(January 31, 2012, Los Angeles) – Nine lawyers at Reed Smith LLP, a leading international law firm, were announced as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2012.
Those named as Super Lawyers are Michael K. Brown, Class Action/Mass Torts; Margaret M. Grignon, Appellate; David M. Halbreich, Insurance; Linda S. Husar, Labor and Employment; Steven B. Katz, Employment Litigation: Defense; Remy Kessler, Labor and Employment; James C. Martin, Appellate; Kurt C. Peterson, Professional Liability: Defense; and James L. Sanders, Securities Litigation.
Additionally, two Reed Smith attorneys were honored as "2012 Rising Stars." They are Amber S. Finch, General Litigation, Insurance Coverage, and Environmental Litigation; and Michael A. Garabed, Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation.
"Reed Smith lawyers endeavor to provide the firm’s clients with the highest quality legal counsel as well as exemplary client service. Having these attorneys recognized for their outstanding performance is a great affirmation of the tremendous relationships they have developed with clients," said Gregory B. Jordan, Reed Smith's Global Managing Partner.
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. Only five percent of the lawyers in the Southern California area are named to the list.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,600 lawyers in 23 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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