Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in Chambers USA

SEATTLE (June 12, 2009) -- Perkins Coie proudly announces that once again it has been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as a top law firm in the United States.  Perkins Coie was recognized in the annual directory as a leader, having obtained Band 1 placement in 14 practice areas with top rankings in eight key markets across the country, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Oregon and Washington.

The rankings are the results of extensive surveys and interviews of in-house counsel and leading law firm partners.  

Last year the firm was ranked in 41 areas with #1 placement in 15 of those practice areas, compared to this year's rankings in 29 areas with #1 placement in 14 areas.  In addition, last year, 78 attorneys were highly ranked with 24 attorneys being recognized as leaders in their practice areas.  This year, 81 attorneys received Chambers recognition, with 25 attorneys again earning the Band 1 ranking within their practice area.  In addition, Oregon, Partner Roy Tucker was recognized as a "Star," which is considered above a Band 1 ranking and five attorneys were ranked as "Senior Statesman."

"It is an honor to be recognized for excellence in so many practice areas," said Robert E. Giles, managing partner.  "Our clients drive our success and we thank them for bringing us challenging and interesting work.  This recognition is a reflection of the great companies we counsel."

In Washington, where the firm is headquartered, Perkins Coie received the #1 ranking for its Corporate/Commercial, Environment, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Real Estate practices.  In Alaska, the firm ranked #1 in its Environment & Natural Resources and Labor & Employment practices.  In Oregon, it ranked #1 in its Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, and Environment practices.  In Arizona, the firm ranked #1 in its Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations practice.  In Idaho, the firm ranked #1 in its Labor & Employment practice.  The firm also ranked #1 nationally for its Political Law, Retail and Transportation/Aviation practices.  Additionally, the firm's Leisure & Hospitality and Privacy & Data Security practices also ranked nationally.

Chambers & Partners, based in London, publishes directories that assess and rank the world's leading lawyers.  Chambers USA was first introduced in 2003.