Greenberg Traurig LLP issued the following announcement on June 23.
The Legal 500 U.S. 2020 Guide (U.S. Guide) included more than 150 attorneys and 38 practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. In addition, for the fourth consecutive year and sixth time overall, the firm was recognized as a “Top Tier” firm in “Real Estate.” The practice was previously recognized in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, and 2013.
Four of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the U.S. Guide as leading individuals:
Lori G. Cohen – Dispute resolution – Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco); Dispute resolution – Leading trial lawyers; and Dispute resolution – Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Robert C. Epstein – Real estate – Construction
Robert J. Ivanhoe – Real Estate
Martha J. Schoonover – Labor and employment – Immigration
Corey E. Light (Real Estate) and Eileen M. Hayes (Industry focus- Healthcare: advice to health insurers) were recognized as Next Generation Partners, and Ryan T. Hopper (Dispute resolution- General commercial disputes) is recognized as a Rising Star.
In addition, four attorneys are included in the U.S. Guide’s “Hall of Fame,” which highlights individuals who are consistently recognized by their clients for being excellent legal advisors:
Adel Aslani-Far – M&A/corporate and commercial – M&A: large deals ($1bn+)
Lori G. Cohen – Dispute resolution – Leading trial lawyers; and Dispute resolution – Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Laura Reiff – Labor and employment – Immigration
Robert J. Ivanhoe – Real Estate
According to the publisher, the U.S. Guide’s acknowledgements recognize practice area teams and practitioners who are “providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.” The recognitions are based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, law firm submissions, and interviews with private practice lawyers, in addition to Legal 500’s independent research in the legal market.
Some of the commentary published in the Guide regarding Greenberg Traurig and its attorneys include:
'exceptional'
‘I think what makes this firm unique is the way the whole firm is willing to help you or anyone that you are working with fully understand the process…’
‘The team has true effectiveness and team work is exceptional.’
‘They all are team player and is available all times for any needs. They know each individual cases by heart (more than myself) which is truly remarkable.’
'The partners have extensive experience and take the time to explain the nuances and confusing aspects of the case and proceedings'
‘The team is smart, knows the process, the players, the governmental requirements and has the experience, expertise and drive to get you there.’
‘Going the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction and a successful outcome on the merits of the case.’
‘A team of very strategic thinkers who are committed to posturing matters for resolution in cost effective way.’
‘They are very knowledgeable, professional, and understanding…’
‘Strong and diverse team with tremendous leadership and bench strength. Works well with clients and does what is appropriate and in their best interests’
‘Practical, solution-oriented and true leaders…’
'thoughtful and solutions-oriented'
‘…extremely responsive and provides both timely and accurate legal opinions…’
Overall, the Guide recommended Greenberg Traurig in the following practice areas:
Dispute resolution- Appellate: courts of appeals
Dispute resolution- Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)
Dispute resolution- Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense: advice to corporates
Dispute resolution- Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense: advice to individuals
Dispute resolution- General commercial disputes
Dispute resolution- International litigation
Dispute resolution- Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco)
Dispute resolution- Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Dispute resolution- Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: toxic tort
Dispute resolution- Securities litigation: defense
Finance- Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate
Finance- Structured finance: derivatives and structured products
Finance- Structured finance: securitization
Industry focus- Energy regulation: conventional power
Industry focus- Energy regulation: oil and gas
Industry focus- Energy transactions: oil and gas
Industry focus- Energy: renewable/alternative power
Industry focus- Environment: litigation
Industry focus- Environment: regulatory
Industry focus- Healthcare: advice to health insurers
Industry focus- Healthcare: advice to service providers
Intellectual property- Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters)
Intellectual property- Trademarks: litigation
Intellectual property- Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing)
Labor and employment- Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: design
Labor and employment- ERISA litigation
Labor and employment- Immigration
Labor and employment- Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions): defense
Labor and employment- Labor-management relations
Labor and employment- Workplace and employment counseling
M&A/corporate and commercial- M&A: large deals ($1bn+)
Media, technology and telecoms- Fintech
Real Estate
Real estate- Construction
Real estate- Land use/zoning
Real estate- Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Tax- U.S. taxes: contentious
Tax- U.S. taxes: non-contentious
Original source can be found here.