Marc H. Ellinger Named to The Best Lawyers in America® and Honored as 2027 "Lawyer of the Year"

​Ellinger Bell is proud to announce that founding partner Marc H. Ellinger has been named the 2027 "Lawyer of the Year" recipient for his work in Government Relations Practice in Columbia, Missouri. Only one lawyer in each practice area and community receives this distinction each year, making it one of the most exclusive honors in the Best Lawyers process.

In addition, Ellinger has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, recognized in four practice areas:

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• Administrative / Regulatory Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Gaming Law
• Government Relations Practice

Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on evaluations from fellow attorneys, with no fee or nomination required — making it one of the industry's most credible measures of professional standing.
Ellinger has built a career at the intersection of law and public policy, with a practice spanning election and political law, legislative and rulemaking practice, regulatory law, municipal finance, constitutional law, appellate practice, and gaming law. He has served as counsel to the Missouri State Auditor and has held leadership roles with the International Masters of Gaming Law, including serving as its President.

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