Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has once again been recognized by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country's top law firms. In addition to the firm's practice recognitions, four partners, David Capell, Craig Heryford, William Shelley, and Nancy Erfle were recognized among the nation's top lawyers in their respective fields.
Chambers USA recognized the firm in the following categories:
Insurance: Insurer (California)
Offers sound advice to the insurance industry in a broad range of coverage areas. Particular specialties include life and health and first-party property. Demonstrates strong capabilities in bad faith litigation and class action defense, and also maintains a significant appellate practice. A key area of expertise is the firm's insurance fraud practice, ably representing both domestic and foreign insurers. Noted in particular for its extensive national reach. Insurance coverage expertise extends to aviation and marine property, product and disaster-related liability work. Sources say it is "a creative firm that has true problem solvers.”
Insurance (Pennsylvania)
Respected for its high-quality representation of national and international insurers in complex coverage disputes. Offers expertise in general liability and asbestos claims, and provides additional counsel in related bankruptcy proceedings. Extensive litigation capabilities see it frequently defend against high-value class actions. Experienced in excess verdict and bad faith insurance claims. Also demonstrates notable strength at appellate level.
Chambers USA recognized Gordon & Rees partners in the following practice groups:
Insurance (California)
David Capell is a well-regarded lawyer advising on keenly contested disputes in the insurance coverage space. He frequently works with health and excess insurers on multimillion-dollar coverage issues, including those matters involving fraud allegations. According to commentators he has a "wealth of experience in insurance coverage and knowledge of a range of insurance coverages.”
Banking & Finance (Pennsylvania)
Craig Heryford has a broad practice, including expertise in M&A, venture capital funding transactions and corporate finance matters. His clients include emerging and established businesses across a broad array of financial institutions. He has extensive experience in corporate finance and venture capital funding matters for a broad range of investors and funds.
Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer (Nationwide)
Insurance practice co-chair William Shelley is well regarded for his skill in assisting clients with significant insurance matters. He demonstrates particular expertise in bankruptcy, mass tort and asbestos disputes. Clients say he is a "really good liability coverage lawyer," and "he's sharp, practical and handles complex cases well."
Insurance (Pennsylvania)
William Shelley is noted for his successes in coverage litigation, including sophisticated class action claims. Clients say he "is an expert in his field, a smart and efficient lawyer, and incredibly responsive." Additionally, they say he is well versed in a wide variety of insurance coverage disputes and “he is an excellent lawyer and is zealous in representing his clients."
Product Liability & Mass Torts (Nationwide)
Nancy Erfle is an experienced litigator, specifically on the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, automotive manufacturers, agricultural chemical manufacturers, aviation manufacturers, as well as companies involved in commercial disputes. She is especially well known for her work in toxic torts such as talc litigation. "She has led a series of trials in difficult places, and secured victory and massive verdicts," states a market commentator.
Chambers USA bases its rankings on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. To conduct its independent research into the strengths of law firms and individual lawyers, the annual publication conducts thousands of interviews with clients and attorneys.
The Chambers USA Guide is part of a series of Chambers & Partners research-based guides to the legal profession. They rank the leading law firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout each region. For more information about Chambers USA 2020, please click here.