Additionally, Three Attorneys Were Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
LAS VEGAS, NV — Hutchison & Steffen, one of Nevada’s largest, AV-Rated, full-service law firms, is pleased to recognize four of the Firm’s attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in their respective areas of practice. Mark A. Hutchison, John T. Steffen, David J. Mortensen, and Brenoch R. Wirthlin were all recognized for their legal work over the past year.
The selection of lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America is based on a comprehensive annual peer-review survey in which leading attorneys cast their votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas.
- Mark A. Hutchison, a founding partner of Hutchison & Steffen, was recognized in Best Lawyers in America for excellence in the Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Trusts and Estates Litigation.
- John T. Steffen, managing partner of Hutchison & Steffen, was recognized in Best Lawyers in America for his professional excellence in Insurance Litigation.
- David J. Mortensen has been recognized for his work in Health Care Litigation and insurance Litigation.
- Brenoch R. Wirthlin, a seasoned attorney, is a partner with Hutchison & Steffen. He is recognized in Best Lawyers in America for his excellence in Commercial Litigation.
“Being recognized as one of the nation’s Best Lawyers is quite the accomplishment – congratulations to all of the attorneys who made this year’s Best Lawyers list,” said Steffen. “The attorneys with Hutchison & Steffen take great pride in our work and representing our clients, so we’re honored to be recognized for that work. We will continue to bring our strategy and strength to meet the legal needs in Nevada’s community.”
Three additional Firm attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. These awards are peer-reviewed recognitions given to attorneys who are early in their legal careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The “Ones to Watch” recipients typically have been in practice for 5-9 years. Shelby A. Dahl has been recognized for Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law, Timothy R. Koval has been recognized for his work in Insurance Law, Real Estate Law and Commercial Litigation, and Alexander Velto has been recognized for Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Law – Management.
Founded in 1996 by Mark A. Hutchison and John T. Steffen, Hutchison & Steffen is a proven, AV-rated, full-service law firm, whose attorneys are experienced and committed to providing the highest level of client service. Recognized as one of the largest and most respected law firms in Nevada, Hutchison & Steffen has built its reputation on outstanding results for its clients. For example, following a four-month jury trial, the Firm obtained one of the largest jury verdicts in the United States. Jury verdicts obtained by the Firm have been reported in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and other publications.