Hilgers Graben Partners Earn Coveted Spots on the 2025 Leading Lawyers in America List

Lawdragon’s definitive guide shines a spotlight on top attorneys in the nation

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilgers Graben, a leading commercial litigation and discovery counsel services law firm, is pleased to announce the selection of four of its partners including Mike Merriman, the firm’s head of litigation, as well as Alice LaCour, Alec Schultz and Rose Hunter Jones to the Lawdragon 2025 list of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

“Our firm is committed to providing the best legal representation and service, which means we must have the most qualified and exceptional legal minds on our team,” said firm founder Heather Hilgers. “What we do requires strong leaders, and I am so proud to have each of these attorneys on our team.”

Mr. Merriman, based in San Diego, and Mr. Schultz, from the firm’s Miami office, were recognized for their exceptional work in commercial litigation. Ms. LaCour, from the Dallas office, earned recognition for her expertise in litigation involving trade secrets, government investigations, and regulatory enforcement. In addition, Ms. LaCour is pictured with two other honorees in the guide’s header image online. Ms. Jones, based in Atlanta, was honored for her nationally acclaimed e-discovery practice.

“Their achievements are a testament to the talent and commitment that define our firm,” said name partner and general counsel Andrew Graben. “We are both thrilled for them and thrilled to have them on our team.”

Lawdragon conducts a rigorous vetting and nomination process while selecting honorees. It describes this list as a celebration of “lawyering and those whose art is its craft.”

Learn more about this prestigious honor, here.

About Hilgers Graben

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide law firm specializing in complex commercial and IP litigation, government investigations, discovery counsel and trademark services. The firm combines elite legal talent with common sense business principles to provide high-value legal services while avoiding the billing rate insanity. Hilgers Graben has been named to the Inc. 5000 six times, including in 2024, and recognized as a Best Law Firm by The Best Lawyers in America. The firm is certified by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), making it the largest certified women-owned law firm in the nation.