Firm
#96 among Am Law 100 firms
The American Lawyer, 2009
84 attorneys named "Leaders in Their Field"; 22 leading practices identified
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Ranked in the top half of the Am Law Pro Bono 100
The American Lawyer, 2009
Ranked a top firm in "Provides Value for the Dollar," "Meets Scope and Budget," and "Commitment to Help" categories
The BTI Consulting Group Client Service A-Team 2010
One of the top 100 "Client Relationship Leaders"
The BTI Consulting Group Client Relationship Scorecard, June 2009
Rated 4.9 out of 5 in peer review ratings
Martindale-Hubbell, 2009
Achieved a 100% rating and "Best Place to Work" recognition from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Corporate Equality Index, 2010
Among the "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity"
MultiCultural Law, 2009
Among the top 20% of "Top 100 Law Firms for Women"
MultiCultural Law, 2009
#11 for highest percentage of women equity partners
Diversity & The Bar magazine; Vault/MCAA Guide to Law Firm Diversity Programs, 2009
Business and Finance
19 attorneys named "Leaders in Their Field" in Banking and Finance, Gaming and Licensing, Corporate/Commercial, Corporate/M&A, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, and Employment: Benefits and Compensation
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Financial Services Regulation in the highest tier, nationally
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2007-2009
Leading practices in Corporate/M&A in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Utah
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
A "Top Bankruptcy Law Firm"
The Deal, 2003-2010
2 "Top Bankruptcy Lawyers"
The Deal, Fourth Quarter, 2009
Intellectual Property
8 attorneys named "Leaders in Their Field" across Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Utah; Georgia Intellectual Property practice in the highest tier
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Litigation
"Highly Recommended" litigation practice in Pennsylvania
Benchmark Litigation, 2009, 2010
In Pennsylvania, awarded five "Local Litigation Stars" and two "Future Stars"
Benchmark Litigation, 2010
"Recommended" litigation practice in Colorado and Maryland
Benchmark Litigation, 2010
In Colorado, awarded one "Local Litigation Star"
Benchmark Litigation, 2010
In Maryland, awarded one "Local Litigation Star"
Benchmark Litigation, 2010
6 attorneys included in The Best Lawyers® Annual Guide To Commercial Litigation, 2009
32 attorneys named "Leaders in Their Field" in Commercial General, White Collar, Securities, Environmental, and Labor and Employment
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Environmental practice in the highest tier in Pennsylvania and a leading practice in New Jersey
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Leading Labor and Employment practices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Arizona
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Public Finance
Listed continuously since 1958 as a nationally recognized bond counsel firm
The Bond Buyer's Municipal Marketplace (the "Red Book")
#11 for US Municipal New Issues—Bond Counsel (Year-end 2009)
Thomson Reuters
#10 for US Municipal New Issues—Negotiated—Bond Counsel (Year-end 2009)
Thomson Reuters
#12 for US Municipal New Issues—Underwriter's Counsel (Year-end 2009)
Thomson Reuters
#10 US Municipal New Issues—Tax-Exempt—Bond Counsel (Year-end 2009)
Thomson Reuters
#8 US Municipal New Issues—Tax-Exempt—Underwriter's Counsel (Year-end 2009)
Thomson Reuters
Real Estate
25 attorneys named "Leaders in Their Field" with highest-tier Real Estate practices in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and leading practices in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and New Jersey
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2009
Leading national practice for Investment Funds: REITs
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2008-2009
#4 for Issuer's Counsel by Number—REIT Equities
The American Lawyer Corporate Scorecard, 2009