Dobrusin IP Law is proud to announce that nine of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This year, we celebrate new and repeat recognitions in multiple practice areas, as well as two “Lawyer of the Year” honors.
These recognitions reflect strong support from our peers and a shared respect for the quality of our work in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property law. We’re proud to see our work honored in so many ways. These awards reflect our diligent efforts and support our ongoing mission to serve our clients in Michigan and around the world.
2026 “Lawyer of the Year” Honorees
Two of our attorneys received the “Lawyer of the Year” honor in their practice areas for the Troy region. Only one lawyer receives this prestigious recognition in each practice area and region, which makes these selections especially meaningful.
Eric Dobrusin earned the 2026 honor in Litigation – Intellectual Property. This marks his sixth time receiving the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction and his second year in a row.
Rebecca Wilson earned the 2026 honor in Copyright Law, which is her first “Lawyer of the Year” distinction.
These honors reflect Eric’s and Becky’s outstanding reputation among their peers and their exceptional work in their practice areas, and we are proud to see them recognized.
2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
We’re proud to recognize six Dobrusin attorneys selected for the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. These listings show the range of strengths our lawyers bring to their work every day:
- Eric Dobrusin earned recognition in Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, and Trade Secrets Law categories.
- Erin Klug earned recognition in Patent Law, Copyright Law, and Trademark Law categories.
- Kristen Pursley earned recognition in Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, and Litigation – Intellectual Property categories.
- Katherine Pacynski earned recognition in the Patent Law category.
- Paul Palinski earned recognition in Patent Law and Litigation – Intellectual Property categories.
- Rebecca Wilson earned recognition in Trademark Law and Copyright Law categories.
This is the first recognition for Katie and Paul in The Best Lawyers in America® after previously being recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since its inaugural 2021 Edition.
2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
We also congratulate our attorneys who were recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These awards focus on early-career lawyers and are based on peer review. Reviewers consider the lawyers’ work, client service, and overall standing in the profession:
- Allison Carlson received honors in Intellectual Property and Patent Law.
- Eric Hydorn received honors in Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law.
- Daniela Walters received honors in Intellectual Property and Patent Law.
This is the first appearance on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list for Allison and Eric. Daniela has been honored with this distinction each year since the inaugural 2021 Edition.
Honoring a Culture of Excellence in Intellectual Property Law
These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to strategic, customized representation for our clients. At Dobrusin IP Law, we work closely with companies of all sizes, including startups, global manufacturers, research teams, and more. We help our clients protect innovations, build portfolios, and develop intellectual property strategies that align with both short-term and long-term business goals, using our many years of experience in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related areas.
These recognitions from Best Lawyers® serve as a validation of our firm’s commitment to excellence and our ability to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients. We are honored by this acknowledgment from our peers and remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of legal practice in intellectual property law.