Holland & Hart announced that six of the firm’s Billings attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and three attorneys were named to the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In addition, W. Scott Mitchell received Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year“ recognition in two practice areas in Billings. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated market area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant.

Best Lawyers has published its list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in good standing. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence.

2021 Best Lawyers in Billings:

Shame Coleman: Litigation – ERISA; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent; Patent Law

Kyle Gray:  Appellate Practice; Insurance Law

Charles Hingle: Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

William Mercer: Commercial Litigation; Natural Resources Law

W. Scott Mitchell: Commercial Litigation; Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Environmental; Litigation – Insurance; Natural Resources Law; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants; Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Elizabeth A. Nedrow: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Billings:

Vicki Marquis: Environmental Law

Brianne McClafferty: Commercial Litigation

John Sullivan: Commercial Litigation