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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.

The Best Lawyers in the Midwest
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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:

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