Fifteen Zausmer attorneys have been honored in two different award categories for the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers.
Best Lawyers is a peer-reviewed designation that recognizes attorneys who are practicing with outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
Best Lawyers in America 2025
Managing Shareholder Mark Zausmer has been recognized as a Best Lawyer for the 18th consecutive year for his exemplary work in Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law.
Shareholder Michael Caldwell has been honored as a Best Lawyer for the 12th consecutive year, awarded for his significant contributions in Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation.
Shareholder Stephen R. Estey has been recognized as a Best Lawyer for the 8th consecutive year. His awards come from his extensive work in Eminent Domain and Condemination Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Litigation, and Real Estate Law.
Additional Best Lawyers honorees include:
- Mischa Boardman: Commercial Litigation
- Julian Heidenreich: Insurance Litigation
- Cinnamon A. Plonka: Insurance Law, Insurance Litigation Insurance
- Michael A. Schwartz: Insurance Litigation
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2025
Best Lawyers separately recognizes emerging legal talent with the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch award. Zausmer is proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.
- Theresa A. Bodwin: Insurance Law
- Cristy M. DeVos: Insurance Law
- Kristina M. Macionski: Insurance Law
- Bryan R. Padgett: Insurance Law
- Breanne M. Patton: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law
- Adam Post II: Insurance Law
- Devin R. Sullivan: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Kyle A. Warwick: Insurance Law
Congratulations to all our honored attorneys for their remarkable accomplishments and dedication to excellence in the legal profession.
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