One hundred ninety-three BakerHostetler attorneys earned 332 rankings on the Best Lawyers in America© 2019 list.
2019 “Lawyers of the Year”
Ten of our attorneys were named “Lawyer of the Year,” a designation that reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and practice areas for his or her abilities, professionalism and integrity. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area receives this distinction. The following is a list of BakerHostetler attorneys recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2019:
- Elizabeth A. Green - Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Jeffrey E. Decker - Corporate Governance Law
- Patrick M. Muldowney - Employment Law - Management
- Robert J. Webb - Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Gregory V. Mersol - Litigation - ERISA
- Suzanne K. Hanselman - Corporate Governance Law
- Joseph Lucci - Litigation - Patent
- Steven B. Samuels - Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Leif R. Sigmond, Jr. - Litigation - Patent
- W. Ashley Hess - Corporate Compliance Law
BakerHostetler attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2019:
Atlanta, GA
- Christopher M. Arena (2015) [5]
Patent Law
Technology Law
- Janine Anthony Bowen (2018)
Technology Law
- Jason D' Cruz (2013) [5]
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Amy E. Fouts (2018)
Health Care Law
- John P. Hutchins (2009) [10]
Copyright Law
Information Technology Law
- David M. Ivey (2008) [10]
Corporate Law
- Joann Gallagher Jones (2017)
Real Estate Law
- Mark S. Lange (2013) [5]
Tax Law
- James D. Levine (2009) [10]
Environmental Law Immigration Law
- Charlene L. McGinty (2011) [5]
Health Care Law
- James C. Rawls (1991) [25]
First Amendment Law Health Care Law Litigation - Health Care
- Christopher A. Wiech (2017)
Trade Secrets Law
Chicago, IL
- Jennifer Kurcz (*)
Patent Law
- Leif R. Sigmond, Jr. (2013) [5]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- John M. Touhy (2008) [10]
Arbitration
Commercial Litigation
- George J. Tzanetopoulos (2012) [5]
Arbitration Product Liability
Litigation - Defendants
Cincinnati, OH
- William H. Hawkins II (2012) [5]
Arbitration
Commercial Litigation Mediation
- W. Ashley Hess (2014) [5]
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- David G. Holcombe (*)
Labor Law - Management
- Thomas W. Kahle (2006) [10]
Corporate Law
Health Care Law
- Kevin W. Kirsch (2013) [5]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- David A. Mancino (2010) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
- Ted T. Martin (2010) [10]
Commercial Litigation
- M. Scott McIntyre (2015) [5]
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- John M. Mueller (2015) [5]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Cleveland, OH
- Albert T. Adams (1999) [20]
Corporate Law
- Elliot S. Azoff (2007) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
- Brian A. Bash (2006) [10]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Terry M. Brennan (2018)
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Kelly S. Burgan (2014) [5]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Phillip M. Callesen (2011) [5]
Banking and Finance Law Project Finance Law
- Todd A. Dawson (2013) [5]
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Steven M. Dettelbach (*)
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Charles J. French III (*)
Employment Law - Management
- Robert R. Galloway (2009) [10]
Trusts and Estates
- John M. Gherlein (2010) [10]
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
- Matthew R. Goldman (1993) [25]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Eric R. Goodman (2018)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Matthew D. Graban (2014) [5]
Corporate Law
- Ellen E. Halfon (2013) [5]
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Trusts and Estates
- Suzanne K. Hanselman (2009) [10]
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
- Elaine A. Hutchins (2018)
Real Estate Law
- Joseph F. Hutchinson, Jr. (2006) [10]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Suzanne M. Jambe (2014) [5]
Family Law
- Amy E. Kellogg (2010) [10]
Real Estate Law
- R. Steven Kestner (2013) [5]
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Richard M. Knoth (2011) [5]
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- John B. Lewis (1995) [25]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Lawrence V. Lindberg (2006) [10]
Real Estate Law
- Albert G. Lin (2018)
Appellate Practice
Litigation – Securities
- James A. Loeb (2005) [15]
Family Law
- Thomas R. Lucchesi (2008) [10]
Commercial Litigation
- Raymond M. Malone (2001) [15]
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Ruth Ann Maloney (2018)
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- John J. McGowan, Jr. (2008) [10]
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Litigation - ERISA
- Gregory V. Mersol (2006) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - ERISA
