The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 43 Choate attorneys in its 2024 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor. Four partners – A. Silvana (Nan) Giner for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Diana K. Lloyd for Securities Litigation, Douglas R. Gooding for Bankruptcy Litigation, and John R. Pitfield for Securities Regulation – are named “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston for their respective practice areas. This recognition is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Additionally, four attorneys –Kristen C. Buteau for Patent Law, Stephanie L. Schonewald, Ph.D. for Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law, Natalia Smychkovich for Commercial Litigation, and Kristen R. Tuden for Trusts and Estates – are listed as “Ones to Watch” in Boston. These awards are given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. More than 30 Choate attorneys have been recognized for over 10 years and many are listed in multiple categories, including: Antitrust Law – Robert M. Buchanan, Jr Banking and Finance Law – Scott J. Moore, Peter M. Palladino, and John F. Ventola Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law – Douglas R. Gooding, Kevin J. Simard, and John F. Ventola Bet-the-Company Litigation – Jack Cinquegrana and Douglas R. Gooding Biotechnology & Life Sciences Law – Michael H. Bunis, Brenda Herschbach Jarrell, PhD, Charles E. Lyon, DPhil, Eric J. Marandett, and Paul D. Popeo Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships) – William P. Gelnaw, Jr. Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law – William P. Gelnaw, Jr. and A. Silvana (Nan) Giner Commercial Litigation – Michael H. Bunis, Mark D. Cahill, Jack Cinquegrana, Robert S. Frank, Jr., Michael T. Gass, and E. Macey Russell Corporate Law – William P. Gelnaw, Jr., Brian P. Lenihan, John A. Meltaus, and Peter M. Palladino Corporate Compliance Law – Michael T. Gass Corporate Governance Law – Michael T. Gass Criminal Defense: General Practice – Jack Cinquegrana and Diana K. Lloyd Criminal Defense: White Collar – Adam J. Bookbinder, Jack Cinquegrana, Diana K. Lloyd, and Melissa Bayer Tearney Employment Law: Management – Alison F. Reif Health Care Law – Lee S. Feldman, Julia R. Hesse, and Christine G. Savage Insurance Law – David A. Attisani and Robert A. Kole Litigation: Antitrust – Robert M. Buchanan, Jr. Litigation: Bankruptcy – Douglas R. Gooding and John F. Ventola Litigation: Intellectual Property – Michael H. Bunis, Robert S. Frank, Jr., Eric J. Marandett, and Paul D. Popeo Litigation: Patent – Robert S. Frank, Jr. and Eric J. Marandett Litigation: Securities – Jack Cinquegrana and Diana K. Lloyd Non-Profit/Charities Law – Charles A. Cheever Patent Law – Brenda Herschbach Jarrell, Ph.D., Charles E. Lyon, DPhil, and Rolando Medina, PhD Privacy and Data Security Law – Adam J. Bookbinder Project Finance Law – Peter M. Palladino Real Estate Law – Gregg B. Cosimi, Brian J. King, and Paul C. Laudano Securities Regulation – John R. Pitfield Securitization and Structured Finance Law – Peter M. Palladino Tax Law – Louis J. Marett Technology Law – John A. Meltaus Trade Secrets Law – Paul D. Popeo Trusts & Estates – Kristin T. Abati, Cameron Casey, Charles A. Cheever, Kimberly E. Cohen, Jennifer S. Ewing, A. Silvana (Nan) Giner, and Brian W. Monnich Venture Capital Law – Brian P. Lenihan and John A. Meltaus