
2024 AWARDS & ACCOLADES FOR
TIGGES, BOTTARO & LESSMANN, LLP
By: Tim Bottaro | December 2024 | Personal Injury/Car Accidents; Family Law & Divorce; Wills, Trusts & Estates; Real Estate; Business, Contract & Corporate Law;
The law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP has been working hard to offer more than just hope for their clients and it shows in the tremendous awards and accolades they have received from their clients and colleagues.
BEST LAWYERS® – BEST LAW FIRM AWARDS
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. It captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of other law firms within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP was named Best Law Firm for:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tim Bottaro)
BEST LAWYERS®: THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA™ – BEST LAWYER AWARDS
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. It captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues who have been in practice for 10+ years within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP lawyers received the following awards:
- Tim Bottaro – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Colby Lessmann – Trusts and Estates
- Dale Tigges – Corporate Law
- Dale Tigges – Mergers and Acquisitions Law
BEST LAWYERS®: ONES TO WATCH IN AMERICA™ – BEST LAWYER AWARDS
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. It captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues who have been in practice less than 10 years within the same geographical area and legal practice area. The following lawyer at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP was named Best Lawyer for:
- Dean Fankhauser – Real Estate Law
GREAT PLAINS SUPER LAWYERS AWARDS
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Their peer selection process only selects the top 5% of attorneys each year as Super Lawyers with 2.5% selected to Rising Stars. The following lawyers at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP were bestowed these “SUPER” awards in 2024:
- Tim Bottaro – Super Lawyer Award for Personal Injury – Plaintiffs (for the 11th year in a row)
- Deborah Morris – Rising Star Award for Family Law
MARTINDALE-HUBBELL® AWARDS
Martindale-Hubbell® Client Champion Awards are given to those attorneys who have received a certain number of reviews from clients with a 4.5 score or higher. At the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP, nothing says you’re doing a GOOD JOB more than when a client says it. Therefore, we feel the following awards say it best:
- Colby Lessmann – Platinum Client Champion Award
- Tim Bottaro – Gold Client Champion Award
- T. Cody Farrens – Silver Client Champion Award
- Deborah Morris – Silver Client Champion Award
AVVO AWARDS
The Avvo Clients’ Choice Award is given to those attorneys who receive at least 5 ratings of 4+ star reviews from clients in any given year. To the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP, nothing says you’re doing a GOOD JOB more than when a client says it. Therefore, we feel the following awards say it best:
- Colby Lessmann – 2024 Clients’ Choice Award
- Deborah Morris – 2024 Clients’ Choice Award
THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS AWARDS
The Trial Lawyers Association – Top 30 in Iowa is an invitation-only professional organization comprised of and limited to the Top 30 attorneys who specialize in representing individuals and families within the American legal system regarding Matrimonial and Family claims. The following Family Lawyer at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP was given the following award:
- Deborah Morris – Matrimonial and Family Law Top 30 Award
EXPERTISE.COM AWARDS
Expertise.com finds and reviews the top service professionals in over 200 industries across the U.S. Each month, they research law firms to help customers find the best-qualified lawyers for their legal needs. In 2024, the law firm of Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP was awarded the following top professional awards in:
- Best Personal Injury Lawyers (Tim Bottaro)
- Best Car Accident Lawyers (Tim Bottaro)
- Best Probate Lawyers (Colby Lessmann)
We work hard for our clients. We invest time in boards, commissions, and organizations to make Siouxland better. Recognition and awards tell us our efforts for our clients are being noticed. The best reflection of our abilities and satisfaction with our work is when our clients refer others to us for their legal needs.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE BEST ATTORNEY TO HELP ME WITH MY LEGAL MATTERS?
As always, the lawyers at Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP Law Firm are centered on providing exceptional legal services to the people of Siouxland. The attorneys pride themselves on being first-rate advocates, ensuring their client’s rights and interests are protected and each voice is always heard. Using their knowledge, expertise, and over 240 years collective experience, they aim to deliver the best results possible for their clients.
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