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Merchant & Gould Announces 2023 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

7/19/2023
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Congratulations to Merchant & Gould’s attorneys who have been named 2023 Super Lawyers, distinguishing themselves in their legal practice. Only the lawyers in the top 5 percent of the total lawyers in the state were selected to be included in the Super Lawyers list.


Scott W. Johnston, Minneapolis – IP Litigation
Heather J. Kliebenstein, Minneapolis – IP Litigation
William D. Schultz, Minneapolis – IP Litigation
Anthony R. Zeuli, Minneapolis – IP Litigation
Rachel Zimmerman Scobie, Minneapolis – IP Litigation


In addition, Merchant & Gould is proud to announce that one attorney was recognized as 2023 Rising Stars. 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.

Joseph W. Dubis, Minneapolis – IP Litigation

Every year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys from all firm sizes and more than 70 practice areas on a state-by-state basis. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase process, which includes evaluating them on 12 indicators of peer recognition, professional achievement, and independent research.