Providence, R.I. – June 5, 2017: Chambers and Partners, a prominent publisher of law firm rankings, continues to award its highest rankings to Pierce Atwood lawyers in Chambers USA 2017.
The firm’s litigation practice in Rhode Island was called, “An excellent litigation group acting for both plaintiff and defendant clients. Cases cover a range of areas, including product liability, ERISA, UCC litigation and IP. Noted for its capabilities in class action matters; maintains an excellent reputation for its expertise in construction-related litigation.” Chambers sources stated, “They’ve been excellent, especially in construction litigation. Good guidance and good support.”
This year’s individually-ranked Rhode Island attorneys are:
•John Bulman: Litigation: General Commercial. John was praised for his “ability to handle complex construction matters.” Sources say he is “smart, knowledgeable of the construction industry, and is able to take control of the proceedings so as to keep them fair and cost-effective.” John also serves as arbitrator and mediator in matters across the country.
•Christopher Little: Litigation: General Commercial. Chris was recognized for his “complex commercial litigation practice and his representation of designers of public construction projects, owners, and contractors.”
•Mark Pogue: Labor & Employment; Litigation: General Commercial. Sources say, “Mark is stellar – you can get him on the phone for five minutes of advice and you’re up and running.” He is also well-regarded for his “careful handling of employment disputes.”
•Christopher Whitney: Litigation: General Commercial. Chris has “deep-rooted expertise in ERISA matters, unfair trade practices, and product liability actions. He has respected experience in jury and bench trials in state and federal courts.”
About Pierce Atwood
Pierce Atwood LLP, a leading regional law firm, has 150 attorneys who serve regional, national, and international clients from offices in Portland and Augusta, Maine; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Boston, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Stockholm, Sweden; and Washington, DC. Pierce Atwood LLP provides legal and business counsel to its clients, which range from regional and local enterprises, utilities, financiers, middle-market companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals, to Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and state and foreign governments. Follow us on Twitter @PierceAtwoodLLP.
About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners has been ranking law firms and lawyers since 1990, and now covers 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Lawyers and law firms are ranked on a variety of factors and considerations, all of which are investigated by more than 150 researchers that work full-time in their London headquarters. Individual lawyers are ranked (in their practice-area(s)) on the basis of their legal knowledge and experience, their ability, their effectiveness, and their client-service.
