Lane Powell is proud to announce that 51 of its attorneys and 14 practice teams have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers and Firms. During the research process, Chambers & Partners received feedback on the firm, including the following:
- "The lawyers at Lane Powell are very sophisticated problem solvers."
- "In urgent situations the responsiveness has been fantastic."
- "They have very strong negotiating skills."
- "Their client responsiveness is one of their strongest selling points."
- "Lane Powell is an outstanding firm – they are so supportive."
The Commercial Litigation Team is recognized for representing “clients across many sectors, including banking, aerospace, retail and manufacturing, and is more than capable of handling cases with a cross-border element,” as well as its “expert handling of securities and antitrust litigation… class action experience and robust appellate practice.” One client shared, “The Lane Powell attorneys have many hard and soft skills that are necessary: judgment, knowledge, adaptability, courtroom presence and strategy.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Mike Baylous, Bruce Cahn, Callie Castillo, Ken Davis, John Devlin, Barbara Duffy, Pilar French, Brewster Jamieson, Janet Larsen, and Jeffrey Robinson.
The Construction Team is noted for “contract drafting, financial and dispute resolution expertise, primarily to design professionals such as engineers and architects, among others” with “significant experience in defending against design and delay claims.” One client noted, “Lane Powell has done a tremendous job navigating complex matters. The depth and breadth of their expertise has been exceptional.” Another source shared, “Lane Powell quickly understood our complex case and developed an effective strategy.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Stan Beck, Jennifer Beyerlein, Andrew Gabel, Kellen Patterson, and Ellie Perka.
The Corporate, Securities, and M&A Team is recognized for its “ability to handle matters across the corporate spectrum, with considerable expertise in complex M&A, restructuring and joint ventures” in the “construction, childcare, IT, automotive, nonprofit, real estate and healthcare” sectors. One source shared, “Lane Powell is very proactive in getting to the bottom of the issues, identifying risks and adding value to our strategy.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Paige Davis, Pat Franke, Kenny Haglund, Mike Morgan, Michael Parise, Lisa Poplawski, Gregory Pyle, and Jeff Wolfstone.
The Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Team is recommended for its “particular expertise in working with bankruptcy trustees and banks, often on the creditor side.” The team is also recognized for its “strength in the special servicing of loans,” “acting on behalf of financial institutions on loan documentation, restructuring, enforcement and bankruptcy matters,” and “handling cross-border bankruptcies.” One client shared, “They’re a smart set of lawyers who push very hard and know where the pressure points are. They can deliver very thorough representation.” Leading individuals named in this category include: David Criswell, Chuck Ekberg, Greg Fox, Michael Parise, and Jimmy Zack.
The Environment Team is noted for its “extensive practice covering a full range of environmental issues including hazardous waste, contaminated property and site cleanups.” One source noted, “The team at Lane Powell are very knowledgeable about environmental matters.” The leading individual named in this category is Mike Nesteroff.
The Finance & Banking Team “frequently assists with the structuring and negotiating of high-value transactions, including revolving and syndicated facilities, and is also adept at assisting borrowers.” Additionally, the team is “well versed in transactions arising in an array of sectors, including aviation, real estate, and technology.” One client commented, “Lane Powell is my primary firm for complex lending transactions.” The leading individual named in this category is Stephanie Stephens.
The Immigration Team is noted for its “representation of national and international corporations and individual clients in business immigration matters,” as well as “compliance and consular-related issues, and… immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.” One source shared, “They provided expert guidance and meticulous documentation preparation, and ensured that all necessary forms were accurately completed and submitted on time. Their professionalism and dedication played a significant role in our successful resolution.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Chris Motta-Wurst and Dustin O’Quinn.
The Labor, Employment & Benefits Team is “well regarded for its handling of employment disputes and employee benefits matters,” including “discrimination, trade secret, non-compete, and breach of employment contract disputes,” “defense of class actions involving wage and hour and discrimination issues,” and “traditional labor law concerns, including collective bargaining and union campaigns.” One source enthused, “Lane Powell’s team is very knowledgeable and provides excellent advice within the realm of employment and business matters.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Katheryn Bradley, David Hosenpud, Paul Ostroff, Doug Parker, Mike Reilly, Christine Thelen, and Priya Vivian. Additionally, the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Team is noted for its “experience across the employee benefits and executive compensation spectrum, including 401(a) defined contribution, 401(k), cash balance, health and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.” The leading individual named in this category is Kara Backus.
The Real Estate Team is noted for its strength in “urban redevelopment and mixed-use development” and “acquisitions, leases, financing transactions and public-private partnerships.” The team is “further recognized for its experience in the senior housing and assisted living space.” One source noted, “The team continuously goes above and beyond to ensure we are supported.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Jeremy Bader, Garrett Crawshaw, Michael Parise, Bryan Powell, Julie Seidenstein, and Michael Silvey.
The Senior Living and Long Term Care Team and Health Care Transactions Team are noted as a “highly regarded healthcare group which specializes in representing long-term care providers, alongside a range of other providers.” They are recommended for their “extensive experience in regulatory compliance issues such as HIPAA, Certificate of Need mandates, and both Medicaid and Medicare fraud claims.” One source commented, “Lane Powell treat your concerns as if they are their own. They are responsive and care about the impact of their advice.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Barbara Duffy, Carin Marney, Randi Nathanson, and Greg Pyle.
The Tax Team is recognized for “handling both litigation and transactional mandates in the healthcare, energy and telecommunications sectors” covering “both state and federal tax matters.” One source noted, “The team deserves top marks across the board for client service. It is very responsive and proactive, and handles every bit of complexity well.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Brett Durbin and Scott Edwards.
Another new practice area added to the firm's Chambers® rankings this year, the Insurance Team is recognized for its “experience spanning life, D&O, cyber and product liability-related cases, among other areas,” and its “capabilities in insurance defense and coverage litigation.” Leading individuals named in this category include: Stephania Denton and Dave Schoeggl.
Chambers® also recognized the following additional attorneys as Ranked Individuals: Ken Davis (Intellectual Property) and Lewis Horowitz (Cannabis Law).