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14 Attorneys Included in 2023 Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

August 18, 2022
Laura Beth Gutnick, S. John Kelly, Julie I. Kline, Harry F. Kunselman, Erica L. Laughlin, Jean E. Novak, Alan T. Shuckrow, Gerri L. Sperling, David A. Strassburger, E.J. Strassburger, Jordan Lee Strassburger, Michael G. Nicolella, Jeremy P. Rudkin, Alexis M. Wheeler
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Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and three attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.

Best Lawyers® has been recognizing legal excellence for over three decades and is regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

This year, the list of outstanding attorneys represents over 71,000 lawyers in 150 practice areas, approximately 5% of lawyers in private practice in the United States. The lists are separated by region and practice area and are compiled by conducting peer-review surveys in which leading lawyers evaluate their peers.

View the full 2023 list at bestlawyers.com.

2023 Best Lawyers®

  • Laura Beth Gutnick – Trusts and Estates
  • S. John Kelly – Tax Law
  • Julie I. Kline – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
  • Harry F. Kunselman – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Trade Secrets Law
  • Erica L. Laughlin – Commercial Litigation
  • Jean Ellen Novak – Employment Law – Individuals and Employment Law – Management
  • Alan T. Shuckrow – Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law
  • Gerri L. Sperling – Family Law and Litigation – Health Care
  • David A. Strassburger – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, First Amendment Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – First Amendment, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Media Law
  • E.J. Strassburger – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Municipal, and Municipal Law
  • Jordan Lee Strassburger – Employment Law – Individuals and Real Estate Law

2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

  • Michael G. Nicolella* – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law
  • Jeremy P. Rudkin – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
  • Alexis M. Wheeler* –  Education Law and Municipal Law

*New listings for 2023.

Laura Beth Gutnick

Laura Beth Gutnick

Counsel
S. John Kelly

S. John Kelly

Of Counsel
Julie I. Kline

Julie I. Kline

Shareholder
Harry F. Kunselman

Harry F. Kunselman

Counsel
Erica L. Laughlin

Erica L. Laughlin

Shareholder
Jean E. Novak

Jean E. Novak

Counsel
Alan T. Shuckrow

Alan T. Shuckrow

Shareholder
Gerri L. Sperling

Gerri L. Sperling

Counsel
David A. Strassburger

David A. Strassburger

Shareholder
E.J. Strassburger

E.J. Strassburger

Counsel
Jordan Lee Strassburger

Jordan Lee Strassburger

Shareholder
Michael G. Nicolella

Michael G. Nicolella

Shareholder
Jeremy P. Rudkin

Jeremy P. Rudkin

Shareholder
Alexis M. Wheeler

Alexis M. Wheeler

Director

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