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2026 Super Lawyers Recognizes Blau | Hynson

February 24, 2026

Blau | Hynson Law is proud to share two Super Lawyers honors for 2026: Daniel M. Blau has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2026—his first appearance on the list. Warren D. Hynson has been named to the 2026 Rising Stars list, marking his second consecutive year of recognition. Super Lawyers selections are peer-influenced and…

Blau | Hynson Law Recognized in 2026 Best Law Firms for Criminal Defense and Appellate Practice

November 6, 2025

Blau | Hynson Law Recognized in 2026 Best Law Firms for Criminal Defense and Appellate Practice Raleigh, NC — Blau | Hynson Law has earned dual recognition in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms, achieving a Metropolitan Tier 2 ranking in Criminal Defense: General Practice and a Tier 3 ranking in Appellate Practice for…

Dan Blau Honored in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

September 9, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Dan Blau, partner at Blau | Hynson, has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in two highly respected categories: Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: General Practice. This honor is based exclusively on peer review and reflects the legal community’s recognition of…

Warren Hynson Selected to 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars

February 20, 2025

Blau | Hynson is proud to announce that attorney Warren Hynson has been selected to the 2025 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars. This prestigious recognition is awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in each state, highlighting exceptional lawyers who are under 40 years old or in practice for 10 years or less.…

Daniel M. Blau Selected to Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2025

January 9, 2025

Blau | Hynson is proud to announce that Daniel M. Blau has been selected to the 2025 edition of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite in the Appellate Practice Section. This prestigious recognition is based on peer nominations from attorneys across North Carolina, making it one of the most distinguished honors in the legal profession. The…

Daniel M. Blau’s Firm Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms for Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense

November 9, 2024

We are proud to announce the firm’s inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms list, earning a Metropolitan Tier 3 ranking in Raleigh for Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: General Practice. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s dedication to excellence in criminal appeals and post-conviction support. As a board-certified specialist in appellate law, Mr. Blau…

Podcast Feature: Preserving Issues for Appeal with Warren Hynson (NC DWI Guy – Aug. 2024)

August 7, 2024

In this August 2024 episode of the NC DWI Guy podcast, Warren D. Hynson breaks down best practices for preserving issues for appeal and outlines how post-conviction remedies work in North Carolina. At the time of recording, Warren’s practice focused exclusively on criminal appeals and post-conviction relief—a focus he now continues at Blau | Hynson.…

Warren Hynson, NCAJ NEXT Leadership Program class of 2024

January 30, 2024

We’re proud to share that Warren D. Hynson was selected to the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) NEXT Leadership Program class of 2024—one of just 13 attorneys statewide recognized as emerging leaders in trial practice. Warren’s inclusion reflects his commitment to criminal appeals and post-conviction advocacy, and his ongoing service to the profession and…

DAN BLAU INCLUDED IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2023

August 18, 2022

Daniel M. Blau has been listed in the Appellate Practice and the Criminal Defense: General Practice Sections in the Best Lawyers in America 2023 Edition. This is Dan’s third appearance on the Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers compiles its list of outstanding attorneys through annual peer review. Complete methodology can be found on the…

Daniel M. Blau Law Recognized by Best Law Firms 2022

November 4, 2021

We are pleased to announce that Daniel M. Blau Law has been recognized by U.S. News/Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms as a Raleigh Metropolitan Tier 2 Appellate Practice and as a Tier 3 Criminal Defense: General Practice firm for 2022. Dan is a constitutional advocate and criminal defense attorney. His practice focuses on…