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Goldberg Kohn has received prestigious recognition in Chambers USA 2022 in three practice areas, while eight attorneys received individual rankings.
For more than a decade, the firm’s national practice groups have maintained top rankings, including Band 2 in Commercial Finance, Band 3 in Bankruptcy and Band 4 in Litigation.
As one of only four Illinois firms to earn the premier Band 2 distinction in Finance, Chambers noted the Commercial Finance Group is “relied on by numerous lender-side organizations for its strong capabilities” with significant experience in capital market transactions. Clients commended our ranked Commercial Finance attorneys for being “a trusted resource with a deep breadth of knowledge” and “plugged into market trends.”
Clients acclaimed the firm’s Bankruptcy team for providing “top attention, great insight and ideas throughout the process” and “a high degree of service.” Our ranked Bankruptcy attorneys were applauded by clients for being “a strong advocate for clients” and “a reasonable negotiator.” Attorneys were also commended for their ability to “distill complex issues and see through strategic options,” with one client noting the attorney is “someone I will always select to represent my interests.”
Chambers noted the firm’s Litigation work is “sought after by clients for its experience in cases involving intellectual property, bankruptcy, product liability, insurance and class action litigation.” The publication added the firm is “particularly noted for its strong False Claims Act practice.”
The firm's ranked attorneys are:
Commercial Finance
- Jonathan Cooper – Band 4
- David Dranoff – Band 2
- Michael Hainen – Band 3
- Richard Kohn – Senior Statespeople
- David Mason – Band 2
- William Starshak – Band 4
Bankruptcy
- Jeremy Downs – Band 4
- Randall Klein – Band 3
With more than 200 research analysts on the Chambers and Partners team, the top lawyers and law firms from around the world are identified and ranked based on in-depth, objective research. Goldberg Kohn is extremely proud of the rankings the firm and our attorneys have accomplished.
Since its founding in 1976, Goldberg Kohn has become one of the nation's most respected midsize law firms. From its Chicago base, the firm advises large and small clients nationwide, focusing on litigation and transactional matters in a wide range of contexts and industries, including the banking and financial services, construction, education, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications sectors.
For more information on these prestigious rankings or their methodology, visit Chambers.com.
