News Release

McGlinchey Stafford Listed as One of Country’s Top Law Firms by Chambers USA

July 25, 2007

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC has been named by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007 as one of the top law firms in the country, garnering distinction for six of its practice groups and 11 of its attorneys.

The firm was listed as one of the top firms in the nation in Consumer Financial Services Regulation, with attorneys Bennet Koren and Mark Edelman gaining recognition as two of the best in lawyers in the field nationwide. Additionally, the firm was recognized as one of the nation’s top firms for Product Liability. Colvin “Woody” Norwood was listed as one of the best attorneys in this field with particular emphasis on his experience in the automobile industry.

“To be recognized by our clients and peers as leaders in these areas is an extraordinary accomplishment,” said Rudy Aguilar, managing member of McGlinchey Stafford.  “This is truly an honor for our firm.”

McGlinchey Stafford rankings include:

Practice Groups
Consumer Financial Services Regulation (National)
Banking & Finance (Louisiana)
Corporate/M&A (Louisiana)
Labor & Employment (Louisiana)
Litigation (Mississippi)
Real Estate (Louisiana)

Attorneys
Mark S. Edelman Consumer Financial Services Regulation (National)
Bennet S. Koren Consumer Financial Services Regulation (National)
Colvin G. Norwood Products Liability; Products Liability: Automotive (National)
Rodolfo J. Aguilar Jr. Corporate/M&A (Louisiana)
Rudy Cerone  Corporate/M&A: Bankruptcy (Louisiana)
Michael H. Rubin Banking & Finance (Louisiana)
Hunter Twiford Litigation (Mississippi)

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