DALLAS (LAWFUEL) – Haynes and Boone, LLP was once again widely recognized by Chambers USA in its annual law firm rankings. A total of 33 firm lawyers in 19 separate areas of practice were designated by their clients and legal peers as being among the top lawyers in the nation. The firm was also honored for having 16 separate areas of practice where the firm is a leader at the state and national level.
“Chambers uses a stringent and highly regarded methodology to determine the leading lawyers and firms in their given areas of practice,” said Terry Conner, the firm’s managing partner. “Our increasing recognition in this prestigious directory reflects the strength of our firm and our combined practices.
“In particular, we are very pleased that the marketplace continues to recognize the firm’s key practices, including corporate/M&A, bankruptcy/restructuring, litigation, and intellectual property, along with many of our industry strengths such as banking, energy, real estate and technology.”
The Chambers methodology for research into the strengths and reputations of U.S. attorneys has been approved by the British Market Research Bureau. For the current U.S. directory, more than 14,000 interviews were conducted over a six-month period by a team of 40 full-time researchers. Ranking criteria include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by legal clients.
Haynes and Boone Ranked Individuals and Practices
Ranked Practices – National
Bankruptcy / Restructuring
Franchising
Ranked Practices – District of Columbia
Projects
Ranked Practices – Texas
Antitrust*
Banking & Finance
Bankruptcy / Restructuring*
Corporate / M&A
Energy & Natural Resources
Environment
Healthcare
Insurance*
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Litigation: General Commercial
Real Estate*
Technology & IT Outsourcing
Ranked Individual Lawyers
Ronald W. Breaux in Antitrust – Texas
Barry F. McNeil* in Antitrust – Texas
Alison L. Smith in Antitrust – Texas
Robert D. Albergotti* in Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Texas
Charles A. Beckham Jr. in Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Texas
Robin E. Phelan* in Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Texas
Bruce W. Merwin in Construction – Texas
Arthur S. Berner in Corporate/M&A – Texas
Michael M. Boone* in Corporate/M&A – Texas
Janice V. Sharry in Corporate/M&A – Texas
James D. Braddock in Environment – Texas
Jeff Civins* in Environment – Texas
John R. Eldridge in Environment – Texas
Deborah S. Coldwell in Franchising – National
Joyce G. Mazero* in Franchising – National
Ernest Martin Jr.* in Insurance – Texas
Werner A. Powers in Insurance – Texas
Jeffrey M. Becker in Intellectual Property – Texas
David L. McCombs* in Intellectual Property – Texas
Donald C. Templin in Intellectual Property – Texas
Arthur T. Carter in Labor & Employment – Texas
Laura E. O’Donnell in Labor & Employment – Texas
William C. Strock in Labor & Employment – Texas
Nina Cortell* in Litigation: Appellate – Texas
Lynne Liberato in Litigation: Appellate – Texas
George W. Bramblett Jr. in Litigation: General Commercial – Texas
Noel M.B. Hensley* in Litigation: Securities – Texas
Ann M. Saegert in Real Estate – Texas
Steven R. Jenkins in Real Estate – Texas
Robert E. Wilson* in Real Estate – Texas
Richard K. Martin in Real Estate – Texas
Richard M. Fijolek in Tax – Texas
Randall E. Colson in Technology & IT Outsourcing – Texas
* Ranked in Band 1 or higher in the 2008 Chambers USA Directory
About Haynes and Boone
Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., Mexico City and Moscow, providing a full spectrum of legal services. With almost 500 attorneys, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest law firms in the United States by The National Law Journal. The firm has been recognized as one of the “Best Corporate Law Firms in America” (Corporate Board Member Magazine, 2001-2008), and as a Top 100 law firm for both diversity (MultiCultural Law Magazine, 2008) and women (Women 3.0, 2008).
About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners have been publishing guides to the legal profession since 1990, in addition to hosting major award ceremonies in London and New York to honor the achievements of the world’s leading lawyers. The key to the success of the company’s legal directories and the validity of its awards is the in-depth, unbiased research conducted by its team of highly qualified and experienced researchers. The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.