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Jennifer A. Mills (2016)
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Brian M. Murray (2017)
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- W. James Ollinger (1987) [30]
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- John D. Parker (2008) [10]
Commercial Litigation
- David A. Posner (2017)
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Edward G. Ptaszek, Jr. (1995) [25]
Corporate Law
Tax Law
- Carole S. Rendon (2008) [10]
Commercial Litigation
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Lisa A. Roberts-Mamone (2010) [10]
Trusts and Estates
- Kevin G. Robertson (2006) [10]
Trusts and Estates
- Thomas M. Seger (2014) [5]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
- Hewitt B. Shaw (1995) [25]
Tax Law
- Thomas H. Shunk (2012) [5]
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Ronald A. Stepanovic (2016)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- David J. Strauss (1995) [25]
Real Estate Law
- Christopher J. Swift (1995) [25]
Health Care Law
Tax Law
- Alexander J. Szilvas (2012) [5]
Tax Law
- Matthew A. Tenerowicz (2015) [5]
Banking and Finance Law
- Michael A. VanNiel (2014) [5]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Ernest E. Vargo (2008) [10]
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Antitrust
- Daniel R. Warren (2006) [10]
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Thomas D. Warren (2009) [10]
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
- Robert A. Weible (2014) [5]
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Securities Regulation
- Deborah A. Wilcox (2016)
Trademark Law
- Martin T. Wymer (2006) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Columbus, OH
- M.J. Asensio III (2010) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Health Care Law
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Edward J. Bernert (2014) [5]
Tax Law
- Jack A. Bjerke (2006) [10]
Corporate Law
- Joseph C. Devine (2017)
Employment Law - Management
- Rodger L. Eckelberry (2014) [5]
Commercial Litigation
- Jennifer E. Edwards (2018)
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
- Steven P. Elliott (2009) [10]
Real Estate Law
- Daniel J. Gunsett (2010) [10]
Environmental Law
- Daniel J. Guttman (2014) [5]
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mark Hatcher (*)
Health Care Law
- Mark A. Johnson (2013) [5]
Commercial Litigation
- Robert M. Kincaid, Jr. (2008) [10]
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Kelvin M. Lawrence (2018)
Tax Law
- Ronald G. Linville (1995) [25]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Gordon F. Litt (2003) [15]
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
- Thomas L. Long (1995) [25]
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Antitrust
Litigation - Securities
- Susan N. Lubow (2017)
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Georgeann G. Peters (*)
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Barry R. Robinson (1993) [25]
Trusts and Estates
- Robert K. Rupp (2015) [5]
Corporate Law
Health Care Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Amy M. Shepherd (2010) [10]
Corporate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Gary A. Wadman (2015) [5]
Corporate Governance Law
- Alec Wightman (1995) [25]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Corporate Law
Costa Mesa, CA
- R. Scott Feldmann (2007) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
- George T. Mooradian (2016)
Tax Law
- Numan J. Siddiqi (2016)
International Mergers & Acquisitions
Denver, CO
- Eben P. Clark (2017)
Real Estate Law
- Marc D. Flink (2007) [10]
Litigation - First Amendment
- Theodore Z. Gelt (1989) [30]
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tax Law
- L. Poe Leggette (2006) [10]
Energy Law
Natural Resources Law
- Laurin D. Quiat (2015) [5]
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
- David L. Starbuck (2010) [10]
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
- Michael R. Stiff (2010) [10]
Trusts and Estates
- Raymond L. Sutton Jr. (1993) [25]
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Houston, TX
- Gary M. Alletag (2018)
Real Estate Law
- Donald W. Brodsky (2001) [15]
Corporate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Hurlie H. Collier (2013) [5]
Employment Law - Management
- Dennis P. Duffy (2009) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- W. John English, Jr. (2010) [10]
Oil and Gas Law
- Paul S. Francis (2016)
Commercial Litigation
- Edward L. Friedman (2007) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
- Michael W. Mengis (2016)
Energy Law
- Michael J. Pappert (2018)
Real Estate Law
- Steven G. Spears (2010) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- Drew B. Tipton (2012) [5]
Civil Rights Law
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- W. Ray Whitman (2010) [10]
Commercial Litigation
Natural Resources Law
- James C. Winton (2009) [10]
Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Robert M. Wolin (2013) [5]
Health Care Law
Los Angeles, CA
- Bruce R. Greene (2018)
Real Estate Law
- Mark Anthony Kadzielski (2005) [15]
Health Care Law
- Margaret Rosenthal (2016)
Labor Law - Management
- Thomas D. Warren (2009) [10]
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
New York, NY
- Tracy Cole (2018)
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Gerald J. Ferguson (2016)
Privacy and Data Security Law
- Linda A. Goldstein (2007) [10]
Advertising Law Commercial Litigation
- Theodore J. Kobus III (2016)
Privacy and Data Security Law
- Irving H. Picard (2013) [5]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Geraldine E. Ponto (2010) [10]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Frank A. Pugliese (2008) [10]
Information Technology Law
Technology Law
- Lauren J. Resnick (2010) [10]
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- David J. Sheehan (2003) [15]
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Intellectual Property
- George A. Stamboulidis (2010) [10]
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Oren J. Warshavsky (2017)
Copyright Law
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Orlando, FL
- Brian C. Blair (2016)
Construction Law
- Alberto S. Bustamante III (2018)
Real Estate Law
- Joyce Ackerbaum Cox (2007) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Jeffrey E. Decker (2012) [5]
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Denis L. Durkin (2013) [5]
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
- James V. Etscorn (2010) [10]
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- David L. Evans Jr. (2014) [5]
Real Estate Law
- Robert H. Gebaide (2014) [5]
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Real Estate Law
- Elizabeth A. Green (2006) [10]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Kurt P. Gruber (2018)
Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Gregory D. Lee (2017)
Real Estate Law
- Michael R. Levin (2013) [5]
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Jerry R. Linscott (1995) [25]
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Qui Tam Law
- Jessica Parker Malchow (2018)
Real Estate Law
- John Melicharek, Jr. (2013) [5]
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Real Estate Law
- Patrick M. Muldowney (2008) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Rosemary O'Shea (2009) [10]
Real Estate Law
- Jimmy D. Parrish (2014) [5]
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- William L. Pence (2007) [10]
Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
- David L. Schick (2006) [10]
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Health Care Law
- Kevin W. Shaughnessy (2006) [10]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Qui Tam Law
- Robert W. Thielhelm, Jr. (2013) [5]
Commercial Litigation
- Robert J. Webb (2013) [5]
Leisure and Hospitality Law
Real Estate Law
Philadelphia, PA
- John P. Donohue (2006) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- Nancy R. Frandsen (2012) [5]
Copyright Law
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Trademark Law
- Harold Fullmer (2013) [5]
Patent Law
- Dale M. Heist (2006) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- Gary H. Levin (2006) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- Jonathan G. Lombardo (*)
Patent Law
- Joseph Lucci (2010) [10]
Litigation - Patent Patent Law
- Henrik D. Parker (2006) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- Steven J. Rocci (2006) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
- Steven B. Samuels (2006) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
- S. Maurice Valla (2015) [5]
FDA Law
Seattle, WA
- Michael D. Stein (2016)
Patent Law
Washington, DC
- Jonathan R. Barr (2013) [5]
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Edward J. Beckwith (1999) [20]
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
- Glenn S. Benson (2016)
Energy Law
- Barry E. Bretschneider (2011) [5]
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
- Mark A. Cymrot (2010) [10]
International Arbitration - Commercial
International Arbitration - Governmental
- David A. Grant (2013) [5]
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Gary Lutzker (*)
Communications Law
- Jeffrey H. Paravano (2005) [15]
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tax Law
- J. Christopher Redding (2016)
Communications Law
- Bruce W. Sanford (2006) [10]
First Amendment Law
Media Law
- Paul M. Schmidt (2008) [10]
Tax Law
- Lance L. Shea (*)
FDA Law
- Lee H. Simowitz (2012) [5]
Antitrust Law
- Allen M. Sokal (2008) [10]
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
- Michael P. Vito (2015)
Trusts and Estates
- John H. Weber (2016)
Trademark Law
(Year) First year the lawyer was listed in any practice area.
(*) Lawyers who are listed for the first time in Best Lawyers.
[#] Anniversary plaque for which lawyer is eligible (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years).