We are delighted to announce that Smith Currie continues to be ranked nationally for construction law by the prestigious Chambers USA 2022. Smith Currie also wishes to congratulate the 13 individual attorneys of our firm, each of whom received nods. We are especially pleased with the additions of Chris Horton and Gene Polyak who were recognized on the 2022 list as “Up and Comers,” and Adam Haimo who moved from Band 3 to Band 2. In addition, Smith Currie offices in San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Tysons were touted in the newest release of Chambers USA 2022, with Florida moving up from Band 4 to Band 3.

As always, we are grateful for the trust our clients place in our firm, and for the professional communities in which we practice whose remarks made these rankings a reality. This year’s Smith Currie rankings are as follows:

FIRM/OFFICE RANKINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION LAW:

Smith Currie Nationwide – Band 2
California – Band 5
Florida – Band 3
Georgia – Band 1
Virginia – Band 2
INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS:

Nationwide

Eric L. Nelson – Band 1
Atlanta, Georgia

Philip E. Beck – Band 2
James F. Butler – Senior Statesperson
Robert C. Chambers – Band 2
Thomas J. Kelleher – Senior Statesperson
Eric L. Nelson – Band 1
Ronald G. Robey – Band 2
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Adam F. Haimo – Band 2
Brian A. Wolf – Band 4
Christopher M. Horton – Up and Coming
Eugene Polyak – Up and Coming
Tysons, Virginia

Shannon J. Briglia – Band 1
Lauren P. McLaughlin – Band 2
Chambers USA identifies the top lawyers and law firms in 175 countries. The organization serves as a resource in the decision-making process for some of the world’s largest companies when selecting outside counsel. Rankings are determined by assessing the firm’s work, including the size and types of matters handled. The research also includes feedback from external market sources, with an emphasis on opinions provided by its clients. In order to be ranked in the guide, the firm and its lawyers need to demonstrate sustained excellence.

Rankings are based on bands from 1, being the highest, to 6. Band placements are based on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, and commitment, among other assets. In addition to band rankings, other honors are given, including Senior Statesperson, a lawyer who no longer works hands on with the same intensity, but remains pivotal to the firm’s success, Eminent Practitioners, highly influential lawyers who are less active, but remain key players, and Up and Coming Practitioners who are driving the firm’s growth while establishing a reputation in the practice area.