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Forty-Two Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Choate attorneys in its 2026 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.

31 Choate Attorneys Named to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court 2023 Pro Bono Honor Roll

31 Choate attorneys have been recognized by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for distinguished service by providing volunteer legal services for those most in need.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2024 Legal 500

The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 40 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 10 practice areas.

Choate Represents Bank of America in Precedent-Setting Credit Facilities for Rite Aid Corporation

Representing Bank of America in connection with debtor-in-possession financings for Rite Aid Corporation and its subsidiaries, Choate secured final court approval for the largest ever retail and consumer product sector debtor-in-possession financing on December 22, 2023.

Choate Obtains Federal Circuit Affirmation of PTAB Decision

Choate and Anita Spieth are noted in Law360’s article, “Individual Inventors Face Rough Day At Federal Circuit,” regarding a three-judge panel’s non-precedential opinion in Shamoon v. Resideo Technologies Inc. The Federal Circuit upheld the PTAB's decision to invalidate an inventor’s patent claims related to wireless communications.

Choate Elevates Six Attorneys to Principal

Six Choate attorneys – John Calhoun, Kristen Dooley Perriello, Sara Frank, Hampton Foushee, Daniela Badiola Spanos, and Dr. Janet Tse – have been elected as principals, effective May 1, 2022.

Foundation Medicine Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit with Guardant Health

Foundation Medicine, Inc. and Guardant Health, Inc. announced an agreement to settle a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Foundation Medicine against Guardant concerning U.S. Patent No. 9,340,830.

1st Circ. ADA Decision Turns On 'Essential Function' Doctrine

John Calhoun discusses Sepulveda-Vargas v. Caribbean Restaurants LLC,  the ADA, and "essential function" in Law360.

6th Circ. Sheds Light On Mandatory Arbitration

Daniel Winston and John Calhoun discuss the recent Sixth Circuit decision in Reed v. Altisource Solutions, et. al.  and its impact on mandatory arbitration.