North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine honored Durham attorney William J. (Bill) Thomas II as one of the top attorneys in the state for 2015 in the fields of criminal defense and eminent domain. Only five percent of North Carolina lawyers are selected.

“I am honored to be recognized by my peers,” said Bill Thomas. “It is humbling to receive this type of recognition and I will continue to work diligently to protect the rights of my clients.”

Thomas has practiced law in Durham County since 1979 and has substantial experience litigating serious criminal and complex civil cases in federal and state courts. For more than 30 years he has served as a zealous advocate for the rights of the individual in cases involving criminal law, catastrophic injury, wrongful death and eminent domain (land condemnation).

The attorney-led research team at Super Lawyers uses a patented, four-step selection process to choose the best lawyers from each area of practice. Each year lawyers across the state are nominated by their peers, evaluated in 12 key categories and vetted through a strict disciplinary review.