Choate once again earned strong rankings across five practice areas in the 2026 Chambers USA guide, including Tier 1 recognition in both Insurance and White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, alongside Tier 2 rankings in Antitrust, Healthcare, and General Commercial Litigation. These results reflect the breadth and caliber of our litigation capabilities. Among individual honorees, several attorneys received top-tier distinction. David Attisani is recognized as a “Star Individual” in Massachusetts Insurance and a Tier 1 practitioner in Nationwide Insurance: Dispute Resolution & Reinsurance. Robert Frank is recognized as a “Senior Stateman” in General Commercial Litigation. Rob Kole also earned Tier 1 rankings in both categories, with an elevated Nationwide ranking that underscores his growing prominence in the field. Bob Buchanan was named a Tier 1 practitioner in Antitrust, while Christine Savage earned Tier 1 recognition in Healthcare. Melissa Tearney received Tier 1 distinction in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations and was also recognized in Healthcare. Additional attorneys earned notable individual rankings. Sara Frank received an elevated ranking in Healthcare, which speaks to her growing reputation as a leader in the field. Emily Hodge was recognized in White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, and JP Jaillet was recognized in Insurance. Chambers provided the following review of each practice area: Insurance (Massachusetts): “Choate Hall & Stewart fields a market-leading group of practitioners with experience representing a variety of domestic and international clients in major insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team exhibits excellent strengths across a wide range of high-exposure issues, with experience in cases concerning variable annuities, toxic tort, D&O liability and catastrophic loss.” White Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Massachusetts): “Choate Hall & Stewart LLP has an established team of practitioners handling a broad range of commercial matters, including complex commercial litigation and both insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has particular expertise in private equity and venture capital M&A cases, with further experience in appellate proceedings. Offers additional strength in white-collar defence and securities litigation.” Antitrust (Massachusetts): “Choate Hall & Stewart LLP is well respected for its expertise in antitrust matters, particularly in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and private equity industries. Also singled out for its transactional advice and capability handling complex class actions. Acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation. Regularly handles matters before the FTC, DOJ and attorneys general offices.” Healthcare (Massachusetts): “Choate Hall & Stewart LLP is an esteemed group offering deep knowledge of the healthcare space, with particular expertise in fraud and abuse matters affecting industry players. It frequently works with private equity funds in relation to healthcare M&A matters and with diagnostic testing companies on HIPAA compliance. Itsclients also include pharmaceutical companies, ancillary service providers, hospices and hospitals. The team provides a broad array of regulatory advice relating to corporate and commercial activity, as well as assisting clients with internal and government investigations.” General Commercial Litigation (Massachusetts): “Choate Hall & Stewart has an established team of practitioners handling a broad range of commercial matters, including complex commercial litigation and both insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has particular expertise in private equity and venture capital M&A cases, with further experience in appellate proceedings. It offers additional strength in securities litigation.”