Five Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA
May 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that five attorneys from the firm’s Greenville office have been included in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, an annual ranking of the top U.S.-based law firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas. Those from the Greenville office include: Gray Geddie, Mike Shetterly, Rebecca Sigmund, Lewis Smoak, and Fred Suggs. Ogletree Deakins’ South Carolina offices also earned a Band 1 ranking, the highest possible, in the Labor & Employment practice area. In total, the firm’s offices in 22 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 75 of the firm’s attorneys, have been included in the 2015 edition.
Chambers USA is widely used by firms and businesses for referral purposes, and many utilize the rankings and profiles of firms to find appropriate legal counsel. The guide reflects a law firm’s high level of performance in key areas including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other various qualities stated as most valued by the client.
About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has more than 700 lawyers located in 47 offices across the United States, in Europe, and in Mexico. Ogletree Deakins has been named a Law Firm of the Year four consecutive years by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” In 2015, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law – Management category. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. www.ogletreedeakins.com
About Chambers USA
Chambers USA is published annually by Chambers and Partners in London, England. Designed as a guide for clients, this book provides law firm and attorney recommendations throughout the United States. The book is compiled from thousands of interviews conducted with clients and lawyers over a span of eight months. The rankings and editorial comments cited in the book are independent and objective. www.chambersandpartners.com/USA
