The 2017 Chambers & Partners Guide to lawyers and law firms once again recognizes Gravel & Shea as one of the leading law firms in the Vermont.
Gravel & Shea received the top ranking (Band 1) in three areas: Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate, and Litigation: General Commercial. Partner Heather Hammond was also recognized for her labor and employment practice.
Corporate/Commercial
The Guide states that the group has “an impressive track record across a broad range of business law matters counseling both local and out-of-state clients. Areas of excellence include M&A, finance, taxation and construction law…. Sources point to the group’s primacy in the startups space, saying the team is ‘at the top of the emerging growth sector in the corporate/commercial practice area.’”
Recognized Attorneys:
Peter S. Erly
William A. Mason, IV
Litigation: General Commercial
The Guide calls Gravel & Shea’s litigation practice top-tier, “covering an impressive range of contentious commercial matters, including IP disputes, trust litigation and general business disputes. Other areas of excellence include product liability and bankruptcy litigation and alternative dispute resolution.”
Recognized Attorneys:
Matthew B. Byrne
Robert B. Hemley
Real Estate
According to the Chambers Guide, the real estate team covers “a broad range of real estate matters, including transactional matters and development work with respect to residential, commercial or mixed-use properties, [and is] also active in environmental and land use matters throughout the state. Interviewees praise the firm’s broad strength, with one client calling it ‘a full-service firm that we have had very good experiences with.’”
Recognized Attorneys:
Timothy M. Eustace
Michelle N. Farkas
Robert H. Rushford
As a credible source of guidance for more than 25 years, Chambers & Partners assesses law firms on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Individual lawyers are ranked on the basis of their legal knowledge and experience, their ability, their effectiveness, and their client-service. The Chambers USA guide is widely used by firms and businesses to provide quality counsel and referrals.
