Hirst Applegate is proud to announce the firm has been awarded a Band 1 ranking by Chambers & Partners for 2015 in each of the areas of Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Labor & Employment, and General Commercial Litigation. A Band 1 ranking is the highest ranking available to an attorney and law firms. In the practice area of Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Hirst Applegate attorney John Metzke was listed as a Band 1 notable practitioner and was recognized for his extensive experience advising on all manner of corporate, commercial and real estate matters. Chambers noted John “is also much sought-after for estate planning and wealth creation work.” Robert Jarosh received a Band 1 ranking for his work in Labor & Employment law. Rob was recognized by Chambers as “a leading employment law adviser.” Chambers also noted “sources testify to his prowess in defending employers in state and federal courts.” Mr. Jarosh’s clients include private employers, governmental entities, community colleges, and school districts.
Richard Mincer, Robert Jarosh, and Billie Addleman were ranked as notable practitioners in the area of General Commercial Litigation, for the firm’s leading civil litigation practice, with expertise in commercial disputes, trucking accident cases, product liability, premises and professional liability matters. Richard Mincer, ranked Band 1, is “recommended for his record in product and premises liability actions, particularly with regard to mining and natural resources. He is considered to be ‘a strong lawyer who is very organized and good at running a case.’. He also acts for trucking companies facing accident claims. Robert Jarosh is ranked Band 2. Chambers noted Rob, “undertakes a wide variety of cases, and is particularly esteemed for his handling of premises, professional and insurance liability cases. Sources say he is “confident and capable.” Rob handles a variety of matters, including catastrophic and personal injury, product liability defense, and contract litigation. Billie Addleman is ranked as Band 3. Chambers noted he “concentrates mainly on professional and premises liability litigation. He regularly advocates before licensing boards and represents architects, hospitals and medical professionals, construction companies and infrastructure operators and has extensive experience in professional premises liability defense actions, often on behalf of coal mines and other workplaces. He also acts for lawyers and health workers in professional liability cases.
Chambers and Partners have been ranking the best law firms and lawyers since 1990 and cover 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. With a team of 150 researchers, individual lawyers are ranked (in their practice areas) on the basis of their legal knowledge and experience, their ability, their effectiveness, and their client service.