January 01, 2006

Modrall Sperling law firm has achieved recognition in six areas of practice by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2006. In addition, 14 lawyers from Modrall Sperling have received the prestigious honor of being ranked as a "Leader in their Field."

Each year, The Chambers Global Guides cover all the major jurisdictions throughout the world. In each country, the leading international law firms and leading individuals are ranked in the principal areas of law. Rankings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews with clients and peers. Chambers is widely viewed among the most highly respected publications in the world that rate lawyers.

The following Modrall Sperling lawyers were rated as Leading Lawyers in their respective fields:

Larry P. Ausherman – Environmental
Douglas A. Baker – Commercial, Civil, Tort and Liability Litigation
Duane E. Brown – Public Finance
John Cooney – Oil and Gas, Natural Resources and Antitrust
Dale W. Ek – Real Estate
Kenneth L. Harrigan – Complex Business and Tort Litigation
Margaret L. Meister – Real Estate (up and coming)
Maria O’ Brien – Water Law
James M. Parker – Corporate, Federal Taxation, Healthcare and Employee Benefits
Ruth M. Schifani – Real Estate Finance
Douglas G. Schneebeck – Class Action Litigation, and Drug and Medical Devices Litigation
William C. Scott – Natural Resources
Lynn H. Slade – Native American and Utilities Law
Walter E. Stern – Natural Resources, Environmental and Native American Law

To learn more about Chambers USA research methods please visit http://www.chambersandpartners.com/usa/search.aspx