Attorneys Tapped for “Best Lawyers in America 2010” Recognition
Twelve Christian & Barton attorneys were selected for “Best Lawyers in America 2010” recognition.
They include Eric E. Ballou (public finance law); J. Edward Betts (antitrust law); R. Harvey Chappell Jr. (bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation); W. David Harless (commercial litigation, labor & employment law, personal injury litigation); Paul W. Jacobs II (commercial litigation); Craig T. Merritt (bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, First Amendment law, media law); Louis R. Monacell (communications law, energy law); Edward L. Petrini (energy law); Michael J. Quinan (administrative law, energy law); Cliona M. Robb (energy law); Michael W. Smith (commercial litigation); and Waller R. Staples III (trusts and estates).
Mr. Chappell has appeared on the list every year for 27 years; Mr. Smith has been named annually for 21 years, and Mr. Harless has received the recognition annually for 15 years.
According to Best Lawyers, inclusion is based on a peer-review process. The recognition is published annually. (August 2009)