February 03, 2012

Two Briggs Lawyers Named "Attorney of the Year"

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (February 2012) – Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association is pleased to announce that Minnesota Lawyer has named Shareholders Alan Maclin and Sam Hanson as 2011 “Attorneys of the Year,” an honor widely recognized and respected by the Twin Cities legal community. Maclin, who serves as the firm’s president, and Hanson, who serves as the firm’s vice president, were recognized alongside attorneys from both private practice and public service for their leadership and excellence in the profession and commitment to public service.

Maclin and Hanson continue a rich history of superior client service at Briggs and Morgan. They join a long list of attorneys who have been previously named “Attorney of the Year,” including Diane Bratvold, John Degnan, Trudy Halla, Eric Magnuson, Richard Mark, Mark Schroeder, Tim Thornton, Brian Wenger and Michael Wilhelm.

Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, is a trusted name in business law and litigation services. With offices in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, the firm has more than 180 attorneys committed to providing superior client service and sound legal counsel to clients nationwide. Briggs and Morgan ranks among The NLJ 250 as one of the nation’s largest firms and has received numerous accolades, including recognition by Corporate Counsel and top clients as a “Go-To Law Firm®” in the areas of litigation, corporate transactions, corporate governance, and labor and employment. The firm and its attorneys have also been selected for publication in The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA. Briggs is a founding member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, and serves as the exclusive member firm for Minnesota. For more information, visit www.briggs.com.