In the 2012 edition of its annual rankings, Benchmark Litigation recognized 11 Leonard, Street and Deinard attorneys and placed the firm in the "Highly Recommended" category.

Seven attorneys were singled out as litigation leaders in Minnesota:

Dominic Cecere (labor and employment litigation)
Lawrence Field (business and commercial litigation)
William Greene (antitrust)
Todd Noteboom (securities and class action litigation)
Douglas Peterson (white collar)
Byron Starns (business and commercial litigation)
Michael Taylor (construction)

In addition, four attorneys were identified as "future stars" in litigation in Minnesota:

Tracey Holmes Donesky (labor and employment)
Lara Glaesman (bankruptcy)
Elizabeth Wiet Reutter (business and commercial litigation)
Bryant Tchida (business and commercial litigation)

A ranking of the top trial attorneys and law firms across the country and within each state, Benchmark Litigation bases its annual rankings on extensive interviews with private practice lawyers, in-house counsel and through recommendations by peers and clients.

To read the complete 2012 rankings, visit www.benchmarklitigation.com.