| (June 28, 2010, Manchester, NH) - The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the highest rated law firms in New Hampshire for 2010 by Chambers USA, with 18 individual attorneys recognized as leaders in their field. Chambers & Partners is the world's leading organization for ranking law firms and individual attorneys.
The attorneys named as the best in New Hampshire for their respective fields are:
Elizabeth A. Bailey - Labor & Employment
Peter T. Beach - Corporate/Commercial: Tax
Robert P. Cheney - Environment
Alan P. Cleveland - Labor & Employment: Employee Benefits & Compensation
Christopher Cole - Litigation: General Commercial
Peter S. Cowan - Litigation: General Commercial
Michael J. Drooff - Corporate/Commercial
Edward A. Haffer - Litigation: General Commercial
Michael C. Harvell - Litigation: General Commercial
Bruce A. Harwood - Corporate/Commercial: Bankruptcy
Peter W. Leberman - Corporate/Commercial
Susan A. Manchester - Real Estate; Land Use
John E. Peltonen - Environment
James P. Reidy - Labor & Employment
Alan L. Reische - Corporate/Commercial
James Q. Shirley - Litigation: General Commercial
Kenneth A. Viscarello - Real Estate
Diana K. Wieland - Labor & Employment
Chambers 2010 Commentary for Sheehan Phinney Includes:
Corporate/Commercial:
This group is held in high regard for its wide-ranging expertise in corporate matters, including M&A, bankruptcy, securities, government relations, public finance and taxation issues. The group can also draw on resources in other departments to provide clients with multidisciplinary representation. Market sources praise the group's ability to "give access to a range of specialists" and the team's "great presence in the local community."
Environment:
Sources praise the environmental group at this firm as a market leader in the state. The team is a highly respected environmental department offering expertise in regulatory compliance, advocacy, permitting, cleanup and redevelopment matters. The team also represents clients before state and federal courts and agencies. "The team is professional, cost-effective and knowledgeable in the field."
Labor & Employment:
This group is praised for providing "high-quality work right on the doorstep." The team provides broad-ranging advice on employment law, labor relations and employee benefits. It recently advised a number of employers on workplace furloughs, reductions in force and plant closures, as well as assisting with management training and union avoidance issues. In addition, it has successfully defended a number of employers against disability discrimination claims. "The group gives excellence service and is a great presence in the community."
General Commercial Litigation:
This group has an excellent reputation throughout New England for its performance in complex commercial litigation. The team also has experience of appeals, arbitration and mediation. Its expertise ranges from environment and construction disputes to ERISA and tax-related proceedings. Sources say "this is an excellent firm with very talented individuals."
Real Estate:
Interviewees agree that this real estate team is one of the strongest and most sophisticated in New Hampshire. Its expertise covers development, construction, sales and acquisitions, workouts and foreclosures, lending, leasing and condominium formation. Clients benefit further from lawyers with expertise in tax, government relations and environmental matters. "This top-notch firm has a superb real estate offering." Sources say lawyers from this group are "responsive, and dedicated to finding the approach that is in everyone's best interests."
Sheehan Phinney is a full service law firm representing local, national and international clients with innovative approaches and practical solutions. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to 61 attorneys with four offices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is known for professional excellence, practical counsel and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves. Sheehan Phinney is the exclusive member in New Hampshire of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of premier independent law firms.
Each year Chambers USA researchers conduct thousands of interviews with attorneys and clients across the United States in order to rank attorneys based on their reputation in the market. The rankings are based on qualities such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence and commitment. For each firm referenced the directory, Chambers USA: A Guide to America's Leading Lawyers, provides detailed quotations from clients and peers, a list of practice strengths, an overview of recent work and a client listing. The guide is available on-line at www.chambersandpartners.com.
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