(Washington, DC)—Dickstein Shapiro LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named among the best litigation law firms in the United States in the 2013 edition of Benchmark Litigation. The Benchmark guide provides general counsel with an analysis of the top commercial and financial litigators as well as law firms in the United States.

Based on its research, Benchmark Litigation has ranked Dickstein Shapiro nationally for insurance coverage and intellectual property in the 2013 edition of the guide. In addition, Partners Gary Hoffman and Kirk Pasich were named “national litigation stars.”

Benchmark Litigation also listed Dickstein Shapiro as “recommended” in Washington, DC, and recognized four firm attorneys as “local litigation stars.” They include:

• Robert J. Higgins, Practice Leader, Securities—Litigation and Compliance;
• Gary M. Hoffman, Partner Intellectual Property;
• Barry Wm. Levine, Practice Co-Leader, Business Litigation Practice and White Collar Criminal Defense and Investigations; and
• Kirk A. Pasich, Practice Leader, Insurance Coverage.

Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading U.S. trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the U.S. litigation market, the publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel. Supplementary firm information is also submitted in the form of a questionnaire. The guide’s “local litigation stars” reflect lawyers who are recommended by peers and clients to have established consistent reputations as trial attorneys.

Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Dickstein Shapiro LLP, founded in 1953, is internationally recognized for its work with clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. Dickstein Shapiro provides strategic counsel and develops multidisciplinary legal solutions by leveraging its core strengths—litigation, regulatory, transactions, and advocacy—to successfully advance clients’ business interests. The firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Silicon Valley, Stamford, and Washington DC.

Related Professional(s): Robert J. Higgins, Gary M. Hoffman, Barry Wm. Levine, Kirk A. Pasich
Related Practice(s): Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Securities - Litigation, Regulatory, & Compliance, White Collar Criminal Defense