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02.23.2024Michael R. Huston, Karl Worsham and Victoria Romine Highlighted as Law360 "Legal Lions"Partner Michael Huston and associates Karl Worsham and Victoria Romine were recognized by Law360 as being "Legal Lions" after the full U.S. Supreme Court declined an appeal that had prompted Justice Samuel Alito to briefly halt the Boy Scouts of America's bankruptcy proceeding and put its Chapter 11 plan into temporary disarray. Michael, Karl, and Victoria represented the Boy Scouts of America in the case.
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12.05.2023Perkins Coie Announces 2024 Counsel PromotionsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that 46 lawyers have been promoted to the firm’s counsel position, effective January 1, 2024.
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10.13.2023Amir Gamliel Named a 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree by the American Bankruptcy InstitutePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Amir Gamliel, a bankruptcy and restructuring partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has been named one of the 2023 “40 under 40” Emerging Leaders in Insolvency Practice by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI).
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08.17.2023Best Lawyers® 2024 Recognizes 388 Perkins Coie LawyersPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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Bradley Cosman Mentioned in Multiple Publications Regarding Appointment to Firmwide Chair of Bankruptcy & Restructuring PracticeGeneral NewsBradley Cosman was mentioned in multiple publications regarding his appointment to firmwide chair of the Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
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07.06.2023Bradley Cosman Appointed Firmwide Chair of Bankruptcy & Restructuring PracticeGeneral NewsPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Phoenix partner Bradley A. Cosman has been named as the chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
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06.01.2023Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2023 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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08.18.2022Best Lawyers® 2023 Recognizes 403 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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06.01.2022Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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12.27.2021John Penn Mentioned in Texas Lawyer—Newsmakers: Week of Dec. 27, 2021General NewsPartner John Penn was mentioned in “Newsmakers: Week of Dec. 27, 2021,” an article in Texas Lawyer, regarding his receipt of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
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10.08.2021Perkins Coie’s John Penn Receives the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Lifetime Achievement AwardPress Releases
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Dallas-based partner John Penn has received the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. ABI’s highest award recognizes Penn’s sustained and deep commitment to the leadership and governance of the organization in several leadership roles over many years.
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08.26.2021Best Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes 367 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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05.20.2021Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2021 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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02.03.2021John Penn Quoted in Yahoo Finance—NRA Bankruptcy Lets Critics Peer Into Gun Lobby’s Inner WorkingsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in “NRA Bankruptcy Lets Critics Peer Into Gun Lobby’s Inner Workings,” an article in Yahoo Finance, regarding the transparency organizations and companies might expect when they file for bankruptcy.
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02.02.2021Sara Chenetz Quoted in Bloomberg—U.S. Bankruptcy Tracker: Battered Firms Hasten to Cut CostsGeneral NewsPartner Sara Chenetz was quoted in “U.S. Bankruptcy Tracker: Battered Firms Hasten to Cut Costs,” an article in Bloomberg, regarding prepackaged bankruptcy filings.
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08.20.2020Best Lawyers® 2021 Recognizes 358 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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08.20.2020Twenty-Eight Perkins Coie Attorneys Named 2021 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 28 of its attorneys from 11 metropolitan areas have been named 2021 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.
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08.01.2020Partner John Penn Quoted in ABA Journal - Law Firms Are Staffing Up on Bankruptcy Lawyers in Anticipation of a Post-COVID-19 BoomGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in “Law Firms Are Staffing Up on Bankruptcy Lawyers in Anticipation of a Post-COVID-19 Boom,” an article in the ABA Journal, regarding the expected increase in bankruptcy and restructuring in a post COVID-19 world.
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06.16.2020John Penn Quoted in Reuters - Special Report: Millions of Abandoned Oil Wells Are Leaking Methane, a Climate MenaceGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in the Reuters article, "Special Report: Millions of Abandoned Oil Wells Are Leaking Methane, a Climate Menace," on the low price of oil and how it could cause drilling companies to file bankruptcy this year and next.
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06.12.2020John Penn Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - Bankrupt Hertz Can Tap Market Frenzy to Sell ‘Potentially Worthless’ StockGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article, "Bankrupt Hertz Can Tap Market Frenzy to Sell ‘Potentially Worthless’ Stock," regarding Hertz's planned stock sale.
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06.09.2020John Penn Quoted in Wall Street Journal - Bankrupt Retailers Stand to Pocket Millions From Unused Gift CardsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in, “Bankrupt Retailers Stand to Pocket Millions From Unused Gift Cards,” an article in the Wall Street Journal, regarding the timely use of gift cards when businesses file for bankruptcy.
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04.27.2020Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2020 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie LLP is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2020, the firm is recognized for 55 practice areas and 141 individual attorneys, marking an increase from the 52 practices areas and 139 recognized attorneys a year ago.
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04.02.2020Sara Chenetz Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - Bankruptcy Lawyers Gear Up for Surge in Filings Due to Coronavirus FalloutGeneral News
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The Wall Street Journal’s Jonathan Randles talked with Sara Chenetz for an article looking at how the coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant increase in debt restructurings and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings across the economy.
