News Release

McGlinchey Stafford Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2009

June 16, 2009

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC has been named by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009 as one of the top law firms in the country, garnering distinction for thirteen of the firm’s attorneys and six of its practice groups, including the highest level of recognition for the firm’s Louisiana gaming and licensing practice.  Additionally, Bennet S. Koren was ranked highest in his field for national consumer financial services regulation.

Chambers USA recognized five of the firm’s practice groups:

• Ranked 2 in Banking & Finance (Louisiana)
• Ranked 2 in Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Financial Services Regulation (National)
• Ranked 2 in Real Estate (Louisiana)
• Ranked 3 in Corporate/M&A (Louisiana)
• Ranked 3 in Litigation: General Commercial (Louisiana)

Chambers USA also recognized thirteen McGlinchey Stafford attorneys as leaders in their fields:

• Ranked 1 for Bennet S. Koren – Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Financial Services Regulation (National)
• Ranked 2 for Michael H. Rubin – Banking & Finance (Louisiana)
• Ranked 2 for Rudy J. Cerone – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Louisiana)
• Ranked 2 for Marc J. Lifset – Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Financial Services Regulation (National)
• Ranked 2 for Samuel A. Bacot – Real Estate (Louisiana)
• Ranked 3 for Stephen P. Beiser – Labor & Employment (Louisiana)
• Ranked 3 for Christine Lipsey – Litigation: General Commercial (Louisiana)
• Ranked 3 for Colvin Norwood Jr. – Litigation: General Commercial (Louisiana)
• Ranked 3 for H. Hunter Twiford III – Litigation (Mississippi)
• Ranked 4 for Rodolfo J. Aguilar Jr. – Corporate/M&A (Louisiana)
• Ranked 4 for Colvin Norwood Jr. – Products Liability (National)

Chambers USA uses a peer assessment system which ranks attorneys on their technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.