(16 June 2014) – Reed Smith LLP today announced its selection as a “Regional Powerhouse/Top Firm” in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey by Law360.
“Although we now enjoy a major global presence, Reed Smith remains one of the strongest, most active and most prominent law firms in many of the U.S. cities where it has offices,” said Sandy Thomas, Reed Smith’s Global Managing Partner. “Nowhere is this more evident than in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where our attorneys continue to set the standard for high quality, high value legal services. We are gratified to receive recognition from Law360 as a top firm in both of these key states.”
The legal publication’s selection of Reed Smith in Pennsylvania was based on the firm’s status as a “go-to” firm for Pennsylvanian companies doing business worldwide and global companies doing business in the Commonwealth. Cited were the stellar records achieved in litigations and transactions by the firm’s attorneys; the practice of involving the firm’s appellate team sooner, rather than later, in client disputes; and the firm’s commitment to using sophisticated, customized alternative fee arrangements, development of strong in-house e-discovery practices, and commitment to providing legal project management support to enhance client relationships.
“We were founded in Pittsburgh 137 years and today we are the largest firm both in the state and the city,” said George Stewart, Reed Smith’s Pittsburgh Office Managing Partner. “With more than 450 lawyers in our two offices in the state, we continue to distinguish ourselves by representing corporations, nonprofits, families and individuals here and around the world. Our Pennsylvania lawyers continue to deliver exemplary legal services.”
Reed Smith is among just a handful of firms in the state with offices on three continents. “In the past year, we continued our strong performance in the Pennsylvania market by representing key players in its most important industries, including financial services, energy and natural resources, and life sciences / health care,” said Philadelphia Office Managing Partner Leonard Bernstein. “Our selection as a top firm is well-deserved.”
Law360’s selection of Reed Smith as a New Jersey standout was based on its connections with and provision of services to the state’s most prominent corporations; the quality of its lawyers; the results Princeton lawyers achieved in transaction and litigation matters in 2012-13; the office’s pragmatism and practicality; and its cost consciousness and focus on value, employing the firm-wide client resources of alternative fee arrangements, a singularly focused e-discovery team, and legal project management support.
“We are known for delivering exceptional legal services within New Jersey and worldwide to businesses in the state’s most important industry sectors,” said Diane Bettino, Reed Smith’s Princeton Office Managing Partner. “Since opening in 1992, this office has contributed to the material success of New Jersey companies and residents. That is what makes us a powerhouse here.”
The firm’s Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices will be separately profiled in future issues of Law360.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,900 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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