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Merchant & Gould Announces 2012 Super Lawyers in Minnesota

7/18/2012
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Anthony R. Zeuli Named Among Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota


Merchant & Gould, an intellectual property law firm, today announced that the following attorneys in its Minneapolis office have been named 2012 Super Lawyers.

Recognized excellence in intellectual property law:

  • Brian H. Batzli
  • Steven C. Bruess
  • John A. Clifford
  • Brent E. Routman
  • David G. Schmaltz

Recognized for excellence in IP litigation:

  • Allen W. Hinderaker
  • Scott W. Johnston
  • Alan Kowalchyk
  • Daniel W. McDonald
  • Anthony R. Zeuli 

Anthony R. Zeuli is also named one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Minnesota.

In addition, Merchant & Gould is proud to announce the following attorneys are recognized as Rising Stars.

Recognized under the category of intellectual property law:

  • Robert A. Kalinsky
  • Andrew J. Lagatta

Recognized under the category of intellectual property litigation:

  • Rachel C. Hughey
  • Heather J. Kliebenstein
  • Tom Leach
  • William D. Schultz
  • Rachel K. Zimmerman

Rising Stars are attorneys 40 and under who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. They are selected annually based on nominations from other attorneys and an independent review board. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys are selected for Rising Stars in any state.

The rigorous selection process includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check. Each year, no more than five percent of lawyers are selected for Super Lawyers in each state.

Super Lawyers is a service of the Thomson Reuters Legal Division. Due to the rigorous and transparent methodology used by Super Lawyers, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Super Lawyers is considered a singular honor.