Partner Robert Bennett has been named for the second year in a row as one of Minnesota Lawyer's "Attorneys of the Year" for his work in the Abigail Taylor case.  

The award is reserved for a select group of attorneys who distinguished themselves in 2008 with their exemplary work. The criteria for selection include leadership in the profession; involvement in major cases or other newsworthy events; excellence in corporate or transactional services; and public service.

Nominations for Attorney of the Year were submitted by bar association representatives, judges, lawyers and other members of the legal community. Honorees were chosen by Minnesota Lawyer’s editorial staff.