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Goldberg Kohn has once again received prestigious recognition in Chambers USA 2025 in three practice areas, while eight attorneys received individual rankings.
For more than two decades, the firm’s national practice groups have maintained top rankings: Band 2 in Commercial Finance, Band 3 in Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, and Band 4 in Litigation. Law firms and individuals are ranked in bands from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). Being ranked by Chambers in any band is a significant achievement.
Commercial Finance
The Commercial Finance Practice’s Individually Ranked attorneys are:
- Michael Hainen – Band 3
- William Starshak – Band 3
- Jessica DeBruin – Band 5
- Richard Kohn – Senior Statesperson
Clients praise the Commercial Finance group’s experience, deep market knowledge, senior partner’s direct attention, efficiency and, above all, ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
Said one client, “They just really excel in balancing the heavy, complicated legal concepts and issues. They do a good job of conceptualizing that for us and giving us practical, easy-to-work-with advice that makes doing business really pleasant. They understand what we do and what we need to accomplish. [They are] great compared to other firms.”
Another client added: “They are solutions-oriented, which is appreciated by our borrowers.”
Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
The Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Practice Group’s Individually Ranked attorneys are:
- Randall Klein – Band 1
- Jeremy Downs – Band 3
- Dimitri Karcazes – Band 5
Randy Klein moved up to Band 1 this year – the highest tier. Chambers reports that he “showcases some impressive work, most notably advising [a client] on a matter involving a private line of credit, which involved one of the largest exposures ever for [the bank]. Impressive work highlights are coupled with enthusiastic client and market observer feedback, reflecting his leading client service and preeminent market position. The combination of these factors earns him promotion to Band 1.”
Clients also praise the Group as a whole for their business acumen and ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters: “Goldberg Kohn's team has a significant depth of knowledge and experience in all areas of the restructuring and bankruptcy process. [Their work for us] required a high level of comprehension as it included multiple nuances. If a specialized individual was needed, one was always available to provide input.”
Another client said: “They fit the mold of what I like in all aspects of their representation and engagement.”
Litigation
David Chizewer, who is chair of Goldberg Kohn's Litigation Practice Group, is again Individually Ranked in Band 3. Clients praise David for his intelligence and his clear logic and strategy. Said one client: "Two things about David, he is obviously not just exceedingly bright, he also has a phenomenal moral compass.”
A client said about the entire Litigation Practice Group: "It's a highly sophisticated team of attorneys. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong.”
Another client said, “they are the gold standard.” While a market commentator added that “Goldberg Kohn is a smaller firm with big firm credentials.
About Chambers
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.
For more information on these prestigious rankings or their methodology, visit Chambers.com.
