Tim Burns, Jesse Bair Honored Among the Best Lawyers in America for 2025 

The firm’s named partners, Tim Burns and Jesse Bair, are included on the 2025 list of the Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most-respected guides to the legal industry.    

Tim has been named a Best Lawyers honoree for his high-stakes practice in insurance law since 2007, including the representation of sexual abuse survivors seeking to gain compensation from the institutional insurers of Roman Catholic dioceses across the nation. He is well-known for his success in representing corporations, corporate boards, and individuals in claims against major insurance companies. 

Jesse earns a spot on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for the third consecutive year for his work in both insurance law and commercial litigation. The Ones to Watch honor recognizes attorneys who have gained a reputation for excellence in the legal community in less than 10 years of practice.   

Best Lawyers honorees are selected based on peer nominations and feedback from peer attorneys.