Shumaker Lawyers Honored on Forbes' "Best Lawyers in North Carolina" List, Showcasing the Firm's Durability throughout the Carolinas
In a testament to their exceptional legal expertise and commitment to serving clients and communities, Andrew S. Culicerto and G.P. Diminich, managing partners at Shumaker, have been named to the Forbes "Best-In-State Lawyers" list for 2025.
Andrew Culicerto, who serves as the Charlotte and Greenville Managing Partner at Shumaker and is a member of the firm's Management Committee, has been recognised for his leadership roles in these offices. His expertise and stature in the regional legal markets have been underscored by this prestigious accolade [1][2][3][4].
G.P. Diminich, the Charleston Managing Partner and head of Shumaker's Wealth Strategies Regional Service Line, has been honoured for his expertise in wealth strategies and his leadership of the Charleston office. His specialisation in wealth and estate-related legal services is highlighted by this recognition [1][2][3][4][5].
Culicerto, who is licensed to practice in both North and South Carolina, devotes a significant portion of his practice to construction matters. He represents clients in construction litigation, complex commercial disputes, contract drafting and negotiations, OSHA compliance, arbitration, and general litigation [6].
Diminich, a Fellow in both the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and American College of Tax Counsel, is a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law, awarded by the Supreme Court of South Carolina [7]. He is recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for his work in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and private wealth strategies [8].
Shumaker's team of over 300 attorneys and advisors work together to help businesses move forward with confidence. The Forbes "Best-In-State Lawyers" list, developed through a rigorous, multistage process of editorial research, peer and client feedback, and evaluation by an independent advisory board of legal experts, highlights attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and a strong commitment to serving their clients and communities [9].
Jennifer Compton, Managing Partner and Chair of the Management Committee at Shumaker, praised Culicerto and Diminich's recognitions, stating that they are well-deserved and reflect the exceptional talent that defines the firm [10].
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Sources: [1] Shumaker (2025). [Press Release]. Retrieved from https://www.shumaker.com/news/shumaker-partners-named-to-forbes-best-in-state-lawyers-list-2025 [2] Forbes (2025). The Forbes 2025 "Best-In-State" Lawyers. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-lawyers/ [3] American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (2025). Fellows. Retrieved from https://www.actec.org/fellows/ [4] American College of Tax Counsel (2025). Fellows. Retrieved from https://www.taxcounsel.org/fellows/ [5] Chambers High Net Worth Guide (2025). Rankings. Retrieved from https://www.chambersandpartners.com/guide/high-net-worth/rankings [6] Shumaker (2025). Andrew Culicerto. Retrieved from https://www.shumaker.com/people/andrew-culicerto/ [7] Supreme Court of South Carolina (2025). Certified Specialists. Retrieved from https://www.scsc.gov/certified-specialists/ [8] Chambers High Net Worth Guide (2025). G.P. Diminich. Retrieved from https://www.chambersandpartners.com/guide/high-net-worth/individual/2000094-g-p-diminich [9] Forbes (2025). Methodology. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-lawyers/methodology/ [10] Shumaker (2025). Jennifer Compton. Retrieved from https://www.shumaker.com/people/jennifer-compton/
- Andrew Culicerto and G.P. Diminich, both of whom hold significant positions at Shumaker, have been recognized for their expertise and leadership in their respective fields, with Culicerto's recognition emphasizing his strengths in construction matters and Diminich's in wealth strategies.
- Shumaker, a dynamic team of over 300 attorneys and advisors, has been highlighted on the Forbes "Best-In-State Lawyers" list for 2025, indicating their exceptional performance in various business and finance sectors.
