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The Best Lawyers in America® has once again acknowledged the outstanding achievements of Kegler Brown attorneys in its renowned annual publication. In the 2025 edition, 27 attorneys from Kegler Brown have been honored for their unwavering dedication and excellence in the legal field.

Notably, Don Gregory and Mike Miller have earned the prestigious title of "Lawyer of the Year" for their outstanding work in Construction Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar, respectively. This distinction is awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic location, based on exceptional voting averages received through an extensive peer-review process conducted by Best Lawyers.

Below is the list of Kegler Brown attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

"Lawyer Of The Year"

• Don Gregory - Construction Law and Litigation - Construction
• Mike Miller - Criminal Defense: White-Collar

“Best Lawyers”

• Steve Barsotti (2019) – Corporate + Trademark Law
• Ralph Breitfeller (2011) – Antitrust Law
• John Brody (2010) – Litigation - Bankruptcy
• Rob Cohen (2008) – Litigation - Antitrust
• Catherine Cunningham (2010) – Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
• Kacie Davis (2025) – Corporate Law
• Scott Doran (2013) – Energy Law; Environmental Law
• Lori Fuhrer (2013) – Commercial Litigation
• Don Gregory (2005) – Construction Law; Litigation – Construction
• Maria Guthrie (2024) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation
• Allen Handlan (2011) – Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law
• Erin Herbst (2021) – Corporate Law
• Tom Hill (1993) – Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation
• Chuck Kegler (1995) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
• Mike Madigan (2014) – Construction Law
• Dave McCarty (2011) – Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
• Vinita Mehra (2018) – Corporate Law
• Mike Miller (2006) – Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Rebecca Roderer Price (2021) – Litigation - Health Care
• Mark Reitz (2018) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
• Rusty Schuermann (2017) – Insurance Law
• Rob Schuler (2016) – Litigation - Insurance; Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Tom Sigmund (1997) – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Trusts and Estates
• Eric Travers (2020) – Construction Law
• Steve Tugend (2018) – Government Relations Practice
• Chris Weber (2007) – Corporate Compliance Law; Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Nick Wilkes (2014) – Real Estate Law

Years in parentheses indicate the first year the lawyer was listed in any practice area.

About Best Lawyers®

Founded in 1983, Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. The publication is a definitive guide to legal excellence, with its lists compiled through exhaustive peer-review evaluations. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications worldwide, making it a trusted resource for those seeking legal representation.