Eleven Polsinelli Attorneys Named “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers
Polsinelli is proud to announce that more than 500 firm attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These results reflect the depth of experience across the firm’s practices and offices as well as continued recognition from attorneys throughout the legal profession.
Among those recognized, 11 Polsinelli attorneys were selected for the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. This recognition is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region.
Polsinelli’s 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” honorees are:
- Scott A. Berdan – recognized in Securities/Capital Markets Law in Denver
- Ruben K. Chuquimia – recognized in Venture Capital Law in St. Louis
- Kathryn J. Doty – recognized in Patent Law in St. Louis
- David E. Gordon – recognized in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Atlanta
- Scott M. Herpich – recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Kansas City
- Curtis M. Holland – recognized in Land Use and Zoning Law in Kansas City
- Arindam Kar – recognized in Antitrust Law in St. Louis
- John Thomas A. Malatesta III – recognized in Privacy and Data Security Law in Birmingham
- John R. Posthumus – recognized in Litigation – Patent in Denver
- Lisa Schultes – recognized in Nonprofit/Charities Law in Kansas City
- Marisa Rodriguez Wilson – recognized in Administrative/Regulatory Law in Miami
The Best Lawyers selection process is based on peer-review evaluations from attorneys recognized in the same geographic region and practice area. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.