Press Release

Patterson Belknap has again been ranked as a leading law firm by Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC's Benchmark Litigation in the top category, “Highly Recommended,” for New York Dispute Resolution, National General Commercial, and National Antitrust. The publication notes that the firm "elicits resounding praise from a vocal contingent of peers and clients, the likes of which are usually reserved for a national firm." It quotes a client as saying, "They bring a potent combination of transactional and litigation expertise to the table to help clients achieve their objectives. Building on their knowledge of deal documents and judicial decisions, they are great strategists and excellent writers. They tell their client candidly when it has a weak position, rather than engaging in undue optimism."

The publication also highlights the breadth of the firm's work, noting, "The firm’s practice offering covers a diverse spectrum, spanning commercial matters, white-collar crime, antitrust, intellectual property, securities and false advertising claims, an area in which the firm is said to be one of the few major players."

Patterson Belknap has been "Highly Recommended" by Benchmark Litigation in each of its editions since the inception of the guide. Additionally, 22 firm partners are recognized as "Stars" throughout the guide, and 4 partners were named to the "40 & Under Hot List," as listed below. Partner Adeel Mangi is recognized as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” for the third consecutive year and Partner Barbara Mullin is recognized as one of the Top 250 Women in Litigation. 

Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at local and national levels. The rankings are the result of the extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel. The guide's "Stars" are named based on peer and client recognition as top trial attorneys.

Practice rankings:

• General Commercial – Highly Recommended (National)
• Dispute Resolution – Highly Recommended (New York)
• Antitrust – Highly Recommended (National)

Individual Rankings

• Litigation Stars – William F. Cavanaugh, Lisa E. Cleary, Robert J. Cleary, Muhammad U. Faridi, Jeffrey S. Ginsberg, Joshua A. Goldberg, Adeel A. Mangi, Barbara L. Mullin, Geoffrey Potter, Daniel S. Ruzumna, Harry Sandick, Saul B. Shapiro, Peter W. Tomlinson, Frederick B. Warder III, John D. Winter, Steven A. Zalesin
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America – Adeel A. Mangi
• Top 250 Women in Litigation – Barbara L. Mullin
• Labor & Employment Stars – Lisa E. Cleary
• National Practice Area Stars – William F. Cavanaugh, Harry Sandick, Robert J. Cleary
• Future Stars – Alejandro H. Cruz, Jonah M. Knobler, Jane Metcalf, Lauren Schorr Potter, Rachel B. Sherman, Stephanie Teplin
• 40 & Under Hot List – Joshua Kipnees, Jane Metcalf, Lauren Schorr Potter, Jason Vitullo