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, five partners, David Capell, Nancy Erfle, Matthew Foy, Craig Heryford, and Andrew Port, were recognized among the nation's top lawyers in their respective fields.
Chambers USA recognized the firm in the following five categories:
USA - Nationwide - Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer, Band 4
The firm is widely sought after by national insurance sector clients facing a wide array of coverage disputes as well as bad faith claims. The firm has additional capabilities in class actions and appellate litigation. Its broad base of expertise includes professional liability, construction, and bankruptcy-related issues. This is the first year the firm has received this recognition.
Insurance – Arizona, Band 2
GRSM stands out for its notable insurance litigation practice, which includes complex coverage and bad faith defense. Its broad dispute capabilities also extend to reinsurance and surety issues. The firm draws on wider experience in areas such as professional liability, employment, and construction law. The firm has held this ranking for four years.
Chambers identified John Condrey and Matthew Kleiner as notable practitioners in Arizona.
Insurance: Insurer – California, Band 4
The firm provides sound advice to the insurance industry across a wide range of coverage areas. With particular specialties in life, health, and first-party property insurance, as well as aviation, marine, and product liability, GRSM offers comprehensive support. The firm also has strong capabilities in bad faith litigation, class action defense, and a significant appellate practice. A key area of expertise is the firm's insurance fraud practice, representing both domestic and foreign insurers. The firm has held this ranking for 16 years.
Insurance – Connecticut, Band 2
The firm has notable strength in the insurance sector and is sought after to assist with coverage litigation, bad faith claims, and other matters on the defense side. Chambers identified Michael Thompson as a notable practitioner in Connecticut. This is the first year this office has been recognized.
Insurance – Pennsylvania, Band 3
GRSM is highly respected for its high-quality representation of national and international insurers in complex coverage disputes. The practice offers expertise in general liability claims and provides additional counsel in related bankruptcy proceedings. Its extensive litigation capabilities see it frequently defend against high-value class actions. The firm is experienced in excess verdict and bad faith insurance claims and also demonstrates notable strength at the appellate level. Chambers identified Megan Bailey as a notable practitioner in Pennsylvania. The firm has held this ranking for nine years.
Chambers USA recognized GRSM partners in the following practice groups:
David Capell, Insurance: Insurer - California, Band 4
Capell is frequently called upon to represent his clients in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. He often works with health insurers, as part of a broader client base.
Nancy Erfle, Product Liability & Mass Torts - USA - Nationwide, Band 5
Erfle is widely recognized for her strength in representing pharmaceutical and automotive clients in product liability cases and broader class actions. She is especially well known for her work in toxic torts such as talc litigation.
Matthew Foy, Insurance: Insurer - California, Band 4
Foy represents clients in a range of insurance disputes, including bad faith litigation and coverage claims. He also advises clients on liability and first-party property policies.
Craig Heryford, Banking & Finance - Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds, Band 2
Heryford focuses his practice on corporate finance and venture capital funding matters for a broad range of investors and funds.
Andrew Port, Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (outside New York) – USA – Nationwide, Band 2
Port is noted for his longstanding experience as a litigator in the maritime space. He handles the full range of sector disputes, covering both wet and dry shipping matters, with particular expertise in marine personal injury and toxic tort.
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.
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