Ulmer & Berne LLP was named 2014 Ohio Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation at the second annual Benchmark Litigation US Awards held at the Essex Hotel in New York City on January 29, 2014.

The US Benchmark Awards were based on a six-month research period involving extensive interviews with litigators and their clients to identify the leading litigators and firms. Firms in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, were recognized based on research conducted for the 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation, including interviews with peers and clients.

"While firm and individual attorney honors are not our focus, they are very nice recognition of our commitment to attracting top talent with an extraordinary passion for delivering the highest levels of client service," said Kip Reader, Ulmer & Berne's managing partner. "We are honored to be named Ohio Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation, an honor that is particularly gratifying since it is based on client feedback."

With more than 100 attorneys, Ulmer & Berne's litigation department has a strong tradition of solving problems and pursuing and obtaining excellent results for a diverse group of clients. Our trial attorneys are recognized among the country's most prestigious by, amongst others, Chambers USA and U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms, and many are recognized by Martindale-Hubbell.

About Ulmer & Berne LLP

Ulmer & Berne, established in 1908, is a full-service law firm focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions for an exceptional value. Its more than 190 attorneys, located in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, serve as counselors and partners to a wide range of clients to help them solve their business challenges and achieve their goals. The firm represents publicly traded and privately held companies, financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity funds, pharmaceutical companies, international joint ventures and affiliations, investor groups, family offices, start-ups and emerging businesses, public bodies and nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit www.ulmer.com.

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