2022 Edition of “Best Lawyers in America” Released, Recognizing many Conrad O’Brien Partners; Three Attorneys Recognized as "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch".

The Best Lawyers in America has named nine partners from Conrad O’Brien for inclusion in its 2022 edition for their practice in fourteen different practice areas. In addition, three Conrad O’Brien attorneys (Meghan Farley (associate), Andrew Garden (of counsel), and Stacy Orvetz (partner)) were recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

The Best Lawyers in America is based entirely on peer review. As described by Best Lawyers, “the publication was created four decades ago to fill an industry void and serve as a valuable resource to those in need of a lawyer highlighting top legal talent as selected by their peers.” In its second year, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, “recognized attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States”. Since 1981, Best Lawyers lists have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public, as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere.

The following attorneys have been named as 2022 Best Lawyers:

Louis C. Bechtle (2009):

• Arbitration
• Mediation

Nicholas M. Centrella (2010):

• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Robert N. Feltoon (2020):

• Insurance Law

Nancy J. Gellman (2001):

• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Litigation - Antitrust

John (Jack) A. Guernsey (2010):

• Commercial Litigation

• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Patricia M. Hamill (2010):

• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Kevin Dooley Kent (2016):

• Commercial Litigation

Howard M. Klein (2007):

• Commercial Litigation
• Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

James J. Rohn (2006):

• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

The following attorneys have been named as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch:

Meghan A. Farley (2021)

• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Legal Malpractice Law

Andrew Garden (2022)

• Commercial Litigation

Stacy Orvetz (2021)

• Commercial Litigation
• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

* (Year) – First year the attorney was listed in Best Lawyers of America