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The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® has once again honored Kegler Brown for its exceptional legal talent, recognizing 28 of our attorneys across a wide range of practice areas.

This year’s publication highlights not only the continued excellence of our team but also a particularly proud moment for the firm: Steve Barsotti, our Managing Partner, has been named “Lawyer of the Year,” a distinction awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region.

Below is the full list of Kegler Brown attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®:

"Lawyer Of The Year"

• Steve Barsotti - Trademark Law

“Best Lawyers”

• Steve Barsotti (2019) – Business Organizations; Corporate Law; Mergers + Acquisitions Law; Trademark Law
• Rob Cohen (2008) – Litigation - Antitrust; Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Joe Colvin* (2026) – Tax Law; Trusts + Estates
• Catherine Cunningham (2010) – Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
• Kacie Davis (2025) – Corporate Law; Franchise Law; Mergers + Acquisitions Law
• Robert Dove* (2026) – Commercial Litigation; Energy Law
• Brendan Feheley* (2026) – Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Tony Fiore* (2026) – Government Relations Practice
• Lori Fuhrer (2013) – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Rachel Gold* (2026) – Real Estate Law
• Maria Guthrie (2024) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation
• Allen Handlan (2011)[15] – Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law
• Erin Herbst (2021)[5] – Corporate Law; Mergers + Acquisitions Law
• Paul Hess* (2026) – Mergers + Acquisitions Law
• Chuck Kegler (1995) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
• Mike Madigan (2014) – Construction Law; Litigation - Construction
• Vinita Mehra (2018) – Corporate Law
• Mark Reitz (2018) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
• Michael Schottenstein* (2026) – Litigation - Real Estate; Real Estate Law
• Rusty Schuermann (2017) – Insurance Law
• Rob Schuler (2016)[10] – Litigation - Insurance; Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Eric Travers (2020) – Construction Law
• Steve Tugend (2018) – Government Relations Practice
• Steve Umaña* (2026) – Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law
• Jen Vessells* (2026) – Corporate Law; Mergers + Acquisitions Law
• Chris Weber (2007) – Corporate Compliance Law; Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Nick Wilkes (2014) – Real Estate Law
• Matthew Zofchak* (2026) – Commercial Litigation

(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).

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.