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2021 Best Lawyers: The Global Issue

The 2021 Global Issue features top legal talent from the most recent editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch worldwide.

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October 8, 2021 06:00 AM

The 2021 Best Lawyers Fall Business Edition, The Global Issue, features top-ranked legal talent from more than 30 countries and 170 practice areas around the world. Highlighting recognitions around the world in Best Lawyers, recipients of the prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" awards and an international introduction to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in three countries, we are proud to bring you the preeminent guide to global legal talent.

In this issue, we feature an in-depth look at the Olympics, the world's premier sporting event of more than 200 competing nations.

Thought leaders from firms in Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom bring you engaging editorial that explores:

A cover story on banned substances in the games, including a look at Russia's 2019 doping disaster and the drug testing failures of 20 track-and-field athletes
The controversy faced by female athletes regarding uniforms in the most recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Legislation surrounding sponsorships and branding for advertising, athletes and the games themselves
The legal and financial costs and responsibilities of being an Olympics host country

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Access the Best Lawyers lawyer directory to find recognized attorneys worldwide.

Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

William Nesbitt

Koffel & Nesbitt

Recognized since 2025

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

DUI / DWI Defense

William Nesbitt

William Nesbitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of DUI / DWI Defense. William, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Nesbitt

Philip R. Westerman

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2025

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Philip R. Westerman

Philip R. Westerman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Philip R., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Philip R. Westerman

Daniel W. Srsic

Littler

Recognized since 2012

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Daniel W. Srsic

Daniel W. Srsic is highly-knowledgeable in benefits litigation and has appeared in more than 90 court cases involving employee benefit disputes, such as benefit claims, fiduciary duties and disputes regarding collectively bargained benefits. Daniel's benefits practice also extends to pre-dispute representation of plan sponsors and fiduciaries. He brings a litigation perspective to the evaluation of potential changes to collectively bargained retiree health benefits, which has proved to be a v...

Daniel W. Srsic

John J. Joseph

Joseph & Joseph & Hanna Co., LPA

Recognized since 1993

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Litigation - Real Estate

Real Estate Law

John J. Joseph

Position: Managing Attorney/Principal Born: Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada Admitted to bar,1981, Ohio. (Also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar) Education: The Ohio State University B.S., summa cum laude, 1978 J.D., cum laude, 1981. Best Lawyers in America from 1993 to present. Also named one of Ohio's Super Lawyers Listed in Columbus Monthly (Nov 2003) article Top lawyers The city's best & brightest Recipient, Judge Joseph M. Harter Memorial Award. Bar Memberships: Columbus Bar Association: C...

John J. Joseph
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Alan K. Veatch

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Recognized since 2024

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Trusts and Estates

Alan K. Veatch

Pursuant to a merger with the firm in which he was a principal since 1985, Alan has been a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP since 2015. He primarily works with closely held and family businesses of all types and the individuals and families who own those businesses. Alan’s practice areas cover a broad range of business and personal matters, including – tax-exempt nonprofits; real estate; estate planning and estate & trust administration; planning, structuring, and f...

Alan K. Veatch

Matthew S. Bailey

JRW Esquire LTD

Recognized since 2023

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Matthew S. Bailey

Matthew S. Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew S., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew S. Bailey

Frederick A. Sewards

Arnold Todaro Welch & Foliano

Recognized since 2026

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Frederick A. Sewards

Frederick A. Sewards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Frederick A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frederick A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frederick A. Sewards

Christopher Trolinger

Trolinger Law Offices LLC

Recognized since 2025

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Christopher Trolinger

Christopher Trolinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Christopher, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Trolinger

David P. Meyer

Meyer Wilson Werning

Recognized since 2011

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Litigation - Securities

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Specific Focus

Class Actions

David P. Meyer

David P. Meyer is the founder and managing principal of the Meyer Wilson Werning law firm. David is a financial fraud attorney with more than twenty-five years’ of experience in federal and state trial courts and arbitration cases, representing clients from all over the world. David has the honor of winning a record-breaking $261 million class action jury verdict against Prudential Securities on behalf of 200 retirees. David filed the class action lawsuit back in 1999 when he was 29 yea...

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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 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

The Sponsor Games

by Nick Fitzpatrick and Alasdair Muller

Brands looking to capture a little Olympic glory for themselves face a challenging legal course. Here’s an overview.

Man holding flag of "Tokyo Olympics" with Coca-Cola branding in the corner

Fierce Competition

by Jordan Scopa and Amalia Berg

Is jumping through legal hoops an Olympic event? It might as well be for any company seeking to sponsor an athlete, a team or the quadrennial games themselves.

Olympic Stamp on a black background detailing runners

The Subsidy Solution

by Anton O. Petrov and Jan D. Bonhage

Major athletic events are great fun, sources of pride . . . and expensive. What are countries’ responsibilities, especially during the pandemic, to help ensure their survival?

Giant sports venue being constructed and then completed

A Line in the Sand

by Susan H. Abramovitch and Phedely Artiste

Norway’s Beach Handball Team Fined for Defying Bikini Dress Code at European Championship

Do Backlinks Still Help Law Firm SEO?

by Nancy Lippincott

How trusted, ethical backlinks influence rankings as algorithms change.

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Law Firm Marketing ROI: Strategies for Small and Midsize Firms

by Jamilla Tabbara

Understand how to improve your marketing ROI with methods tailored for law firms.

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Best Lawyers Launches CMO Advisory Board

by Jamilla Tabbara

Strategic counsel from legal marketing’s most experienced voices.

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Introducing the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore

by Jennifer Verta

This year’s awards reflect the strength of the Best Lawyers network and its role in elevating legal talent worldwide.

2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore

Key Issues to Tackle on Law Firm Landing Pages

by Jamilla Tabbara

Identify key issues on law firm landing pages to improve client engagement and conversion.

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Legal Content Strategy: A Key Driver of Law Firm Growth

by Jamilla Tabbara

Is your law firm’s content missing the mark? Here’s why it’s not delivering results.

Marketer developing a strategic plan for legal business growth.

Struggling to Attract Clients? Discover Small Law Firm Marketing Strategies That Work

by Jennifer Verta

Recognize what is holding your law firm back.

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The Critical Role of Content in Law Firm SEO Strategy

by Nancy Lippincott

From building trust to staying competitive with thought leadership, explore how SEO content creation establishes authority in a largely digital landscape.

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The Importance of Content Marketing for Law Firms and Strategies for Success

by Jennifer Verta

Strengthen client relationships, boost visibility and drive growth with effective content marketing tailored for law firms.

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"Lawyer of the Year"

Duane C. Pozza

Advertising Law

Washington, D.C., DC

2025

Optimal Content Creation Frequency - How Often Should You Update Website Content?

by Jennifer Verta

Why finding the right content creation frequency is key to your law firm's success.

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Why Is SEO Important for Your Law Firm's Website?

by Jennifer Verta

Key law firm SEO strategies to grow your practice and build credibility online.

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