69 attorneys and record setting 32 practice group rankings at national and state levels; Product Liability and Mass Torts practice wins coveted Client Service Award
Washington, DC – May 27, 2016 – Today, Chambers USA released its annual list of law firm and attorney rankings in the United States. This year, 69 Venable attorneys and a record setting 32 practice groups were ranked at the state and national level. This is Chambers USA's thirteenth annual survey covering America's leading attorneys identified as the best in their fields by their peers and clients.
Chambers USA recognized Venable's national Product Liability and Mass Torts practice with its coveted Client Service Award. According to Chambers, "Client Service awards go to firms who have been consistently singled out by clients during the course of our research for the quality and range of their client service." Only a select few firms are recognized each year with this award.
For the third consecutive year, partner James J. Hanks, Jr. was named a Star Individual for Nationwide REITs: Maryland Counsel, Chambers' highest ranking indicating exceptional recommendations. Mr. Hanks is the only attorney in the country to receive such a ranking in this category.
Among other highlights in this year’s rankings were the additions Craig A. Thompson and Michael D. Schiffer who were both ranked for the first time. Eight attorneys – Allison D. Foley, Ronald R. Glancz, Thora A. Johnson, Stephen E. Marshall, Amy Ralph Mudge, Christopher W. Pate, Richard E. Powers, Jr., and Paul F. Strain – saw their individual rankings increase. Additionally the firm was also recognized for the first time in three new practice areas – Nationwide Political Law, Nationwide Retail, and Maryland Bankruptcy/Restructuring.
Twelve attorneys achieved Band 1 rankings this year including:
Jeffrey P. Ayres – Maryland – Labor & Employment
Bryson L. Cook – Maryland – Corporate/M&A
Ronald R. Glancz – Nationwide – Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)
Robert G. Gottlieb – District of Columbia – Real Estate
James J. Hanks, Jr. – Maryland – Corporate/M&A
Kenneth R. Hoffman – Maryland – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Todd J. Horn – Maryland – Labor & Employment
Stuart P. Ingis – Nationwide – Privacy & Data Security
Thora A. Johnson – Maryland – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Sharon A. Kroupa – Nationwide – REITs: Maryland Counsel
Kevin L. Shepherd – Maryland – Real Estate
Richard L. Wasserman - Maryland - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Venable practices ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA include:
Corporate/M&A – Maryland
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Maryland
Real Estate – District of Columbia
Real Estate – Maryland
REITs: Maryland Counsel – Nationwide
Chambers and Partners notes that it conducts intensive, continuous research to identify the world's leading lawyers and law firms – those who perform best according to the criteria most valued by clients. The process, which extends over several months, includes written submissions, personal interviews, client feedback, and peer assessment.
The complete list of ranked attorneys and practice groups is below.
Nationwide
Advertising: Litigation
Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory
- Jeffrey D. Knowles
- Amy Ralph Mudge
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)
- John B. Beaty
- Ronald R. Glancz
- Ralph E. Sharpe
Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)
- Ronald R. Glancz
- Ralph E. Sharpe
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance & Litigation)
Government Contracts
Leisure & Hospitality
- Courtney G. Capute
Political Law
Privacy & Data Security
Product Liability & Mass Torts
- Stephen E. Marshall (Spotlight Table – Product Liability: Pharmaceutical)
- Bruce R. Parker (Spotlight Table – Product Liability: Pharmaceutical)
- Paul F. Strain (Spotlight Table – Product Liability: Pharmaceutical)
- Craig A. Thompson
REITs: Maryland Counsel
- James J. Hanks, Jr.
- Sharon A. Kroupa
- Patricia McGowan
- Christopher W. Pate
Retail
Ashley W. Craig (Transportation: Shipping: Regulatory)
Angel A. Garganta (Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation)
Lindsay B. Meyer (International Trade: Customs)
Jeffrey S Sabin (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
Douglas L. Siegler (Wealth Management: Eastern Region)
California
Tax
- Alan J. Epstein
- Michele M. Mulrooney (Tax: Estate Planning)
Jennifer L Nassiri (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
Keith C. Owens (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
Hamid R. Rafatjoo (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
District of Columbia
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Environment
Intellectual Property: Litigation
- William D. Coston
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
- Michael A. Sartori
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Real Estate
- Jennifer J. Bruton
- Robert G. Gottlieb
- Philip M. Horowitz
- Stefan F. Tucker
Technology & Outsourcing
- Nora E. Garrote
- A.J. Zottola
Maryland
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Gregory A. Cross
- Richard L. Wasserman
Corporate/M&A
- Bryson L. Cook
- James J. Hanks, Jr.
- Patricia McGowan
- Charles J. Morton, Jr.
- Anthony J. Rosso
- Michael D. Schiffer
- Thomas D. Washburne, Jr.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Harry I. Atlas
- Kenneth R. Hoffman
- Thora A. Johnson
Healthcare
Labor & Employment
Litigation: General Commercial
- James L. Shea
- Paul F. Strain
Real Estate
- Robert A. Hoffman (Real Estate: Land Use)
- Kevin L. Shepherd
New York
Technology & Outsourcing
Edward P. Boyle (Litigation: General Commercial)
Jeffrey S Sabin (Bankruptcy/Restructuring)
Virginia
Labor & Employment
Litigation: General Commercial
Real Estate – Northern Virginia
Joseph C. Schmelter (Corporate/M&A)