The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 Choate attorneys in its 2025 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 – Marc J. Bloostein for Trusts and Estates, Adam J. Bookbinder for Privacy and Data Security Law, Robert M. Buchanan for Antitrust Law, and Douglas R. Gooding for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law– 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, five attorneys – Kristen C. Buteau for Patent Law, Hampton Foushee for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization 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 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 – 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. Commercial Litigation – Michael H. Bunis, Jack Cinquegrana, Robert S. Frank, Jr., and Michael T. Gass Corporate Law – William P. Gelnaw, Jr., Brian P. Lenihan, John A. Meltaus, Stephen O. Meredith, 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 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 – Cameron Casey and Charles A. Cheever Patent Law – Brenda Herschbach Jarrell, PhD, 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 Technology Law – John A. Meltaus Trusts & Estates – Kristin T. Abati, Marc J. Bloostein, Cameron Casey, Charles A. Cheever, Kimberly E. Cohen, Jennifer S. Ewing, Geoffrey Mason, and Brian W. Monnich Venture Capital Law – Brian P. Lenihan and John A. Meltaus