(March 18, 2010) – Reed Smith’s top-rated Insurance Recovery Practice earned another honor today when it was named to the shortlist for the Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010.

“This is a well-deserved and not-unexpected recognition for one of our premier practices,” said Gregory B. Jordan, Reed Smith’s Global Managing Partner.  “The Insurance Recovery Group has built a sterling reputation for excellence in this field.”

The Group was named one of the best policyholder coverage practices in the nation by Chambers USA 2008-2009. The publication also rated 11 Reed Smith Insurance Recovery Group lawyers as among the best in California, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois.

“Building a top-tier Insurance Recovery practice has been, and remains, a high priority for Reed Smith,” said Douglas Cameron, firmwide Practice Group Leader. “As we continue to add exceptionally well-qualified lawyers, I know the Group will continue to earn recognition at this very high level.”

An event announcing all Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010 winners is set for June 10th in New York City.  The nation’s top Insurance practice will be named at that time from the eight shortlisted firms.  The awards are based on Chambers’ research for the 2010 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

With Insurance Recovery attorneys in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., London and Paris, Reed Smith provides coast-to-coast and international support for its clients.  The firm has more dedicated Insurance Recovery professionals on the ground in the world's major business centers than any other international firm. 

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