The Franchise & Distribution Practice Group has been ranked nationwide.
Multilaw Member Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to share that the firm and its lawyers have been ranked in Chambers USA 2023, which was released today. Fourteen of the firm’s practice groups and 35 of its attorneys received nationwide and regional honors in this year’s directory, with the Franchise & Distribution Practice Group being ranked nationally for the 17th year in a row with six attorneys individually ranked. The firm was also advanced to Band 1, the highest recognition, in Labor and Employment for Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds. Five of the firm’s attorneys also achieved higher bands than the previous year.
“We are thrilled to see Lathrop GPM’s strong rankings in Chambers USA 2023, especially the several band increases for the firm and our attorneys,” said Cameron Garrison , firm managing partner. “As Chambers USA relies heavily on client feedback, these recognitions are a testament to our client-first mentality and commitment to providing innovative client service.”
Chambers USA 2023 recognized Lathrop GPM in the following categories and jurisdictions:
The Lathrop GPM attorneys recognized in Chambers USA 2023 are listed below. Those who have moved up a band have an asterisk next to their names.
- Michael J. Abrams – Insurance, Missouri
- Megan L. Anderson – Labor & Employment, Minnesota
- Wade T. Anderson* – Real Estate, Minnesota
- William G. Beck – Environment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds; and Insurance, Missouri
- Jean Paul Bradshaw II – Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Missouri
- John Brower – Corporate/M&A, Minnesota
- Mara H. Cohara – Litigation: General Commercial, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Nancy Sher Cohen – Insurance: Policyholder, California
- Brian Dillon – Litigation: General Commercial, Minnesota
- Liz Dillon – Franchising, USA Nationwide
- J.A. “Jay” Felton – Litigation: General Commercial, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- William F. Ford – Environment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- David R. Frye – Litigation: General Commercial, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Michael R. Gray – Franchising, USA Nationwide
- Charles Ronald Hobbs, II – Litigation: General Commercial, Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds
- Matthew A. Jacober – Litigation: General Commercial, Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds
- Mark Kirsch* – Franchising, USA Nationwide
- Gaylen L. Knack – Franchising, USA Nationwide
- Charles K. Maier – Litigation: General Commercial, Minnesota
- Rosalee M. McNamara – Labor & Employment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Jared M. Minkoff – Real Estate, Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds
- Kathryn M. Nash* – Labor & Employment, Minnesota
- Lyle D. Pishny – Corporate/M&A, Kansas
- Jerry D. Riffel – Real Estate, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Alexandra A. Roje – Insurance: Policyholder, California
- Bridget B. Romero*– Labor & Employment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Jack D. Rowe– Labor & Employment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Thomas A. Ryan – Environment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Justin L. Sallis – Franchising, USA Nationwide
- Randal L. Schultz – Corporate/M&A, Kansas
- Harry E. Wigner, Jr. – Real Estate, Kansas
- Mark D. Williamson – Corporate/M&A, Minnesota
- Kim Winter* – Insurance, Missouri
- Brian N. Woolley – Labor & Employment, Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
- Eric L. Yaffe – Franchising, USA Nationwide
Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. It delivers detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers and law firms, including Chambers USA, which ranks U.S. law firms and lawyers.
About Lathrop GPM LLP
Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with more than 325 attorneys in 12 offices. Our attorneys provide a full spectrum of corporate legal services: business transactions, litigation, intellectual property and trusts & estates. We help businesses, organizations and individuals grow and succeed, anticipate trends, plan for challenges and bring their visions to life. Clients recognize Lathrop GPM for our commitment to client service, legal project management and innovative pricing capabilities. The firm is nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with a Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus status and Top Performer and Compass Award Winner recognitions by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. A Multilaw and Employment Law Alliance affiliate, we have the resources of more than 90 independent law firms in 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com .