TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – May 27, 2015 – International law firm Greenberg Traurig announced that two of the firm’s Tallahassee attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 Chambers USA Guide.
According to its website, Chambers and Partners, publisher of the annual Guide, selects attorneys and practice areas for inclusion based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients around the world. Attorneys and practice areas are ranked by placement in “bands,” with Band 1 being the highest placement. Attorneys can also be designated as a “Senior Statesman,” “Star Individual,” “Eminent Practitioner,” “Up and Coming,” or “Associate to Watch.” Practice areas are ranked by market as well as nationally.
Noted as a “Senior Statesman” is Barry Richard, a Tallahassee Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Appellate practice groups.
Greenberg Traurig Tallahassee attorneys ranked by Chambers and their practice areas:
- Michael J. Cherniga – Healthcare
- Barry Richard – Litigation: Appellate, Litigation: General Commercial
Richard has been listed in the Chambers USA Guide since 2003 and was ranked a "Senior Statesman," in 2014 and 2015. Cherniga has been listed in the Guide since 2009.
Statewide, Greenberg Traurig had 55 Florida attorneys and 12 Florida practice groups listed in the 2015 Chambers guide. Firm-wide, more than 180 attorneys are listed. The official rankings were announced May 19.
In addition to the individual rankings, Chambers and Partners ranks practice areas. The 12 following Greenberg Traurig practice areas received “Band” placement in the Florida rankings: