Chambers USA, the world’s leading guide to the legal profession, released its 2013 rankings for lawyers and practice groups. Polsinelli received high rankings for 53 attorneys and nine practice areas in four states. The Phoenix office of Polsinelli received high rankings for eight attorneys and three practice areas.

Chambers rankings are based on submissions put forward by law firms, client and industry interviews during the course of research and Chambers’ own database resources. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best.

“Thank you to our clients who provided Chambers with valuable insight into our strategic partnerships,” said Chairman Russ Welsh. “It’s a strong reflection of our dedication to understanding the challenges our clients face as general counsel and business leaders. We are proud to have this acknowledgement of so many of our lawyers in Phoenix and across the country.”

New in 2013
Six Polsinelli attorneys improved band rankings, including two new Band 1 rankings for Arizona attorneys Lucas J. Narducci in Environmental (including water rights) and Edward F. Novak in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.

The Phoenix office 2013 Chambers rankings include:

Polsinelli Practice Area Rankings – Phoenix office
Ranked 1 in Environmental (including water rights) – Arizona
Ranked 4 in Corporate M&A – Arizona
Ranked 4 in Litigation: General Commercial – Arizona
Individual Attorney Rankings – Phoenix office
Ranked 1 for Lucas J. Narducci in Environment (including water rights) – Arizona
Ranked 1 for Edward F. Novak in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Arizona
Ranked 3 for Barton D. Day in Environment (including water rights) – Arizona
Ranked 3 for Marty Harper in Litigation: General Commercial (Arizona) – Arizona
Ranked 4 for Phillip P. Guttilla in Corporate/M&A – Arizona
Ranked 4 for Thomas Irvine in Real Estate (Arizona) – Arizona
Ranked 4 for Brian K. Moll in Corporate/M&A (Arizona) – Arizona
Ranked U (Associates to Watch) for Margaret B. LaBianca in Environmental (including water rights) – Arizona