Rankings in The Legal 500 Elite Indianapolis 2026 Edition
Riley Bennett Egloff LLP (RBE) is pleased to announce that eight of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected for recognition in the Legal 500 Elite Indianapolis Edition. Additionally, RBE has been named a Tier 1 firm to Indianapolis City Elite for the firm’s work in Commercial Disputes.
Legal 500 Elite Indianapolis 2026
Commercial Disputes:
The Legal 500 Elite announced that Jaclyn M. Flint, Anthony R. Jost, Ray T. Seach, Justin O. Sorrell, and Kevin N. Tharp are recognized for their exceptional work in the area of Commercial Disputes.
Jaclyn M. Flint has annually been ranked by Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Business Organizations, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, and Entertainment and Sports Law. Additionally, she has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for her work in Business Litigation. In 2025, Jaclyn was recognized during The Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in Law awards as an “Up & Coming Lawyer.” Earlier this year, she was a finalist for the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Indy’s Best and Brightest Award for the Law division. This is her second year being named to Legal 500 City Elite.
Anthony R. Jost has consistently been ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® for his work in Commercial, Construction, and Labor and Employment Litigation as well as Bankruptcy and Finance Law. Earlier this year, he was selected to Indianapolis Monthly Top Lawyers for Commercial Litigation. This is his second year being named to Legal 500 City Elite.
Raymond T. Seach has been annually ranked by Best Lawyers in America® for his Litigation — Insurance work, is Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated, and is a past recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Negotiable Instruments.
Justin O. Sorrell has consistently ranked by Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Litigation, and Real Estate Law; Super Lawyers® has selected Justin annually since 2020 for his General Litigation work. In 2018, Justin received the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Distinguished Leadership Award.
Kevin N. Tharp has been annually ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® for his work in the fields of Business Organizations (including LLC’s and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation. Earlier this year, he was selected to Indianapolis Monthly Top Lawyers for Construction Law.
Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions:
The Legal 500 Elite also announced that Ryan L. Leitch and Katie S. Riles are recognized for their exceptional work in Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Ryan L. Leitch’s career has been marked with numerous accolades. Ryan has regularly been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, and Real Estate Law. He has been selected by Super Lawyers® for his work in business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning and probate. Ryan is also Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated. Earlier this year, he was selected to Indianapolis Monthly Top Lawyers for Mergers & Acquisitions Law. This is his second year being named to Legal 500 City Elite.
Katie S. Riles has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates. Additionally, she has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for her Business/Corporate Law practice. Earlier this year, she was selected to Indianapolis Monthly Top Lawyers for Corporate Law. This is her second year being named to Legal 500 City Elite.
Labor and Employment:
The Legal 500 Elite also announced that Eric M. Hylton has been recognized for his exceptional work in Labor and Employment Law. Eric has been recognized annually since 2013 by Best Lawyers in America® for his Education Law practice including being named Lawyer of the Year in Indianapolis for Education Law in 2016, 2023, and 2026.
Since 1987, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms around the world, with a comprehensive research program revised and updated annually to present the most up-to-date vision of the global market. Based in London, England, The Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions. These rankings are based on a series of criteria that highlights the practice area teams who provide some of the most innovative legal advice to clients and outside corporate counsel. Annually, their research is based on feedback from more than 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms, interviews with leading private practice attorneys, and leading researchers with unparalleled experience in the legal market.
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Posted July 16, 2026