Lippes Mathias is pleased to announce that seven of its practice areas and 16 of its attorneys have been ranked in Chambers USA 2024. Since 1990, Chambers and Partners has published guides to the legal profession, identifying and ranking the world’s best lawyers and law firms based on in-depth, objective research. Chambers USA ranks leading law firms and lawyers throughout the United States in more than 50 practice areas.

Lippes Mathias practice areas and attorneys ranked by Chambers USA include:

Corporate/M&A – New York: Upstate – Band 3

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias acts for an impressive portfolio of public and private entities, including venture capital players and private equity firms. It is well respected for its work in commercial M&A, with noteworthy expertise in leveraged acquisitions and equity financing. The team is able to draw on complementary expertise in areas such as finance, tax and commercial litigation.

Ranked attorneys in the Corporate/M&A category include:

 

Environment – New York: Upstate – Band 2

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias LLP retains a team of expert environmental attorneys who are able to support the firm's client base in a range of complex matters. The firm notably assists with environmental investigations as well as displaying strengths in brownfield issues and waste disposal mandates. It acts for manufacturers as well as oil and gas companies.

Ranked attorneys in the Environment category include:

 

Labor & Employment – New York: Upstate – Band 4

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias LLP is recognized for its established labor and employment practice group, housing expertise in both disciplinary and courtroom proceedings. The team is particularly noted for its experience in representations involving discrimination and injury claims, including EEOC and OSHA actions. The firm acts for a range of public institutions and private companies.

Ranked attorneys in the Labor & Employment category include:

 

Litigation: General Commercial – New York: Upstate – Band 3

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias LLP has a dynamic team noted for its expertise across a broad range of contentious matters, acting for a diverse roster of clients ranging from individuals and closely held businesses to multinational corporations. The practice maintains particular strengths in environment and healthcare-related disputes, and is particularly sought after for its expertise in False Claims Act and civil rights violation cases. It also offers extensive appellate and alternative dispute resolution capabilities.

Ranked attorneys in the Litigation: General Commercial category include:

 

Real Estate – New York: Upstate – Band 2

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias LLP has a respected practice with expertise spanning a range of transactional and contentious real estate matters. The team frequently advises on complex financings including loans and mezzanine debt finance, and routinely represents clients in both acquisitions and dispositions. It has demonstrable expertise in projects including retail premises, offices and hotels.

Ranked attorneys in the Real Estate category include:

Intellectual Property – Ohio – Band 3

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias LLP is a highly regarded IP boutique with considerable strengths in a full spectrum of IP matters, regularly advising client on litigation, management and prosecution work. It acts for clients in industries including biotechnology, manufacturing, medical devices and green energy.

Native American Law – USA-Nationwide – Band 3

Chambers USA Description: Lippes Mathias is noted for its representation of tribes and tribal entities in economic development and sovereignty matters. The team has considerable experience in dispute resolution, frequently appearing before the courts on a host of significant issues including land claims, sovereign immunity disputes and contract cases.

Ranked attorneys in the Native American Law category include:

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with nearly 200 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Saratoga Springs and Syracuse, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla. and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals.

Year after year, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.