Seventeen Ruden McClosky Attorneys Named Among “The Best Lawyers in America 2012”

Sept. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. - Attorneys at the Florida-based law firm of Ruden McClosky have once again been recognized among The Best Lawyers in America. Seventeen shareholders of the firm are named among the most outstanding legal practitioners in various areas of law including: appellate; banking & finance; bankruptcy; corporate; eminent domain; environmental; health care; real estate; land use & zoning; and litigation. For more than 28 years, Ruden McClosky’s attorneys have been consistently honored in Best Lawyers, and in 2010, Dennis Mele received their highest award of “Best Lawyer of the Year” - Land Use & Zoning.

The following is a list of the firm’s Best Lawyers in America 2012:

Michael R. Bakst  -  Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Debra L. Boje  -  Litigation - Trusts & Estates and Trusts & Estates
Thomas R. Bolf - Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Scott J. Fuerst  -  Real Estate Law
Bruce D. Goorland  -  Real Estate Law
Mark F. Grant  -  Real Estate Law
Margaret-Ray Kemper  -  Land Use & Zoning Law
Michael H. Krul  -  Corporate Law
John H. Pelzer  -  Appellate Practice
Dennis D. Mele -  Environmental Law and Land Use & Zoning Law
Bruce D. Lamb  -  Health Care Law
Carl Schuster  -  Trusts and Estates
Glenn N. Smith  -  Litigation – Construction and Land Use & Zoning
John L. Shiekman  -  Real Estate Law
Peter D. Slavis  -  Real Estate Law
Barry E. Somerstein  -  Real Estate Law¬
Mark K. Somerstein  -  Banking & Finance Law and Real Estate

Published by Woodward/White Inc. since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as a preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States, basing its listings on an exhaustive year-long survey of the legal profession in which thousands of the nation’s leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

About Ruden McClosky
Ruden McClosky, one of Florida’s largest and longest standing full-service law firms, represents regional, national, and international clients with business interests throughout the state. With offices across Florida, Ruden McClosky is fueled by strong client relationships, a roster of experienced attorneys, and a commitment to delivering superior client service with a focus on results.  Among the most respected law firms in the state for more than 50 years, the firm’s culture is grounded in professionalism, diversity, and civic involvement. For more information please visit www.ruden.com.

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