The Florida business law firm Berger Singerman (Florida, USA) has been ranked among the top Florida law firms in Chambers USA 2011 America's Leading Business Lawyers. Fourteen of the firm’s attorneys and three of its practice teams have been ranked by Chambers USA. Chambers’ researched rankings and editorials are often utilized by general counsel and consumers of legal services worldwide who consider Chambers assessments when selecting counsel.
In the Firm rankings, The Business Reorganization Team received a Band 1 ranking. Every year since 2003 when Chambers began publishing in the United States, the Team has received a first tier ranking for its bankruptcy/restructuring practice. Attorneys Douglas Bates, Howard Berlin, Leslie Cloyd, Brian Gart, Jordi Guso, Brian Rich, Paul Steven Singerman, and Arthur Spector received individual recognition for the team. In this year’s publication, Paul Steven Singerman is once again the only attorney in the state of Florida to receive a *(star) ranking, and one of only 14 in the entire nation to receive a star ranking for Bankruptcy/Restructuring. For three consecutive years, the Team has more ranked attorneys in the Bankruptcy/Restructuring category than any other law firm in the state of Florida.
“We are proud of Chambers’ recognition of our Team members. Chambers distinguishes itself by its rigorous market research. And we are honored by our clients’ favorable feedback. It motivates all of us to work yet harder on our promise to provide passionate client service,” said Singerman.
The annual Chambers USA guide of the best law firms and lawyers is published by the illustrious London-based Chambers & Partners. Chambers & Partners publishes similar U.K. and Global guides which are widely respected. Research is conducted via in-depth telephone interviews with clients and with attorneys, each one lasting about half an hour. The qualities on which the rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
