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COO & Managing Partner Michelle Harden Named Among Forbes Best-in-State Lawyers 2025

Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that COO and Managing Partner Michelle Harden has been named among the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Lawyers.

Inclusion on this list recognizes Michelle as one of the top legal professionals in the country, a prestigious distinction. Candidates are evaluated through a rigorous, year-long process that singles out the most exceptional legal talent to create a trusted guide to help readers find the best legal services in their region.

A former nurse, she brings extensive experience collaborating with physicians, healthcare professionals, and related entities. This background has shaped her active legal practice, where she defends catastrophic personal injury claims and leads complex multi-claimant litigation and arbitration proceedings. She has developed a niche in food safety counseling and litigation, and her healthcare work spans trial advocacy, risk management, and guidance on administrative matters, including board representation and credentialing defense. Known for her practical, common-sense advice and consistent record of exceptional results, she is a trusted advocate for her clients.

She has been honored with numerous accolades and awards, including 5280 Magazine Top Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and US News & World Report Best Lawyers, and has maintained the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell since 2014.

Congratulations, Michelle!

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