The Legal 500 has recognized 21 attorneys from Susman Godfrey and three of the firm’s practice areas in its annual U.S. recommendation guide. Nine attorneys are being recognized by the Legal 500 for the first time in 2019.
Among those highlighted by The Legal 500 is Marc Seltzer, as a Leading lawyers for Antitrust – Civil litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiff; as well as Alex Kaplan, who is recognized as a Next Generation Lawyer in both General Commercial Disputes and Energy Litigation – Oil and Gas. New to the list this year, Davida Brook, is recognized as a Rising Star in General Commercial Disputes.
As quoted by clients, Susman Godfrey is described by Legal 500 reviews as, “[taking] a meticulous approach to complex litigation.” Clients go on to say the lawyers from the firm “think about how to try a case from the get-go” and “fight tenaciously.” Overall, the firm was recognized for its work in Antitrust: Civil Litigations and Class Actions, Dispute resolution: Commercial Disputes, and Energy Litigation: Oil & Gas.
The firm’s recommended attorneys are:
Antitrust: civil litigation/class actions:
- Neal Manne*
- Marc Seltzer
- Bill Carmody*
- Steven Sklaver
- Kalpana Srinivasan*
- Stephen Susman*
- Vineet Bhatia*
- Matthew Berry
- Stephen Morrissey*
Dispute Resolution – General Commercial Disputes:
- Neal Manne
- Alex Kaplan*
- Bill Carmody*
- Arun Subramanian
- Alexandra White
- Justin Nelson
- Geoffrey Harrison*
- Jenna Farleigh*
- Davida Brook*
- Krysta Kauble Pachman*
Industry Focus – Energy Litigation – Oil and Gas:
*recognized in this area for the first time in 2019
The Legal 500 researchers – which include both qualified journalists and lawyers – spend several months each year conducting in-depth research into the market. The primary source of information is law firms themselves during the annual information submission process while the publication also gathers feedback from peers and clients to assess their overall visibility and reputation. The process culminates in detailed rankings and editorial, providing buyers of legal services with an objective analysis of the US market that is updated annually.
