Joseph A. Starr was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 in the field of Litigation - Labor and Employment. In the Second Edition of Best Lawyers: "Ones to Watch", the publication also recognized Ryan J. Koss, Daniel C. Waslawski, Zachary S. Jugan and Zeth D. Hearld for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice as lawyers who are earlier in their careers.

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