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26 Ice Miller Attorneys and Seven Practice Groups Ranked by Chambers and Partners

June 1, 2022

Two Attorneys Earn Band 1 Rankings


Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that 26 of its lawyers and seven practice groups are recognized in Chambers USA Guide 2022. These rankings are determined annually by London-based Chambers & Partners through in-depth interviews with clients and attorneys. Thousands of interviews were conducted by a team of more than 200 researchers to produce the 2022 results.

Additionally, Ice Miller is recognized as one of the leading law firms (Band 1) in Indiana in the areas of corporate transactions/mergers and acquisitions and real estate. Ice Miller’s Indiana-based environmentintellectual propertylabor and employment and general commercial litigation practices also are recognized (Band 2). In Ohio, Ice Miller’s bankruptcy/restructuring (Band 3) and labor and employment and real estate (Band 4) practices are recognized.

Two Ice Miller attorneys are recognized as Band 1 attorneys, which is the highest ranking an individual lawyer can achieve. Attorneys are evaluated on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by clients, according to Chambers and Partners. Band 1 Ice Miller attorneys include Stephen Hackman and Philip Whistler. 

Below are the Ice Miller attorneys recognized by Chambers USA Guide 2022.
 

Bankruptcy/Restructuring


Tyson Crist, Ohio – Band 4
Dan Swetnam, Ohio – Band 3
 

Construction


Hansel H. Rhee, Ohio – Band 4
Eric L. Singer, Illinois – Band 2
 

Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions


Stephen Hackman, Indiana – Band 1
Michael E. Millikan, Indiana – Band 3
Robert R. Ouellette, Ohio – Band 2
John Thornburgh, Indiana – Band 2
Richard Thrapp, Indiana – Band 2
 

Healthcare


Ethan Rii, Illinois – Band 4
 

Environment


Terri Ann Czajka, Indiana – Band 2
Brent Huber, Indiana – Band 2
Donald M. Snemis, Indiana – Band 3
 

Intellectual Property


Holiday Banta, Indiana – Band 2
Kenneth Sheehan, Washington, D.C. (Patent Prosecution) – Band 2
 

Labor & Employment


David J. Carr, Indiana – Band 2
James E. Davidson, Ohio – Band 4
Ryan M. Poor, Indiana – Band 3
Catherine Strauss, Ohio – Band 4
Michael L. Tooley, Indiana – Band 3
 

Litigation: General Commercial


John P. Gilligan, Ohio – Band 3
Philip Whistler, Indiana – Band 1
Michael A. Wukmer, Indiana – Band 3
 

Real Estate


Aaron J. Dixon, Indiana – Band 2
Tim Ochs, Indiana – Band 3
 

About Ice Miller LLP


Ice Miller LLP is a full-service law firm dedicated to helping our clients stay ahead in a changing world. With more than 340 legal professionals across seven offices, we advise clients on all aspects of the complex legal issues impacting businesses each day. We serve emerging growth companies, FORTUNE 500 corporations, municipal entities and nonprofits. To learn more, visit us at icemiller.com.

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