Best Lawyers® Names Michael O'Donnell 2011 Denver Legal Malpractice Lawyer of the Year

DENVER: Best Lawyers^®, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession, named Michael O'Donnell, chairman of civil litigation firm Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, the "Denver Best Lawyers Legal Malpractice Lawyer of the Year" for 2011.

This award reflects the high level of respect O'Donnell has attained from his peers in the legal community for his abilities, professionalism, and integrity. O'Donnell's national practice focuses on complex civil litigation involving professional-liability, product-liability, torts, class actions, and commercial matters. In his legal malpractice work, he has handled the defense of more than 100 lawyers and law firms. His clients include some of the largest and most well-regarded law firms and lawyers in Denver and nationwide.

Steven Naifeh, President of Best Lawyers®, says, "We continue to believe – as we have believed for more than 25 years – that recognition by one's peers is the most meaningful form of praise in the legal profession. We would like to congratulate Michael L. O'Donnell on being selected as the ‘Denver Best Lawyers Legal Malpractice Lawyer of the Year' for 2011."