James R. Neal, an attorney with the Lansing law firm of Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis and Gotting, was named by The Best Lawyers in America as “Lawyer of the Year” for Lansing, in both Energy Law and Natural Resources Law for 2018.
In addition, The Best Lawyers in America recognized the following Loomis attorneys in their practice areas for 2018: Kenneth W. Beall, Real Estate Law; Jack C. Davis, Real Estate Law; Karl L. Gotting, Administrative / Regulatory Law, and Real Estate Law; Jeffrey L. Green, Real Estate Law; Catherine A. Jacobs, Family Law, Elder Law, and Trusts and Estate; Paula K. Manis, Arbitration, Mediation, and Oil and Gas Law; James R. Neal, Energy Law, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas; Michael G. Oliva, Administrative / Regulatory Law, and Energy Law; Michael H. Rhodes, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Oil and Gas Law, and Real Estate Law; Kevin J. Roragen, Commercial Litigation and Municipal Law; Jeffrey S. Theuer, Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law; and James F. Anderton, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law.
- Posted October 05, 2017
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Loomis attorneys earn Best Lawyers recognition

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