Benesch is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 7 practice areas have been recognized by Chambers & Partners in Chambers USA 2017. Since 1990, Chambers has published the world’s leading guides to the legal profession and has built a reputation for in-depth, objective research. Chambers ranks lawyers and law firms on several factors and considerations, all of which are investigated by a team of more than 170 researchers.
The list of Benesch attorneys and practice areas selected are below, by location:
Recognized Practitioners
Indiana
Jeff Abrams, Real Estate – Band 1
Kiamesha Colom, Real Estate – Up and Coming (listed for the first time)
Andy Kleiman, Real Estate – Band 3 (listed for the first time)
Jim Schwarz, Real Estate – Band 2
Ohio
Mark Avsec, Intellectual Property – Band 3
Eric Baisden, Labor & Employment – Band 3
Frank Carsonie, Healthcare – Band 2
Joe Castrodale, Litigation: General Commercial – Band 3 (up from Band 4)
Tom Crist, Construction – Band 4
Janet Feldkamp, Healthcare – Band 3
Joe Gross, Labor & Employment – Band 4
Ira Kaplan, Corporate/M&A – Band 2
Ross Kirchick, Banking & Finance – Band 2
Pete Kirsanow, Labor & Employment – Band 4
Casey Kucharson, Banking & Finance – Band 3
Michael Marhofer, Corporate/M&A – Band 4
Megan Mehalko, Corporate/M&A – Band 4
Barry Miller, Construction – Band 1
Jared Oakes, Real Estate – Band 4
Bob Ross, Corporate/M&A – Band 4
Alan Schabes, Healthcare – Band 3
Howard Steindler, Real Estate – Senior Statesman
Jeff Wild, Real Estate – Band 3
Recognized Practices
Indiana
Real Estate – Band 2
Ohio
Banking & Finance – Band 2
Construction – Band 2
Corporate/M&A – Band 3
Healthcare – Band 2
Labor & Employment – Band 4
Real Estate – Band 3
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