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Allen and Hoffman Named 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorneys Lori M. Allen and Dana H. Hoffman have been named 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas in the Raleigh area.

This honor is awarded to only one lawyer per practice area and metropolitan region each year, making it a particularly prestigious recognition. The distinction is based on especially strong peer-review evaluations reflecting professional excellence, integrity, and high standards of client service. To learn more about the methodology, visit: Expanded United States Methodology.


Lori M. Allen – Workers’ Compensation Law

Lori Allen has been named the 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Workers’ Compensation Law. She concentrates her practice on workers’ compensation litigation, advising and defending employers and insurers across the manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, and retail industries.

She represents clients at every stage of litigation before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and is known for handling complex workers’ compensation issues with an emphasis on practical, efficient resolutions. Whether through negotiation or litigation, Lori is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC School of Law.


Dana H. Hoffman – Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)

Dana Hoffman has been named the 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. A seasoned litigator and trusted advisor, Dana defends clients in the transportation, long-term care, and electric industries, working closely with them in the boardroom, on-site, and in the courtroom.

She is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the International Society of Barristers (ISOB), and she is a past president of the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA), where she also served for a decade on the Board of Directors. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University School of Law.


About Best Lawyers®

Founded more than 40 years ago, Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected lawyer-ranking service in the world. Recognition is based entirely on peer review, with awards determined by the consensus opinion of leading attorneys in the same practice area and geographic region. Only those with consistently exceptional feedback are verified and honored with inclusion.

About Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.

Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. is a civil law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina representing clients in a variety of litigation and transactional matters. Firm attorneys have extensive experience in the following areas: Administrative Law; Appellate Practice; Business Law & Litigation; Condemnation; Construction Law; Education Law; Employment Law & Litigation; Estate Planning & Estate Litigation; Health Care; Insurance Law; Licensing Boards and Commissions; Medical Malpractice Defense; Nursing Home/Long Term Care Litigation; Product Liability; Professional Liability; Real Estate; Retail and Premises Liability; State & Local Tax; Tax-Exempt Organizations and Charitable Entities; Trucking and Transportation; and Workers’ Compensation.


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