News & Awards

2026 Awards

4 Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP is pleased to announce that four lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list:

  • Kristen E. Caverly – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates
  • Hildy L. Fentin – Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation
  • Nancy G. Henderson – Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates (As of February 1, 2026, Ms. Henderson joined Snell & Wilmer, LLP.)
  • Lisa B. Roper – Trusts and Estates

Nancy G. Henderson Named 2026 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the San Diego Area.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP attorney Nancy G. Henderson was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as a 2026 “Lawyer of the Year.”  Ms. Henderson was recognized for Nonprofit / Charities Law. (As of February 1, 2026, Ms. Henderson joined Snell & Wilmer, LLP.)

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this a significant and coveted accolade. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments.

Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

For more than four decades, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular distinction.

2025 Awards

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list:

  • Kristen E. Caverly – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates
  • Hildy L. Fentin – Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation
  • Nancy G. Henderson – Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates. (As of February 1, 2026, Ms. Henderson joined Snell & Wilmer, LLP.)

2025 News

HCP Attorneys Named to 2025 Super Lawyers List

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP (HCP) is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list:

2025 San Diego Super Lawyers:

  • Kristen E. Caverly (Top 10 Year List)
  • Nancy G. Henderson (Top 10 Year List) (As of February 1, 2026, Ms. Henderson joined Snell & Wilmer, LLP.)
  • Hildy L. Fentin
  • Lisa B. Roper

Congratulations to our exceptional team of attorneys at HCP who have been named to the 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list!

2024 Awards

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP Lawyers Selected as 2024 Women of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been selected as 2024 Women of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. You may view the 2024 awards here.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers selected as 2024 Women of Influence in Law:

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients and 1 Ones to Watch® in America Award Recipient

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in America list:

  • Kristen E. Caverly – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates
  • Hildy L. Fentin – Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation
  • Nancy G. Henderson – Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates. (As of February 1, 2026, Ms. Henderson joined Snell & Wilmer, LLP.)
 
The Firm would also like to congratulate Lisa B. Roper for being recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 for work in Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates.

Hildy L. Fentin and Nancy G. Henderson Named 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the San Diego Area.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP attorneys Hildy L. Fentin and Nancy G. Henderson were recently recognized by Best Lawyers as a 2024 “Lawyer of the Year.” Ms. Fentin was recognized for Family Law Mediation and Ms. Henderson for Nonprofit / Charities Law. (As of February 1, 2026, Ms. Henderson joined Snell & Wilmer, LLP.)

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this a significant and coveted accolade. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments.

Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

For more than four decades, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular distinction.

2023 Awards

best lawyers signage plaque identifying award to Henderson Caverly & Pum LLP

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients and 1 Ones to Watch® in America Award Recipient

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP is pleased to announce that three lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers awards as they search for counsel.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in more than 75 countries.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2023 The Best Lawyers in America list:

The Firm would also like to congratulate Lisa B. Roper for being recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2023 for work in Litigation – Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR PRIOR YEARS:

Henderson, Caverly & Pum LLP lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® :

Kristen E. Caverly – Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2016

  • First year recognized in Trusts and Estates: 2023
  • First year recognized in Litigation – Trusts and Estates: 2018
  • First year recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2016

Hildy L. Fentin – Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2006

  • First year recognized in Collaborative Law: Family Law: 2021
  • First year recognized in Family Law Mediation: 2007
  • First year recognized in Family Law: 2006

Lisa B. Roper – Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2022 

  • First year recognized as Ones to Watch in America in Litigation-Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates: 2022
  • First year recognized in Best Lawyers in Trusts and Estates: 2026