What their peers and clients have said:
Jennifer Nijman is recommended by her peers in Chamber’s surveys as a First Tier Environmental Litigator. Surveyed clients said she “has the ability to explain the intricacies of any given situation in layman’s terms,” a skill clients really appreciate.
Susan Franzetti is recommended by her peers in Chamber’s surveys as a First Tier Environmental Litigator. Surveyed clients said she is “a great litigator,” and is particularly praised for her work on permitting issues.
The duo were praised for offering “an interface between law and other professions, which gives clients access to a top-notch array of associated business contacts.” Despite its small size, clients and peers recommend this firm without hesitation.Quote
— Chambers and Partners USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
Nijman•Franzetti LLP received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2018 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Jennifer Nijman was named the Best Lawyers 2014 Chicago Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year.”
Susan Franzetti was named Best Lawyers 2014 Chicago Litigation-Environmental “Lawyer of the Year.”
Lynn Grayson was named the Best Lawyers 2011 Chicago Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year.”
Susan Franzetti, Jennifer Nijman and Lynn Grayson have been recommended by their peers for the publication Best Lawyers every year since 2006.Quote
— Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America
Nijman, Franzetti and Grayson are all listed in Best Lawyers in America.
Super Lawyers
Every year since 2005, Nijman, Franzetti and Grayson have been designated as Illinois Super Lawyers.
Leading Lawyers Network
The Leading Lawyer distinction is the result of annual statewide surveys of more than 60,000 Illinois Lawyers and has been earned by fewer than 5 percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois. Since 2004, Nijman, Franzetti and Grayson have shared many distinctions, including:
- Top 10 Leading Environmental Lawyers in Illinois
- Top 10 Leading Real Estate-Related Lawyers in Illinois
- Top 50 Leading Women Business Lawyers in Illinois