May 31, 2005 – PORTLAND, ME – Seven Preti Flaherty attorneys and five of the
firm’s practice groups have been selected for recognition in the 2005 Chambers
USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers, the highly regarded legal
directory which ranks firms and individual attorneys.
The following Portland-based attorneys were recognized: Susan LoGuidice, John
McVeigh, Michael Messerschmidt, Robert Newton, Christopher Nyhan, Jonathan Piper
and David Van Slyke. They were assessed on qualities including technical legal
ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness,
diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by its clients. Chambers
USA researchers based the rankings on over 5,000 in-depth interviews with
leading attorneys and in-house counsel.
Preti Flaherty was also ranked as a leader in every practice area recognized
by Chambers USA, including Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, Employment Law,
Litigation and Environmental Law.
“We are proud to achieve this prestigious international recognition for our
dedicated work on behalf of our clients,” said Harold Pachios, Preti Flaherty
Managing Partner. “The Chambers USA ranking is especially coveted as the
nominations are earned by reputation and final selection is made by a rigorous
independent review. It cannot be bought for any price.”
About Preti
Preti Flaherty has offices in Portland, Bath, and Augusta, Maine, Concord,
New Hampshire and Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 75 attorneys, the firm
counsels clients in the areas of business law, energy, environmental, estate
planning, health care, intellectual property, labor and employment, legislative
and regulatory, litigation, technology and telecommunications.
