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Announcing the 2021 Best Lawyers in Mexico

For the twelfth year, honoring the top lawyers and firms in Mexico.

Published: November 19, 2020

Now in its twelfth year, The Best Lawyers in Mexico employed an exhaustive peer-review methodology to honor the most regarded firms and lawyers in the country. This year, the Mexico City metropolitan area produced the greatest number of lawyers recognized out of the 10 metropolitan areas surveyed.

The most-searched practice area in Mexico on Best Lawyers was Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, with Banking and Finance Law, Administrative Law, and Tax Law following. Real Estate Law notably featured the most recognized lawyers, followed by Tax Law, Labor and Employment Law, and Banking and Finance Law.

Mexico had 15 "Law Firm of the Year" awards in this edition, an honor given to a single firm for excellence in a specific practice area.

The 2021 Mexico "Law Firm of the Year" Honorees:

Arbitration and Mediation

Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez

Banking and Finance Law
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel

Capital Markets Law
Galicia Abogados

Civil Litigation
Malpica, Iturbe, Buj y Paredes

Commercial Litigation
Quijano, Cortina y de la Torre

Competition / Antitrust Law
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes

Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Galicia Abogados

Energy Law
Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau

Intellectual Property Law
Basham, Ringe y Correa

Labor and Employment Law
Marván, González Graf y González Larrazolo

Natural Resources Law
Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau

Project Finance and Development Practice
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes

Real Estate Law
Nader, Hayaux & Goebel

Tax Law
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa

Trade Law
EC Legal Rubio Villegas

Use the Find a Lawyer in Mexico page to connect with experienced lawyers, and visit the Find a Lawyer page to explore additional legal expertise and resources worldwide.

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Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Alexander M. Brown

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized since 2015 by

Alexander M. Brown

Alex Brown is a member of Dickinson Wright in Columbus, Ohio. He practices business transactional law, with an emphasis on advising privately-held and venture-capital backed companies in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and transactions involving technology, software, outsourcing, electronic commerce and intellectual property. He serves as outside counsel to a number of companies, from startup software businesses to national healthcare technology companies. Other areas of his prac...

 
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Gregory J. Dunn

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Municipal Law

Specific Focus

Common Carrier

Recognized since 2007 by

Gregory J. Dunn

Gregory J. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Gregory J. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory J. Dunn since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory J. Dunn is held by other lawyers.

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David J. Butler

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Recognized since 2014 by

David J. Butler

David J. Butler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. David J. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Butler since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David J. Butler is held by other lawyers.

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Anthony T. Betta

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Recognized since 2025 by

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.

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Jeffrey S. Hiller

Littler

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized since 2020 by

Jeffrey S. Hiller

Jeffrey S. Hiller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey S. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey S. Hiller since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey S. Hiller is held by other lawyers.

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Jacob W. Smith

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Recognized since 2027 by

Jacob W. Smith

Jacob W. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jacob W. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob W. Smith since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jacob W. Smith is held by other lawyers.

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Sue A. Roudebush

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Recognized since 2024 by

Sue A. Roudebush

Sue A. Roudebush is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Sue A. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Sue A. Roudebush since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sue A. Roudebush is held by other lawyers.

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James D. Abrams

Taft

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Commercial Litigation

Specific Focus

COVID-19

Recognized since 2016 by

James D. Abrams

Jim Abrams represents clients in civil litigation matters with a focus on commercial litigation and appellate practice. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Jim works with businesses and individuals involved in complex disputes in state and federal courts. He draws on decades of business and financial leadership experience to help clients address litigation challenges with practical, business-minded counsel. Before entering the legal profession, Jim held executive leadership positions at both publicly tr...

 
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Jeffrey E. Kaman

Kaman & Cusimano LLC

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Community Association Law

Recognized since 2024 by

Jeffrey E. Kaman

Jeffrey E. Kaman is a partner with Kaman & Cusimano LLC and serves as Chair of the Administration Department and the firm’s Columbus Office. He is based in Columbus, Ohio, where his practice is focused on Community Association Law. Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from Cleveland Marshall College of Law after graduating with honors from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in Honors History and Political Science. Since joining Kaman & Cusimano, Jeff has worked extensively with cond...

 
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Brooke E. Niedecken

Littler

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Labor Law - Management

Recognized since 2027 by

Brooke E. Niedecken

Brooke E. Niedecken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Brooke E. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Brooke E. Niedecken since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brooke E. Niedecken is held by other lawyers.

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