Woods Aitken LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. In addition, nine Woods Aitken attorneys were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America which recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 recognitions, by market, include:
Denver, CO
Colin P. Baumchen
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Alvin M. Cohen
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
Real Estate Law
Kory D. George
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Daniel M. Gross
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Joel D. Heusinger
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Kerry L. Kester
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Lincoln, NE
Craig C. Dirrim
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Terry C. Dougherty
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Erin L. Ebeler
Employment Law – Management
Andrew B. Koszewski
Tax Law
James A. Overcash
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Jerry L. Pigsley
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law – Management
Paul M. Schudel
Communications Law
Utilities Law
Edward H. Tricker
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Omaha, NE
Pamela J. Bourne
Employment Law – Management
Daniel R. Carnahan
Real Estate Law
Trusts and Estates
Michael D. Matejka
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Frank J. Mihulka
Banking and Finance Law
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Bruce A. Smith
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Patrick T. Vint
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Construction
Todd W. Weidemann
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions, by market, include:
Denver, CO
Laura J. DePetro
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Abigail R. Frame
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Amanda C. Hoberg
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Sarah K. Mielke
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
Lincoln, NE
Kaylen K. Akert
Banking and Finance Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Real Estate Law
Ashley H. Connell
Labor and Employment Law - Management
Audrey R. Svane
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Omaha, NE
Lexi Weisbeck
Construction Law
Joseph F. Willms
Labor and Employment Law – Management
The Best Lawyers in America® recognized Woods Aitken as a “Top Listed” firm in the following areas:
Top-Listed State Awards
Construction Law in Nebraska: 5 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Nebraska: 4 lawyers
Top-Listed City Awards
Commercial Litigation in Lincoln: 4 lawyers
Construction Law in Denver: 6 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Denver: 6 lawyers
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® in America recognized Woods Aitken as a “Top Listed” firm in the following areas:
Top-Listed State Awards
Construction Law in Colorado: 4 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Colorado: 4 lawyers
Top-Listed City Awards
Construction Law in Denver: 4 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Denver: 4 lawyers
Best Lawyers® honored two Woods Aitken attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” recipients:
Lincoln, NE
Edward H. Tricker
Construction Law
Omaha, NE
Michael D. Matejka
Litigation - Real Estate
About Best Lawyers®
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is based on comprehensive peer-review surveys, which this year, comprised of more than 16.1 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. The "Ones to Watch" awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. A "Top-Listed" designation is given to the firm that has the most recognized lawyers in a particular location and practice area. “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions are awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific Practice Area and geographic location. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. For more information about Best Lawyers®, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
About Woods Aitken
Founded in 1921, Woods Aitken works with clients ranging from individuals and local organizations to regional businesses and national corporations. Our approach to providing legal services is built on vast knowledge and experience, practical guidance, and long-term client success. We help clients identify unique challenges, minimize risks, and realize opportunities. Our attorneys are dedicated to results and compelled by integrity. Woods Aitken has offices in Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, and Washington, D.C.