Perkins Coie: Named among top firms in Chambers USA

Contact: John S. Skilton, Madison Managing Partner

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Lori Anger, Media Relations

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MADISON – Perkins Coie proudly announces that it has once again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as a top law firm in the United States. Perkins Coie was recognized in the annual directory as a leader with top rankings in key markets across the country, including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Oregon and Washington.

The rankings are the result of extensive surveys of in-house counsel and leading law firm partners.

In Madison, Tim Burns was ranked nationally for his Policyholder Dispute Resolution Insurance practice. John Skilton was ranked for his Intellectual Property practice in Wisconsin.

“We are proud of our colleagues who have been recognized for the outstanding work that they do,” said John Skilton, Madison managing partner. “We owe our success to our great clients, who continue to bring us matters that challenge us to tap into our local expertise, and to our firmwide resources that provide solutions and help them meet their goals.”

In addition to its regional rankings, Perkins Coie ranked #1 nationally for its Political Law, Retail, and Transportation: Aviation Litigation practices. The firm’s Investment Funds: Venture Capital, Leisure & Hospitality, Privacy & Data Security and Products Liability & Mass Torts practices also ranked nationally.

Chambers & Partners, based in London, publishes directories that assess and rank the world’s leading lawyers. Chambers USA was first introduced in 2003.

About Perkins Coie: With more than 700 lawyers in 17 offices across the United States and in China, Perkins Coie serves great companies ranging in size from start-ups to FORTUNE 100.