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ONE OF AMERICA'S LEADING LAW FIRMS FOR BUSINESS,LEVETT ROCKWOOD

WESTPORT, CT, June 9, 2014 – Levett Rockwood P.C. has again been ranked by peers and clients as one of America’s leading law firms for business.

The Westport-based law firm was recognized in the 2014 edition of the prominent legal directory Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  This year the firm’s Litigation Group was selected in addition to the firm’s Corporate/Mergers &Acquisitions and Healthcare Groups. 

Five of the firm’s attorneys also were singled out for recognition. 

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“At Levett Rockwood, our mission is to deliver cost-effective and practical solutions to our business clients,” said Atty. Chris Graham, the firm’s managing shareholder.  “We’re delighted that, once again this year, Chambers reports that we are achieving our mission.” 

Levett Rockwood’s Corporate M/A Group was acclaimed for the sixth straight year.  Those rating law firms for Chambers said the group “provides experienced advice with each step of the process.”  “They are a great firm.  They work closely with you as a team.”  

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Three of the Corporate/M&A Group’s attorneys, Barbara Young and Cheryl Johnson, together with Rob Barberi, also were singled out for individual recognition again.  Young, the Corporate/M&A Group chair, “brings a wealth of experience to the business and corporate transaction team.”  Clients praised Johnson as an “excellent lawyer” who is “very knowledgeable, thorough, practical and business minded.” 

Levett Rockwood’s Commercial Litigation Group was ranked for “strong arbitration focus in addition to litigation of complex commercial disputes.”  Chambers noted that “the group is active across Connecticut and New York at [both] state and federal level.”  Clients praised the Litigation Group for its “excellent communication so there are no surprises,” as well as for being “responsive,” very thoughtful and collaborative.” 

Frank Silvestri, the Group’s chair, again was tapped for the Band 1 highest ranking segment.  Silvestri has the distinction of being included in the publication for ten consecutive years as a leading commercial litigation attorney.  Chambers said Silvestri is praised by clients as “incredibly bright and easy to work with.” 

The Levett Rockwood Healthcare Group was recognized for the second year.  The directory reports that the team is “popular with healthcare systems and medical centers seeking outside general counsel.”  It notes the Group’s “thriving M&A and joint ventures practice in the healthcare arena.” 

Healthcare Group chair Patricia Weitzman is also ranked for individual honors for a third year.  Chambers states that “she has a well-established healthcare practice [acting] as outside counsel to a wide range of healthcare systems.” 

“We are extremely pleased that Chambers has recognized three of our primary practice groups, Corporate/M&A, Commercial Litigation and Healthcare, and five members of our outstanding team of talented lawyers.  This continued recognition of the quality and breadth of legal services we provide our business clients is most gratifying,” Graham said. 

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, published by Chambers & Partners in London, is a widely respected directory of America's preeminent business lawyers. Each year the directory ranks and reviews U.S. law firms and lawyers based on internal research and strong market recommendations.  The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities valued by clients.  The Chambers rankings are based exclusively on input from peers and clients – unlike some other directories, firms cannot “buy their way in.” 

Levett Rockwood is a leading commercial and health care law firm based in Westport, Connecticut.  The firm’s lawyers have a depth of experience in many business areas, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, litigation and real estate, healthcare, capital formation, equity funds, employment, tax, and promotional law.  The firm’s clients include chemical companies, internationally-known manufacturers of consumer and industrial goods, acute care hospitals and other health care providers, advertising and sales promotion agencies, corporate boards and executives, investment advisors, hedge funds and private equity firms.

 

More information about Levett Rockwood is available at www.levettrockwood.com or at 203-222-0885. 

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