Outside Chief Legal Attorneys Jordan Gerheim and William Lancaster Named to the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Aug, 2026
Jordan W. Gerheim and William R. Lancaster, Outside Chief Legal attorneys recognized in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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Outside Chief Legal announces that CEO Jordan W. Gerheim and attorney William R. Lancaster were selected for the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Gerheim is recognized in five practice areas for a fourth consecutive year; Lancaster is recognized again for Workers' Compensation Law. The post includes a quote from Gerheim and closes with contact info for a Risk-Free Strategy Session.

By: Jordan Gerheim, CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC

Outside Chief Legal LLC announced today that CEO Jordan W. Gerheim and attorney William R. Lancaster have been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Gerheim was recognized for the fourth consecutive year for his work in Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Corporate Law; and Litigation – Insurance. Lancaster was again recognized for his work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers.

For more than four decades, The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized attorneys for professional excellence in their respective practice areas.

“We are honored by this recognition from our peers,” said Gerheim. “It reflects the work our entire team does every day to provide business owners with practical legal counsel and business support through a strategic partnership. Our goal is to help clients address legal and business issues early, make informed decisions, and move their businesses forward with confidence.”

Gerheim leads Outside Chief Legal’s business-focused legal practice, advising clients on corporate matters, business organizations, commercial disputes, construction matters, and insurance-related litigation. Lancaster represents employers in workers’ compensation matters and brings substantial experience in employment-related risk management and litigation.

Outside Chief Legal (OCL) is a modern law firm redefining how business owners access strategic legal and business support across the full life cycle of a company, from formation and growth through succession and sale. OCL serves as outside general counsel and fractional chief legal officers for small and midsized businesses, combining more than 200 years of collective litigation, in-house, and general counsel experience. The firm delivers approachable, comprehensive counsel that blends legal expertise with practical business insight. Through its fixed monthly-fee Partner Plans, OCL provides predictable pricing and encourages clients to seek advice early and often.

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Outside Chief Legal LLC is a modern, forward-thinking law firm serving as fractional chief legal officers and outside general counsel for businesses and their owners. With over 200 years of combined litigation, in-house, general counsel, and administrative legal experience, the firm delivers approachable, comprehensive counsel that blends legal expertise with practical business insight to help clients navigate ownership complexities with confidence. OCL is a trusted partner for founders, business owners, and leadership teams nationwide. Learn more about our firm, meet our team, or schedule a Risk-Free Strategy Session to talk with an attorney about how we can help your company.