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Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff Ranked in 2026 Chambers USA for Cannabis Law

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff, have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA for the category Cannabis Law: Western United States. Both received Band 2 rankings.

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Deborah O’Donnell Joins Gould & Ratner as Incoming Chief Administrative Officer

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Deborah O’Donnell has joined the firm as its incoming Chief Administrative Officer.

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Gould & Ratner Earns Workplace Recognition Among U.S. Law Firms from U.S. News & World Report

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.

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Gould & Ratner Named Finalist for ‘Real Estate Law Firm of the Year’

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 Awards.

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Gould & Ratner Recognized as a Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News

Gould & Ratner has been recognized as a “Leading Real Estate Law Firm” by both Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News.

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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Four Associates Across Key Practice Areas

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.

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December 26, 2023/News

Midwest Real Estate News Recognizes Gould & Ratner Among “Best of the Best” Law Firms for 2023

Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” law firms for the seventh consecutive year.

December 7, 2023/News

Gould & Ratner Secures Unanimous Ruling by Illinois Supreme Court in Favor of M/I Homes

The Illinois Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision affecting the home building and construction industry.

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December 4, 2023/News

Gould & Ratner CMO John Byrne Appointed President-Elect of LMA for 2024

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that John Byrne, the firm’s Chief Marketing Officer, has been selected to serve as President-Elect of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) for 2024,.

November 27, 2023/News

Gould & Ratner COO Ken Koehn Elected to ALA Board of Directors

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Ken Koehn, CPA, CMA, CLM, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, has been elected to the International Board of Directors of the Association.

October 30, 2023/News

Gould & Ratner Achieves Mansfield Certification

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that it has achieved Mansfield Certification for Midsized Law Firms.

September 25, 2023/News

Real Estate Practice Welcomes Jean Kenol as Partner

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jean A. Kenol has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice.

August 17, 2023/News

Gould & Ratner Welcomes Dan Davies

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Dan Davies joins the firm as the Director of Professional Development.

August 17, 2023/News

Gould & Ratner Named to 2024 U.S. News Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch” Lists

23 Gould & Ratner attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch" by U.S. News.

May 31, 2023/News

Chris McCall Joins Corporate Practice as Partner

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Chris E. McCall has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice.

April 24, 2023/News

Real Estate Practice Welcomes Rob Taylor

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Robert J. Taylor has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice.