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Mikel & Hamill Named To 29th Edition Of The Best Lawyers In America And Lawyer Of Year

  • Thursday, August 18, 2022
Donna Mikel
Donna Mikel

Mikel & Hamill announces that Donna Mikel has been selected as one of the 2023 Lawyer of the Year award recipients in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. She has received this accolade due to peer voter feedback regarding her work in litigation- Labor and Employment in Chattanooga.

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with an award of “Lawyer of the Year.” Ms. Mikel is a two-time recipient of this award.

Mikel & Hamill also announce that both Ms.

Mikel and Doug Hamill have been selected by their peers for recognition for their professional excellence in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their work in Litigation – Labor and Employment. Ms. Mikel has also been selected for recognition in Employment Law – Individuals as well as Employment Law – Management. 

Doug Hamill
Doug Hamill
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