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03.17.2020Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 - 3 Firms Drive Costco's $1B Deal for Delivery & Logistics BizGeneral News
Law360
Perkins Coie served as legal advisor to Costco in a deal where the company agreed to buy logistics and delivery services provider Innovel for $1 billion.
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12.16.2019Perkins Coie Wins Arizona Court Ruling for Commercial Real Estate Investors Against Title Insurer in Great Recession Condominium CasePress ReleasesPerkins Coie was successful in obtaining an insurance bad faith award of $5 million against Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, in a case involving two high-rise condominium towers located in Tempe, Arizona, formerly known as Centerpoint.
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10.18.2019Perkins Coie’s Bradley Cosman Named a 2019 “40 Under 40” Honoree by the American Bankruptcy InstitutePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Phoenix-based Partner Bradley Cosman has been named one of the 2019 “40 under 40” honorees by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI).
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08.15.2019Best Lawyers® 2020 Recognizes 283 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 282 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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05.01.2019Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2019 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2019, the firm is recognized in 52 practice areas and 139 individual attorneys.
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08.20.2018Best Lawyers® 2019 Recognizes 277 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 277 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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08.15.201823 Perkins Coie Attorneys Named 2019 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 23 of its attorneys from six offices have been named 2019 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.
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05.03.2018Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in 2018 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2018, the firm is recognized in 51 practice areas and 130 individual attorneys were also recognized.
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04.02.2018Partner John Penn Quoted in The San Antonio Express News Article - Bankrupt Retailer A’Gaci Cancels AuctionGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in "Bankrupt Retailer A’Gaci Cancels Auction," an article in The San Antonio Express News, regarding the cancelled auction.
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11.08.2017John Penn Named Firmwide Chair of Perkins Coie’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring PracticePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that John D. Penn has been named Firmwide Chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
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11.06.2017Perkins Coie Represents Cornbread Ventures LP in Chapter 11 ReorganizationPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represents Cornbread Ventures LP in its Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix.
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08.15.201735 Perkins Coie Attorneys Named 2018 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 35 of its attorneys have been named 2018 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.
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08.15.2017Best Lawyers® 2018 Recognizes 281 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 281 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.
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05.26.2017Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms In 2017 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2017, the firm is recognized in 40 practice areas and 131 individual attorneys were recognized.
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08.15.201627 Perkins Coie Attorneys Named 2017 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 27 of its attorneys have been named 2016 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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08.15.2016Best Lawyers® 2017 Recognizes 252 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 252 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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05.31.2016David Neff Mentioned in Above The Law - ATL's Top Law Firm Bankruptcy PracticesGeneral News
David Neff was mentioned in "ATL's Top Law Firm Bankruptcy Practices," an article in Above The Law, regarding our Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
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05.27.2016Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in 2016 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2016, the firm is recognized in 37 practice areas and 127 individual attorneys were recognized.
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01.27.2016David Neff Quoted in Crain's Chicago BusinessGeneral News
Crain's Chicago Business
David Neff was quoted in Crain's Chicago Business in an article titled, "Streeterville Hotel Faces Foreclosure," regarding the foreclosure of Inn of Chicago. -
12.15.2015Perkins Coie Represents Daughters of Charity Health System in $260Million Deal With BlueMountain Capital ManagementPress ReleasesPerkins Coie represented the Daughters of Charity Health System as finance counsel in a $260 million deal with BlueMountain Capital Management/Integrity Healthcare creating Verity Health System.
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11.10.2015Perkins Coie is Ranked Among Nation’s Top Law Firms by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® for 2016Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce it has been listed in the 2016 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” with first-tier rankings in 34 practice areas nationally and first-tier rankings in 56 practice areas in 15 major markets including Alaska, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Idaho, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
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08.17.2015Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 245 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 245 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession; a more than 10 percent increase over the 221 firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2015 edition.
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07.02.2015David Neff and Eric Walker Mentioned in Law360General NewsDavid Neff and Eric Walker were mentioned in a Law360 article, "Creditors Can Challenge Completed Chapter 11 Plan, Ninth Circuit Says," regarding the appeal of a bankruptcy plan that was already in action.
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05.19.2015Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in 2015 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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01.06.2015Perkins Coie Announces 2015 Partner ClassPress ReleasesPerkins Coie announced that 21 associates, counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner. “The members of Perkins Coie's 2015 partner class are talented, hard-working attorneys who embody the national strength and forward-looking growth of our firm,” said John Devaney, Perkins Coie's Firmwide Managing Partner.
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08.11.2014Perkins Coie’s Bradley A. Cosman Named Chair Elect of Bankruptcy Section of State Bar Of ArizonaPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Bradley A. Cosman, an associate in the firm’s Phoenix office, has been named chair-elect of the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of Arizona.
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06.04.2014Personal Communications Devices Joint Liquidating Plan Becomes EffectivePress ReleasesOn May 20, 2014, the Liquidating Plan proposed jointly by the Debtor and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors became effective. On the effective date, the remaining assets, which include litigation claims against some of the Debtors’ former lenders, were transferred to the Devices Liquidation Trust, and Wilmington Trust, N.A. was appointed as the Liquidating Trustee.