Twenty-six Dinsmore attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers. Only one lawyer per practice area earns the distinction in a metropolitan region. Honors are based on reviews by their peers in the categories of ability, professionalism and integrity.

Additionally, more than 200 Dinsmore attorneys were selected as 2024 Best Lawyers in America ^® or “Ones to Watch.” You can see that list here.

Dinsmore attorneys who earned "Lawyer of the Year” include:

• Charleston, WV
  • Brian J. Moore - Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • John H. Mahaney - Railroad Law
  • Mark A. Carter - Labor Law – Management
• Cincinnati, OH
  • Harvey Jay Cohen - International Trade and Finance Law
  • J. David Brittingham - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Jeffrey P. Hinebaugh - Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Karen K. Gaunt - Trademark Law
  • Lee M. Stautberg - Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Noah J. Stern - Tax Law
  • Richard B. Tranter - Land Use and Zoning Law
• Columbus, OH
  • D. Michael Crites - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Elizabeth Y. Collis - Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Jessica L. Davis - Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Dayton, OH
  • James E. Beyer - Patent Law
  • William J. Leibold - Corporate Law
• Indianapolis, IN
  • Daniel D. Trachtman - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Daniel D. Trachtman - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • John D. Waller - Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
  • Thomas W. Dinwiddie - Real Estate Law
• Lexington, KY
  • James E. Cleveland III - Railroad Law
  • John R. Rhorer, Jr. - Natural Resources Law
  • Linsey W. West - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Linsey W. West - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Mindy G. Barfield - Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Robert W. Fleming - Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Louisville, KY
  • Donna King Perry - Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • John E. Selent - Communications Law
• Orlando, FL
  • Frank Pierce – Insurance Law

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