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Nineteen Dvorak Law Group Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® Lists

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.