Westport, CT (PRWEB) June 18, 2012
Levett Rockwood Ranked as a 2012 U.S. Leading Law Firm
Levett Rockwood P.C. is again ranked by peers and clients as one of Americas leading law firms for business.
Chambers USA Americas Leading Lawyers for Business, which selects a relative handful of firms for inclusion in its highly regarded directory of business lawyers, again tapped Levett Rockwood as a Connecticut leading law firm.
The 2012 edition of this preeminent international legal directory also honored individual lawyers in all of Levett Rockwoods primary practice areas: corporate/mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation and healthcare.
Chambers said Levett Rockwoods 13-attorney corporate and M&A group acts for a variety of highly satisfied clients.
Chambers recognized Atty. Barbara Young for a second year with an elevated tier rating, saying Young has great insight into the pressures that clients face on a daily basis. One impressed client said: She takes time to understand my business goals and understands we bring her on board to achieve those goals.
Robert Barberi, another attorney in the corporate and M&A group, calls on substantial experience on the client side as a former in-house general counsel for multinational corporations. Sources were quick to point to him as a consummate professional and highly detail-oriented in their dealings with him, Chambers said.
Atty. Cheryl Johnson, who practices extensively in the tax and investment fund areas, wins rising market acclaim as a strong, practical lawyer with good deal experience and knowledge, Chambers said. It identified Johnsons New York and Connecticut background as mak[ing] for advantageous deal-making potential.
Rounding out accolades for the firms corporate and M&A group, the publication noted client comments that Atty. Judy Rabkins expertise is invaluable.
Levett Rockwoods commercial litigation group was honored with premier recognition of Atty. Frank Silvestri, the groups chair, who was again included in the very top tier of litigators. Atty. Silvestri has been included in the publication for eight consecutive years as one of Americas leading litigation attorneys. Chambers reported that clients give Silvestri A+ for attention to detail, that sources say he turns out a superb work product and is a pleasure to work with, and that he is a highly experienced and admired courtroom attorney. Sources highlight his effective manner and good strategic sense to find the best practical resolution of a case.
Finally, Chambers recognized Levett Rockwoods prominent role in the healthcare and hospitals field, tapping Atty. Patricia Weitzman as a notable healthcare practitioner, based on her representation of several major acute care hospitals in the state.
Levett Rockwood’s mission is to provide practical and innovative solutions to the business community, said Atty. Chris Graham, the firms managing shareholder. Were delighted that, once again this year, Chambers reports that our clients and peers confirm our success. Its especially gratifying that this years rankings recognize the preeminent skills of Levett Rockwood attorneys in all of our primary practice groups — corporate and M&A, commercial litigation and healthcare. Im proud of this testament to both the quality and breadth of the services we offer.
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, published by Chambers & Partners in London, is a widely respected, annual directory of America’s preeminent lawyers. The directory ranks and reviews U.S. law firms and lawyers based on in-depth interviews with lawyers and their clients conducted by independent researchers. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. The directory covers all the major practice areas at a national level, as well as the key legal specialties within each state.
Levett Rockwood is a leading business, commercial and health care law firm based in Westport, Connecticut. For three decades the firm has devoted itself to providing practical solutions and personal attention to its business clients. The firms lawyers have a depth of experience in many areas, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and litigation, white collar defense, healthcare, capital formation, equity funds, employment, tax and intellectual property law.
Levett Rockwoods clients are diverse in size and industry mix. They include biotech companies, internationally-known manufacturers of high fashion, consumer and industrial goods, acute care hospitals and other health care providers, prominent advertising and sales promotion agencies, corporate boards and executives, and the financial industry, including investment advisors, hedge funds and venture capital firms.
Additional information about Levett Rockwood is available at http://www.levettrockwood.com or by phone at 203-222-0885.