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ATLANTA—Chambers USA has ranked Womble Carlyle as one of Georgia’s top law firms in four key practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, General Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property.

In addition, five attorneys in Womble Carlyle’s Atlanta office were selected by Chambers for individual recognition. They are:
 

Steven S. Dunlevie, Banking & Finance

Louis T. Isaf, Intellectual Property

William M. Ragland, Jr., Litigation and Intellectual Property

John F. Sandy Smith, Corporate/M&A

James F. Vaughan, Intellectual Property

 

"Clients turn to Womble Carlyle’s Atlanta office for mission-critical legal services, and we are pleased that Chambers USA has recognized the excellent work we do," said Michael Sullivan, Managing Member of Womble Carlyle’s Atlanta office.

 

Womble Carlyle was recognized in 21 state-specific categories in Delaware; Washington, D.C.; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; and Georgia. The firm also was recognized nationally in the areas of Financial Services Regulation and Transportation (Shipping Litigation).
 

In 2010, Womble Carlyle was ranked in 16 separate practice areas.

The Chambers USA list, published by Chambers & Partners, was complied by a team of researchers who conducted in-depth telephone interviews with lawyers and clients throughout the United States. Entries in Chambers USA were compiled from recommendations of clients and practitioners. The qualities on which the rankings were assessed include: technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by clients.