Date: 06/14/2010
Chambers USA 2010 has recognized the law firm of Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP for its work in litigation in its annual edition, A Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers, along with partners, James M. Lyons, Frederick J. Baumann, Charles Goldberg, Gregory B. Kanan, and Michael J. Sullivan.
Chambers ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. Thousands of interviews are conducted by a team of 50+ full-time researchers. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Chambers' report on the firm's litigation practice stated, "This impressive practice spans a range of matters including class actions and financial and technology disputes." Chambers further quoted sources saying, "Responsive and talented, a high-quality team."
The following RJ&L attorneys are included in the 2010 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, and Mediators (WY).
Chambers went on to say, "Frederick Baumann is described as 'intellectually outstanding, calm and cool under fire, and able to handle the most complicated litigation.' His practice covers class and derivative actions, fraud claims and other business disputes. Interviewees endorse James Lyons as '. . . a great problem solver and a first-rate lawyer.' He undertakes business litigation and arbitration of all types and successfully defended First Amendment claims brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups, which challenged Denver's parade permitting and free speech arrangements for the Democratic National Convention held in Denver in August 2008. Charles Goldberg's practice covers religious liberty issues, products liability and securities arbitrations. According to sources, he 'understands what the client needs and communicates well.' Gregory Kanan represents clients in a range of matters including cases dealing with price-fixing, monopoly and illegal tying arrangement allegations. Michael Sullivan 'reads the courtroom well' and has a 'great gift for dealing with people, as well as an excellent sense of how matters will play out.' Commentators note that he is deeply respected by the Wyoming judiciary. A significant portion of his practice is taken up with mediation, in which he is deemed to be highly skilled."