Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation in 2015–2024.Named one of “Milwaukee’s Leading Lawyers” in Insurance by M Magazine in 2013 and 2014 and in Litigation in 2015 and 2016. Only 2-5% of the top ranked attorneys published by Avvo for each category, were recognized.Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™–AV, reflecting an attorney who has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.Selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers annually from 2007–2023, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine.He was selected as one of the "Top 50 Lawyers" in Wisconsin by Super Lawyers/Milwaukee Magazine in 2016 and 2017. The honor is given to the 50 Wisconsin attorneys receiving the highest point totals in the statewide balloting, research, and blue-ribbon peer review process, regardless of area of practice.He was selected as one of the "Top 25 Lawyers" in the Milwaukee area by Super Lawyers/Milwaukee Magazine in 2016 and 2017. The honor is given to the 25 Milwaukee area attorneys receiving the highest point totals in the statewide balloting, research, and blue-ribbon peer review process, regardless of area of practice.Selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyer Rising Stars in 2006, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine.He has been given a rating of 10.0 (out of a possible 10.0) by Avvo, a national attorney rating service which uses a mathematical model to rate attorneys based on experience, professional achievements, industry recognition and professional conduct.

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