Ten Otteson Shapiro attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® across 10 practice areas.

The attorneys and their recognized practice areas are:

Duncan Barber: Commercial Litigation

Thomas Bieging: Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Financial Services Regulation Law; Litigation – Banking and Finance

Garth Gersten: Insurance Law

John Leininger: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy

Christian Otteson: Banking and Finance Law; Financial Services Regulation Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

John Podvin: Financial Services Regulation Law

Kate Schroepfer: Commercial Finance Law

Kevin Schutte: Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Banking and Finance

Stephen Shapiro: Insurance Law

Lisa Shimel: Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Currently recognized attorneys evaluate the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographic region and practice area. Candidates also must be confirmed as members in good standing with their local bar associations. Learn more about the Best Lawyers methodology.

The 2027 results reflect the depth of Otteson Shapiro’s experience across its banking, finance, litigation, insurance, bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions and real estate practices.