Thirty Smith Anderson Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Chambers USA

In its 2017 edition, Chambers USA, one of the leading ranking agencies for law firms and lawyers, has listed 30 Smith Anderson lawyers among the leading attorneys in North Carolina.

Each year, Chambers USA publishes its national guide ranking law firms and lawyers based on independent research obtained from clients, peers and members of the business community.

Chambers USA honored Smith Anderson with recognition for the following practice categories: Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, Environment, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, Real Estate and Intellectual Property.

Throughout the research process, Chambers USA speaks with clients and peers who evaluate our firm. Included below are some of the reviews we were fortunate to receive:

• "I have a high regard for all the professionals at Smith Anderson. They are highly regarded in corporate law and business litigation."
• "We see Smith Anderson as a valued partner to our company. They are responsive and provide excellent legal support. They do a great job."
• "There is a consistent and admirably high level of quality within the firm, as well as a very pleasant culture. These folks are exceptional lawyers and genuinely nice people - a most winning combination of expertise and civility."
• "The thing I like most about them is that they are no-nonsense. They deal with issues and provide sensible solutions without overcomplicating things. It's straight down the middle, sensible advice."
• "They're phenomenal; the customer service can't be beaten and the level of expertise is really good."

The following is a list of all 30 Smith Anderson lawyers who are honored as leading attorneys in the 2017 Chambers USA guide:

Banking & Finance

• Curt Brewer
• Anne Croteau
• Lee Kirby
• Bart Norman

Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

• Amy Meyers Batten
• Christopher Capel
• Robert Duggins
• Timothy Goettel
• John Jernigan
• Byron Kirkland
• Gerald Roach
• Margaret Rosenfeld

Environment

• David Berry
• Steve Parascandola

Intellectual Property

• R. Joey Morris
• John Therien

Labor & Employment

• Zebulon D. Anderson
• Rosemary Kenyon
• Kimberly Korando
• Kerry Shad

Litigation: General Commercial

• Carl Patterson, Jr.
• Christopher Smith
• Michael Mitchell
• Don Tucker

Litigation: Healthcare & Medical Malpractice

• Samuel G. Thompson

Real Estate

• Francis Bagbey
• C. Steven Mason
• Mike Thornton
• Allen York

Real Estate: Finance

• C. Steven Mason

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

• Lacy Reaves

CLICK HERE to learn more about recent recognition our firm and individual lawyers have received from clients, peers and the business community.

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About Smith Anderson

Founded in 1912, Smith Anderson has grown to become the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in the world-renowned Research Triangle region and one of the largest in North Carolina. We provide a full range of legal services to a diverse and dynamic group of regional, national and international companies. Over 100 years of practicing law has grounded our Firm’s culture, informed our perspective, and provided us the insight necessary to help our clients succeed. Over time, our core principles have remained unchanged. We remain personally dedicated to the success, prosperity and betterment of our clients and the communities we serve.