Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has ranked its lawyers and practices as industry leaders in the mid-Atlantic region and across the United States. Twenty-five Miles & Stockbridge lawyers, including four who are newly ranked, and 11 of the firm’s practices made the annual list. In addition, three other lawyers from the firm were ranked—one who recently retired and two who moved to in-house general counsel roles—but the firm did not include them in its totals.

Miles & Stockbridge lawyers were recognized in the mid-Atlantic region for their deep experience in bankruptcy/restructuring, construction, corporate/mergers and acquisitions, employee benefits/executive compensation, health care, insurance, labor and employment, litigation, real estate and zoning/land use. In addition, the firm earned top rankings nationally for having a highly regarded government contracts practice and a leading niche practice, Maryland Counsel for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

Clients praise Miles & Stockbridge as "a talented and diverse group of professionals that can quickly make sense of complicated transactions." and “they respond quickly, write well, they're strategic and deliver great value for money."

The firm’s clients also shared:

• "They're knowledgeable, very responsive and willing to work cohesively with other law firms.”
• "Did an excellent job coordinating SMEs and advising on a range of complex, interconnected issues."
• "The firm has great responsiveness and phenomenal expertise."
• "Always provide fast and high-quality services."
• "The team is excellent. They're very professional yet personable at the same time."
• "The team is very responsive and helpful. Their service is excellent."
• "They have always handled complex situations eloquently and in a timely manner."
• "The team has a deep understanding of government contracting and provides excellent legal advice and strategy concepts."
• "Are highly responsive, adaptable and consistently provide top-notch legal support. They are highly responsive and matters are staffed appropriately."
• "Not only can the team provide in-depth knowledge on government contracts regulations and requirements, but it is able to discuss options and the effects of each one on the business."

“Miles & Stockbridge could not be more grateful for our amazing clients and the groundbreaking work we do with them every day to support their success,” said Nancy Greene, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Miles & Stockbridge. “We are inspired by their ideas and motivated by their goals and, because of them, we continue to push ourselves, raising the bar on what a true business partner and client-focused lawyer is.”

Chambers USA ranking decisions are made collaboratively by research analysts and U.S. deputy editors. Rankings are also determined through an assessment of work identified on a firm’s submission, along with external feedback on the firm’s service and an emphasis on opinions provided by clients.

The following lawyers are ranked as leaders in their field:

USA- Nationwide

• C. Peter Dungan, Government Contracts
• J.W. Thompson Webb, REITs: Maryland Counsel
• Scott R. Wilson, REITs: Maryland Counsel

Maryland

• Stephanie K. Baron, Labor & Employment (Newly Ranked)
• Joseph L. Beavers, Insurance
• Robert S. Brennen, Litigation: General Commercial
• Michele L. Cohen, Real Estate (Newly Ranked)
• Alexander P. Creticos, Insurance
• Suzzanne W. Decker, Labor & Employment
• Linda V. Donhauser, Bankruptcy/Restructuring
• Kirsten M. Eriksson, Labor & Employment
• Molly E. G. Ferraioli, Healthcare (Newly Ranked)
• Steven D. Frenkil, Labor & Employment
• Erin E. Girard, Real Estate/Land Use (Newly Ranked)
• Joseph W. Hovermill, Insurance
• Patricia B. Jefferson, Bankruptcy/Restructuring
• Christopher R. Johnson, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions
• Lisa C. Keenan, Healthcare
• Matthew D. Klaiber, Corporate M&A
• John E. McCann, Jr., Litigation: General Commercial
• Brian L. Moffet, Litigation: General Commercial
• Peter P. Parvis, Health Care
• Paolo M. Pasicolan, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
• Kathleen Pontone, Labor & Employment
• J.W. Thompson Webb, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions
• Scott R. Wilson, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

District of Columbia

• John A. Stalfort, Real Estate

In addition, the following practices at Miles & Stockbridge are ranked:

USA - Nationwide

• Government Contracts: Highly Regarded
• REITs: Maryland Counsel

Maryland

• Bankruptcy/Restructuring
• Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions
• Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
• Healthcare
• Insurance
• Labor & Employment
• Litigation: General Commercial
• Real Estate

Virginia

• Construction

About Chambers USA

Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. The research is in-depth and client focused and the guide is read by industry-leading companies and organizations throughout the U.S. and worldwide. It is also widely used by law firms for referral purposes.

About Miles & Stockbridge

Miles & Stockbridge is a leading Am Law 200 law firm with offices across Maryland and in Washington D.C. Northern Virginia and Richmond. Its lawyers help global, national, local and emerging business clients preserve and create value by helping them solve their most important problems. For more information, please follow Miles & Stockbridge on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.