(Sept. 13, 2013, New York City) –Thirteen lawyers at Reed Smith LLP, a leading international law firm, were announced as 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers. Six others were named 2013 New York Metro Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers in the firm’s New York office are Paul E. Breene and Ann V. Kramer in Insurance Coverage; John H. Doyle in General Litigation; John P. Hooper in Class Action; Douglas J. Wood, and Stacy K. Marcus in First Amendment; Cindy Schmitt Minniti in Employment & Labor; Pablo Quiñones in Criminal Defense White Collar; J. Andrew Rahl, Jr., in Bankruptcy; Peter D. Raymond in Intellectual Property; Joseph I. Rosenbaum in Entertainment & Sports; Howard L. Shecter in Mergers & Acquisitions, and Jordan W. Siev in Business Litigation.

Named 2013 Rising Stars are Jennifer L Achilles, Evan K. Farber, David A. Kochman in Business Litigation; Kelly B. D’Auria in Class Action and Vincent R. Martorana and Christopher M. Sheaffer in Mergers & Acquisitions.

“We are pleased that this group has been recognized for their high quality work and outstanding client service,” said Gregory B. Jordan, Reed Smith’s Global Managing Partner. “Our team approach and focus on client service sets Reed Smith lawyers apart. This is a fitting honor.”

Super Lawyers selects attorneys each year for recognition through a rigorous nomination process that includes peer review by practice area and independent research on candidates.

About Reed Smith

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, technology and media, shipping, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

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