Firm receives top rankings by Chambers USA

 Dickinson Wright announced last month that Chambers USA, publisher of the world’s leading guides to the legal profession, has named Dickinson Wright’s Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, General Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate practices as “Top Ranked” practices in Michigan. Chambers also named the firm’s General Commercial Litigation and Real Estate practices in Arizona as “Top Ranked” practices. Seventeen attorneys from Dickinson Wright’s Detroit offices were named “Leaders in their Fields”.


London-based publisher Chambers & Partners conducts research into the strengths and reputations of U.S. law firms by state, through in-depth interviews with peer and competing firm attorneys, in-house counsel and significant purchases of legal services.

Of the “Top Ranked” practices, Dickinson Wright’s General Commercial Litigation practice in Michigan received a Band 1 ranking. Of the 17 attorneys ranked by Chambers, the following attorneys received a Band 1 ranking: Steven G. Howell, Banking & Finance: Bankruptcy; Edward H. Pappas, General Commercial Litigation; and William P. Shield, Jr., Banking & Finance.

Banking and Finance
Craig W. Hammond is recognized for his work as counsel to banks and other financial institutions in bond financing for various projects and industries.

William P. Shield, Jr. is recognized for his extensive experience in asset-based and other secured lending for various industries.

Banking and Finance: Bankruptcy
Steven G. Howell, Practice Department Manager for Banking and Finance, Creditors’ Rights, and Municipal Finance Groups, is recognized for his work with the country’s leading financial institutions.

James A. Plemmons, Practice Department Manager for Automotive, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, and Product Liability Litigation Groups, is recognized for his work with banks and companies on bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
Theodore B. Sylwestrzak is recognized for his work in bankruptcy, workouts, asset-based lending and other secured lending situations, as well as his speed, efficiency and responsiveness toward clients.

Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions
Richard M. Bolton is recognized for his expertise in providing counsel to private equity funds, and his expertise in M&A and mezzanine finance transactions.

Mark R. High is recognized for providing expert counsel to the domestic offices of numerous foreign businesses. He also represents both buyers and sellers in M&A transactions throughout a diverse range of industries.
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Cynthia A. Moore, Practice Department Manager for Domestic Relations, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, Gaming and Immigration Groups, is recognized for her work in fringe benefit plans, including dependent care assistance programs, educational assistance programs, and Section 132 fringe benefits.

Labor & Employment
Timothy H. Howlett is recognized for his expertise in all aspects of employment law and employment litigation, especially in employment and discrimination issues.

General Commercial Litigation
Kenneth J. McIntyre is recognized for his expertise in antitrust matters and his work on class action lawsuits across a variety of industries.

Thomas G. McNeill is recognized for his work on class action lawsuits across a variety of industries, and his expertise in transactional disputes.

Edward H. Pappas is recognized for his expertise in a variety of tort claims, and for his prowess in breach of fiduciary duty and non-compete cases.

Daniel D. Quick, Practice Department Manager for Commercial Litigation, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, ADR and Sports & Entertainment Groups, is recognized for his litigation expertise in intellectual property, automotive, and entertainment industries for a wide range of clientele.

Real Estate
James N. Candler, Jr. is recognized for his extensive experience in real estate finance, leasing, zoning and development plan approvals, mortgage workouts and foreclosures.

Stephen E. Dawson is recognized for his work in development, financing, commercial mortgage lending and leasing.

Monica J. Labe is recognized for her work in high-profile acquisitions and dispositions, as well as expertise in leasing transactions.
Katheryne L. Zelenock is recognized for her considerable experience handling large-scale commercial mortgage loans, as well as the restructuring and workout of financial arrangements.

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