DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition

Three Raleigh attorneys earn peer recognition in criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, and civil litigation

RALEIGH, NC (PRUnderground) August 28th, 2026

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP is proud to share that three of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (2027). The recognition reflects the standing these attorneys hold among fellow lawyers in Raleigh and across North Carolina.

Best Lawyers® is one of the longest-running peer-review publications in the legal field. Its lists are built through confidential nominations and evaluations by practicing attorneys, followed by an independent review. No lawyer can pay to be included, and selection rests on professional reputation alone.

Firm Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition

The following DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP attorneys appear in the 2027 edition:

Russell W. DeMent III (Recognized since 2017)

• Criminal Defense: General Practice

• DUI / DWI Defense

James T. Johnson (Recognized since 2024)

• Commercial Litigation

• Consumer Law

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

J. Alex Marshall (Recognized since 2023)

• Criminal Defense: General Practice

• DUI / DWI Defense

Their inclusion points to a consistent record of service and advocacy on behalf of the individuals, families, and businesses the firm represents.

How Best Lawyers Chooses Its Honorees

Selection is based on the opinions of other lawyers who work in the same region and practice areas. Participating attorneys weigh how likely they would be to refer a matter to a given peer if they could not take it on themselves. That single measure is designed to capture the respect an attorney holds among the people who see the work up close.

Recognition is not a ranking of one attorney over another. It is a reflection of steady, positive regard from colleagues in the same field.

A Firm Rooted in Its Community

For decades, DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP has represented clients across North Carolina in criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, personal injury, consumer law, and commercial litigation. The firm approaches each matter knowing that a legal issue can affect a client’s family, livelihood, and future.

Beyond casework, members of the firm give time to civic and charitable efforts in the Raleigh area and take part in mentorship within the legal profession.

About DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP

Based in Raleigh, DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall LLP represents clients throughout North Carolina in criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, personal injury litigation, consumer law, and commercial litigation. The firm’s attorneys focus on personalized representation that pairs strong advocacy with professional integrity.

Learn more at www.dementaskew.com.

About The Best Lawyers in America®

Now in its 33rd edition, Best Lawyers® recognizes attorneys in more than 150 practice areas across over 75 countries. Because listings come from the consensus of practicing lawyers, inclusion is regarded as a meaningful marker of professional reputation. More information is available at www.bestlawyers.com.

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Raleigh, NC 27601 

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