Rathje Woodward is proud to announce the attorneys that were individually recognized in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Each year, more than 20 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry’s most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results.

Professional headshot of Ron Menna in a dark suit jacket, light blue dress shirt, and patterned tie, posed against a softly blurred indoor background with light-colored walls. Ronald D. “Ron” Menna, Jr. has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (United States) since 2025 for Appellate Practice.
Headshot of Reese smiling directly at the camera wearing a black suit coat on a gray pillar backdrop. Reese J. Peck was recently included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (United States) for Litigation – Construction.
Headshot of Gil Gonzalez smiling directly at the camera. He is wearing a navy suit coat with a white dress shirt and a blue tie. Gilberto Gonzalez has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (United States) since 2025 for Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.

Rathje Woodward LLC represents individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in complex commercial disputes, appellate matters, and other high-stakes litigation nationwide from its offices in Wheaton, Illinois, where it was founded. The firm’s Chicago Tier 1 Litigation recognition by Best Law Firms® underscores its leadership in the Illinois legal market, while its National Tier 3 Litigation ranking reflects the firm’s national reputation for providing disciplined, strategic litigation counsel.

To learn more about Rathje Woodward LLC, visit the firm’s website. To view the full rankings, visit the Best Lawyers in America® website, here.