PHILADELPHIA, PA – Friday June 18, 2010 - Chambers USA has recognized 18 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their fields. The annual rankings are based on client and peer references, as well as information gathered from Chambers’ own independent research. Given both nationally and regionally, the rankings are based on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, and client service.
Clients praised Cozen O’Connor lawyers for displaying “a wealth of experience and an excellent skill set,” and noted that the addition of the WolfBlock lawyers has, “rocketed this firm into the big time.”
“It is rewarding to hear from clients that we are achieving our goals of providing superior legal service,” said Tad Decker, President and CEO of Cozen O’Connor. “To be recognized by our clients in Chambers is incredibly rewarding.”
Chambers USA recognized Cozen O’Connor in four individual practice areas in Pennsylvania: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/M&A Private Equity, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate.
Individuals from the firm’s Delaware, Philadelphia and Washington office were recognized for their service and achievement in their practice areas. Herman Fala, from the firm’s real estate practice, was included as a Star Individual. Both Jason Shargel and Thomas Witt were ranked in Band 1 of their respective practices. The entire list of ranked individuals follows:
Delaware
Mark E. Felger - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
District of Columbia
Barry Boss - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Bernie Grimm - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Pennsylvania
Richard J. Busis - Corporate/M&A & Private Equity and Corporate/M&A: Securities
Neal Colton - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Herman C. Fala - Real Estate
Mark J. Foley - Labor & Employment
Michael Heller - Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Sarah A. Kelly - Labor & Employment
Raymond Kresge - Labor & Employment
Camille Miller - Intellectual Property
Francis Patrick Newell - Antitrust
Jeffrey Pasek - Labor & Employment
Jason M. Shargel - Corporate/M&A: Securities
Robert A. Silverman - Real Estate
James R. Williams - Real Estate
William J. Winning, Jr. - Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Thomas Witt - Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use