Overview
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 154 McDermott Will & Emery lawyers across 50 practice areas, including in its stand-out Health, Tax and Trusts and Estates practices.
Four McDermott lawyers have been named “Lawyer of the Year” for their skill, professionalism and integrity. This recognition is given to one lawyer in a specific practice area and geographic region based on highest overall peer feedback. Recognized lawyers include:
- Eric P. Zimmerman │ Healthcare Law │ Washington, D.C.
- Jason D. Krieser │ Information Technology Law │ Dallas/Fort Worth
- Paul F. Lawrence │ Healthcare Law │ Los Angeles
- Steven S. Scholes │ Litigation – Securities │ Chicago
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
McDermott is a top-rated firm in the United States (by the number of lawyers recognized) in the following practices
- Healthcare Law – 37
- Litigation – 17
- Tax Law – 13
- Trusts and Estates – 20
Fourteen lawyers have been listed for the first time in The Best Lawyers in America 2020:
- Robert J. Cordy │ Appellate Practice
- Todd A. Solomon │ Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Sarah T. Hogan │ Healthcare Law
- Lisa Mazur │ Healthcare Law
- Monica Wallace │ Healthcare Law
- Rebecca C. Martin │ Healthcare Law
- Robert C. Louthian III │ Healthcare Law
- Heather S. Bethancourt │ IT Outsourcing Law
- Frederic L. Levenson │ Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Frederic D. Firestone │ Litigation – Securities
- Bernard P. Grondin │ Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Mary Hallerman │ Trademark Law
- Jared R. Cloud │ Trusts and Estates
- Timothy Halleron │ Trusts and Estates
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About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. With more than 20 locations on three continents, our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and geographies to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,100 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
