SBSB Eastham Partner John Schouest Named to Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know
Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC (SBSB Eastham) is pleased to announce that founding partner John Schouest has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know, a guide to the 'most admired figures in law firm leadership.'
Lawdragon says honorees were selected 'for their roles founding, growing, leading and innovating on behalf of a legal enterprise seeking change, profit, to be a home, a voice.'
'I am honored and humbled by this recognition,' said Mr. Schouest. 'I believe that it is a testament to the entire SBSB Eastham team and the incredible work they put in each and every day to provide results for our clients.'
Under Mr. Schouest's leadership, SBSB Eastham is marking a decade of success and extraordinary growth. The firm, which was founded in 2015 by Mr. Schouest and partners Robert Bamdas, Brad Soshea and Limor BenMaier, has grown from 19 attorneys to 187 attorneys representing clients from eight offices nationwide.
This is the latest in a long list of Lawdragon honors for Mr. Schouest, who was previously named to the outlet's 500 Leading Lawyers in America and 500 Leading Litigators in America guides. Additionally, his work has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2008, including multiple Lawyer of the Year honors.
Honorees are selected through nominations and Lawdragon's extensive research process. Read the full list here.
SBSB Eastham is a group of experienced attorneys who have come together to form a law firm focused on client needs. The firm's goal is to be the go-to resource at every stage of the legal process, bringing deeper experience, deeper commitment and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues. In consultation or in the courtroom, the firm will aggressively pursue a client's best interests. For more information about the firm, visit www.sbsb-eastham.com.
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