MRR ATTORNEYS NAMED TO BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® FOR 2026
We are proud to announce that several attorneys at MRR Law have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Their appearance in the 2026 Best Lawyers listing is an indication of our attorney’s dedication to providing excellent legal service in practice areas in which it has expertise.
Partner John T. McLandrich has been named a Best Lawyer in the field of Civil Rights Law. John was first recognized by Best Lawyers in 2012 for Civil Rights Law and has been included in the listing every year since. John’s recognition as “Lawyer of the Year, Civil Rights Law, Cleveland” in 2014 and 2025, highlights his excellence in the practice area.
Partner Joseph F. Nicholas, Jr. has been named for inclusion as a Best Lawyer for Transportation Law. Joe has been recognized annually for his expertise in this field of law every year since 2016, including being named “Lawyer of the Year, Transportation Law, Cleveland” in 2019.
Partner Steven K. Kelley has been named a Best Lawyer in the field of Transportation Law and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants.
The firm is excited and pleased at the selection of several attorneys as “Ones to Watch” including:
- Attorney Elaine Souder, who continues to be named a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Insurance Law for the third year in a row (2024 – 2026)
- Attorney Zachary Anderson has been selected for inclusion to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Civil Rights, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Municipal Law
- Attorney Edmond Jaber has been named for inclusion to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the fields of Civil Rights Law and Land Use and Zoning Law
- Attorney Jenna Melia has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, Litigation – Construction, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Transportation Law
“MRR Law congratulates our colleagues Steven Kelley, John McLandrich and Joseph Nicholas for their recognition and the legal expertise they bring to our clients,” said John Pinzone, Administrative Partner. “We are also extremely proud of the talented attorneys who were included in the category of ‘Ones to Watch’ – Zachary Anderson, Edmond Jaber, Jenna Melia and Elaine Souder. They exemplify the integrity and excellence we strive for in our efforts to represent clients in Ohio and beyond.
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Awards and recognitions are based purely on feedback received based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
