For the seventh consecutive year, Shipman & Goodwin was acknowledged by Chambers USA for its work in the legal field. For 2009, the firm was recognized in the following practice areas: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. Additionally, nine individual attorneys were highlighted including:
John Kreitler (Corporate/M&A),
John Lawrence (Corporate/M&A),
Christopher Smith (Environment),
John Wertam (Environment),
Brian Clemow (Labor & Employment),
Paul Sanson (Litigation: General Commercial),
Robert Wyld (Litigation: General Commercial),
Barry Hawkins (Real Estate), and
Timothy Hollister (Real Estate).
Published by London-based Chambers & Partners, Chambers USA is the nation’s preeminent guide to law firms and individual attorneys. The selection process is based on interviews with in-house counsel and other attorneys around the country. The rankings are based on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other categories most valued by the client. To read more about Chambers, the firm and individual rankings, please access the Chambers site by visiting
www.chambersandpartners.com.