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Hall Estill Recognized as Highly Recommended Law Firm by Benchmark Litigation

October 2020

Benchmark Litigation

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Attorneys Mark Banner, Mark K. Blongewicz, J. Kevin Hayes, William W. "Bill" O'Connor, Timothy S. Posey, John T. Richer, Michael E. Smith, Steven  W. Soulé and D.K. "Ken" Williams, Jr.

Hall Estill, Oklahoma's leading law firm with offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Denver and Northwest Arkansas, has been named a "Highly Recommended Law Firm" for Dispute Resolution and a "Recommended Law Firm" for Labor & Employment by Benchmark Litigation 2021, a leading national law publication. Additionally, nine attorneys have been named "Local Litigation Stars" in Oklahoma, one has been named a "Future Litigation Star," and three have been named "Labor and Employment Stars."

Attorneys Mark Banner, Mark K. Blongewicz, J. Kevin HayesWilliam W. "Bill" O'Connor, John T. Richer, Michael E. Smith, Steven  W. Souléand D.K. "Ken" Williams, Jr. were those selected as "Local Litigation Stars." Attorney Bryan J. Nowlin was named a "Future Litigation Star" and attorneys Steven A. Broussard and Elaine R. Turner were named "Labor and Employment Stars."

"We are honored to be recognized as one of the region's top law firms again this year," said Mike Cooke, managing partner for Hall Estill. "Our success is a testament to our hardworking attorneys who have been recognized in all three Benchmark Litigation categories. Hall Estill is incredibly fortunate to have them on our team."

Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the U.S. The guide's results are the culmination of a six-month research period that allows its researchers to conduct extensive interviews with litigators and their clients to identify the leading litigators. These interviews examine the casework handled by the firms and ask sources to offer their professional opinions on litigators within their state or national practice areas. 

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Founded in 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hall Estill is a full-service law firm with clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to traditional family businesses, as well as nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial start-ups and individuals. More than 150 legal professionals work in the firm at offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Denver and Northwest Arkansas, assisting a diversified base of local, regional, national and international clients.

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