Pillsbury received 202 individual lawyer rankings—a 27 percent year-over-year increase—in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America. The results acknowledge 133 Pillsbury lawyers with 45 individuals ranking in two or more practice areas.

Of particular note, six Pillsbury lawyers received recognition as “Lawyers of the Year,” indicating that they received the highest overall feedback for their practice area and geographic region. Those lawyers are:

  • Nathaniel M. Cartmell III – Corporate Compliance Law – San Francisco
  • Mark Elliott – Litigation: Environment – Los Angeles
  • Mark Hellerer – Criminal Defense: General Practice – New York City
  • Michael Evan Jaffe – Arbitration – Washington, DC
  • M. David Minnick – Litigation: Bankruptcy – San Francisco
  • Christian Salaman – Mergers and Acquisitions Law – San Diego

In addition, 14 counsel and associates were named to the inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, a new recognition for U.S. attorneys who have been in practice for five to nine years and have displayed outstanding professional excellence.

 To view the full list of Pillsbury lawyers who were selected by peers for recognition by Best Lawyers in America this year, click here.

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