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Goldberg Kohn has once again received prestigious recognition in Chambers USA 2024 in three practice areas, while 10 attorneys received individual rankings.
For more than two decades, 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. Law firms and individuals are ranked in bands from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). Being ranked in any band is a significant achievement.
Commercial Finance
The Commercial Finance Practice has six Individually Ranked attorneys. They are:
- Michael Hainen – Band 3
- William Starshak – Band 3
- Jessica DeBruin – Band 5
- Richard Kohn – Senior Statespeople
- David Dranoff – Senior Statespeople
- David Mason - Senior Statespeople
Bill Starshak moved up to Band 3 this year and is described as an "outstanding attorney." In addition, this is the first year that Jessica DeBruin is individually ranked. Clients and market commentators praised Jessica's understanding of the market, level of sophistication and commercial vision.
One client acknowledged the entire Goldberg Kohn team as "really just exceptional partners for us, helping us navigate market dynamics. They go above and beyond educating our team and providing training resources. They make themselves available at any time. They are extremely practical, and always have our best interests in mind. They are true partners in our business."
Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
The Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Practice Group has three Individually Ranked attorneys. They are:
- Randall Klein – Band 2
- Jeremey Downs – Band 3
- Dimitri Karcazes – Band 5
Chambers reports that all three attorneys are well regarded among both clients and the wider market, and possess an "excellent understanding of the market."
Litigation
David Chizewer, who is chair of Goldberg Kohn's Litigation Practice Group, is again Individually Ranked in Band 3. One commenter said that "David Chizewer is fantastic to work with. He’s extremely smart, patient and shows outstanding judgment."
Another commentator said about the entire Litigation Practice Group: "Goldberg Kohn is one of the very best, if not the best law firms we've worked with...It is an extremely deep team, with no weak links and talent from top to bottom."
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.
