The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Recognizes Woods Aitken Attorneys

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Woods Aitken LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. In addition, nine Woods Aitken attorneys were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America which recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers. 

The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 recognitions, by market, include:

Denver, CO

Colin P. Baumchen
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Alvin M. Cohen
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
Real Estate Law

Kory D. George
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Daniel M. Gross
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Joel D. Heusinger
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Kerry L. Kester
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Lincoln, NE

Craig C. Dirrim
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Terry C. Dougherty
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Erin L. Ebeler
Employment Law – Management

Andrew B. Koszewski
Tax Law

James A. Overcash
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law

Jerry L. Pigsley
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law – Management

Paul M. Schudel
Communications Law
Utilities Law

Edward H. Tricker
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law

Omaha, NE

Pamela J. Bourne
Employment Law – Management

Daniel R. Carnahan
Real Estate Law
Trusts and Estates

Michael D. Matejka
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law

Frank J. Mihulka
Banking and Finance Law
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law

Bruce A. Smith
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Patrick T. Vint
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Construction

Todd W. Weidemann
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions, by market, include:

Denver, CO

Laura J. DePetro
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Abigail R. Frame
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Amanda C. Hoberg
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction

Sarah K. Mielke
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction

Lincoln, NE

Kaylen K. Akert
Banking and Finance Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Real Estate Law

Ashley H. Connell
Labor and Employment Law - Management

Audrey R. Svane
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

Omaha, NE

Lexi Weisbeck
Construction Law

Joseph F. Willms
Labor and Employment Law – Management

The Best Lawyers in America® recognized Woods Aitken as a “Top Listed” firm in the following areas:

Top-Listed State Awards
Construction Law in Nebraska: 5 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Nebraska: 4 lawyers

Top-Listed City Awards
Commercial Litigation in Lincoln: 4 lawyers
Construction Law in Denver: 6 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Denver: 6 lawyers

Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® in America recognized Woods Aitken as a “Top Listed” firm in the following areas:

Top-Listed State Awards
Construction Law in Colorado: 4 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Colorado: 4 lawyers

Top-Listed City Awards
Construction Law in Denver: 4 lawyers
Litigation - Construction in Denver: 4 lawyers

Best Lawyers® honored two Woods Aitken attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” recipients:

Lincoln, NE
Edward H. Tricker
Construction Law

Omaha, NE
Michael D. Matejka
Litigation - Real Estate

About Best Lawyers®

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is based on comprehensive peer-review surveys, which this year, comprised of more than 16.1 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. The "Ones to Watch" awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. A "Top-Listed" designation is given to the firm that has the most recognized lawyers in a particular location and practice area. “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions are awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific Practice Area and geographic location. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. For more information about Best Lawyers®, visit www.bestlawyers.com.

About Woods Aitken

Founded in 1921, Woods Aitken works with clients ranging from individuals and local organizations to regional businesses and national corporations. Our approach to providing legal services is built on vast knowledge and experience, practical guidance, and long-term client success. We help clients identify unique challenges, minimize risks, and realize opportunities. Our attorneys are dedicated to results and compelled by integrity. Woods Aitken has offices in Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, and Washington, D.C.