Chambers USA 2012 Names Twenty Morris Nichols Attorneys and Four Practice Groups as Best In Delaware

June 2012

Wilmington, DE – June 7, 2012 – The 2012 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business today ranked twenty Morris Nichols’ attorneys and four practice groups as best in Delaware.  

Chambers annually conducts in-depth interviews of commercial users of legal services to assess the strengths and reputations of US attorneys. Rankings are based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. 

Law firms and individual attorneys are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best. Morris Nichols’ Business Reorganization and Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities and Intellectual Property practices ranked in Band 1. Donald Isken of the firm’s real estate practice group ranked in Band 1. 

Jack B. Blumenfeld was singled out as Star Individual.  A 'Star' ranking is given to attorneys with exceptional recommendations in their field. A. Gilchrist Sparks, III and William H. Sudell were each recognized as a Senior Statesman.

In Delaware categories for best practices and attorneys, Chambers USA listed the following rankings:

Business Reorganization and Restructuring (Band 1)

Derek C. Abbott
Robert J. Dehney 
William H. Sudell     

Chancery (Band 1)

Jon E. Abramczyk
S. Mark Hurd
William M. Lafferty  
Kenneth J. Nachbar
A. Gilchrist Sparks, III

Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities (Band 1)

Frederick H. Alexander
Louis G. Hering 
John F. Johnston
A. Gilchrist Sparks, III   
Walter C. Tuthill  

Intellectual Property (Band 1)

Jack B. Blumenfeld
Julia Heaney
Mary B. Graham 
Thomas C. Grimm 
Karen Jacobs Louden   
Maryellen Noreika
Rodger Smith

Real Estate

Donald N. Isken (Band 1)