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The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has once again honored Kegler Brown for its exceptional legal talent, recognizing 33 of our attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. This year's publication also includes five attorneys who earned Best Lawyers recognition for the first time, reflecting the continued growth and depth of talent across the firm.

This year's publication highlights not only the continued excellence of our team but also a significant achievement for Mike Madigan, who has been named "Lawyer of the Year" for Construction Law and Litigation – Construction. The honor marks the second time Madigan has received a "Lawyer of the Year" designation in Construction Law, having previously earned the distinction in 2019. Awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region, the recognition is among the publication's highest honors.

Below is the full list of Kegler Brown attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"Lawyer of the Year"

Mike Madigan – Construction Law; Litigation - Construction

"Best Lawyers"

Luis Alcalde* (2027) – Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Steve Barsotti (2020) – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Nicholas Bobb* (2027) – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Labor and Employment; Litigation - Real Estate

Sheila Willamowski Boehner* (2027) – Government Relations Practice

Robert Cohen (2008) – Commercial Litigation†; Litigation - Antitrust; Litigation - Labor and Employment

Joe Colvin (2026) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates

Catherine A. Cunningham (2010) – Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Kacie N. Davis (2025) – Corporate Law; Franchise Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Robert Dove (2026) – Commercial Litigation; Energy Law

Brendan Feheley (2026) – Litigation - Labor and Employment

Tony Fiore (2026) – Employment Law - Management†; Government Relations Practice

Loriann E. Fuhrer (2013) – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rachel Friedman Gold (2026) – Corporate Law†; Real Estate Law

Maria Mariano Guthrie (2024) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Bankruptcy†

Allen L. Handlan (2011) – Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law

Erin Herbst (2021) – Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Paul Hess (2026) – Corporate Governance Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Chuck Kegler (1995) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates

William J. Levendusky* (2027) – Corporate Law

Mike Madigan (2014) – Construction Law; Litigation - Construction

Vinita Mehra (2018) – Corporate Law

Mark Reitz (2018) – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates

Michael L. Schottenstein (2026) – Litigation - Real Estate; Real Estate Law

Rusty Schuermann (2017)[10] – Insurance Law

Robert G. Schuler (2016) – Litigation - Insurance; Litigation - Intellectual Property

Eric Travers (2020) – Construction Law

Steve Tugend (2018) – Government Relations Practice

Steven J. Umaña (2026) – Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law†; Real Estate Law

Chris Weber (2007)[20] – Corporate Compliance Law; Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Nick Wilkes (2014) – Real Estate Law

David M. Wilson* (2027) – Corporate Law

Matthew M. Zofchak (2026) – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Bankruptcy

(Year) First year the lawyer was listed in any practice area. 
(*) Lawyers who are listed for the first time in Best Lawyers. 
(†) Newly recognized practice area in 2027. 
[#] 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.