Dvorak Law Group is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, three attorneys were recognized as “Ones to Watch.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Top attorneys are identified through extensive peer-review surveys, where thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their colleagues. Since inclusion cannot be purchased, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a true mark of distinction within the legal profession. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been recognized as a trusted and impartial guide for those seeking top legal talent.
Dvorak Law Group would like to congratulate the following attorneys named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® list:
Jeffrey J. Blumel – Commercial Litigation
Kristopher J. Covi – Commercial Litigation & Litigation -Trust & Estates
David M. Dvorak – Tax Law & Trusts & Estates
Laura K. Essay – Trusts & Estates
Michael J. King – Corporate Law
Ryan M. Kunhart – Employment Law – Management & Litigation – Labor & Employment
Gretchen L. McGill – Construction Law & Litigation – Real Estate
Nicholas D. Meier – Corporate Law
Zachary D. Petersen – Corporate Law
John M. Prososki – Banking & Finance Law, Corporate Law, & Real Estate Law
Mark C. Quandahl – Banking & Finance Law
Michael C. Schilken – Corporate Law & Trusts & Estates
Brenda K. Smith – Litigation-Construction
Nicholas F. Sullivan – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, & Litigation – Trusts and Estates
John A. Svoboda – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation-Insurance, & Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants
Michael J. Weaver, Jr – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnership), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, & Tax Law
Ones to Watch
The “Ones to Watch” category in Best Lawyers® recognizes lawyers who have achieved outstanding professional excellence within less than 10 years of private practice in the United States. The following attorneys received a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition:
Tiffany S. Beerman – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, & Litigation – Labor & Employment
Aaron K. Jansen – Corporate Law & Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Nicholas D. Meysenburg – Corporate Law, Tax Law, & Trusts & Estates
About Best Lawyers
Established in 1981, Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Its rigorous evaluation process, driven by confidential nominations and feedback from legal peers, distinguishes exceptional attorneys across various practice areas. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is considered a prestigious honor, reflecting an attorney’s expertise, integrity, and client outcomes, while also serving an acknowledgment of their impact within the legal community. With an unwavering commitment to identifying and celebrating legal excellence, Best Lawyers® continues to be a trusted resource for individuals and organizations seeking outstanding legal representation.