ATLANTA- Ford & Harrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce that it was among the highest ranked labor and employment law firms in the United States in this year’s edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. At the state level, the firm was also ranked at the top of its practice area in Tennessee and Florida and was among the highest rated labor and employment firms in Georgia, Illinois and South Carolina.
In addition to the overall firm awards, 20 individual Ford & Harrison attorneys from across the country were also recognized by Chambers. They are: John-Edward Alley (Florida), Wade E. Ballard (South Carolina), Louis P. Britt, III (Tennessee), James G. Brown (Florida), Richard S. Cohen (Arizona), Peter R. Corbin (Florida), Charles E. Feuss (Minnesota), Joycelyn L. Fleming (Georgia), Thomas C. Garwood, Jr. (Florida), Herbert E. Gerson (Tennessee), Patricia G. Griffith (Georgia), Robert D. Hall, Jr. (Florida), Raazia K. Hall (Georgia), Thomas J. Kassin (Georgia), Thomas H. Keim, Jr. (South Carolina), Michael P. Maslanka (Texas), George J. Matkov (Illinois), John L. Monroe, Jr. (Georgia), Arnold E. Perl (Tennessee) and Frederick L. Warren (Georgia).
In describing Ford & Harrison, Chambers discussed the firm’s growing national footprint and impressive client roster which includes several Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. Statements commending Ford & Harrison from the firm’s clients were also cited. One client praised Ford & Harrison attorneys for their: “impressive business knowledge, efficient communication and absolute value for money.” Another cited the firm for, “capable and knowledgeable attorneys, customer focus and consistent delivery of results.”
Chambers & Partners conducted over 10,000 interviews over a period of more than six months in order to compile the information for Chambers USA. The factors used to determine the rankings are “legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.”