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The Best Lawyers in the Midwest

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in the Midwest Digital publication features top-ranked legal talent, including Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America throughout six Midwest states.

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October 1, 2021 07:00 AM

The 2022 Midwest Best Lawyers Digital publication includes top-ranked legal talent as well as the second edition listings of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

In this issue, we feature cover story about the resolutions and subsequent shortcomings that alternative dispute resolution panels are still facing with diversity. We also take a look back at court cases throughout the Midwest and hear from several 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recipients on the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of their fields of law.

This issue also features:

A spotlight on 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recipients throughout the Midwest on the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of their fields of law.
A recap of important, ongoing court cases throughout the Midwest.
Listings of all lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in the following states:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Ohio
- Wisconsin

Read the full issue:

Midwest In the Law

by Gregory Sirico

We examine five court cases that are ongoing in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota and Indiana.

On Neutral Ground

by Rachel F. Sifuentes and Patricia Brown Holmes

Years after the American Bar Association resolution on diversifying the pool of neutrals, alternative dispute resolution panels still fall short.

ADR Panels Still Fall Short in Diversity

The Future of Family Law: 3 Top Trends Driving the Field

by Gregory Sirico

How technology, mental health awareness and alternative dispute resolution are transforming family law to better support evolving family dynamics.

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Midwest "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees

by Best Lawyers

We asked our "Lawyer of the Year" recipients in the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Midwest Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

by Best Lawyers

We asked our Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients throughout the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.

Midwest Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Americ

Chris Richter, Montréal’s 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” Honoree in Alternative Dispute Resolution

by Best Lawyers

Montréal’s 2020 Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year discusses his time at Torys

An Interview With Gleiss Lutz

by Best Lawyers

Germany's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” in Labor and Employment Law

Illinois’ Pet Owners Can Now Seek Custody of Their Pets in Divorce Proceedings

by Weiler & Lengle

PA 100-0422 now requires a divorce judge to award one party or the other possession of and responsibility for the family pet or pets based upon a careful consideration of the animal’s “well-being.”

Family Matters

by Kathryn Graves

Early case management and alternative dispute resolutions seek to simplify some separations in Minnesota.

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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

Discover The Best Lawyers in Spain 2025 Edition

by Jennifer Verta

Highlighting Spain’s leading legal professionals and rising talents.

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How to Increase Your Online Visibility With a Legal Directory Profile

by Jennifer Verta

Maximize your firm’s reach with a legal directory profile.

Effective Communication: A Conversation with Jefferson Fisher

by Jamilla Tabbara

The power of effective communication beyond the law.

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Paramount Hit With NY Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs

by Gregory Sirico

Paramount Global faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act after laying off 300+ employees without proper notice in September.

The Future of Family Law: 3 Top Trends Driving the Field

by Gregory Sirico

How technology, mental health awareness and alternative dispute resolution are transforming family law to better support evolving family dynamics.

The 2025 Legal Outlook Survey Results Are In

by Jennifer Verta

Discover what Best Lawyers honorees see ahead for the legal industry.

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Safe Drinking Water Is the Law, First Nations Tell Canada in $1.1B Class Action

by Gregory Sirico

Canada's argument that it has "no legal obligation" to provide First Nations with clean drinking water has sparked a major human rights debate.

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New Mass. Child Custody Bills Could Transform US Family Law

by Gregory Sirico

How new shared-parenting child custody bills may reshape family law in the state and set a national precedent.

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The Best Lawyers Network: Global Recognition with Long-term Value

by Jamilla Tabbara

Learn how Best Lawyers' peer-review process helps recognized lawyers attract more clients and referral opportunities.

Jefferson Fisher: The Secrets to Influential Legal Marketing

by Jennifer Verta

How lawyers can apply Jefferson Fisher’s communication and marketing strategies to build trust, attract clients and grow their practice.

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Finding the Right Divorce Attorney

by Best Lawyers

Divorce proceedings are inherently a complex legal undertaking. Hiring the right divorce attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of any case.

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The Future of Canadian Law. Insights from Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Honorees

by Jennifer Verta

Emerging leaders in Canada share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Canadian law

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New Texas Law Opens Door for Non-Lawyers to Practice

by Gregory Sirico

Texas is at a critical turning point in addressing longstanding legal challenges. Could licensing paralegals to provide legal services to low-income and rural communities close the justice gap?

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Is Your Law Firm’s Website Driving Clients Away?

by Jamilla Tabbara

Identify key website issues that may be affecting client engagement and retention.

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Family Law Wrestles With Ethics as It Embraces Technology

by Michele M. Jochner

Generative AI is revolutionizing family law with far-reaching implications for the practice area.

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