Thomson Reuters Honors 13 Benesch Attorneys as 2025 “Stand-Out Lawyers”

Benesch is proud to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been named “Stand-Out Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters for 2025. This prestigious recognition, awarded to only a select group of lawyers nationwide, reflects their excellence in elevating client satisfaction, championing client advocacy and consistently delivering outstanding legal results. These attorneys will be featured in the Thomson Reuters database, which highlights client-nominated, exceptional lawyers from across the country.

The following Benesch attorneys have earned this distinguished recognition:

• Meegan Brooks
  Partner, Litigation Practice Group; Retail & E-Commerce Group
• Frank Carsonie
  Chair, Healthcare+ Practice Group
• Joseph A. Castrodale
  Partner and Executive Chair, Litigation Practice Group
• J. Erik Connolly
  Managing Chair, Litigation Practice Group; Co-Chair, Securities Litigation Practice Group
• Andrew J. Jarzyna
  Partner, Litigation Practice Group
• Manish K. Mehta
  Partner-in-Charge, Chicago Office; Member, Executive Committee
• Andrew S. Nicoll
  Partner, Commercial Finance & Banking Practice Group
• Margo Wolf O’Donnell
  Co-Chair, Labor & Employment Practice Group
• Robert C. Ondak Jr.
  Partner, Real Estate Practice Group
• Nicholas J. Secco
  Chair, Trial Practice Group
• Mircea A. Tipescu
  Partner, Litigation Practice Group
• Michael Vatis
  Partner, Litigation Practice Group
• Jeffrey J. Wild
  Chief Strategy Partner and Chair, Real Estate Practice Group

These outstanding attorneys exemplify the high standards of client service and legal excellence that Benesch is known for. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to their continued success.