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Announcing the 16th Edition of the Best Lawyers in Germany Rankings

Best Lawyers announces the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™, featuring a unique set of rankings that highlights Germany's top legal talent.

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June 12, 2024 06:00 PM

The Best Lawyers team is delighted to announce the official release of the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™, featuring the top legal talent across the country.

This edition not only highlights seasoned legal professionals but also introduces the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™, celebrating the rising stars currently working in the legal field.

Best Lawyers is also proud to announce the continuation of our longstanding partnership with Handelsblatt.

Key Highlights

The 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™ covers 14 geographic regions and includes 6,674 recognized lawyers across 85 different practice areas. This year, 232 lawyers were honored with the pinnacle award "Lawyer of the Year” and 1,206 firms are represented in the rankings. This year, Nordrhein-Westfalen stood out amongst its regional peers, holding the record for the most awarded lawyers, which showcases its prominence in Germany’s legal industry.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™

This edition’s Ones to Watch category acknowledges emerging talent in 10 geographic regions, featuring 1,484 honorees across 34 practice areas. With that, a total of 308 firms are represented in this category.

Practice Areas

According to search data taken from the Best Lawyers website, the most frequently searched practice areas include:

Additionally, in the Ones to Watch category, the leading practice areas are:

Why It Matters

Being recognized among The Best Lawyers in Germany™ or Ones to Watch is a significant accolade, regarded by many in the field as the leading stamp of approval amongst legal professionals. Awarded lawyers gain increased exposure and credibility among peers and potential clients. Additionally, this recognition opens doors to new professional opportunities, collaborations and clientele.

The Best Lawyers team is excited to join in celebrating the outstanding legal professionals who have been recognized in the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™ and the fourth edition of Ones to Watch in Germany™. Their expertise and dedication contribute significantly to the overall success of the legal market in Germany.

You can find a lawyer in the Germany using our directory, or visit the Find a Lawyer page to explore legal talent across all regions.

We look forward to another year of celebrating legal excellence in Germany!

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Anthony T. Betta
Anthony T. Betta
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Recognized since 2025
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Anthony T. Betta
Anthony T. Betta

Anthony joined the Carlile Patchen & Murphy Litigation Department in 2020 as Of Counsel. Anthony is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Ohio, including Ohio’s Northern and Southern districts. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, probate litigation, securities litigation, receiverships, landlord-tenant and collections.

Anthony T. Betta
Anthony T. Betta
Michael R. Reed
Michael R. Reed
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Recognized since 2024
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Michael R. Reed
Michael R. Reed

Michael R. Reed handles a wide range of complex commercial litigation – from class action defense to construction disputes to will contests. Mike is well versed in all aspects of complex business litigation, including breach of contract, commercial leases, employment/non-competition agreements, intellectual property disputes, advertising space leases, commercial real estate transactions, securitization of subprime loans, breach of fiduciary duties, and professional fee claims. As part o...

Michael R. Reed
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Todd Long
Todd Long
Eastman & Smith LTD
Recognized since 2026
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Todd Long
Todd Long

Part of the White Collar Crime and Investigations Practice Group, Mr. Long has represented businesses, business professionals, public officials, medical professionals and educators in matters involving fraud, embezzlement, tax controversies, public corruption, regulatory enforcement matters and business litigation. He manages matters in both federal and state courts as well as before government regulatory entities. His experience includes dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Fed...

Todd Long
Todd Long
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Damion M. Clifford
Arnold & Clifford LLC
Recognized since 2024
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
DC
Damion M. Clifford

Damion M. Clifford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Damion M., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Damion M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Damion M. Clifford
Jeffrey J. Patter
Jeffrey J. Patter
Taft
Recognized since 2020
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law - Individuals
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Jeffrey J. Patter
Jeffrey J. Patter

Jeffrey J. Patter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey J., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey J. Patter
Jeffrey J. Patter
Joel H. Mirman
Joel H. Mirman
The Mirman Law Firm LLC
Recognized since 2003
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Joel H. Mirman
Joel H. Mirman

Joel has broad experience, starting with his education at Ohio University, where he majored in accounting and was a member of campus honorary organizations Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa. Joel obtained his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He was a partner in two regional law firms, served as General Counsel for a large franchising company, and for the last several years has been the owner of The Mirman Law Firm. For over 30 years, Joel has earned Martindale...

Joel H. Mirman
Joel H. Mirman
Philip J. Fulton
Philip J. Fulton
Philip J. Fulton Law Office
Recognized since 1995
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Specific Focus
Social Security Disability
Philip J. Fulton
Philip J. Fulton

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Philip J. Fulton
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Carol A. Sheehan
Carol A. Sheehan
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Recognized since 2013
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
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Carol A. Sheehan

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Carol A. Sheehan
Carol A. Sheehan
Timothy P. Nagy
Timothy P. Nagy
Taft
Recognized since 2016
Columbus, OH
Practice Areas
Health Care Law
Timothy P. Nagy
Timothy P. Nagy

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Timothy P. Nagy
Timothy P. Nagy
Denise M. Mirman
Denise M. Mirman
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Recognized since 2012
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Practice Areas
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Denise M. Mirman
Denise M. Mirman

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Denise M. Mirman
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