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Best Law Firms List Recognizes Hilgers Graben as One of Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2025

The annual list ranks the firm high in seven practice areas

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilgers Graben has been named to the list of Best Law Firms for 2025 by the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America. The firm earned top rankings in seven practice areas across Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis, Mo.

The Dallas office received two top-tier rankings in commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation. St. Louis garnered high rankings in advertising law, intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, patent law and trademark law.

“These honors are a testament to the hard work and dedication of every single member on our team,” said founder and name partner Heather Hilgers. “We really do appreciate the nod from our clients and peers, as it underscores the trust they place in us and our efforts to deliver outstanding results.”

Best Law Firms combines a comprehensive evaluation process that integrates client assessments and peer review to determine its honorees. View the full list of honored firms, here.

The firm’s high rankings follow a year of accolades, including the firm’s appearance on Inc. Magazine’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies, as well as the publication’s Best Workplaces list. Hilgers Graben also received certification by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), making it the largest certified women-owned law firm in the nation.

About Hilgers Graben PLLC

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide litigation and discovery counsel law firm specializing in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, discovery counsel services and trademark services. Hilgers Graben uses common sense business principles to provide high-value legal services while avoiding the billing rate insanity. The firm has more than 140 professionals nationwide, including top attorneys recruited from leading firms across the country. Its business model and cultural approach have created significant traction in the marketplace. The firm has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America six times, including in 2024, and was named a Best Law Firm in 2022 and 2023 by Best Lawyers and U.S. News and World Report, and by Best Lawyers in 2024. In addition to NAMWOLF certification, Hilgers Graben is certified as a woman-owned business by WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council). More information at HilgersGraben.com

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