Chambers USA 2009 Recognizes Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP and Five of its Attorneys
 

Date: 06/22/2009

Chambers USA has recognized the law firm of Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP for it work in litigation in its annual guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, along with partners, James M. Lyons, Frederick J. Baumann, Charles Goldberg, Gregory B. Kanan, and Michael J. Sullivan.

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Chambers' report on the firm stated, "Sources appreciate this group's meticulous and pragmatic approach to cases, and they are quick to highlight the team's impressive experience in large high-stakes litigation in a number of areas including antitrust, white-collar and general commercial litigation."

The following RJ&L attorneys are included in the 2009 guide:

  • Frederick J. Baumann, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation, and General Commercial Litigation (CO)
  • Charles Goldberg, General Commercial Litigation (CO)
  • Gregory B. Kanan, General Commercial Litigation (CO)
  • James M. Lyons, General Commercial Litigation (CO)
  • Michael J. Sullivan, General Commercial Litigation (WY).

Chambers went on to say, "The ‘hard-hitting' James Lyons is a ‘tenacious litigator' who focuses on insurance and securities matters, while the assertive Frederick Baumann is well known for his work in government investigations and federal securities litigation. Charles Goldberg is one of the most experienced members of the team, and is relied upon for the knowledge and expertise he gained during his time on the bench as a District Court Judge. For antitrust disputes, the lawyer to turn to is Gregory Kanan, who is ‘a consistently impressive performer and an asset to the firm' Michael Sullivan works out of Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP's Casper office and is well regarded in the market for his significant mediation work, as well as for his skill in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution."