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Chambers and Partners, a leading guide to legal resources, has released its annual rankings, honoring many Kegler Brown attorneys and practice areas in its USA publication.

In total, six individual attorneys were recognized, and four practice areas received accolades. The complete rankings for Kegler Brown are outlined below, with descriptions and quotations that reflect the prevailing opinion in the market.

Don Gregory received a ranking of “Band 1,” the highest ranking offered by the organization. Now ranked for 22 consecutive years, Don was recognized for his diverse practice, which incorporates experience in handling defect and delay claims, as well as insurance coverage disputes on behalf of contractors and developers in a variety of industries. Clients stated: "His knowledge, experience, and practical application are unsurpassed," "Don is an outstanding partner to us," and "One of the best subcontractor lawyers around."

Steve Barsotti and Michael Madigan received a ranking of “Band 3.”

Steve Barsotti was called out for his handling of M+A deals and capital raises as part of his broad practice. A client stated, "Steve is very responsive and enjoyable to work with!"

Michael Madigan is experienced in trying and mediating construction defect and delay claim disputes on behalf of contractors, owners, and subcontractors. One client stated: "I truly enjoy working with Mike because of his steady, diligent work ethic, as well as his knowledge that works for the benefit of his clients. He is excellent!" Another client added: "Michael is very practical and is very easy to work with."

Brendan Feheley received a ranking of “Band 4,” and has been increasingly highlighted for his experience in both disputes and advisory matters, including collective bargaining, compensation schemes, and discrimination suits. Clients said: "Brendan always makes time to support us. He understands the dynamics of our business and helps us navigate within the confines of all the rules and regulations," "Brendan is a great partner. He knows his stuff and is able to translate that to our business," and "Brendan has established a deep knowledge of our company and offers advice and counsel that is relevant and impactful to our legal matters."

The following attorneys received a ranking of “Senior Statesperson.”

Tom Hill has now also been ranked in Chambers and Partners in the area of “Litigation: General Commercial” for the last 22 years. The publication states that Tom is a deeply experienced litigator and accomplished trial lawyer who is well regarded in the Ohio market. He regularly handles complex commercial disputes. One client stated, "He is someone I have the highest regard for; he's great."

Chuck Kegler, ranked once again in the Corporate/M&A area, has been recognized for the last 15 years. He is noted as having a broad business-facing practice with strengths in tax law, succession planning issues, and wider transactional matters, with particular expertise in working for privately held corporations. "Chuck has a really good reputation," remarked one client.

The following practice areas more broadly also received rankings from Chambers USA 2024:

Corporate/M+A (Ohio: South & Central) – Band 2

A solid offering in the corporate law space with notable areas of strength, including midmarket M+A, private placements, and corporate governance. Known for matters pertaining to the education sector, it also offers transaction-adjacent experience in areas including employee benefits, taxation, and wider commercial contracts matters. Clients said, "The Kegler Brown team is responsive and communicates well with our team. They make complex issues easy to understand and navigate." And "They have a diverse group of practitioners who can weigh in on nearly any subject we throw at them."

Construction (Ohio) – Band 3

Our Construction practice has been ranked for the last 21 years. A client reported, "They are practical and thoughtful in all aspects of construction law." The firm’s construction team is known for possessing particular experience working with national trade associations across a variety of construction-related areas. Kegler Brown comes recommended for its work on large Ohio infrastructure and development projects, including hospital, school, and highway projects. It is also recognized for its strengths in construction litigation. Another client reported, “They've handled every issue I've engaged them on quickly and thoroughly." And another client said, "They are very effective communicators. They anticipate problems that allow us to resolve issues in a timely manner."

Real Estate (Ohio) – Band 4

A client said, "Kegler Brown has a diverse team and regularly introduces various members into different situations as needed. The depth and breadth of their team is extremely valuable as we often face complex matters that need quick and timely solutions." The real estate team is a sought-after department, particularly active in the Columbus market, with a focus on providing counsel to heavyweight developers in Ohio's central region. The firm also offers expert advice to public and private financial entities in leasing and financing work. The team is noted for its expertise in the retail and construction sectors. "The Kegler Brown team is thorough and explains all possible solutions."

Labor + Employment (Ohio) – Band 5

Ranked in this area for the last 18 years straight, Kegler Brown continues to be a go-to practice for labor and employment matters concerning assisted care facilities, while also being recognized for its work in the food services and education arenas. The law firm is frequently engaged to provide counsel in discrimination, harassment, wage, and hour cases. It is also highlighted for its strength in OSHA and NLRB matters. Clients say, "The Kegler Brown attorneys consistently address matters in a manner that creates positive outcomes for our company." "I always have confidence in the guidance provided by Kegler Brown."

About Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners is an independent company that awards rankings to practice areas and attorneys in Ohio, nationally and internationally. Chambers in-depth research teams assess lawyers and law firms across more than 200 jurisdictions around the world, providing independent and impartial intelligence and market insight. The objective process follows three steps: submissions put forward by legal practices, interviews during the course of research, and Chambers’ own database resources. Only select attorneys and practice areas are ranked in bands from 1-5, with 1 being the best.