BakerHostetler
About BakerHostetler
BakerHostetler is a leading law firm with 256 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1993. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that BakerHostetler has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Intellectual Property Law, Project Finance Law, and Trusts and Estates.
BakerHostetler also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. BakerHostetler has 213 rankings in Administrative / Regulatory Law, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Advertising Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Copyright Law, Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Equipment Finance Law, Family Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Health Care Law, Immigration Law, Information Technology Law, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration - Commercial, International Trade and Finance Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Land Use and Zoning Law, Leisure and Hospitality Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - ERISA, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Securities, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Media Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Natural Resources Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Oil and Gas Law, Patent Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law, Project Finance Law, Public Finance Law, Qui Tam Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation, Tax Law, Technology Law, Trade Secrets Law, Trusts and Estates, and Venture Capital Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for BakerHostetler's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Austin, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Columbus, Ohio
- Costa Mesa, California
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- New York, New York
- Orlando, Florida
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Wilmington, Delaware
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Recognized Lawyers at BakerHostetler
Raymond O. Aghaian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Raymond O., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raymond O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jessica Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jessica, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicholas L. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicholas L., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sean Solis represents clients in their most sensitive and consequential business disputes. He serves as counsel within BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group, where he specializes in data privacy class action defense. Sean’s meticulous attention to detail and business-focused strategies ensure optimal outcomes in high-stakes matters, whether through early resolution or at trial. His strategic foresight and deep legal knowledge make him a pivotal member of his te...
Luke Zavoli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Luke, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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