Patterson Belknap has again been ranked as a leading law firm by Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC's Benchmark Litigation in the areas of New York Dispute Resolution, National Antitrust, National General Commercial, and National White Collar Crime. Benchmark highlights Patterson Belknap’s practices, which “cover a diverse spectrum, spanning commercial matters, white-collar crime, antitrust, intellectual property, securities, and false advertising claims, an area in which the firm is said to be one of the few major players. The firm’s hybrid model also affords it the freedom to take on cases in the plaintiff and defense roles. Patterson Belknap has also made headlines as of late for matters involving a more novel nature.” It quotes a client as saying: “They bring a potent combination of transactional and litigation expertise to the table to help clients achieve their objectives.”

Patterson Belknap has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in each of its editions since the inception of the guide. Additionally, 19 firm partners are recognized as "Stars" throughout the guide, and 4 partners were named to the "40 & Under Hot List," as detailed below. Partner Barbara Mullin is recognized as one of the Top 250 Women in Litigation.

Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at local and national levels. The rankings are the result of the extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel. The guide's "Stars" are selected based on peer and client recognition as top trial attorneys.

Ranked Practices:

• Antitrust (National)
• Dispute Resolution (New York)
• General Commercial (National)
• White Collar Crime (National)

Individual Rankings:

• Litigation Stars - William F. Cavanaugh, Lisa E. Cleary, Jeffrey S. Ginsberg, Joshua A. Goldberg, Barbara L. Mullin, Geoffrey Potter, Daniel S. Ruzumna, Harry Sandick, Saul B. Shapiro, Peter W. Tomlinson, Frederick B. Warder III, Steven A. Zalesin
• Top 250 Women in Litigation - Barbara L. Mullin
• National Practice Area Stars - William F. Cavanaugh, Harry Sandick
• Future Stars - Alejandro H. Cruz, Jonah M. Knobler, Jane Metcalf, Joshua Kipnees, Lauren Schorr Potter, Rachel B. Sherman, Jason Vitullo
• 40 & Under Hot List - Lachlan S. Campbell-Verduyn, Jane Metcalf, Clinton W. Morrison, Lauren Schorr Potter