Berger Singerman (Florida, USA) has again been ranked among the top Florida law firms in Chambers USA 2012 America's Leading Business Lawyers with 15 of the firm's attorneys in four practice areas. They include:
Corporate
- Daniel H. Aronson
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Douglas Alan Bates
- Howard J. Berlin
- Leslie Cloyd
- Brian K. Gart
- Jordi Guso
- Brian G. Rich
- Paul Steven Singerman
- Arthur J. Spector
Environment
- Samuel E. Poole
- Daniel H. Thompson
Real Estate
- James L. Berger
- Marc S. Shuster
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, which it has received every year since Chambers began publishing in the United States in 2003. In this year's publication, Paul Steven Singerman is once again the only attorney in the state of Florida to receive a *(star) ranking for four consecutive years, and one of only 16 in the entire nation to receive a star ranking for Bankruptcy/Restructuring. Additionally, Singerman is ranked nationwide and the only lawyer in the state of Florida to achieve this ranking. For four consecutive years, the Team has more ranked attorneys in the Bankruptcy/Restructuring category than any other law firm in the state of Florida.
Berger Singerman's Dispute Resolution Team is ranked in General Commercial Litigation and the firm's Corporate M&A Group is ranked as well.
"We are again honored by Chambers' recognition of our team members and firm," said Paul Steven Singerman, Co-Chair of Berger Singerman. "Chambers distinguishes itself through its rigorous research of client feedback and these ranking are a testament to our commitment to passionate client service".
The annual Chambers USA guide of the best law firms and lawyers is published by the 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.
