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12 Gould & Ratner Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
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12 Gould & Ratner Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
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Linsey Cohen Talks With Law.com About the Value of Business Knowledge for Lawyers
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Linsey Cohen Talks With Law.com About the Value of Business Knowledge for Lawyers

Managing Partner Linsey Cohen recently spoke with Law.com about the growing importance of business knowledge for lawyers and how understanding clients’ businesses can help attorneys provide more effective counsel.
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Nine Gould & Ratner Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
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Nine Gould & Ratner Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

We are pleased to announce that nine Gould & Ratner lawyers were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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Robert Chidester Named a 2026 Notable Leader in Law by Crain’s Chicago
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Robert Chidester Named a 2026 Notable Leader in Law by Crain’s Chicago

Gould & Ratner Managing Partner Robert Chidester has been named a 2026 Notable Leader in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business, recognizing his leadership within the firm, his work on behalf of his clients, and his dedication to serving the community.
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Gould & Ratner is pleased to share that the firm has been named a finalist for “Real Estate Law Firm of the Year” in the Illinois REjournals Commercial Real Estate.
Gould & Ratner has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2026 list of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms.
Gould & Ratner has been recognized as a “Leading Real Estate Law Firm” by both Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Deborah O’Donnell has joined the firm as its incoming Chief Administrative Officer.
Limitation of liability clauses are becoming an increasingly important tool for managing risk in construction contracts, but they require careful drafting to be effective.
Richard Reizen
Partner
Chair, Construction Practice
Ellen Chapelle
Partner
Chair, Insurance Counseling and Recovery
Hannah Batsche
Associate
Continuing the growth of our Denver office, Gould & Ratner is pleased to welcome Timothy Scanlan as an Associate in our Litigation Practice.
We’re pleased to share that Rachel Johnson was named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State CPAs.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Denver Partners Chris McCall, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Denver office and Chair of its Corporate Practice, and Garrett Graff have been named.
Partner Ellen Chapelle will speak at the DOECAA Spring 2026 Conference on April 22.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce the addition of four talented associates across key practice areas, a reflection of the firm's thoughtful, long-term approach to planning for the future.