NEW YORK, October 1, 2020 – With extensive trial experience across global forums, Proskauer is recognized by Benchmark Litigation in its 2021 guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the United States. Benchmark’s results are determined through six months of research which includes extensive interviews with clients to identify the leading litigators and firms.

The Firm received top tier rankings across seven practice areas:

• Antitrust – Tier 2
• Appellate – Tier 2
• Bankruptcy  – Tier 1
• General Commercial – Tier 2
• Intellectual Property – Tier 2
• Product Liability – Tier 2
• White Collar – Tier 2

The Firm was recognized for the following offices:

• California – Recommended
• Massachusetts – Highly Recommended  
• New York – Highly Recommended
• Washington DC – Recommended

In the publication’s California Guide, the Firm received top tier recognition in:

• Bankruptcy – Tier 1
• Entertainment – Tier 1
• Product Liability – Tier 1
• Securities/White Collar – Tier 2

The following partners were recognized in the 2021 Guide:

• Mark Batten – Litigation Star
• Steven Bauer – National Star; Litigation Star
• Martin Bienenstock – National Star; Litigation Star
• Elise Bloom – Top 250 Women in Litigation; Litigation Star
• Manuel Cachán – National Star; Litigation Star
• Robert Cleary – National Star; Litigation Star
• Scott Cooper – Litigation Star
• Sandra Crawshaw-Sparks – Top 250 Women in Litigation; Litigation Star
• Margaret Dale – Top 250 Women in Litigation; Litigation Star
• Peter Doyle – Litigation Star
• Ralph Ferrara – Litigation Star
• Michael Firestein – National Star; Litigation Star
• Siegmund Gutman – National Star; Litigation Star
• Mark Harris – National Star; Litigation Star
• Gregg Mashberg – Litigation Star
• Michael Mervis – National Star; Litigation Star

• Kimberly Mottley – Future Star

• Timothy Mungovan – Litigation Star
• Anthony Oncidi – Litigation Star
• Christopher Ondeck – National Star; Litigation Star
• Brendan O'Rourke – Litigation Star
• Bettina Plevan – Top 250 Women in Litigation; Litigation Star
• Stephen Ratner – National Star; Litigation Star
• Bradley Ruskin – National Star; Litigation Star
• Lawrence Weinstein – Litigation Star
• Bart Williams – National Star; Litigation Star

 

Described by Crain’s as a “litigation powerhouse,” Proskauer’s litigators are trial lawyers first and foremost and have extensive experience handling complex “bet the company” cases. We represent clients in their most challenging matters, address novel critical issues, and have a strong track record of success – so much so, that we are often retained on the eve of trial. Built upon decades of training, experience and intense preparation, our litigators have developed sound judgment – a sort of muscle memory – that allows them to think on their feet and effectively navigate fluid developments in the courtroom. We also have significant prosecutorial and regulatory agency experience, offering clients an inside look into the workings of government agencies.