Murtha Cullina Ranks Among Connecticut’s and Massachusetts’ Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2023

June 5, 2023

The 2023 edition of Chambers USA and the 2023 Chambers High Net Worth Guide has ranked 20 Murtha Cullina attorneys as preeminent practitioners in Connecticut and Massachusetts. In addition, the respected legal guide named Murtha Cullina as a leading law firm in nine practice categories in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Chambers and Partners has published directories ranking the best law firms and lawyers since 1990. Rankings are based on law firm submissions and feedback received from thousands of lawyer and client interviews conducted by Chambers researchers.

The Murtha Cullina practices ranked by 2023 Chambers USA include:

Connecticut

• Corporate/M&A

• Environment

• Healthcare

• Labor & Employment

• Litigation: General Commercial

• Real Estate

Connecticut

• High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Law

Massachusetts

• Bankruptcy/Restructuring

• Construction

The Murtha Cullina attorneys ranked by 2023 Chambers USA are:

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Massachusetts

• Daniel Cohn

• Mark DeGiacomo

• Jonathan Horne

• Thomas Vangel

Construction - Massachusetts

• Sara Bryant

• Andrew Wailgum

• Loring "Woody" Cook

Corporate/M&A - Connecticut

• Marcel Bernier

Environment - Connecticut

• Patricia Boye-Williams

• Alfred Smith

Healthcare - Connecticut

• Heather Berchem

• Paul Knag

• Stephanie Sprague Sobkowiak

Labor & Employment - Connecticut

• Patricia Reilly

• Barry Waters

Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

• David Friedman

Real Estate - Connecticut

• Frank Saccomandi

• Keith Varian

Private Wealth Law - Connecticut

• Suzanne Brown Walsh

• Richard Marone

A few comments in the Chambers survey about Murtha Cullina and its capabilities include:

• "The firm excels at handling complex and sophisticated matters. The firm's practical and creative advice has allowed our organization to avoid costly litigation in a number of situations."

• "They're always available, they understand how our company works as a whole and they provide advice that is understandable and can be implemented effectively. They were also respectful of time and cost."

• “Murtha Cullina has a considerable footprint in the Connecticut real estate market. The firm represents owners, investors, developers and consultants in a wide array of investment and development projects, alongside additional experience advising lenders on acquisitions, construction projects and real estate financing. The firm offers notable prowess in affordable housing transactions and zoning issues.”

• “Murtha Cullina is equally adept at handling contentious and noncontentious matters for businesses, lenders and trustees. The practice is experienced in insolvency and distressed finance situations affecting companies in a range of sectors. It is noted for its work on sophisticated Chapter 7 cases, and oversees major distressed asset transactions as well as asset recovery and fraudulent transfer claims.”

• "Murtha Cullina has an accomplished team with strong experience in the drafting and negotiation of contracts, and a broad spectrum of disputes relating to construction projects. It represents a varied client base including owners, developers, general contractors and construction managers. The team is noted for its expertise in cases involving breach of contract, lien law, defect disputes and delay claims.”

• “Murtha Cullina is noted for its handling of insurance coverage litigation on behalf of policyholders, as well as bankruptcy litigation and other complex commercial disputes. Its impressive client base includes financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government entities.”

• “Murtha Cullina has a quality commercial law practice noted for its expertise in matters such as M&A, public finance and securities law. It acts on behalf of buyers and sellers in highly complex corporate transactions and also counsels clients in corporate governance matters. The team offers transactional and regulatory experience at a regional, national and international level.”

• “Murtha Cullina is a highly regarded firm with a particular focus on remediation and air quality work, as well as expertise in solid waste issues. Offers strength in permitting, financial assistance and Superfund liability. Has significant experience representing clients across the energy industry, including both large utilities and merchant generators of fossil fuels and renewable energy.”

• “Murtha Cullina covers the full spectrum of labor and employment law matters on behalf of management-side clients. Employment matters handled include wrongful dismissal, discrimination and ERISA claims, while the team is also noted for its involvement in traditional labor law matters, such as contract negotiations, strike avoidance and enforcement proceedings.”

Chambers USA is published annually by London-based Chambers and Partners. Chambers' in-depth research teams assess lawyers and law firms across more than 200 jurisdictions around the world, providing independent and impartial intelligence and market insight. Learn more about Chambers and its ranking process.

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